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Behind the Scenes: Savoir Faire of Fendi Peekaboo

By Emma Reynolds

A behind-the-scenes look at Fendi's exquisite craftsmanship.

A Luxury Guide to Los Angeles Fashion and Shopping

By Emma Reynolds

Consider this your guide on looking California cool in the City of Angels

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Luxury Fashion Brands' Covid-19 Efforts

By Emma Reynolds

As the world battles global pandemic Covid-19 (the coronavirus), luxury companies are stepping in to make a change whether through donations or repurposing manufacturers to address the face mask and hospital gown shortage throughout the world. They are supporting medical workers on the front lines in several countries, and using their large global network to… View Article

Mother's Day Gifts to Send During Quarantine

By Alex Martin

This year’s Mother’s Day is likely to be quite different from those before it. For those living in lockdown, it may mean not seeing the most precious woman in your life at all. It may mean the special restaurant reservation has to be canceled or that surprise weekend getaway postponed. But there are still plenty… View Article

Sequin Outfits For a Shimmer and Shine Look

By Kristen Shirley

Sequins and crystals aren’t just for black-tie evenings.

Women's Winter Style: Take a Bow

By Kristen Shirley

Bows are anything but feminine and frilly this season. Whether it’s a detail on a shoe or an architectural dress, black and white bows are perfect for the party circuit. Above: Judith Leiber Bow Just For You clutch, $5,995, judithleiber.com Above: Salvatore Ferragamo leather messenger bag, $1,290, Salvatore Ferragamo in New York, +1 212 838… View Article

Women's Luxury Winter Fashion: Wild, Wild West

By Kristen Shirley

Embrace fringe, denim and suede. Designers looked to classic Western style and updated it with gold details and pops of color for a modern take. Above: Frame patchwork jacket, $995, frame-store.com Above: Miron Crosby x Prabal Gurung New West boots in crocodile and python, $3,995, mironcrosby.com Above: Jacquie Aiche earrings in 14K yellow gold and… View Article

Luxury Women's Gift Guide 2019

By Emma Reynolds

Elite Traveler brings you a carefully-curated luxury women’s gift guide full of precious and sparkling gifts that are sure to be a hit this holiday season. Louis Vuitton Capucines Mini Handbag An exotic bag makes a chic statement. Opt for Louis Vuitton’s Capucines Mini handbag in jewel-toned Taurillon leather with a shiny python skin top… View Article

Women's Fall Fashion: Luxury Leopard Prints

By Kristen Shirley

We love fashion’s obsession with animal print, whether it’s gracing an elegant bag, a fabulous coat or a sleek panther brooch. Above: Giuseppe Zanotti V Lorelai Baguette clutch, $895, Giuseppe Zanotti in New York, +1 212 650 0455, giuseppezanotti.com Above: Van Cleef & Arpels Panthère à l’Affût clip in 18K yellow, white and rose gold… View Article

Women's Fall Fashion: Pale Pistachio

By Kristen Shirley

Give shades of mint and pistachio the green light this fall. Go all in with a luxurious green coat, or choose jade jewelry for a subtle accent. Above: Sally LaPointe Jade leather trench coat with fur collar, $7,500, sallylapointe.com Above: Marc Jacobs Mint Shetland coat, $2,200, Mint Shetland knee-length skirt, $950, Olive plaid button-down shirt,… View Article

Women's Fashion: The New Denim

By Kristen Shirley

Denim is anything but basic when designers play with volume and ruffles, or when it appears on something unexpected, like an elegant sandal. Don’t be afraid of wearing head-to-toe denim; it’s the ultimate street-style look. Above: Roger Vivier Viv Croisiere Patch Clutch, $1,250, Roger Vivier in New York, +1 212 861 5371, rogervivier.com Above: Maggie… View Article

Four Luxury Women's Skeleton Watches For 2019

By Kristen Shirley

To best show off the miniature machine on your wrist, look to a skeleton watch. These timepieces do not have dials, so the mechanics are on full display. Watchmakers remove as much metal as possible from a movement, allowing you to admire the inner workings of your timepiece. The most talented do more than just… View Article

The Best Women's Luxury Travel Fashion

By Emma Reynolds

From the tarmac to your Gulfstream and beyond, a comfortable outfit during a long flight goes a long way – literally. While jetting off to your any destination for work or leisure, there’s a way to be comfortable without compromising on style and presentation. Elite Traveler has rounded up our favorite women’s luxury travel fashion picks from… View Article

Women's Fashion: Pretty in Pink for Spring 2019

By Alex Martin

For instant glamour, inject a dose of hot pink into your spring wardrobe. Whether you go all out in head-to-toe fuchsia or accent your look with a magenta shoe, you’ll be sure to turn heads. Altuzarra sunglasses Price: $435 More information: modaoperandi.com, altuzarra.com Solange Azagury-Partridge Scribbles Ring 18K yellow gold, ceramic and lacquer enamel with… View Article

The Best Men's and Women's Accessories for the Holidays

By Elite Traveler

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Photographer Nicholas Duers Stylist Kristen Shirley Mesmerizing Metallics Shine bright this festive season with bold, colorful jewels and metallic shoes. Clockwise Neha Dani Evita sapphire necklace in 18K white gold with 4.98 carats sapphires and 4.7 carats diamonds, $47,000, Myra ring in rhodium-plated 18K… View Article

John Lobb Launches Women's Ready-to-Wear Collection

By Kristen Shirley

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. With a female artistic director, Paula Gerbase, in house, it’s a natural evolution for storied men’s shoemaker John Lobb to reintroduce its women’s ready-to-wear collection (bespoke women’s shoes were always available in its Paris atelier, and Gerbase tells us that women have been buying… View Article

Women's Style: Lavender by Twilight

By Lauren Hill

By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. For your black-tie affairs this summer, look no further than a lovely lavender gown. Superb examples were seen at Dennis Basso and Carolina Herrera, both known for their impeccable construction and sumptuous fabrics. At Dennis Basso, a velvet tank tops a delicately… View Article

Women's Style: Around the World with Louis Vuitton

By Lauren Hill

By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. This summer, Louis Vuitton launches a new personalization program called My LV World Tour, giving the opportunity to add playful patches to some of its most iconic styles. The patches are modern, but reflect the brand’s roots in travel during the days… View Article

Women's Style: Heat Wave

By Lauren Hill

This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Embrace spring fashion as seen here in the dramatic landscape of the south shore of Kaua‘i. From stripes in Waimea Canyon to sporty swimwear in Poipu and color-blocking in Kukui‘ula, we bring your island fantasies to life. Photographer Thomas Whiteside, Stylist Jamie Frankel Adam… View Article

Women's Trend: Ruffles

By Olivia Cuccaro

By Olivia Cuccaro Ruffles add a playful touch to clothing and accessories alike. Whether they’re oversized on an off-the-shoulder top or a delicate detail on a shoe, there’s no denying the ruffles takeover happening this season. See this Elite Traveler editor’s picks below for the ruffles trend. Rosie Assoulin wedge one-shoulder ruffled seersucker top, $1,295, net-a-porter.com… View Article

Women's Style: Lucky Lucia

By Lauren Hill

This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Last year, Dolce & Gabbana introduced the Lucia bag, which is sure to become as popular as the company’s iconic Sicily bag thanks to its clean lines and details, which are inspired by the designers’ love of travel. While the bag is quite… View Article