What does Fashion Week Venues handle on my behalf for this booking?

We handle the entire chain from first enquiry to the day you hand the keys back at this Oxon Hill address. That means negotiating the rate and dates with the operator, issuing the temporary use agreement, confirming insurance requirements for Prince George's County, coordinating your load-in through the multiple entrances, and briefing local suppliers for catering, staffing and any light fit-out. What we manage on your behalf at this address specifically is the retail readiness layer: window graphics, counter setup, stock room organisation and payment hardware so your team walks into a working store rather than an empty room. You can see how our process works

What is the day rate for District Lab?

The day rate for this 139 sqm Oxon Hill space is available on request rather than published, because the operator prices against duration, day of week and how much of the kitchen and bar you intend to use. Send us your dates and format and we will come back with a firm figure, usually inside 24h, along with the deposit terms and any cleaning or security charges attached. Rates in this part of Prince George's County sit meaningfully below downtown DC or Georgetown frontage of comparable size, and because furniture, wifi, air conditioning and back of house storage are already included, your all-in activation cost lands close to the headline rental. Model your full budget with our budget calculator

How big is the space and how many guests can it hold?

The space measures 139 square metres, which is 1,500 square feet, all on a single ground floor level, with an occupancy estimate of around 150 guests. That capacity assumes a standing reception format using the bar and kitchen; a seated workshop with the existing furniture typically lands at 40 to 60, and a retail floor with fixtures and fitting comfortably holds 30 to 50 shoppers at a time. Brands running press days and collection previews in a footprint this size usually find one open room easier to control than a split-level venue, since sightlines to the product wall stay clear. Confirm your exact layout with us at enquiry stage and we will map the floor against your guest count.

What furniture and equipment is already in the space?

The space is furnished and comes with a complete kitchen, a bar, a counter area, a garment rack, a bathroom and a stock room, plus lighting, heating, air conditioning and wifi throughout. That inclusion list is the main commercial argument for this address, because it removes the furniture hire, catering infrastructure and storage costs that usually sit on top of a raw shell rental. For anything beyond the base kit, such as rails, plinths, mirrors or fitting room screens for a sample sale, we arrange furniture rental

Is there a window display for retail signage?

Yes, the property includes a window display and sits at ground floor street level on Indian Head Highway, so your brand is visible to passing vehicle and bus stop traffic. This is a highway-facing frontage rather than a pedestrian shopping street, which means bold graphic treatments and a single strong product story read far better than fine detail or small type. Signage and vinyl application need the operator's written sign-off, which we secure as part of the agreement, and any exterior or freestanding signage may also touch Prince George's County rules. We handle window installation and removal so you leave the frontage exactly as you found it.

What permit do I need to run temporary retail here?

Because the property is already categorised for retail, showroom and shared commercial use, you are generally occupying under a licence to occupy or a temporary use agreement rather than applying for a change of use permit. What you will typically need is a Maryland sales and use tax registration if you are selling, a temporary business licence through Prince George's County depending on duration, and a food service permit only if you are preparing rather than simply serving in the complete kitchen. Ticketed events, alcohol service at the bar and amplified sound each carry their own separate consents in Maryland. Our permit guide

Can I use the kitchen and bar for catering and events?

Yes, the space includes a complete kitchen and a bar with a counter area, which is why it works so well for private events, networking evenings and hosted brand presentations at up to around 150 guests. Serving pre-prepared food and non-alcoholic drinks is usually covered by the standard rental terms, while on-site food preparation and any alcohol service require additional Maryland and county consents that we arrange for you. Brands running press days in this type of space typically find the bar becomes the natural anchor for buyer conversations, so we recommend planning your product placement away from it. Confirm your catering plan at enquiry so we can secure the right permissions inside your lead time.

How does load-in and delivery access work?

Load-in is direct at ground floor street level with multiple entrances, so there is no elevator, no freight booking and no stairwell to negotiate for your stock or fixtures. In our experience handling bookings at street-level addresses like this, a two-person team can move a full rail-based collection plus fixtures in a single morning, and the dedicated stock room means empty boxes and reserve stock stay out of the customer view. The multiple entrances also let you separate a guest entry from a service entry during events, which matters for a launch night. We coordinate delivery windows with the operator as part of your booking so nothing arrives before someone is on site.

Is the space accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

Yes, District Lab is designed to be handicap accessible, helped considerably by the fact that the entire 1,500 square feet sits on one ground floor level with street-level entry. There are no internal level changes to navigate between the retail floor, the bar, the kitchen area and the bathroom. When you are planning fixture layout for a pop-up shop or a seated workshop, keep clear circulation widths through the room and we will review your floor plan against that before install. Accessibility is one of the practical reasons brands choose this Oxon Hill space over walk-up units elsewhere in the DC market.

Is the location good for footfall and how do guests get there?

This is a highway and transit-served location in Oxon Hill rather than a high-street footfall address, so it performs best when you are driving your own audience to the door. Six bus stops sit within a three minute walk, including Indian Head Hwy at Southern Av at 64 metres and the Eastover Shopping Center stops at around 200 metres, and the site is minutes from the southern edge of Washington DC. Brands who succeed here treat it as a destination venue supported by local media, community programming and paid social, which is where our influencer marketing

Is this space suitable for a content shoot or lookbook?

Yes, the space is explicitly suited to photography and functions well as a temporary content studio across its 1,500 square feet. You get a single open floor, controllable interior lighting, heating and air conditioning for talent comfort, plus a garment rack and stock room for wardrobe management and a bathroom that doubles as a changing area. Brands running this format in this type of space typically pair a shoot day with a retail week so the fit-out and styling investment earns twice rather than once. The kitchen and bar also give your crew a genuine base for a long shoot day, which is rare in short-term commercial space at this price level.

Can I use it for a sample sale or wholesale appointments?

Yes, both formats work here, and the combination of a stock room, garment rack, counter and street-level access is what makes a sample sale operationally realistic in this space. For wholesale appointments and buyer previews, the single open room lets you set a collection wall along one side and keep a seated meeting area near the bar, which suits regional stockists visiting by car. Be clear-eyed about the trade-off: this Oxon Hill address serves brands whose buyers are already in the DC, Maryland and Virginia market rather than those needing editor and international buyer traffic. We will tell you honestly at enquiry stage if your buyer list points somewhere else.

How much lead time do I need to book?

Plan on three to six weeks for a straightforward retail or workshop booking at this address, and eight to ten weeks if you need alcohol service, food preparation permits or a built fixture package. The short end is possible because the space is furnished and move-in ready, so you are not waiting on a fit-out programme, only on county paperwork and supplier scheduling. Peak demand here clusters around late spring and the November to December holiday window, so those dates go first and should be secured earlier. Map your own critical path against our activation timeline

Can you provide staff to run the space during my activation?

Yes, we place vetted retail and hospitality staff at this Oxon Hill space, whether you need one brand host for a workshop series or a small team covering the counter, the door and the bar during a 150 guest event. Because the venue already has a counter, a stock room and a garment rack, a two or three person team can generally cover a full trading day without additional infrastructure. We brief every placement on your product, pricing and customer language before the first shift so nobody is learning on your customers. Rates and shift patterns are quoted brief-based alongside the venue rate so you see one combined number.

How do I enquire and what happens next?

Send us your dates, format and guest numbers through the enquiry form on this listing and you will get a reply within 24h with the rate, availability and any permit implications for Prince George's County. If the space works, we issue a temporary use agreement, take the deposit and open a shared plan covering load-in, staffing, permits and supplier deliveries. If it does not work, we say so and put two or three alternative options in front of you rather than pushing a booking that will not perform. Nothing is charged until your dates are confirmed in writing, so there is no risk in asking us to request availability first.

What is the day rate?

Rates are quoted on request — send your dates and use case through the inquiry card.

Is staging, branding and fit-out permitted?

Yes. Fashion Week Venues runs the full production build — signage, fixtures, lighting, sound, catering and staffing — subject to venue rules. Include your fit-out brief in the inquiry.

Included on-site: lighting, handicap accessible, multiple entrances, air conditioning, bar, bathroom, complete kitchen, counter.

How far in advance should we book?

Fashion week windows book 6–10 weeks out. Off-season activations can be secured in 2–3 weeks.

shell — oxon hill · 20745

Multi-Purpose Creative Flex Event Space in Oxon Hill.

139 m²

1500 sq ft

oxon hill

20745

on request

brief-based

private event

2 use cases

city

Oxon Hill

area

139 sqm

day rate

on request

postcode

20745

use cases

workshop · networking event · private event

included

lighting · handicap accessible · multiple entrances

about this space

District Lab is a multi-purpose creative space located at 5019 Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill, Maryland. This 139-square-meter commercial property offers 1,500 square feet of area suitable for a range of functions, including conferences, galleries, meetings, and photography. The space is also categorized for retail use, showrooms, and shared commercial activities. It serves as a venue for workshops, networking events, intimate gatherings, wellness events, and celebrations such as birthdays or showers. The property is located on the ground floor with street-level positioning and features multiple entrances. It is designed to be handicap accessible. Interior amenities include lighting, heating, air conditioning, and wifi. The space is furnished and includes a complete kitchen, a bar, and a counter area. Additional facilities comprise a bathroom, a stock room, a garment rack, and a window display for retail support. For safety, the premises include an integrated security system. The combination of these features supports diverse professional and creative requirements. This Oxon Hill location provides a flexible environment for individuals and organizations seeking a versatile facility for meetings, retail activations, or private gatherings.

the fwv take

District Lab is at its strongest as a workshop, community retail and hosted private event base rather than a press-facing fashion presentation venue, and the reason is operational: the complete kitchen, bar, counter, garment rack and dedicated stock room are already installed across a single 1,500 square foot ground floor, so a two person team can open a week of temporary retail or a recurring workshop series without a build programme or a furniture order.

What makes this address work for that kind of activation is the street-level frontage on Indian Head Highway with multiple entrances and a window display, which lets you route guest arrivals through one door while stock, catering and empties move through another, and the fact that everything sits on one level with step-free access keeps a 150 guest reception or a 40 seat workshop moving without bottlenecks.

The brand profile that performs here is independent to early-growth, roughly one to five years of trading, working in streetwear, beauty, modest fashion, accessories, athleisure or wellness with a warm, social, community-facing aesthetic, and we would be honest that a luxury maison chasing editor footfall or a gallery-white architectural shell will find neither the address equity nor the ceiling height it wants in this part of Prince George's County.

In our experience flex venues in the outer DC market book on far shorter notice than the fashion capitals, so four to six weeks is workable for a straightforward retail or workshop format while alcohol service and on-site food preparation push you to eight or ten weeks on county paperwork, September through mid-December fills fastest as brand activations collide with holiday and celebration bookings, and we would settle window signage sign-off and loading windows before contracts alongside your retail staffing plan and a realistic run-up mapped on our activation timeline.

what's included

lighting
handicap accessible
multiple entrances
air conditioning
bar
bathroom
complete kitchen
counter
furniture
garment rack
heating
wifi
ground floor street
stock room
window display
security system

package add-ons

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how to book this space

01
Check the shell and the dates
Review the gallery, 139 sqm floor plan and amenities for Multi-Purpose Creative Flex Event Space in Oxon Hill, then note the window you want in Oxon Hill. Fashion week dates book 6–10 weeks out.
02
Send the brief
Use the request panel on this page to send your dates, expected footfall and budget. Pricing on this space is quoted on request.
03
Get availability and a quote
We confirm availability with the operator and come back within 24 hours with the all-in cost: rent, staffing, permits and fit-out for Oxon Hill.
04
Lock the contract
Sign the short-term licence, pay the deposit and we register any permit or signage paperwork the address needs.
05
Build and open
Fit-out, install and staff the pop-up. Our production team handles delivery, install and the strike at the end of the run in Oxon Hill.

use cases

workshopnetworking eventprivate event

location

plotting…

oxon hill · 20745·38.8202° · -77.0007°

getting here & street life

nearest transit

Indian Head Hwy at Southern Avbus64 m · 1 min
Indian Head Hwy at Audrey Lnbus131 m · 2 min
Southern Ave SE at S Capitol St SEbus158 m · 2 min
Audrey Ln at Indian Head Hwybus195 m · 2 min
5101 Eastover Centerbus208 m · 3 min
Audrey Ln at Eastover Shopping Centerbus208 m · 3 min

the neighbourhood

Glassmanor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 18,430. In the 1990 and 2000 censuses, the United States Census Bureau had placed Glassmanor and the adjacent community of Oxon Hill in the "Oxon Hill-Glassmanor" census-designated place for statistical purposes. Glassmanor was last delineated separately in 1980, when the CDP recorded a population of 7,751.

Oxon Run · 639 m

frequently asked

Yes, District Lab at 5019 Indian Head Highway is categorised for retail and showroom use, so a pop-up shop is a straightforward fit here. The 1,500 square foot ground floor runs at street level with a window display, a counter, a garment rack and a dedicated stock room, which covers the four things temporary retail actually needs on day one. In our experience handling bookings at addresses like this in the greater Washington DC area, brands are trading within hours of load-in because the room is already furnished and move-in ready. Multi-day and multi-week formats work best, and you can book by the day or book by the week depending on how long you want the window active.

who it suits

Brand Scale

This space fits independent and early-growth brands with a 2 to 12 person team, roughly 1 to 5 years of trading, and annual revenue under the mid seven figures, particularly DC-area labels building a local customer base rather than a national press profile. At 139 sqm across a single ground floor footprint, it holds a working retail floor, a seated workshop, or a 100 to 150 guest gathering without needing a build crew, and the stock room, garment rack, kitchen and bar mean a small team can run the whole thing themselves. Brands at this stage typically find that removing the cost of furniture, catering infrastructure and back of house storage is what makes a multi-day activation viable at all. Where we see mismatches is when a global house books this for a market-level launch: there is no luxury address equity here, no concentration of editors or buyers walking past, and no capacity for a 300 plus guest seated format. Equally, a solo maker needing two days and a table will find the square footage and the operational load more than they need.

Aesthetic Fit

Brands with a warm, community-facing, contemporary identity work best here: streetwear, modest fashion, hair and beauty, wellness, accessories, athleisure and Black-owned lifestyle labels whose visual language leans social, colourful and human rather than austere. The space is already furnished with a kitchen, bar and counter, which means it reads as a hosted environment, and it rewards brands that want warmth, seating and conversation in the frame. The window display and street-level frontage support clear graphic signage and a single strong product story. What does not work is high-luxury minimalism or a cold gallery-white aesthetic that depends on architectural purity, tall ceilings and an empty room, because you would be paying to strip out and neutralise features that are the main reason to book. Heavy fixture-led concepts are possible but need real planning through branded store design rather than an on-the-day approach.

Best Use Cases

First choice is a workshop or community programme series, because the furniture, complete kitchen, air conditioning and accessible multiple entrances let you run recurring sessions with catering and no rebuild between dates. Second is a multi-day pop-up shop or temporary retail space, supported by the window display, counter, stock room and garment rack, which cover the four things retail actually needs. Third is a private event or brand celebration for up to around 150, where the bar and kitchen carry the hosting load. Fourth is a content studio day, using the flexible open floor and controllable lighting for lookbook and social capture, and we often pair this with a retail week so the fitout earns twice. Fifth is a sample sale, since street-level access and back of house storage make stock movement straightforward. Sixth is a networking or press day format for regional media and stockists, and seventh is a wholesale appointment base, workable but better suited to brands whose buyers are already local. If you need a fashion week venue with editor traffic, compare against spaces in New York instead.

Budget Signal

This sits in the accessible tier for the greater Washington DC market, well below downtown DC or Georgetown retail frontage and below hotel event space of comparable capacity. What you are buying is inclusion rather than address: furniture, kitchen, bar, wifi, heating and cooling, security system and stock room are already in place, so the true cost of an activation here is far closer to the headline rate than it would be at a raw shell in a prime commercial corridor where fitout, furniture hire and catering infrastructure often exceed the rent itself. Against co-working event rooms you gain a private street-level entrance, retail credibility and a window; against shared pop-up formats you gain full control of the room and the brand narrative. In our experience the profile that gets the most from this space is one reallocating budget from rent to programming, staffing and content. Run the numbers with our budget calculator before you enquire.

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about this space

the fwv take

what's included

make the space yours.

how to book this space

Check the shell and the dates

Send the brief

Get availability and a quote

Lock the contract

Build and open

use cases

location

getting here & street life

frequently asked

who it suits

Brand Scale

Aesthetic Fit

Best Use Cases

Budget Signal

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