Fashion News: Shopping, Style, and Retail Report July 2017

Italian eyewear brand Persol has revamped its signature sunglass style—the "649" model created in 1957 to protect the eyes of Turin tram drivers—in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, the 200 limited-edition designs ($2,770 each) are embellished with the brand’s signature arrow, for the first time in 18-carat gold. saksfifthavenue.com.

Harrods' lower ground floor now hosts the first-ever men’s jewelry pop-up for London’s-own jeweler, Stephen Webster. The boutique showcases a mix of men’s jewelry (gem-set cufflinks and tuxedo studs, signet rings, bracelets, and pendants) and accessories (belts, vape pipes, and chefs knives), with a bespoke mural by street artist D*Face as a backdrop. stephenwebster.com.

Beginning this month, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth and James partners with fine jewelry boutique Love Adorned for a series of pop-ups throughout the country. The Amagansett Love Adorned shop hosts the debut of the series, carrying a range of Elizabeth and James pieces—vintage-washed tees, sweatshirts, eyewear, and fragrance, among others. The series will continue in New York City, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica (all carrying exclusive zip pouches, hand-painted by artist Jimmy Sheehan) through the fall. elizabethandjames.us; loveadorned.com.

Mutually concerned with ethically sourced gemstones, fine jeweler Ana Khouri and sustainable gemstone supplier Gemfields have partnered to create an exclusive collection. The line is a take on five of Khouri’s signature designs—her "Lourdes," "Maneola," and "Norah" earrings; "Mirian" ear cuff and ring; and "Wish" necklace—all in (transparent and responsible) emerald gemstones. The pieces are currently available at Barney’s and Moda Operandi, ranging from $1,400 to $15,600. barneys.com; modaoperandi.com.

Tom Ford has reopened its Manhattan flagship just nine blocks south (formerly 845 Madison Ave.) on the ground floor of the Carlton House on 61st Street (672 Madison Avenue). The newly renovated boutique fills two floors and over 12,300 square feet with both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories. tomford.com.

Continuing the trend of American designers showing in Paris (Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy, Reem Acra, and Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver highlighted last season), LA-based Monique Lhuillier will present at the Hôtel d'Evreux on July 3. Lhuillier anticipates a more intimate audience at the Parisian venue—275 guests compared to her usual 750 in New York. moniquelhuillier.com.

Chanel’s exhibition, Mademoiselle Privé, brings the French brand’s haute couture, Bijoux de Diamants fine jewelry collection (the only high jewelry collection designed by Gabrielle Chanel), and iconic No. 5 fragrance to South Korea’s D Museum in Seoul. The show, which successfully debuted at London’s Saatchi Gallery two years ago, explores the pearls, camellias, sheaths, and more that inspired Gabrielle Chanel and continue to inspire the brand via Karl Lagerfeld  today. Through July 19. mademoiselleprive.chanel.com.

With his English pocket chronometer (the smallest ever made) to his English coach watch (one of the largest in existence), George Daniels is widely considered one of the 20th century’s greatest watchmakers. On July 6, Sotheby’s London will sell a range of his boundary-pushing timepieces, including a 1970 spring detent tourbillon pocket watch with an estimated sale price of £250,000–350,000. sothebys.com.

From July 13-23, Patek Philippe will host a public exhibition in the heart of New York City (at Cipriani on 42nd Street) to celebrate the Swiss brand’s 178-year watchmaking legacy. The 11-day spectacle will feature timepieces dating back to the 1530s, as well as interactive activities and artisan demonstrations, throughout 13,218 square feet of space. patek.com.