Castañer x Paul Smith
Paul Smith is the latest designer to collaborate with Spanish shoe maker Castañer. The British brand’s capsule collection is trickling into Castañer’s recently opened boutique in Aventura Mall—its first in the U.S. The selection features Paul Smith’s signature swirls, stripes and offbeat colors. Styles include several women’s espadrilles, as well as a men’s espadrille and suede loafer/espadrille.
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Alvin Valley
Fashion designer Alvin Valley has popped up for season in the charming Via Mizner off Worth Avenue. Known as the king of pants, he’s built a loyal following for perfect-fitting cuts like the iconic 111 style introduced in 2000. In addition to pants, the intimate shop carries caftans, tops, cocktail dresses and accessories. Note one-on-one appointments are required for safety.
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Sand by Lola Dré
Jupiter style destination Lola Dré expanded with a second location across the way at Harbourside Place. Called Sand by Lola Dré, the offshoot caters to more casual collections including resort and swim. Items range from beach-to-dinner frocks by LoveShackFancy and Farm Rio to Faithfull the Brand’s bandeau bikinis and matching sarong in a retro floral print to Eugenia Kim straw hats.
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Gucci x Ken Scott
The late tastemaker Ken Scott is having a moment thanks to his extensive archive’s new owner. Through an exclusive partnership with Gucci, several of Scott’s floral fashion prints dating to the Sixties and Seventies will be reissued in Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s new Epilogue collection. Next time you’re in Lake Como, visit the Ken Scott Foundation’s new exhibition space.
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On Deck
Next month brings two new exciting stores to South Florida. The Kingdom, southern California’s celeb-trodden temple for designer fashions, plans to open a year-long test run in the Miami Design District. Its lifestyle assortment features LaQuan Smith clothing and Augustinus Bader beauty. Latin American label Carolina K.’s first-ever boutique launches in Miami’s Little River, too. Shop sustainable, boho looks with artisan details.
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