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Saks Fifth Avenue High Jewelry white diamond earrings

“Saks Fifth Avenue has long been known as a premier destination for jewelry, and the launch of our own high jewelry collection further reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, as well as our dedication to inspiring customers through highly personalized experiences,” says Saks CMO Tracy Margolies. “Luxury customers are continuously seeking timeless and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, and we look forward to delighting our customers with Saks Fifth Avenue’s modern take on high jewelry as well as our service-focused approach to this burgeoning category.” A custom diamond cutting service allows customers to personalize the carat weight of their selected diamonds to reflect special numbers or significant dates such as birthdays, anniversaries and milestone moments. The collection is available now at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship (in the Vault) with stores in Beverly Hills and Naples, Florida to follow this fall.

Saks Fifth Avenue High Jewelry white and yellow diamond earrings

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The launch of the BrunelloCucinelli.AI project

Cucinelli emphasized that the underlying aim of the project was to engage with a technology capable of bringing out the best qualities of both artificial and human intelligence. This led to the idea of using AI to innovate the way websites are designed and built via The Solomei AI platform. “We have been working on this project for almost three years, with a dedicated group of researchers from the fields of mathematics, engineering, art and philosophy,” says Cucinelli. “Our hope is that it will harmoniously combine human and artificial intelligence, striking the balance between the ingenuity of the human being and the best of AI. Our website does away with the constraints of pages and places the human being front and centre, free to discover its content.”

Brunello Cucinelli at the launch of the BrunelloCucinelli.AI project

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Delving into Monsieur Vivier and Felloni’s shared passion for the natural world, Petites Merveilles intertwines the ethereal beauty of insects and their flora with the exquisite craftsmanship of couture. Felloni imbues each creation with talismans and gestures that recall their namesake creature. From butterflies and bees to scorpions and spiders, scarabs, lady beetles and fireflies: all are transformed into shimmering Viv’ Choc handbag and gilet designs through the deft sublimation of rich colors, sparkling textures and figurative forms.

Embodying the qualities of a distinct species or exploring more abstract notions of an insect’s habitat, appearance, or symbolic significance, 15 one-of-a-kind handbags and 4 encrusted gilets become canvases for opulence. From micro to macro, from day to night, and from the lush green forest to the arid desert, landscapes of crystals and bugle beading intertwine. Femininity abounds, in clusters of iridescent scarab beetles, peacock blue butterfly wings embellished with rhinestones, or a pearlescent patchwork of snowy white feathers.

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Davidson Hudson is no stranger to retail, editorial and the fashion market. With 15 years of experience, she’s worked as a fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar and Elle and co-founded retail shopping site Editorialist. Most recently, she was editor-in-chief and chief development officer at retailer Luisa Via Roma. The platform closed an initial fundraise in September 2023.

The Vêtir app

We spoke with Davidson Hudson to learn how Vêtir is ushering in a new era of luxury shopping experience through the power of data-driven personalization.

What’s the problem with the current retail models?

The fashion industry, particularly on the luxury end of the spectrum, is traditionally slower to evolve than other industries and right now we have a very fragmented system where brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, social commerce, personal wardrobing, the emergent personal shopper market and personal stylists all work across divergent digital channels, in multiple different micro ecosystems. We have incredible technological tools at our fingertips, yet our industry is one of the last to harness technology to create smarter systems that provide efficiency and personalization at scale.

How did your experience in editorial and retail inform your knowledge of retail, your customers, tech and editorial creative vision?

My career experience, to date, has really helped to cultivate a 360 view of the luxury consumer’s consumption habits—on both a content and product level. How you evolve the experiential value proposition in a digital environment is, in large part, through storytelling. And one of the first things I learned as an editor was the art and power of compelling storytelling. Vêtir evolves this idea in the digital realm, and offers a more scalable exclusive experience without the restrictions of a real estate footprint, time zones or geographic constraints. Through the power of its technology, Vêtir offers exclusive gated and behind-the-scenes shopping events that a brand extends invitations to on a personalized basis, not otherwise accessible to a standard-fare shopper in store or online.

What did you feel was missing in the personal styling and retail worlds that you wanted to solve with this app?

I think personal styling and the luxury shopping experience are limited by institutionalized inefficiencies in the system. Personal shoppers are relegated to the physical confines of a store or showroom footprint. Some can work in a clunky fashion across SMS text or Whats App, but they are doing so blindly without the visibility into a client’s existing closet or any functional data on how that client consumes. For example, a traditional personal stylist would need to psychically go into a client’s closet, bring garment bags of new clothing/ accessories options, style out looks between existing pieces in a clients’ closet and new pieces from brand pulls, then return everything the client didn’t want after the styling session. Adding insult to injury, when that store associate leaves their job to go to another company, the brand loses all of the valuable client data on that store associate’s device. Vetir allows a stylist or store associate to message 1 or 500 of their clients with new arrival options—with one click. They can also virtually go into multiple client closets and virtually style looks, or pre-style looks and share them with not one but multiple of their clients with one click.

What functionality are you particularly excited about?

Our new AI feature that can actually pick outfits for you and send you specific product links. Technology will never be a plug-and-play solve for a completely personalized luxury experience, but it can be harnessed as a powerful supporting player in a client’s fashion discovery journey. As a client interacts with the Vêtir product feed, Vêtir shoppable videos, the Vêtir chat, or uploads product to their digital Vêtir closet, the AI is creating a custom algorithm designed personally for that client.

The Vêtir app

How does Vêtir connect personal shoppers with VICs?

We believe that type of 1:1 personal sourcing is an increasingly important part of the customer journey so, for that reason, we are hugely excited that the Vêtir platform is the first and only platform on the market that seamlessly integrates these personal shoppers into the platform interface. We launched with an exclusive partnership with Front Row Live so clients will be able to directly shop her feed and add those items to their closet as they make purchases. In this way, Vêtir truly fulfills its mission to become the one centralized touchpoint for every step of your shopping and styling journey. Vêtir’s white glove closet digitizing service allows for a team to go to a very important client (VIC)’s home, photograph their closet (paging Cher Horowitz) and upload the images for them. To learn more about Vêtir, click here.

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DuJour spoke with Kilcollin on the occasion of this launch to hear more about the special collections.

What have you always felt was missing from the traditional tennis jewelry pieces you saw on the market?

The classic tennis piece uses a hidden mechanism to create a solid row of diamonds. A solid row of diamonds is, of course, stunning and the hidden hinge mechanism beneath the classic tennis is very clever, but all together it doesn’t feel like a design, it’s just diamonds.

What did you want to create with these pieces?

Round connecting links are the heart of our design identity. Connecting links gives all of our pieces movement and malleability, and they also define the ethos and philosophy of our brand- connection with one another, with the earth, and the interconnectedness of life. We wanted to make connected links foundational to our tennis collection. Double links form the hinging mechanism of the Aysa collection, while spinning pave links connect the Lumia connection.

What makes them special?

Linking and connection are at the heart of our tennis pieces, giving them unique designs and metaphorical significance.

What has been the response from clients?

I think people don’t expect to see a tennis piece that’s really different…until they do. That was our hope. Now that we’ve completed our designs, we’re seeing clients are pleasantly surprised to see an innovative design that is true to our brand. People love the small details, the movements.

How do you like to wear them?

We’re most excited about layering tennis pieces of different stone and metal variations, in the same way we do with our rings. There are a lot of fun textural opportunities there, also in combination with our delicate hand-made chains.

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Atelier Jolie

Manufactured according to Chloé’s social sourcing framework, it also features partnerships with Akanjo, a World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) guaranteed social enterprise based in Madagascar that is committed to training and promoting craftsmanship, as well as La Fabrique Nomade, a Paris-based program which promotes professional inclusion for refugee and migrant artisans in France. At least 50 percent of the collection is manufactured through Fair Trade enterprises, social enterprises or social sourcing. Showcasing sleek dresses, relaxed tailoring, sophisticated outerwear and lightweight luxurious layering pieces, the collection espouses Jolie’s taste for refined minimalism.

Angelina Jolie for Atelier Jolie

Inspired by femininity in all its guises, several designs reference treasured items that Jolie has had in her wardrobe for decades, including a white embroidered cotton dress she wore as a child and today wears as a top, as well as a black velvet cape. The collection is executed in a largely neutral color palette developed for a diverse range of skin tones, while its sizing will cater for a variety of body types. A long black velvet opera cape sets a modish tone in outerwear, conferring enduring elegance on any outfit. A fluid white dress with a gathered neckline made from deadstock micro silk sable, the signature lavallière shirt in deadstock hammered silk-satin, tailored black velvet pants and a streamlined three-piece black suit made from deadstock wool gabardine will be mainstays in any closet when the collection goes on sale in January.

Atelier Jolie

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“Mamma Milano” by J.J. Martin (Vendome Press)

LaDoubleJ is the maximalist, colorful lifestyle brand founded by Martin in 2015 selling tabletop, glassware, linens, fashion, clothing and accessories that deliver high-impact happiness. Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food and good living; meet some of Italy’s leading female tastemakers (the “La DoubleJ Babes”); tap into Martin’s spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and more—all with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style.

J.J. Martin

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“555: Revisiting the Fashion Archive of Francisco Costa” (Rizzoli)

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The 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed at a polo match in which her fiancé, the Prince of Wales, was a player. Her sweater was bright red, with eight rows of perfectly aligned white sheep save for one lone black sheep. Perhaps a cheeky nod to the soon-to-be princess feeling like the odd one out among the Windsor clan?

The designers of the sweater, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, didn’t know Diana owned one of their pieces until they saw that photo in the tabloids. Their brand, Warm & Wonderful, was catapulted into popularity overnight. A few weeks after the polo match, Muir and Osborne received a letter from Buckingham Palace requesting a replacement or repair to the cuff of Diana’s sweater. They sent her a new one, this time with the black sheep in a slightly different position. The princess wore the new piece two years later, this time with a crisp white collar, black tie and large sunglasses, further cementing it in fashion history. And while the first time she wore it in the public eye may have been a coincidence, this time, it was deliberate. Her relationship with the Windsors and the press had become more intriguing than any polo match.

The original sweater with the damaged cuff was stored away and forgotten until Osborne recently discovered it in an attic clean-out. Realizing its historic significance and not wanting to be responsible for its care, she contacted Sotheby’s. After a lengthy and rigorous authentication process, Sotheby’s was able to verify the sweater’s provenance.

Princess Diana’s sheep sweater

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Tabletop from the Emporio Sirenuse for Elephant Family collection

Ceramic plates and servingware, tablecloths, place mats, pillows and other objects feature botanical and jungle patterns and lively colors. “A hopeful celebration of natural harmonies, this collaboration symbolizes our deep love of India’s magnificent heritage and our commitment to preserving its unique beauty,” says Emporio Sirenuse founder Carla Sersale.

Tabletop from the Emporio Sirenuse for Elephant Family collection

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It was created when Erich Maria Remarque, the author of All Quiet on the Western Front and Dietrich’s lover, suggested that she take several of her jewelry pieces and have them remade into something magnificent. The result was the impressive Jarretière—a cuff-style bracelet comprising baguette-cut diamonds surrounded by a wide disc of vibrant cushion-cut rubies trimmed with a ring of delicate diamonds. The underside is set with countless pavé diamonds so that the bracelet can sparkle from every angle. It’s no wonder it was one of Dietrich’s beloved pieces. The actress held on to the bracelet until her death, even after financial setbacks forced her to let go of most of her jewel collection. Eisenhower added her name to the Jarretière’s impressive provenance when she purchased the piece anonymously in 1992. A scion of one of America’s preeminent families, she was widely recognized for her flawless and timeless taste as an interior designer and collector. The unique bracelet’s sophisticated whimsy was a perfect match for Eisenhower’s keen eye for exceptional design. “This jewel transcends the jewelry world. It is impressive and striking, whether you have a love for jewelry, an appreciation for art and craftsmanship or even architectural design. This bracelet is one of one. There is nothing quite like it. As jewelry continues to evolve and change, the Jarretière remains uniquely contemporary and awe-inspiring, even 85 years later,” says Jacqueline DiSante of Christie’s, which will be offering the bracelet as the star lot of the auction The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower on June 7.

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The Meredith jean in Wylder, $195, LA LIGNE, lalignenyc.com

La Ligne‘s approach to denim follows the same philosophy as the main collection, designing elevated essentials that quickly become closet staples. The Molly (high-rise, non-stretch, straight-leg), Valerie (high-rise skinny in super-soft, super-stretch cotton) and Meredith (high-rise, cropped, flare) styles pair well with the brand’s signature T-shirts and sweaters. The campaign for the launch stars Selma Blair.

The Valerie jean in Michael, $195, LA LIGNE, lalignenyc.com

La DoubleJ, the Milanese brand famed for its maximalist designs, has debuted a six-piece line of jeans with a second collection to follow in September. The collection features over-dyed and laser-printed denim with patterns, intricate embellishments and embroidered details.

Better Than Your Boyfriend jeans in Light Blue, $370, LA DOUBLEJ, ladoublej.com

“I’ve never been much of a jeans woman, but only because I’ve always struggled to find a pair that really activates my joy switch,” says LaDouble J founder J.J. Martin. “That’s what excites me so much about our jeans: We designed them with all these intricate details, like removable feather cuffs, overdyed laser-prints, embossed leather tags and jacquard embroideries, to really elevate them from the everyday staple into something truly special.” The three silhouettes (flare, Fancy Crop, and the oversized Better Than Your Boyfriend’s Jean) ensure you’ll find the fit that’s right for you.

Fancy Crop Jeans with Feathers in Light Blue, $620, LA DOUBLEJ, ladoublej.com

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Arranged across five themes—The Early Days and the Birth of a Style, Universal Curiosity, Jeanne Toussaint’s Taste, Wearing Beauty and Measuring Time and Maria Félix and Icons of Elegance—the show has been meticulously edited by local design curator, Ana Elena Mallet, with the guidance of Cartier’s Pierre Rainero.  Drawing on the Maison’s extensive archives, the pieces selected for this decades-in-the-making exhibition include dazzling jewels, timepieces, accessories and decorative objects that were once worn by the likes of Mexican diva and Cartier devotee, Maria Felix, and the Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, the famed namesake of the original Santos wristwatch.

“I wanted to bring attention to Cartier jewels as design,” says Mallet of her curatorial process that highlights “pieces reflective of aesthetics, technology, innovation, craftsmanship and style” across two centuries. The selection of a such contemporary setting—the Museo Jumex that  opened in 2013—made perfect sense to Mallet who is supportive of bringing “different types of objects and materials into a traditional museum space to expand the field of art and to blur the boundaries between artistic disciplines and also see them in dialogue.”

The “Cartier Design: A Living Legacy” exhibition at Museo Jumex

With Pierre Rainero’s expert guidance from Paris, Mallet culled from more than 3,000 historical pieces to create a show that will resonate with Mexican and Latin American audiences. “Mexico City has been very inspirational to the house of Cartier for many reasons; the city’s rich history, the diversity of viewpoints and the notions of beauty here, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds,” explains Rainero. “From the flora—rich forests, jungles and flowers—to the fauna that includes snakes, reptiles and, of course, jaguars, Mexico has always been a rich field.”

Noted Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has been tapped to create the scenography for the exhibition, calling on her design experience for cultural institutions such as the Serpentine Gallery and the Victoria & Albert Museum. With the stage beautifully set, emblematic pieces designed for Maria Félix—including a 178.2 carat snake necklace from 1968 and a crocodile necklace comprised of 1,023 brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamonds with ruby and emerald cabochon eyes—are among the collection standouts.  As with so many innovative Cartier designs, these necklaces were made to be worn separately, as brooches, or used as decorative table ornaments.

Equally impressive are the selection of ornate turn of the century tiaras, a 1920s Tutti Frutti bracelet once owned by Mrs. Cole Porter, bold platinum and diamond bangles circa 1934, and a unique scarab belt buckle with touches of gold and blue Egyptian faience.  The accompanying sketches in graphite and gouache are exquisite, too, and provide a rare look at the creative process throughout the decades. “The main angle of this exhibition is the journey of Cartier style,” explains Rainero, “so beyond the pleasure of seeing these beautiful pieces, the show will illustrate the different design evolutions from the beginning of the Maison up to present day.”

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Twelve video episodes will be unveiled over the coming months, debuting on March 20th. “After our Happy Diamonds campaign directed by Xavier Dolan in 2021, which featured a mesmerizing and twirling Julia Roberts illustrating the pure, immediate and communicative happiness at the heart of Chopard’s spirit, this new series broadens the spectrum of the initial momentum,” says Caroline Scheufele, the brand’s co-president and artistic director. “We are revealing a new facet of our identity, the Feel-Good vibe: the self-confidence instilled by Chopard jewelry or watches, reverberating in the air and infusing the entire surrounding universe with positive energy.”

“Julia Roberts is that rare thing: a genuine movie star,” says Gray.  “I always jump at any chance I might get to work with her.  I always consider my day made if I’ve made her smile. And the work is always a pleasure, if for no other reason than the fact that the camera is as big a fan of Julia’s as I am! Both Julia and Chopard embody a true sense of happiness, so it was a wonderful opportunity to work with them on this campaign.”

The films are accompanied by a new advertising campaign featuring visuals by British photographer Alasdair McLellan behind-the-scenes shots by photographer Greg Williams.

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Sadie Sink wears Stella McCartney in the brand’s winter womenswear collection

Stella McCartney‘s winter collection, free from animal leather, feathers and fur, features sumptuous coats, fuzzy knitwear, fluid chintz twill dresses and menswear-inspired tailored pieces. Vegan cowboy boots and the brand’s new S-Wave shoulder bag, innovated from a grape-based alternative to animal leather, are also on display.  This season, 67 percent of the ready-to-wear collection was made from conscious materials like forest-friendly viscose, organic cotton, recycled nylon, recycled polyester and regenerative wool from traceable sources.

Sadie Sink wears Stella McCartney in the brand’s winter womenswear collection

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14k yellow gold and diamond Sylvie Rose Disc and Pavé Bar necklace, $1,895, DANA REBECCA DESIGNS, danarebeccadesigns.com

“Our collections are named after the nearest and dearest women in my life,” says Gordon. “They’re named for the women spanning generations to my oldest friends and their children. The designs themselves are all about timeless pieces you’ll wear for the rest of your life. They are versatile, effortless and easy to style. As we grow, our latest designs are bolder and a bit modern. We are building on the foundation of delicate everyday essentials by adding more substantial pieces to mix in.”

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Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Iggy sneaker reinterprets the classic running shoe in a cross-gender, contemporary way. Available in a number of leathers, colors, straps and monogramming, the sustainably made, unisex sneakers are fabricated from Econyl, a fiber made from old fishing nets and other nylon waste, felt made from recycled pre-consumer polyester fibers and suede (manufacturing scraps) and leather tested and verified to have been produced using a chrome-free tanning process.

Hoka’s new Bondi 8 sneaker has been perfected, tweaked and improved in softer and lighter foam along with a brand-new extended heel geometry offering an incredibly soft and balanced ride from heel to toe. With celebrity fans such as Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears and Gwyneth Paltrow, Hoka’s new Bondi 8, launching in two new colorways, is sure to be a fan favorite.

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18k rose and yellow and white gold and diamond Lock bracelets, $13,000, TIFFANY & CO., tiffany.com

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During Salone del Mobile 2022, Tod’s debuted the T Bike, a high-tech, carbon fiber bicycle designed in collaboration with Italian bike manufacturer Colnago. The Tod’s T Bike will be available in racing green and orange in a limited quantity of 70, each customizable by size.

Tod’s T Bike, $15,330

Home Sweet Home

The ad campaign for Dolce&Gabbana’s new Casa home line features musician Machine Gun Kelly, photographed by Mert & Marcus. The photo shoot recalls the traditional imagery of Renaissance nudes while alluding to the aesthetic of the brand’s iconic 2000s campaigns. The vibrant and colorful collection features hand-blown Murano glasses, porcelain plates, table linens, accent pillows and towels. The new line is everything and more you’d expect from the Italian brand known for glamour and creativity.

Machine Gun Kelly gets cozy with Dolce&Gabbana (photo by: Mert & Marcus)

Serving Looks

Three new tennis-inspired sportswear collections will have you looking your best on and off the court this summer. Functional, stylish and innovative tops, bottoms and one-piece dresses celebrate classic athleticism in performance fabrics. Plus a fashionable racket to swing.

Wilson Star tennis racket, $770, SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com. Zip Front lace dress $275, VERONICA BEARD X L’ETOILE SPORT, veronicabeard.com

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Richard Mille’s new 38-02 Tourbillon Bubba Watson

You’ve been an ambassador for Richard Mille for 11 years. Why is it a fit for you?

I love their creativity, beauty and artistry. I think outside the box and so do they. That’s the beauty of Richard and, over the last eleven years, I’ve learned that they’re not scared to take on any project. So naturally, Richard and I became friends and now, I’m a part of the family.

What do you love about the color pink?

Pink stands out. It’s a color that everybody notices right away. Pink, to me, is about giving, about charity. My pink driver that I play golf with has helped me raise millions of dollars for charity. To make a pink timepiece with Richard is the symbol of who “Bubba Watson the golfer” is. So I just thought it would be a cool piece to do.

Which RM watches do you wear and on what occasion?

I truly love the diving watches because, you know, I’m out on the boat fishing with my kids or swimming at the beach here in Pensacola. Obviously when I’m out and about in town, I’m wearing the Bubba watch. If your watch has your name on it, you should probably wear that one the most!

The new Richard Mille 38-02 Tourbillon Bubba Watson

What do you love about wearing a watch?

I’m only late sometimes, but wearing a watch definitely helps me get to places on time.

What’s your relationship with time?

You can never get time back, so time is very valuable in my life. I’ve never been late to a tee time, so my professional career is doing alright.

How do you spend your free time?

Spending time with the kids. Spending time with my wife. Trying to do stuff together as a family like going to the beach, fishing, getting out on the boat away from our hectic life. Away from phones and the internet, where you can just enjoy life and enjoy the beauty that’s around us.

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The making of the 18k yellow gold and white gold necklace set with diamonds and yellow and orange sapphires at the Chopard workshop

This year, Scheufele created 75 high jewelry pieces for the 75th edition of the festival, for a collection titled Chopard Loves Cinema. The latest Red Carpet Collection honors the films that have had a lasting impact on the artistic director, from To Catch a Thief and Cinderella to 101 Dalmatians. For the occasion, the Maison has debuted fantastical jewels like a pumpkin ring set with spessartite garnets and tsavorites, which opens to reveal a diamond slipper, and a bracelet featuring dogs sporting a coat of black and white diamonds.

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Jewelry designer Courtney Leidy (Victoria Benoit)

“Having had one month to pull together my debut collection, I started with a small capsule that I am continuing to build upon,” she says. “I launched with Double Flip Pendants, chains and rings, and will soon be launching mini pendants that can be worn on a chain or on an earring hoop, in addition to ear cuffs, bracelets and anklets. “As much as possible, I’m trying to make each piece multi-functional, so a pendant can be worn as both a necklace or an earring, an ear cuff as a pinky ring, a bracelet as an anklet, and so on.” Inspired by the colors, forms and fluidity of post-war abstract expressionism and Japan’s post-war Gutai art movement—like artist Jiro Yoshihara’s iconic “Circle” paintings—the Post Collection features her signature pendants in a variety of rich-colored cabochon gemstones, shapes and sizes.

18k yellow gold, turquoise and carnelian Double Flip pendants, $5,050, 18k yellow gold chain, $8,400, COURTNEY LEIDY JEWELRY, courtneyleidy.com

Set in 18k yellow gold, the Double Flip allows you to wear one single pendant on its own or connect several together to create a truly unique statement piece. The Jiro Ring is an organically-shaped ring fabricated in heavy 18k yellow gold. “I like to mix contrasting textures and finishes, which isn’t commonly seen in contemporary jewelry,” she says. “I think that’s what sets my pieces apart. They’re big and bold, and while you can stack them, each is intended to be a statement piece all on its own.”

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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent’s first runway show with a visual representation of the designer’s global influence on French haute couture. YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent (Rizzoli) coincides with an innovative six-museum exhibition in Paris showcasing Saint Laurent’s fashion and inspirations.

YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent (Rizzoli)

Making a Monogram

Flip through the pages of Louis Vuitton Manufactures (Assouline) for an inspiring look behind the curtain of the luxury brand’s famed ateliers in Europe. Exclusive photos and dazzling details illustrate the talent of the Louis Vuitton artisans behind the iconic bags, trunks, jewelry and watches.

Louis Vuitton Manufactures (Assouline)

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The Rosie swimsuit, $125, HILL HOUSE HOME, hillhousehome.com

Diamond’s family home is near Nantucket town and she and her husband and three kids spend their summers there. “I’m so excited for so many of my relatives and friends to see our product in real life,” Diamond says of her Main Street store, which is decorated with the brand’s Trellis print, gingham patterns and blue color palette. “I’m definitely going to be there as much as I can—I love manning the register!”

The Hill House Home boutique

The prints and new silhouettes in the label’s new summer collection were inspired by the Amalfi Coast but designed to be worn everywhere. “One of the reasons I love IRL shopping is because I get customer feedback in real time, and I can’t wait to hear what our customers think,” she says. So far, the Hotel Robes, Swiss Dot Nap Dresses and Sisi silk pillowcases have been fan favorites.

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Loafer by Reden

After launching through Kickstarter, the Reden line features classic and stylish staples for men and women, including loafers, flats and brogues in luxurious leathers and bold colors.

Loafer, $195, REDEN, shopreden.com

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As wearable as a sneaker and as warm as a sleeping bag for your feet, the new Cypress Puffer Boots from Canada Goose (the brand’s third footwear style since it expanded into accessories) are the perfect antidote to a day spent buckled into ski boots. Versatile, comfortable and edgy, these zippered boots will take you from the slopes to the streets in style.

Cypress Puffer Boot from Canada Goose

Cypress Puffer Boot, $425, CANADA GOOSE, canadagoose.com

Parisian Perfection

Chanel artistic director Virginie Viard is the mastermind behind the brand’s new It bag, the Chanel 22. This sophisticated yet functional new silhouette comes in three sizes and includes a backpack version. Its quilted leather, metal chain link and gold metal lettering honor the maison’s French roots.

The new Chanel 22 bag

Bag, $5,800, CHANEL, chanel.com

American Women

For Tory Burch’s spring/summer collection, the American designer was inspired by the work of another iconic American designer, Claire McCardell. McCardell is credited with the creation of American sportswear in the early 20th century. Tory Burch’s Claire McCardell Dress is a new wardrobe staple that will continue to evolve in collections to come. The nipped-waist silhouette features McCardell’s signature plaids and stripes.

Tory Burch’s Claire McCardell Dress

Dress, $1,198, TORY BURCH, toryburch.com

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Looks from Weekend Max Mara’s Family Affair collection, weekendmaxmara.com

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“Rome, for me, has so many layers to it,” says Jones. “It’s such an ancient city. We’re always thinking of the past, present and future of it. The inspiration came from the idea of different times and that very spiritual side of Rome, which becomes almost celestial; almost space.” This collection’s sci-fi silhouettes are expertly crafted using futuristic techniques, finding harmonies between past and present. Ethereal fabrics like duchesse silk and organza are illuminated with traditional beading and mother-of-pearl, while heat-molded leathers are embroidered with micro sequins, mink and pearls to create powerful, armor-like finishes. “The idea of the future and what’s going on in the world made me think about space,” says Jones. “I’ve been reading and looking at lots of sci-fi recently. I read Dune again because I’d watched it and I wanted to remind myself what the book was like. And the actual Star Wars book by George Lucas.” Volcanic stone and hematite are embedded into bags, and natural crystal geodes and amethysts adorn jewelry in a nod to the city’s archeological remnants of ancient civilizations.

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The two design mavens enjoyed the process of envisioning these five boutiques in SoHo, Brooklyn, the West Village, Upper West Side and Upper East Side. “We both are intrigued by experiences within, and images of, spaces that have been left or abandoned in a kind of romantic state of decay, whether domestic, institutional or industrial,” says Pask. Bittar wasn’t interested in a store just looking like a white box boutique. “All the stores have the similar feel of an abandoned institution from the 1970s that’s been transported into the future. There is a sense of a building that’s been decayed with chipping paint, but then there’s this very futuristic mirror sculpture beaming down,” says Bittar. “It gives the sense of being somewhat in a store, somewhat on a set or an art gallery, but giving the perfect experience to look at the jewelry as art.”

Having worked primarily in the theater, Pask relished the opportunity to tap theatrical painters and scenic fabricators to create the finishes and unique sculptures seen in the boutiques. “I loved being able to have artists from the world of theater working with me in another context,” says Pask. “I was trained in architecture and completed that professional degree before I became a scenic designer, so the considerations of scale, materials and space are always a part of my work. I’d designed fashion shows before, but it was fun to work within parameters of more permanence.”

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This series of photographs captured in the heart of Athens’ exceptional archeological site pays tribute to the photographs of Monsieur Dior’s haute couture line taken in 1951 next to the iconic Parthenon

This spirit of sports and culture served to inform the ethereal collection as well as a series of photographs unearthed from the archives of one of Christian Dior’s haute couture lines taken in front of the Parthenon by photographer Jean-Pierre Pedrazzini for Paris Match in 1951. “These images clearly express Dior’s great love of art and his wish to reconstruct his own map of beauty, uniting fashion and art,” says Chiuri. “Through the collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Culture and the director of these archaeological sites like no other, we were granted special permission to reactivate, here and now, their atmospheres with the intention of sharing with the world the idea of beauty that steers my work, a beauty that includes cultures and stories.”

Draped grecian dresses, white pantsuits à la Marlene Dietrich and sporty Aegean blue-and-white-printed separates are standouts of this collection. The collection was captured by Greek photographer Ria Mort. “The power of Ria Mort’s photographs lies in the absolute nature of their subjects,” explains Chiuri. “The temples that were the roots of architecture, and the women who stare right into the lens, telling their story of our world with no hidden artifice other than the force of the clothing that combines past and future, passion and experimentation.”

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Foodgod

Audiences fell in love with Foodgod’s boisterous personality on the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, followed by appearances in a string of the show’s spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Kourtney and Khloé Take the Hamptons. Despite having years of experience filming reality television, Foodgod admits that there were some surprises that came when creating his food-focused series. “I’m so used to just filming. But a lot of times with Foodgod, we had to focus more on the food than me,” he says with a laugh. “I had to make sure I was getting more descriptions of the food and specific details.” The show also differed from the quick hits of Instagram that Foodgod is accustomed to, where photos of food don’t necessarily include specific details. “I was surprised that, ironically enough, I had to focus so much more on the food than I even thought, from very specific questions about exactly how a dish is made to when something started.”

From food creation to presentation, the minutiae is Foodgod’s speciality. “I’m very specific with the way I like things done.” He adds that he will never hesitate when it comes to adjusting a dish at a restaurant if it means it will be made perfectly. “I don’t even think twice about it. I will always change it.” But, you won’t find any Michelin-starred restaurants or buzzy eateries on his series. “My whole thing is the vibe with the food. My brand is pop culture, fun places and fun items, whether it’s crazy potato chips or ice cream made out of chicken,” he explains.

“I use my personality, people I’m friends with and my access to cool places that most people can’t get to, all together in one.”

The first episode of Foodgod fully embraces that vibe by serving up cotton candy art at Kim Kardashian West’s home and a quirky 1950s diner experience with Jenner at Frisco’s in Los Angeles. While Foodgod has close relationships with the entire Kardashian/Jenner clan, he says that he would choose Jenner to accompany him on a foodie adventure. “She’s not dieting all the time so she’s ready to eat. She’s always like, ‘Oh, this place looks good,’ or, ‘I heard about this place.’”

So what restaurants does Foodgod frequent when he’s not filming? “I’ve been going to Zero Bond every night,” he says, adding that the Polo Bar and Casa Cipriani are also New York City favorites. The 60-year-old Candlelight Inn in Westchester is his go-to for buffalo wings, and he loves JG Melon on the Upper East Side for burgers.

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Manolo Blahnik Gold Nappa Leather Mary Jane Pumps, $895

“I adore gold,” says Blahnik. “It’s been featured in almost every one of my collections, with more significance this year than ever. Why not a gold collection filled with the most extraordinary silhouettes in celebration of my golden year?” From flat boots with cut-out details to crackled gold foil feathered mules, playful fringe knee-high boots and lace flats and mesh pumps, no opulent detail has been overlooked with this collection. “For me, gold is not only a symbol of opulence, it signifies so much more,” says Blahnik. “Versailles, the sun, the gods, all things that I am fascinated with! It is the most decadent of colors, which is why it has appeared time and time again in my designs.”

In celebration of this milestone anniversary, an interactive exhibition titled Manolo Blahnik: A New Way of Walking has launched on the brand’s website. “I want this to be a space where others can learn and feel inspired to create,” says Blahnik. “It’s very important to me, personally, that even those who can’t buy my shoes are able to feel a connection to Manolo Blahnik and who we are. It has been such a joy to relive some of the magnificent moments in my career and uncover things I have not thought about or seen for years!”

Manolo Blahnik Gold Grosgrain Crystal Buckle Mules, $1,195

The project has been a long-term ambition of company CEO Kristina Blahnik and was designed under her direction. The archival content and touchpoints throughout have been compiled by fashion curator Judith Clark in conjunction with Manolo Blahnik himself and the brand’s in-house archive team. “It’s a dream come true to open the first doors to our archive,” says Kristina Blahnik. “As the legacy of Manolo Blahnik continues to evolve, the experience will continue to develop and tell its story. This is only the beginning of a very exciting journey.” Echoes Manolo Blahnik: “My ethos is to keep going, keep going and keep going! The vision has always been to create timeless and elegant shoes to make people walk beautifully and to make them feel good. That is the secret to our success!”

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Not only has Ford earned the respect of fashion’s elite, but he’s maintained a huge following amongst Hollywood stars like Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Nicholas Hoult, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Drake and models like Gigi Hadid and Joan Smalls. The book also showcases iconic advertising campaigns shot by famed photographers Steven Klein, Inez & Vinoodh, Nick Knight and Mert & Marcus and exclusive, unpublished images can also be found.

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Vases from Paul Arnhold Glass (photo by Sofa Alvarez)

The welcoming, casual retail space sells the breadth of Shanker’s multidesigner jewelry assortment alongside cashmere sweaters from Leret Leret, art by Ori Gersht, vases by Paul Arnhold, contemporary home goods from Lateral Objects by Stefan Beckman and books by jewelry experts like Stellene Volandes. “After 20 years in the very niche designer fine jewelry world, the addition of new categories is both refreshing and inspiring,” says Shanker. “Collaborating with creatives from candles to cashmere, vases to vessels and from fine jewelry to flowers, being surrounded by beauty arranged in our own unique way has provided a visibility we didn’t know we needed or wanted or would enjoy ever so much. It’s opened up a whole new world of opportunities, relationships and collaborations.”

Jewelry from Bea Bongiasca (photo by Sofa Alvarez)

The store has kept Shanker busy dreaming up merchandising and creative initiatives for her brands and her clients. On the occasion of her store opening, the entrepreneur curated the Have a Heart collection, a multidesigner charitable initiative. Every charm in this jewelry collection represents a heart or a star, and for each one sold at the store and online, the brand donates 10 percent of profits to charities near and dear to its heart.

Jennifer Shanker at Muse (photo by Emil Cohen)

Shanker has surprised herself with how much she enjoys having the opportunity to interact with customers new and old. “The customer feedback we receive at the boutique is invaluable and helps us do our jobs better as a showroom, as we have first-hand feedback,” she says. “We learn so much about how people shop that really allows us to advise our designers in their process.” Plus, with so many empty storefronts in the West Village and the shuttering of downtown boutiques like Jeffrey, there weren’t many places to shop anymore. But now, she enthuses, “New York is back and it feels awesome.” We couldn’t agree more.

Main photo by Sofa Alvarez

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Our Lady of Rocco is made up of 19 pieces inspired by the effortlessly elegant style Carbone witnessed growing up in New York City. “It has a certain 1980s Italian-American feel that I associate with the Members Only apparel I remember my dad and uncles wearing back in the day,” Carbone says. With an emphasis on uniform dressing, the collection is a direct extension of the timeless essentials brand that is signature to La Ligne. 

The collection ranges from $95 to $595 for the unique navy satin “Our Lady of Rocco”embroidered bomber jacket. To celebrate the new collection, Mario Carbone and La Ligne will be offering an immersive, in-person shopping experience at 275 Mulberry Street, the latest restaurant space from Major Food Group. The collection will also be sold online at the OLOR website.

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Titanium earrings set with rhodolites and pink sapphires

This July, the Festival was held two months late but was magical as always. “I think it was wonderful to reconnect in person with old friends that I haven’t seen in a long time, as well as meet new ones,” says Scheufele. “Being back in Cannes was truly special. It was such a great feeling to be surrounded by friends of the Maison. For some, this was their first event in a long time, and we wanted to really make an impression and bring some joy by hosting exceptional performances, fashion shows and showcasing fabulous jewels.”

Chopard’s latest Red Carpet Collection, titled Paradise, boasts colorful precious stones like rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds used on pieces inspired by nature and botanicals. These fantastical jewels were the perfect antidote to the past 18 months and delighted those who had the chance to see them up close. “I think, after the year we had, we all wanted an escape,” says Scheufele. “The Collection really captures that distant place—a paradise—that we dream of getting away to.” From exotic flowers to animals, the new collection is awash with color and whimsy but also boasts new modalities. “These pieces will transport you to another place and time,” she explains. “More than ever, we’ve mixed the most fabulous gemstones with new materials such as titanium and enamel.” Paradise was indeed found at Cannes this year.

18k white gold necklace set with sapphires and diamonds

Red Carpet Report:

“These are artists whose work I very much admire and who make bold choices. Not only do they make interesting choices with their art, but also in what they wear,” says Scheufele.

Carla Bruni and Jodie Foster stun in Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie creations in Cannes

“Throughout the festival, Maggie [Gyllenhaal] picked new ways of wearing earrings that were quite imaginative and exciting.”

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie creations in Cannes

Caroline Scheufele Portrait by Royal Gilbert

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Roberto Coin’s unparalleled craftsmanship has resulted in the new Love in Verona collection. A four-petal floral motif appears on each piece, accompanied by jade, malachite, lapis or diamonds. The collection, dreamt up by the brand’s founder and designer Roberto Coin, contains a variety of medallion necklaces, rings, bangles, huggies and studs.

From left: Roberto Coin co-founders Peter Webster and Roberto Coin

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Fusalp’s new athleisure capsule collection

We spoke with Lacoste about her background in fashion design, the evolution of Fusalp and what’s coming up next and where she’ll be spending her summer.

Where were you before Fusalp?

After graduating from the Fashion Styling and Textile Design program at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris, I joined Lacoste in Paris, where I spent twenty years as Head of Trends, working closely with the development of all products, alongside creative directors such as Christophe Lemaire and Felipe Oliveira Baptista. I was also in charge of the brand’s color spectrum, particularly focused on the range of polo shirts.

How are Lacoste and Fusalp similar?

The value of sport and wellbeing is at the heart of both brands. Fusalp was founded by two tailors in 1952 on the banks of Lake Annecy in the heart of the French Alps with an initial focus on alpine ski wear. Most notably, Fusalp created the first technical fuseau, or ski stirrup pants and the racing one-piece ski suit that was worn by France’s national team in the 1960s. We strive to create the quintessential balance between the technicality and comfort of the material we use to the precision, elegance and style of our cuts. Each silhouette is meant to facilitate movement. We aim to design pieces that are timeless, often highlighted and enriched by our heritage colors throughout each collection.

What’s new and exciting coming down the pipeline for Fusalp?

For spring/summer, we’ve developed our first true athleisure capsule with feminine cuts and a sport-chic spirit, true to our philosophy and DNA. Each piece is ultra-versatile and easy to mix and match–whether worn as everyday pieces or for activities like yoga or pilates. We’ve also played with our traditional logo by introducing a black logo for urbanwear and our Magnetic Rooster capsule which also gives a twist on the Fusalp logo–the rooster being inherently related to our history of performance and victory. The color palette is fresh and optimistic, which I believe is imperative and meaningful for everyone this year. For fall/winter, we have a very playful, youthful and bright collection that is ideal for both skiing and everyday wear. This fall also happens to be the 70th anniversary of Fusalp–which means many surprises to come!

Fusalp’s new athleisure capsule collection

What did you feel was missing in the activewear market that you wanted to offer with this collection?

We wanted to revisit the codes of the activewear wardrobe and design pieces that are structured with technical materials, true to the Fusalp DNA. What’s unique is that after this past year, we wanted a collection that reminds us about how important it is to refocus on better connecting with each other and those closest to us again, by providing versatile pieces that are dynamic and invite movement.

How do you like to wear these new athleisure pieces?

I personally enjoy layering and mixing and matching–for example our Manon leggings and Florence top in a marvelous pop of sorbier red, mixed with the sleek Lancelot jacket from our menswear selection. Each summer, I look forward to spending time with my family in our home in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, near Biarritz in France, not far from the border of Spain. It’s a special moment for tranquility, enjoying the outdoors–from paddle boarding and hiking to yoga and cultivating my inspiration.

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When he’s not in production on new film, theater or television projects, the former Marine spends time with his longtime partner, wife Joanne Tucker, and their young son in Brooklyn. Driver and Tucker have another project together: the nonprofit Arts in the Armed Forces that the couple co-founded to bring theatrical productions to the military. After 9/11, Driver enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a rifleman and mortar man at Camp Pendleton, California, for three years, but was never deployed. A mountain bike accident and serious injury ended his military career and he was discharged shortly thereafter, but Driver loved the kinship and support he found in the Marines. He decided to follow his high school passion for acting and enrolled at Juilliard in New York City to see if there was something there. “When I got out of the military, I went to acting school at Juilliard and I realized how powerful it was to have access to language from writers who were so much smarter than me,” explains Driver. “How powerful and empowering it was to be able to label a feeling. I didn’t grow up with theater as part of my daily diet.”

Driver also found similarities between the theater community and the armed forces that could be harnessed. “How they work cohesively as this team unit, for example,” he shares. “You have to know yourself and work improvisationally. They’re very much one and the same; the process is the same.” Arts in the Armed Forces started with one event, an approachable, unpretentious, non-produced performance with no sets and no costumes by an ensemble cast staged at Camp Pendleton. The energy in the room was so encouraging to the couple that they wanted to expand on it. “We started with one performance,” says Driver. “We would pick a great play. Not Shakespeare’s Henry V, something more digestible and contemporary. We would have to convince actors to come to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and perform a play. No one knew what it was that we were doing.” Now, the organization travels around the world putting on plays, hosts an annual fundraiser and offers screenwriting awards and film screening series. And people in the armed services are seeking out the organization to get involved. “A lot of people in the military were interested in the arts before they entered the military,” says Driver. Because COVID-19 has placed travel on hold, the nonprofit has taken to hosting a virtual film screening series for which they ask famous actors and directors to pick their favorite film. “We screen it for a military audience and then interview a panel of people about the process so there’s always a dialog afterwards.” For the series, Driver has wrangled Tom Hanks, who chose 2001: A Space Odyssey, Danny Glover (Pelle the Conqueror), and Laura Linney (Slap Shot).

Adam Driver and photographer Peter Lindbergh behind the scenes of Breitling’s Cinema Squad campaign

Now that Driver has some time on his hands, we caught up about another role he finds rewarding: as a brand ambassador for luxury watchmaker Breitling and a member of its Cinema Squad alongside Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt. “I liked the idea of squads and doing this as a group,” explains Driver. “I liked that it wasn’t just actors, and I was interested in the history of the watch in aviation.” Driver wasn’t much of a watch guy beyond the basic Timex or a Michael Jordan watch he was given as a child. “I liked that these Breitling watches were simple and durable, but they’re the nicest watches I own,” he explains of his new Breitling Premier Chronograph 42. “But, also, [I like] that I don’t have to look at my phone.”

Adam Driver is primarily interested in the concept of time and timing when it comes to acting. “Working as a group over the individual,” he explains. “In acting, you have one rule: You have to show up and do the best you can. You’re not acting in a vacuum.” But timing is everything onstage and on a film set. “It’s kind of a weird thing that you’re expected to perform and do it at this certain time. It’s all based on time, which is exciting and annoying. With theater, it’s live and it exists and then you can never do it again.” So, having been in the armed forces and being an actor, what’s Driver’s relationship with time? “I am a pretty punctual person and I’m respectful of people’s time. If you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re late.”

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The house’s signature “dancing diamonds” on the Happy Sport and Happy Diamonds Collections honor that free-spirited charm that the brand so espouses. Though the dancing diamonds, of course, have remained, Scheufele wanted to explore the timepieces’ codes and revisit the original design in new ways. “In recent years, the Millennial generation has been inspired by vintage pieces, increasingly featuring them for an edgy, personal style, and I saw this as a perfect opportunity to reach a new generation of women with one of my favorite designs from the past,” Scheufele explains. “Updating the design wasn’t necessarily a challenge, but the two things that I wanted to do were incorporate an automatic movement versus quartz and change the case diameter to create the perfect size that would appeal to a wider audience. For this aspect, we did hours of research of how to determine the perfect size and came across the famous golden ratio which is how beauty is determined in science, art and nature, which led us to the brand new 33mm case size.”

Chopard’s co-president Caroline Scheufele

Modern women want watches to take them from day to night, from a spin class to a cocktail party and Scheufele took that into consideration during this reimagining. “Happy Sport, with its distinctive combination of resilient steel and precious diamonds can be styled for a casual look, but the dancing diamonds can also add an evening sparkle,” she says. “I wear mine almost every day, and it looks great for all occasions. For daywear, I love to wear it over my cuff sleeve and stack it with several of our Happy Hearts bangles that come in an array of colors. For the evening, I tend to pair my Happy Sport with a classic L’Heure Du Diamant diamond tennis bracelet or a few of our Precious Lace rings.” Any way you style it and wear it, the dancing diamond will bring a smile to your face. So what makes Scheufele happy? “This past year, nothing has brought me more peace and joy than simply sitting in my rose garden with my darling dogs, sipping a cup of tea. This has really given me time to focus on creativity. I’ve had the time to sketch and dream up new designs which is one of my favorite things to do.”

We talked with Roberts to find out what makes her happy and why this campaign was such a perfect fit.

Julia Roberts for Chopard (photographed by Shayne Laverdière)

What do you love about the Happy Sport watch?

There is something about having a watch and every time you look at it seeing all these sparkling diamonds whirling around; it’s pretty awesome and truly good stuff.

What does being a free-spirited woman mean today?

Being comfortable in your convictions and sharing your convictions with those around you. Not all women have those liberties and I am very grateful that I have them.

How important to you is responsible luxury?

I would say that the idea of responsible luxury is something that not enough brands pay attention to. The thing with a Maison like Chopard is that it has really pioneered the idea of having a conscience, leading the charge and setting an example for other brands to follow.

What is so special about Chopard?

Chopard just represents this timeless idea of elegance and sparkle and being ladylike. You kind of think: “When I grow up I want to be having a great time and wearing watches and earrings by Chopard”… and now look at me, I’m all grown up!

Chopard Happy Sport timepieces

What makes you happy?

The sunrise

What’s a movie that makes you happy?

The Philadelphia Story is a movie that makes me happy, to think about or to watch.

 What are your tips to achieving happiness?

1) Be kind to others; 2) surround yourself with loving, kind, compassionate people; 3) kissing, followed by dancing as a close second.

What are your favorite qualities in a woman?

Depth, soulfulness and just a real personal strength.

What’s your greatest extravagance?

Travel

What makes you laugh?

Cleverness; not so much things that are funny, but things that are clever: a thoughtful thread to humor.

What’s your favorite motto?

The motto that I repeat the most is “no way out but through.”

What’s your current state of mind?

I am really happy right now; it’s been such a beautiful day and I have felt such a really great sense of kinship that I had not expected today, so I’m super happy.

Main image photographed by Shayne Laverdière

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