Were in the last stretch of winter, but spring fashions are here. Stores have begun receiving the seasons collections to freshen up your wardrobe. In addition to new pieces, new boutiques are upgrading the product offering to fantastic levels. Heres a roundup for your spring shopping list.
Castaer x Paul Smith
Paul Smith is the latest designer to collaborate with Spanish shoe maker Castaer. The British brands capsule collection is trickling into Castaers recently opened boutique in Aventura Mallits first in the U.S. The selection features Paul Smiths signature swirls, stripes and offbeat colors. Styles include several womens espadrilles, as well as a mens espadrille and suede loafer/espadrille. castaner.com
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, hes 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. alvinvalley.com
Sand by Lola Dr
Jupiter style destination Lola Dr expanded with a second location across the way at Harbourside Place. Called Sand by Lola Dr, 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 Brands bandeau bikinis and matching sarong in a retro floral print to Eugenia Kim straw hats. loladre.com
Gucci x Ken Scott
The late tastemaker Ken Scott is having a moment thanks to his extensive archives new owner. Through an exclusive partnership with Gucci, several of Scotts floral fashion prints dating to the Sixties and Seventies will be reissued in Gucci creative director Alessandro Micheles new Epilogue collection. Next time youre in Lake Como, visit the Ken Scott Foundations new exhibition space. gucci.com
On Deck
Next month brings two new exciting stores to South Florida. The Kingdom, southern Californias 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 Miamis Little River, too. Shop sustainable, boho looks with artisan details. shopthekingdom.com| carolinak.com
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