For their first resort collection, Simon Miller creative directors Chelsea Hansford and Daniel Corrigan got into a relaxed state of mind. They drew from the works of Slim Aarons and David Hockney for a vibrant palette and Seventies spirit that balanced their brand of organic, sophisticated ease with generous proportions equally appropriate for a poolside lounge or tropical getaway.
Titled “Splash,” the collection was awash with color — peacock, mango and lime green among the most lively — that kept the overall tone upbeat and inviting. One couldn’t help but get drawn in by an energetic yellow ribbed dress worn over matching trousers, or a striped knit tunic-and-pant set in red and copper.
The designers approached the season pragmatically, focusing on categories that resonate with customers. Japanese denim, for one, was cut into skirts, shorts and jackets with soft indigo hues — and they introduced an elongated boot-cut jean with side slits. Poly ribbed knits were employed for slinky dresses, loose pants, turtlenecks and tanks. The pair also introduced leather via classic moto jackets, cropped jackets, simple zip-ups and even leather pants. Fun pops of striped lining and O-ring hardware embellishments gave these personality.
Perhaps the most playful aspect of the lineup was accessories,

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MILAN — The luxury industry can “coexist with geopolitical tensions.”
So believes Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino SpA, who responded to a question about the political situation following the decision by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Libya to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar. The Italian fashion group is controlled by Qatar’s Mayhoola for Investments and Sassi touched on the issue during a discussion about the brand at a meeting held by SMI Sistema Moda Italia — the Italian fashion and textile trade association — on Tuesday.
Sassi underscored how the industry has been dealing with geopolitical frictions for the past few years. In the past, he said, “the reaction was very strong.” Today, everything “is absorbed very quickly. (…) It’s not ideal, but as long as we’re dealing with small- or medium-sized events, I don’t believe they impact consumer spending.”
Sassi emphasized the company’s positive relations with Mayhoola, which has “total respect for the management and creative [team] of our company.” He noted that the Qatari fund has supported Valentino “financially, leaving us [the freedom] to do our job.” In addition to Valentino, Mayhoola owns Balmain, Pal Zileri, a 38 percent stake in Anya Hindmach, 11.3 percent of Tiffany

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LIVE FROM THE LEFT BANK: Le Bon Marché celebrated its new global site 24 Sèvres on Tuesday with the unveiling of a capsule collection of 77 limited-edition pieces designed by 68 local and international brands including Chloé, Miu Miu, Fendi, Givenchy and Proenza Schouler.
The Paris department store encouraged collaborations, resulting in items including a Loewe Hammock bag created with graphic design duo M/M Paris, a Kenzo sweatshirt featuring a Hans Feurer photograph of model Iman in a 1983 look from the brand and a Marc Jacobs denim jacked created with illustrator Julie Verhoeven.
Prices range from 75 euros, or $85, for a Casanera scent diffuser with a fragrance developed by musician Thomas Dutronc, to 5,400 euros, or $6,090, for a cashmere cape from Loro Piana.
The pieces were exhibited on the ground floor of Le Bon Marché, which also featured special window displays. A dedicated exhibition space allowed customers to discover the site on tablets, while a new “click and collect” department permitted them to place and pick up their online orders.
The architects of the site, owned and managed by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, identified an opening for fashion with a distinctly Parisian point of view that has been missing from

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Presented by Handmade Events, PopUp Dinner Brooklyn brought one-of-a-kind creativity out for a picnic along the water at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook. The flash picnic brought together 6,000 people dressed in white from head to toe to eat, drink and dance to the rhythm of New York DJs and a special performance by Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels. The premise: Handmade Events provides the setting, tables, chairs and entertainment, and guests provide the rest. From the Pinterest-worthy table settings and beautifully decorated cakes to the eccentric white cocktail hats and creative interpretations of monochromatic dressing, the crowd was alive and the sense of community couldn’t be missed. The pop-up was a spontaneous and beautifully unexpected evening of style.

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SHIRTY BEHAVIOR: Jade Jagger is putting a precious spin on Lebanese label Karoline Lang’s signature piece, the tuxedo shirt, with two made-to-order versions customized with jewels due to be made available in the brand’s showrooms in Lebanon and Paris in September. The designs will be unveiled at a press event in Paris on June 8.
Jagger discovered the brand when she spotted one of their shirts on Tracy Francelet at a party. Francelet then introduced her to the label’s founder, Karine Tawil, who invited her to collaborate.
The London-based jewelry designer said she liked the idea of combining the garment’s “timeless elegance and architectural lines” with her “intricately crafted fine jewels.” “We realized we both share the same grounded values and passions for beauty and refined luxury,” she said.
Tawil, who is based in Beirut and opened a showroom on Paris’ Avenue Montaigne last September, produces six collections per year: two ready-to-wear and couture collections as well as bridal and evening lines.
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RUNWAY TO AISLE: German discount supermarket Lidl said it has teamed with Heidi Klum to create a clothing range that will make its debut later this year.
The model and fashion designer will create a premium collection for the low-price grocery chain that is to “mirror her characteristic style.”
“Lidl is known for making quality products at affordable prices,” said Klum, who wore a plunging Zac Posen jersey gown to Monday night’s CFDA Awards. “I had so much fun designing the pieces in this collection.”
The company disclosed few particulars, but noted that the German-American model’s range would be “high-end but affordable” and sold exclusively at the supermarket. The retailer plans to mount Lidl Fashion Weeks to showcase fashion ranges in-store during the year.
Klum — who celebrated her 44th birthday last week — is a judge on “Project Runway,” “America’s Got Talent” and “Germany’s Next Top Model.” The model has designed for Birkenstock, Jordache, Victoria’s Secret and Mouwad jewelry in the past. Klum is also the creative director and campaign star for New Zealand-based Bendon, which produces Heidi Klum Intimates and Heidi Klum Swim. She also has a line called Heidi by Heidi Klum which is sold at Macy’s.
A former Victoria’s Secret angel,

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