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JEWEL RENDERINGS
Lizzie Tisch and Kim Kassel aim to bring a more personalized shopping experience back to the market.
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Victoire de Castellane’s latest haute-jewelry collection takes inspiration from the exquisite Corolle line presented by Christian Dior at his first fashion show in 1947. “I wanted to create each piece, like the dresses Christian Dior designed, with an architect’s eye, as if the jewels were sculpted, flounced, pleated, belted, or draped fabrics,” says the designer, who named each item after an iconic Dior collection or gown. “Some pieces imitate the [line made from] the movement of the hem of a dress, which lifts as a woman walks.” 21 E. 57th St., 212-931-2950; dior.com
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The design of Céline’s London flagship, which opened earlier this year, has been adapted to a new 4,400-square-foot store in Soho—a sleek space with floors inlaid with marble parquetry, travertine shelves, and suspended light boxes through which the building’s original structure can be seen. The brand’s latest collection of shoes, bags, and readyto-wear is showcased in three visually dynamic areas alongside a series of specially commissioned art objects by Danish artist FOS. 67 Wooster St., 212-226-8001; celine.com
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SUITE 1521 MAKES IT PERSONAL. “We wanted to create an exclusive salon where both established and emerging designers could find a platform to present their collections directly to the customer,” explains Kim Kassel, who with friend Lizzie Tisch, founded Suite 1521 to bring a more personalized shopping experience back to the market. For an annual fee of $500, members will receive invitations to browse designers’ full and unedited collections and try on pieces in person—all with the help of the label’s designer or a member of the atelier (as well as an on-site seamstress). This month, there will be new collaborations with Alexandre Vauthier, Lynn Ban, Olympia Le-Tan, and Maison Rabih Kayrouz. 980 Madison Ave., 212-585-1521; suite1521.com
Dior Fine Jewelry’s Archi Dior Corolle Jour Émeraude ring in white gold, diamonds, and emeralds.
Stuart Weitzman’s popular 5050 boot gets the custom treatment this fall. SWxYOU, the label’s limited-edition customization program, launching October 20, will allow shoppers to personalize the boot in-store with a variety of leathers and fabrics. 625 Madison Ave., 212-750-2555; stuartweitzman.com
SKYLINE HIGH THIS SEASON’S ARCHITECTURAL BOOTIES echo New York City’s ever-expanding skyline.
Nicholas Kirkwood ($1,595). 807 Washington St., 646-559-5239; nicholaskirkwood.com
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Proenza Schouler ($1,095). 822 Madison Ave., 212-585-3200; proenzaschouler.com
Sergio Rossi ($915). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000; sergiorossi.com
Roberto Cavalli ($1,485). 711 Madison Ave., 212-755-7722; robertocavalli.com
Jerome C. Rousseau ($895). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000; jeromecrousseau.com
Bottega Veneta ($970). 699 Fifth Ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com
PHOTOGRAPHY © CONDÉ NAST (TISCH)
// need now //
GETTING THE BOOT
JEWEL RENDERINGS
Lizzie Tisch and Kim Kassel aim to bring a more personalized shopping experience back to the market.
Preview Party
profile
Victoire de Castellane’s latest haute-jewelry collection takes inspiration from the exquisite Corolle line presented by Christian Dior at his first fashion show in 1947. “I wanted to create each piece, like the dresses Christian Dior designed, with an architect’s eye, as if the jewels were sculpted, flounced, pleated, belted, or draped fabrics,” says the designer, who named each item after an iconic Dior collection or gown. “Some pieces imitate the [line made from] the movement of the hem of a dress, which lifts as a woman walks.” 21 E. 57th St., 212-931-2950; dior.com
// ON TREND //
1
NEW DIGS
The design of Céline’s London flagship, which opened earlier this year, has been adapted to a new 4,400-square-foot store in Soho—a sleek space with floors inlaid with marble parquetry, travertine shelves, and suspended light boxes through which the building’s original structure can be seen. The brand’s latest collection of shoes, bags, and readyto-wear is showcased in three visually dynamic areas alongside a series of specially commissioned art objects by Danish artist FOS. 67 Wooster St., 212-226-8001; celine.com
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SUITE 1521 MAKES IT PERSONAL. “We wanted to create an exclusive salon where both established and emerging designers could find a platform to present their collections directly to the customer,” explains Kim Kassel, who with friend Lizzie Tisch, founded Suite 1521 to bring a more personalized shopping experience back to the market. For an annual fee of $500, members will receive invitations to browse designers’ full and unedited collections and try on pieces in person—all with the help of the label’s designer or a member of the atelier (as well as an on-site seamstress). This month, there will be new collaborations with Alexandre Vauthier, Lynn Ban, Olympia Le-Tan, and Maison Rabih Kayrouz. 980 Madison Ave., 212-585-1521; suite1521.com
Dior Fine Jewelry’s Archi Dior Corolle Jour Émeraude ring in white gold, diamonds, and emeralds.
Stuart Weitzman’s popular 5050 boot gets the custom treatment this fall. SWxYOU, the label’s limited-edition customization program, launching October 20, will allow shoppers to personalize the boot in-store with a variety of leathers and fabrics. 625 Madison Ave., 212-750-2555; stuartweitzman.com
SKYLINE HIGH THIS SEASON’S ARCHITECTURAL BOOTIES echo New York City’s ever-expanding skyline.
Nicholas Kirkwood ($1,595). 807 Washington St., 646-559-5239; nicholaskirkwood.com
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Proenza Schouler ($1,095). 822 Madison Ave., 212-585-3200; proenzaschouler.com
Sergio Rossi ($915). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000; sergiorossi.com
Roberto Cavalli ($1,485). 711 Madison Ave., 212-755-7722; robertocavalli.com
Jerome C. Rousseau ($895). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000; jeromecrousseau.com
Bottega Veneta ($970). 699 Fifth Ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com
PHOTOGRAPHY © CONDÉ NAST (TISCH)
// need now //
GETTING THE BOOT
