Fashion Capital

WASHINGTONIANS EXPECT THE ROAD closures and Metro delays, the stuffy black-tie galas and VIP sightings, and the patriotic decorations and memorabilia on every street corner. This inauguration was different. When Barack Obama was sworn-in on Tuesday the nation’s capital was suddenly turned into a center for fashion and celebrity, and for once, Washington was considered “cool.” All fashionable eyes focused on the city of pantsuits and photo-ID badges — and nearly all of Hollywood was in town for the festivities.