Sassanova, Apricot Lane, and Framebridge will open at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean, Va.

Sassanova, an expertly curated women’s boutique, offers a collection of contemporary apparel, shoes, & accessories from elevated fashion brands. The 2,262 square-foot boutique will open in Q1 2025. Sassanova’s first location in the Washington, DC region is on Bethesda Lane in Federal Realty’s Bethesda Row and the first Sassanova location is in Baltimore, Md.

Apricot Lane is a fashion destination that offers new styles and limited quantities. The 1,987-square-foot store will open by the end of the year and will be located in between Sassanova and Sorn Thai. There are more than 130 open and planned franchise locations across the nation.

Framebridge makes high-quality custom framing easy, beautiful, and affordable. This will be the eighth location in the DMV. The 694-square foot store will be located next to J.McLaughlin and Call Your Mother and will open in Q1 2025.

Sassanova, Apricot Lane, and Framebridge will join recently opened or soon-to-open Chesterbrook merchants:

• SkinSpirit, a premier destination in medical aesthetics and skincare for face and body, recently opened its first location in Virginia and third location in the DMV.
• bluemercury is a leading luxury beauty retailer offering cosmetics, skin care, makeup, perfume, hair, and bath and body products founded in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
• Call Your Mother: the popular D.C. bagel shop recently opened a permanent space.
• Sorn Thai: A new concept from the team behind Donsak is anticipated to open in late-2024. Inspired by owner Supisa “Boom” Teabut’s grandmother, Sorn, the menu will be based on her recipes featuring southern Thai dishes, including pad Thai and pad see ew.

About Chesterbrook Shopping Center:

Nestled in the heart of McLean, VA, just minutes from Arlington, Tysons and the District of Columbia, Chesterbrook is a charming neighborhood shopping center uniquely curated with boutiques, delicious dining, groceries, pampering services and everyday essentials. As a community staple, Chesterbrook has been serving customers for over 50 years and is currently undergoing a complete property renovation. This phased renovation includes architectural enhancements, refreshed storefronts, upgraded landscaping with indigenous plants, decorative lighting, widened sidewalks and outdoor amenity spaces infused with art. The renovation is scheduled for early 2025 completion.