Plus Boucheron’s latest moonshot evokes an eclipse
Words by ELIZABETH VARNELL and MARTHA HAYES
Loro Piana’s Sun-Drenched Staples
City mainstays from Traveller jackets reworked as linen waistcoats to vests echoing Spagna jackets join fluid seaside shirts, cigarette pants, and elongated dresses in LORO PIANA’s new Resort 26 collection. Whether the looks are worn poolside in Palm Springs, where the collection was shot, or on the streets of Pasadena or Petaluma, they evoke a summer state of mind complete with a palette of blue, with sand and coral tones as well as vibrants reds and oranges — in addition to eye-catching prints. Designed to hold summer essentials, the cotton canvas Gioia shopper accompanies the ready-to-wear and comes in a solid hue, an abstract pattern, and a playful print — La Piscina — nodding to the bright hues of chairs and umbrellas set poolside, all of which are roomy enough for all the lounging essentials. loropiana.com. E.V.
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Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples’ Subtle Specs
Understatement is itself a statement in the new collaboratively designed eyewear drop from West Hollywood–based OLIVER PEOPLES and JIL SANDER, the ready-to-wear line helmed by Simone Bellotti that originated in Hamburg, Germany. The launch includes sunglasses in two ultra-minimalist styles with angular Japanese titanium frames, triangular or squared, around made-in-Italy lenses. Voluminous acetate frames with ergonomic temples come in a cat-eye model; a horizontal eye-obscuring slash; and a chunky rectangular design with no visible screws, all of which are unisex. The frames take on Sander-adjacent hues like green, pink, butterscotch, and black. jilsander.com; oliverpeoples.com. E.V.
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Boucheron Blends the Light and Shadows of an Eclipse
A reimagined Serpent Bohème collection is emerging this spring as BOUCHERON taps onyx and yellow gold for an array of new earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, a brooch, and a watch. The designs evoke the light-blocking effects of an eclipse, with the sun rendered in gold and onyx representing the moon. Pieces are set with polished gold taking the place of a stone or faceted onyx paired with pavé diamonds. Creative director Claire Choisne’s latest moonshot includes four oversize creations, including a ring and bracelet resembling a snake that’s meant to encircle a finger or wrist, a bold necklace with a pear-shaped stone drop, and a brooch — all playing on the duality of light and dark. 449 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 424-421-3993; boucheron.com. E.V.
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Giorgio Armani Aces the Archival Drop
Launched last year in celebration of the house’s 50th anniversary, ARMANI/ARCHIVIO is expanding with the release of 13 jacket-focused men’s and women’s looks reproduced from collections spanning 1979 to 1994. Giorgio Armani fundamentally reworked the garment, changing its structure from a rigid coverall to a fluid piece of outerwear meant to drape over the body, often stripped of stiff padding and lining. Now the innovative early iterations are back in boutiques, ready for rediscovery. Images styled and lensed by L.A.-based multihyphenate creative Eli Russell Linnetz situate the clothes in the present, while original photographs of the designs are housed online along with a detailed description of each piece. There’s a Spring 90 greige herringbone-textured linen suit or a butter-colored cotton double-breasted jacket paired with wide crinkle-finish trousers from Spring 87 for men, and such finds as a women’s Spring 83 blouson, blouse, and skirt set in the designer’s trademark neutral shades. Giorgio Armani, 436 Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-5555; archivio.armani.com; Just One Eye, 915 Sycamore Ave., L.A., 323-969-9129; justoneeye.com. E.V.
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Gallery-Worthy Gucci Silks Arrive in L.A.
Supporting a Calabrian revival of the silk supply chain, GUCCI is launching reimagined archival scarves with patterns selected by the house’s creative director Demna, and crafted from Italian silk. Emblematic motifs from nautical prints to animalia nod to the house’s early years, and two only-in-L.A. Flora prints created for the opening of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA round out the offering. Vittorio Accornero’s complex illustrations of abundant blooms, first created in 1966, are a starting point. The squares, meant to be worn in a variety of styles — from halter tanks and belts to headscarves and headbands, or accessories for bags and twisted bracelets — are limited-edition pieces developed in collaboration with silk maker Nido di Seta and manufacturer Ongetta. The initiative taps into a resurgence in farmers cultivating organic mulberry plants and local, responsible craftsmanship that continues to be a revitalizing force for rural economies. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323-857-6000; lacma.org. 347 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-3451; gucci.com. E.V.
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House of Dior Beverly Hills Debuts Surrealist Windows
British sculptor Alex Chinneck, known for his logic-defying and mind-bending work, is taking over the boutique windows at HOUSE OF DIOR BEVERLY HILLS. Here, symbols synonymous with California life including cars and street lamps—elements of the city artist Chris Burden, whose Urban Lights installation stands at LACMA, was also drawn to—are transformed into spirals, bows, and knots evoking the components of couture including ribbons, thread, and draping. In collaboration with the French house helmed by Jonathan Anderson, Chinneck’s work is a nod to Dior’s ties to Los Angeles and a celebration of the flagship boutique’s first year. 323 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700; dior.com. E.V.
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Spheres Sparkle at Van Cleef & Arpels
Golden beads — capturing light and amplifying faceted stones — are paired with diamonds or vibrantly colored gemstones in a new assortment of rings from VAN CLEEF & ARPELS’ elegant Perlée collection. The spheres — in yellow, rose, or white gold grouped in multiple rows or a single line — are intertwined with similarly sized diamonds and can be layered, making the designs ideal for personalization. Diamonds and radiant colored stones are chosen to match the carefully calibrated precious metal beads cast in wax and reworked by hand for optimal roundness. Nail settings with rounded tips created by High Jewelry stone setters secure the diamonds, sapphires, rubies, or emeralds, and light shines through the gold honeycomb openwork on the reverse side. vancleefarpels.com. E.V.
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Givenchy’s Spirited New Bag
As Sarah Burton continues to hone her vision for GIVENCHY with precise details, refined materials, and new silhouettes, the French house is launching the Voyou Bucket bag, part of a collection of designs under a moniker that’s slang for mischief-maker. This new iteration includes the engraved metal buckles unique to the line, but has a cylindrical silhouette that cinches shut with a leather drawstring. A glossy-finish ivory leather version joins carryalls in light pink, chocolate, or black with gold-finish hardware or a striking cobalt blue variation paired with silver-finish buckles. Worn over the shoulder, by top handles, or using a crossbody strap, the design is as free-spirited as those who carry it. 332 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 213-277-2991; 3333 Bristol St., South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714-545-2185; givenchy.com. E.V.
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The Great and Stetson Embrace the Wild West
THE GREAT is harnessing STETSON’s enduring construction and rugged take on Western heritage in a new collaboration that pairs reimagined women’s apparel with hats, boots, and belts. California-based cofounders Emily Current and Meritt Elliott have conjured a modern take on the Americana mainstay’s designs. Floral embroidery, prints influenced by vintage fabrics, and tooled belts join Gus hats with 6X fur felt. A cognac-colored saddle-stitch leather bag, an embroidered Herd dress cinched at the waist with a Concho belt, and a pair of cowboy boots made in León, Mexico, in pearl, washed indigo, or brown make riding off into the sunset even dreamier. stetson.com; thisisthegreat.com. E.V.
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Jennie Takes Frankie’s Bikinis for a Spin
Hot on the heels of Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid, JENNIE of Blackpink is the latest star to collaborate with FRANKIE’S BIKINIS on a new line of swimwear. Except, as anyone familiar with the Malibu label will know, it’s rarely about what to wear in the actual water. “It started from the idea of ‘swim-to-street’: reimagining swimwear as something that can be styled beyond the beach and worn effortlessly in everyday life,” Jennie explains, her playful yet polished aesthetic woven throughout. Think buttery-soft knitted twinsets, cut-out, figure-defining mini dresses, and slouchy logo hoodies designed for layering. The collection taps into a softer kind of nostalgia — sleek, body-conscious shapes and pared-back styling that feel both familiar and freshly refined. No wonder founder Francesca Aiello calls it her most exciting creative partnership yet. frankiesbikinis.com. M.H.
Portions of this story originally appeared in the Fashionable Living 2026 issue of C Magazine.
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