At Carolina Herrera, creative director Wes Gordon created an artful environment to show his fall 2025 collection. Individual flowers emerged from the floor, nestled in what looked like piles of debris. The effect was somewhat haunting, but still chic against the gowns parading down the runway.

Four Washington Post staffers were asked to capture what they were seeing around town using analog photography.

Julie Gilhart, Founder and President, Gilhart & Co.