>> There's something about turquoise jewelry that feels so right for Summer — particularly this Summer. In range of sea-like hues that can't help but conjur visions of oceanside getaways and exotic adventures, this stone's got serious warm-weather style power — and, coincidentally, just happens to look great with a tan. See below to shop our picks for gorgeous turquoise jewelry to wear this Summer, and beyond.
>> Some of Calvin Klein's most recent memorable red carpet moments have involved vivid colors or metallic sheen, but neither were present in Francisco Costa's Resort 2012 collection, which is instead washed in a sea of white, black, navy, and icy gray. Monochrome the collection may be, but not monotonous: the finale halter dresses earned more than a few fans as the models clomped by in their white-soled sandal flatforms.
>> At the 2011 CFDA Awards on Monday night, Leelee Sobieski, Kirsten Dunst, and Phoebe Philo all turned up in different incarnations of one very chic look: the evening tux. Whether in custom ivory Adam Kimmel (Sobieski), navy Patrik Ervell (Dunst), or black Celine (Philo), it's a look that manages to appear sophisticated, sexy, adrogynous, and luxe — all at once. To get your own version of this Summer eveningwear alternative, look for jackets and pants in sleek fabrics with luxurious details like satin lapels. And less is more when it comes to accessories; a classic pump and minimal jewelry with subtle details help keep the look elegant. Click through to see our picks the trio inspired.
>> Sofia Coppola has collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a capsule collection of shoes and bags in the past, but for the brand's Resort 2012 collection, her sphere of influence was taken a bit further. Coppola chose the venue for the presentation — the Pool Room of the Four Seasons Hotel in New York — and served as "official muse" for the collection — which was based on her personal style — consulting on all areas of design.
“Oh my God, for me it’s really fun,” Coppola said. “I’m happy to give my opinion of, I wish I could have this or that.” The collection's Eiffel Tower print, for instance, is a nod to her current hometown of Paris. "I told [Vuitton design director Julie De Libran] I want a new wardrobe,” Coppola added — and thus, the collection is based on her favorite shapes, including a denim tunic dress.
>> The always art and architecture-influenced Reed Krakoff settled on the abstract stain paintings of the early '60s and their saturated hues for his Resort 2012 inspiration. The resultant emerald greens, Yves Klein blues, and tomato reds made their way onto leather suiting and python wrap skirts, mixed in with transparent chain mail pieces. But Krakoff wasn't a 2011 CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year nominee for nothing — his latest offering includes T-strapped sandals, chunky platforms, Klein blue matte python satchels, and extra-small evening clutches.
>> Heading to the beach? Starting tomorrow, you'll be able to bring a little locale-appropriate Proenza Schouler with you: a sporty beach bag ($485) and a graphic-print beach towel ($145) . The waterproof bucket bag features bungee-cord drawstrings and straps, and comes in a choice of two colors: black and blue. "It’s definitely the kind of bag our friends, guys included, would carry to the beach. We’ve ordered two for ourselves,” Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez said. Both pieces are available exclusively on ProenzaSchouler.com starting tomorrow, June 9. [The Moment]
>> Chloe Sevigny chose an old youth center gym in New York's Nolita neighborhood for her first ever Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony runway show. "The company has grown so much and we wanted people to be able to see the clothes," she explained, adding of her choice of location: "I wanted you to come in and be transported back to the way you felt when you were a teenager. Even little tiny things — the cinder blocks, the color blue of the walls. Anything that would trigger the senses to that time when you're questioning everything."
Laser-cut leather eyelet minidresses, pearl-studded flats, and shoulder-baring tops populated the Resort 2012 collection, some pieces of which — logo-printed crop tops and high-top sneakers, for instance — were done in collaboration with skateboard lifestyle brand Vision Street Wear. As for the diverse model cast — which included Jenny Shimizu, Christina Kruse, and Danielle Zinaich — Sevigny said: "I wanted to do young and old and different kind of body shapes. A girl you could see hanging out in Tompkins Square Park, or your friend, or your friend's pretty friend. I wanted to look like they could all be hanging out together. I didn't want unattainable beauty."
The collection is expected to hit stores in November, with prices ranging from $45 for a printed denim beret to between $175 and $1,100 for dresses.
