The Scoop | Week of August 15

JILL PENMAN August 17, 2023

New York Fashion Week isn’t until next month, but we’re already thinking about fall wardrobes or purchasing something special just because. Luckily, there are always more options for incredible shopping here in the Sunshine State. Please enjoy a roundup of new stores to get your fashion fix, whether you’re heading out for a night on the town, adding to your shoe collection or striking a yoga pose.


Michele Lopriore & More

Michele Lopriore Shoes expanded to The Gardens Mall, marking the Milan-born accessory brand’s fourth location in South Florida. Shop women’s signature styles like Elyse pointy loafers in patterned woven textiles, and Mia ballet flats and Cape Town twist-knot sandals in multiple colors. Pair them as well as handbags and cashmere wraps with looks from Elie Tahari’s new store that opens August 25.

michelelopriore.com | elietahari.com

A golfer’s mecca, Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA headquarters, the Honda Classic and luxury golf communities, many of which attract famous athletes. The community also shines for its conveniences such as the Gardens Mall and Downtown PBG, among well-tended retail centers. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.

Palm Beach Gardens


Todd Snyder

Billed as “the ultimate menswear destination,” Todd Snyder New York unveiled its first Florida boutique at Bal Harbour Shops. Olive-toned terrazzo floors and walnut interiors including a stocked bar are among exquisite décor details. True to the designer’s mission, categories range from tailored suiting to The Relaxed Drop, his ongoing French terry sweats collaboration with Champion. Further discover Aesop skin care and Foundwell’s vintage timepieces.

toddsnyder.com

Life in the exclusive enclave of Bal Harbour (between Miami Beach and Sunny Isles Beach) centers around its world-famous luxury center Bal Harbour Shops. The area is also renowned for its five-star St. Regis and four-star Ritz-Carlton resorts. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.

Bal Harbour


Alo Yoga

Celebrity favorite Alo Yoga recently opened its doors in St. Johns Town Center. Built on the pillars of fit, fabrics and quality, the men’s and women’s wellness lifestyle brand has grown far beyond yoga pants and yoga mats. Earlier this year, it introduced its foray into footwear, ALO x 01 Classic sneakers featuring vegan leather, horseshoe-shaped insoles and honeycomb-patterned cushioning.

aloyoga.com

Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.

Jacksonville


Taffin

James Taffin de Givenchy, the French nephew of legendary fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, set up a showroom for his Taffin haute jewelry collection in Coconut Grove. Having followed his clientele’s Florida migration, the New York based-designer splits his time between both locations. Pieces sporting yellow sapphires to Brazilian amethysts are displayed in his gallery appointed with Vladimir Kagan furniture and palm-printed wallpaper.

taffin.com

One of Miami’s most historic neighborhoods with bohemian and Bahamian roots continues its evolution as a walkable, tree-shaded destination for the work/live/play lifestyle. An exciting tenant turnover and new development and upgrades are drawing fresh faces. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.

Coconut Grove


Sneaker Scene

Sneaker giants are moving into Florida territory. Snipes and DJ Khaled partnered in We the Best x Snipes. Their 6,000-square-foot flagship in South Beach carries major to local brands and houses the Grammy winner’s office and recording and DJ booths. Known for scoring rare kicks like Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s auctioned by Sotheby’s, Request soon bows in Boca Raton.

snipesusa.com | requestboutique.com

Spanning the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Beach is a globally recognized brand in itself. Beyond the sand and surf, it’s beloved for Art deco architecture, café culture and world-class arts. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.

South Beach | South of Fifth


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