Fashion News: December 2017’s Shopping, Style, and Retail Report

India-based jeweler Nirav Modi is bringing even more diamonds, rubies, and emeralds stateside with the recent opening of two new boutiques in Las Vegas and Honolulu. The new stores join the brand's 12 existing boutiques worldwide, which include New York, London, Macau, New Delhi, Hong Kong, and Beijing. niravmodi.com

Louis Vuitton’s newly reopened Chicago flagship is much more than a revamped store; it’s a moment in the brand’s history, where it made its first stateside debut showcasing flat-lidded trunks in 1893. The renovated store was designed by famed architect Peter Marino (whose work includes the Dior store in Tokyo, Chanel in Beverly Hills, Fendi in Rome, and Bulgari in Chicago), and carries two store-exclusive handbags: the Twist PM ($3,750) and the Petite Malle ($5,750), each in a chevron-patterned, silver Epi leather. 919 N. Michigan Ave.; louisvuitton.com.

You don’t have to go to Orlando or Anaheim to experience a little Disney magic this holiday season. In celebration of the 80^th anniversary of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Saks Fifth Avenue is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime breakfast alongside Disney characters. The eighth floor café will host a two-hour seating daily beginning at 8 a.m. through the end of the month. saksfifthavenue.com.

Manhattan-based label Mansur Gavriel has been busy; shortly after releasing its first collection of wallets, the minimalist brand is set to open its first West Coast outpost in Los Angeles later this month. The boutique will carry the brand’s iconic bucket bags along with other accessories and clothing; the massive space will also feature an outdoor flower shop offering custom arrangements and an adjoining restaurant, Café Flora, serving light dishes. 8475 Melrose Pl.; mansurgavriel.com.

For the Spanish stretch of the “Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes” exhibition, which celebrates the renowned shoe designer’s 45-year-long career, Manolo Blahnik has teamed with Italian jeweler Bulgari to design an exclusive shoe. The new style, inspired by Bulgari’s diamond, rubellite, and amethyst "fiesta" necklace, debuted alongside over 200 archival shoe styles and 80 sketches within the exhibition. The show goes through March 8 at Madrid’s Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas. mecd.gob.es

For the past few years, Ralph Lauren has offered custom embroidery and patchwork on Polo shirts, hats and blazers. Now, the American brand has launched a custom crew neck sweater program with additional options—add stripes, change the sleeve or cuff color, choose fonts, and more. At $198 each, the wool sweaters cost approximately the same as the brand’s standard crew neck. ralphlauren.com

There’s more to Jacquie Aiche’s new limited edition love potion collection than meets the eye. Each piece by the jewelry brand, carved from healing stones such as moonstone and labradorite, also serves as a vessel to carry essential oils or perfumes. Ranging from $2,965 to $6,940, the collection is available online now. jacquieaiche.com

Sotheby’s inaugural "Life of Luxury" spectacle is officially here. Through December 11, the public sales will feature exceptional items in the categories of jewelry, watches, cars, wine, and fashion. A few highlights include couture jewelry by London-based designer Shaun Leane (known for his work with Alexander McQueen and Givenchy) and pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Harry Winston, among others. 1334 York Ave.; sothebys.com.

After launching a personalized t-shirt service at Colette last summer, Balenciaga is now installing a custom shop at Dover Street Market in London. Through December 17, the service allows the customization of tees for both men and women in black, white, gray and red, with "Balenciaga Do It Yourself Ts" stamped on the back. 18-22 Haymarket; london.doverstreetmarket.com.

Balmain’s newest bag, the "Balmain BBox," features a long cross-body chain and gold details. Designed by Olivier Rousteing, the bag is available in three sizes and mimics the colors, patterns and embellishments from Balmain’s 2018 cruise collection. Available December 14; balmain.com.