Letter from the Editor | What's Trending
Amanda Weisiger Cornelson • 09/05/2016
Here's what you missed this week...
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EDITOR'S PICKS
These are a few of our favorite things...
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THE STORY BOARD
Catch up on some light reading...
The late Sonia Rykiel was a Parisian icon who founded her namesake label in 1968 on Paris’ Left Bank and revolutionized world fashion throughout her career. The sociological and stylistic movement she pioneered, dubbed Rykielism, extolled the liberation of women through sensuality, intelligence, and irreverence. Playful stripes, sumptuous fabrics, and a nod to the label’s 1970s heritage reoccur season after season, and the stripes of the Autumn/Winter 2016 collection do not disappoint...
The gilded tones of vintage Chanel have turned heads for decades. Having lived throughout lifetimes, each iconic piece tells a story of the lavish, feminine, and glamorous lifestyles of the past. Rising above any fleeting trend, these timeless accessories have become coveted collector's items.
Specializing in sourcing these classic treasures, our friends at Vintage Malibu boast a marvelous selection of vintage Chanel...
Specializing in sourcing these classic treasures, our friends at Vintage Malibu boast a marvelous selection of vintage Chanel...
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SHOPS ON TOP
The ones we really dig right now...
Katie Kime
Austin, TX
Based in Austin, Texas, Katie Kime is an emerging lifestyle brand offering clothing, furniture, and accessories inspired by Katie's own spirited approach to dressing both herself and her home. Defined by a preppy chic globetrotter vibe, Katie has a style noted for its southern sensibility with global bohemian and bourgeois influences. Optimistic, bright, and often unexpected, the store mixes traditional shapes with colorful, modern prints.
House of Lavande
Palm Beach, FL
House of Lavande was established by jewelry connoisseur Tracy Smith in 2006. Smith has traveled the world, combing flea markets and private estates from Paris to London handpicking a selection that has established House of Lavande as a premier name in collectible vintage costume jewelry. The expertly curated collection of over ten thousand pieces contains such distinguished designers as Elsa Schiaparelli, Schreiner, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Chanel. In 2012, Smith launched a collection of her own designs inspired in part by elements from some of her most admired vintage pieces.
Serafina
San Marino, CA
Located in San Marino's historic Mission Village, Serafina is housed in a freestanding Mediterranean style building. The idyllic boutique is full of designers from the likes of Tibi, The Lady and the Sailor, Alexander Wang, Sea NY, Helmut Lang, and Calypso, among many others. The bright and welcoming store also features a children's salon with lines including Ella Moss and Anthem of Ants alongside fun gifts and specialty items.
Stanley Korshak
Dallas, TX
Stanley Korshak is an independent Dallas specialty store known for its personalized service and expertly edited selection of the world's best, most innovative merchandise. Women's designer collections include well-known luxury brands alongside modern, directional lines. The celebrated store boasts an A-list assortment of shoes and handbags plus a covet-worthy selection of the highest quality fine jewelry. For the contemporary customer, there's The Shak—a standalone boutique devoted to chic and affordable clothing and accessories.
Figue
East Hampton, NY
Created by Stephanie von Watzdorf, Figue is a luxury collection of clothing and accessories for women who travel. Named for the ancient fruit Stephanie enjoyed as a child in Italy, Figue is known for its "gypsy-meets-jet-set" spirit. The seasonless brand brings together the urban energy of Paris and London with the natural beauty of the Mediterranean. Figue's core pieces include tunics, kaftans, shirts, dresses, denim, and accessories in colorful, global-inspired prints.
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COOL KIDS
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