20 December 2024 |
Dior lands in Dallas, Saint Laurent’s newest face, and more.
As we head into the last weeks of 2024, it seems like everyone’s slowly winding down in anticipation of the holidays. If you still need gift ideas, head over to our men’s, women’s, and beauty guides to get some inspiration. Rather do your shopping in person? Well, if you happen to be in Dallas, the likes of Dior and Prada have new locations, ready for your browsing needs. Find yourself in Las Vegas or Southern California and looking for Alaïa? The brand has set up shop at the Fontainebleau and South Coast Plaza. And if your end of the year travels happen to take you to the Alps, Chanel’s seasonal boutiques have come just in time for ski season.
Read on to learn more and catch up on what else you might have missed.
Dior Lands in Dallas
Highland Park Village, get ready for some last-minute holiday shopping as Dior’s latest location in Dallas is now open. Inspired by the brand’s 30 Montaigne flagship location, you’ll find separate entrances for the menswear and womenswear offerings. Spanning two floors, there’s ample room for spacious shopping across ready-to-wear, shoes, leather goods, and accessories. Over on the women’s side, the decor includes Versailles parquet wooden floors that perfectly complement the white and gold interiors. On the men’s side, off-white walls and oak floors are accented with navy and gray furniture. For those who love Dior’s homewares, a Maison area is also available, with a curated selection of pieces from the permanent collection. Jewelry and watch lovers should head straight to the second floor while those seeking a bespoke experience will enjoy a private VIP salon, with walls covered in pink toile de Jouy wallpaper. And finally, for those seeking a culinary experience, a café is coming in 2025.
Tiffany & Co’s Titanic Acquisition
The Heart of the Ocean necklace might not be real, but another valuable historic piece of Titanic memorabilia is most certainly genuine. Tiffany & Co. announced this week that they’ve acquired a historic 18k gold pocket watch from 1912 for $1.97 million, setting a record as the highest-valued artifact ever sold. The timepiece was a gift of gratitude from three Titanic survivors, Mrs. Madeleine Astor, Mrs. Marian Thayer, and Mrs. Eleanor Widener, to Captain Arthur Rostron of the R.M.S. Carpathia, who saved nearly 700 passengers after the ship’s tragic sinking. Inscribed with heartfelt thanks and Captain Rostron’s monogram, the watch was originally purchased through Tiffany & Co., making its return a full-circle moment over a century later.
Alaïa Continues to Expand
2024 has been yet another huge year for Alaïa and to cap it off comes the news that they’ve added two new boutiques to the retail roster. The first is in Las Vegas at the Fontainebleau while another can be found in California’s South Coast Plaza. Designed by the architectural duo Halleroed, these spaces seamlessly blend Alaïa’s craftsmanship with a sleek, modern look. The Las Vegas boutique features high ceilings and bold pillars, while South Coast Plaza offers a rounded, leather-clad room with a skylight and custom marble tiles.
Prada Does Dallas
Check off another designer store opening up in Dallas as Prada lands at Northpark Center. Clocking in at 10,000 square feet, the exterior features an eye-catching 3-D triangular pattern that calls to mind the brand’s iconic logo. With large windows, the expansive space invites passersby to peek in. As for the interior? The typical flair you’d expect from the brand with a black-and-white checkered marble floor taken from the first Prada Store in Milan, along with the pastel green wooden screens. You’ll be able to shop collections for men and women, from clothes to leather goods to shoes and accessories to jewelry from the Eternal Gold collection.
Haider Ackermann x Canada Goose Drop Two Has Arrived
Missed your chance to get a piece from Haider Ackermann’s debut collection for Canada Goose? Drop two is here and features new styles and colors like the Rider parka, which originally sold out in black and white during the first release but now is available in wood. You’ll also find other styles like the Aura puffer, Wilder jogger, and Zenith sweater. Shot by Willy Vanderperre, the campaign features actor Ethan Hawke and model Julia Nobis, showcasing the collection. Shop it here.
Balenciaga Says Take a Hike
In search of a new sneaker that combines style and function? Balenciaga’s newest shoe, the Hike sneaker, is the latest in their new line of what they dub directional-sports-inspired footwear. Like its name implies, it’s derived from what you’d wear in the outdoors, albeit reimagined in a distinctly Balenciaga way. Featuring a rugged design with lugs that allow for traction and comfort, you’ll also note that there are pull-cords both in the front and back, making it easy to secure the slip-on design. With a lightweight structure and mesh, it’s breathable and made to tackle whatever comes your way, even if it’s just a stroll in the park.
Saint Laurent’s Newest Face
From the likes of Rosé to Zoe Kravitz to Diana Ross, the Saint Laurent woman runs the gamut with one unifying theme: they’re all chic and extremely accomplished. The latest face to join the list? Gwyneth Paltrow. Shot by David Sims, the two images find the actress casually posing in front of a white wall with gold moulding. In one she’s clad in a sharp black tuxedo while another features a black leather cropped trench coat and sunglasses. With slick back hair and a hint of smokey eye makeup, Paltrow is the embodiment of cool.
Loro Piana Celebrates 100 Years by Heading to Shanghai
How do you mark a century in business? If you’re Loro Piana, you stage your first retrospective in Shanghai. Running from March 22, 2025 to May 2, 2025 at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) it marks the first time that the space will play host to a fashion exhibit from a luxury house. Choosing to celebrate in China reflects a longstanding relationship between the country and the brand and serves as a tribute to the herders and communities that have helped shape their cashmere business. Curated by Judith Clark, you’ll find a dive into the history and roots of the brand through archival footage, artworks, and specially commissioned garments made to highlight the techniques central to Loro Piana.
Chanel is Back in the Alps
Just in time for ski season, and for the second year in a row, Chanel has returned to Gstaad and Courchevel. For the former, the brand transformed a charming early 20th-century chalet into a luxurious showcase for their collections while the latter is more of your classic elegant boutique experience. Open from December 12, 2024, through till March 9, 2025, visitors can explore two floors of the latest Ready-to-Wear, accessories, and Haute Joaillerie, surrounded by wooden interiors and cozy mountain-inspired decor. Highlights include the Coco Neige 2024/25 collection, blending the retro of the 1970s with winter sportswear, and iconic Chanel timepieces like the J12 and Première watches.
Karma El Khalil Launches Moonlight Rhapsody Collection
For jewelry designer Karma El Khalil, the moon represents hope, especially during hard times, since it’s an infinite, immortal celestial object. It’s with that in mind that her newest collection is called Moonlight Rhapsody. Made from opal, aquamarine, as well as lesser known stones like apatite and spessartite garnet, the 18-karat gold styles are designed to feel organic yet romantic. Consisting of repetitive patterns and playing with negative space, they’re pieces that took over a year and half to create from sketch to conception. Check it out in person at Bergdorf Goodman now.
