The Hive

From L'Agence blazers to Attilio Giusti Leombruni wedges, Sam Edelman flats and blouses by Frank & Eileen, The Hive and The Shoe Hive bring you the latest trends and long-lasting styles in designer clothes, shoes and accessories. Our unique selection and impeccable client service set us apart.

These twin boutiques in the historic shopping district of Old Town Alexandria are favorites of discerning women throughout the Washington area and beyond.

Specializing in clothing and shoe lines that are sophisticated and approachable like Rag & Bone, Tibi, Golden Goose, Paul Green, Lizzie Fortunato and ASHA by ADM we fill our racks and shelves with clothing and shoes you'll want to wear all the time - elevated basics that are worth the investment.

If you need a quick fix between shopping trips, stay plugged in by following our blog or getting in on the conversation on our instagram @theshoehive. Subscribe to our e-newsletter or you can follow us on Alexandria Stylebook. Clothing lines we carry include Agolde, Allude, Citizens of Humanity, Frank & Eileen, Emerson Fry, L’Agence,  LNA, Mother, Rag & Bone, Smythe, Sundry, TIBI, Ulla Johnson, Veronica Beard and Xirena.

Shoe brands we carry include AGL, Aquatalia, French Sole, Golden Goose, Jerome Dreyfuss, Mou Mou, Paul Green, Rag & Bone, Sam Edelman, Sofft, Superga, Ulla Johnson, Veja, Veronica Beard, and Vince.

Jewelry brands we carry include Adina Reyter, Anna Beck, Asha by ADM, Lizzie Fortunato, Mignonne Gavigan. Our shelves are full of beautiful bag lines such as Annabel Ingall, Clare V, Gigi New York, Jerome Dreyfuss, Think Royln, Rag and Bone, and Parker Thatch. In hats and other accessories, we carry Janessa Leone and Hat Attack, France Luxe, Ilux, S’Well, Wolford, Krewe, and Caddis.

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth Todd thought she would write about fashion for a national glossy when she completed a magazine journalism degree from Ohio University, but instead she wound up with the best-regraded family of fashion boutiques in the Washington, DC region. Starting with The Shoe Hive in a closet-sized space in 2003, Todd has steadily grown a carefully curated collection of designers for women at The Hive, The Shoe Hive and P.S. The Hive. Offering confidently classic ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, and shoes, Todd’s shops have attracted a loyal clientele both in Old Town Alexandria and online. Todd does all her own buying and has proven she has an eye for what’s next. Routinely lauded by the fashion press for her boutique’ spot-on collections for busy professionals, Todd’s discerning clients have come to anticipate her new discoveries. Elizabeth lives in Alexandria with her husband Bradley, two teenage children, and the two cutest Boston Terriers: Bonnie and Clyde. If she is not at her stores she spends her free time watching her kids play baseball and softball. Born and raised in Cincinnati and Columbus, she loves all things Ohio, especially the Cincinnati Bengals.

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