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

Turkish jewelry brand Kismet by Milka has opened a boutique in Mykonos, its first location outside of Istanbul.  The white marble and gold-adorned space, designed by a local architect, combines both Turkish and Greek aesthetics and carries a store-exclusive collection of diamond-encrusted and gold earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Enoplon Dynameon 13, Mykonos; kismetbymilka.com.

Exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, style and travel consultant Sofia Sanchez de Betak has debuted her coffee table book, Travels with Chufy: Confidential Destinations, and her first fashion line, Chufy. The book offers off-the-radar insights on exotic locations around the globe—from unparalleled dishes from the savannahs of Kenya, to rare souvenirs from the glacial bays of Iceland—while the Argentinian-inspired womenswear and accessories collection provides the styles that completes the scenes. The pop-up shop runs through June 12. bergdorfgoodman.com.

The Salon d’Honneur of the Grand Palais is hosting more than 300 pieces of jewelry and precious objects from the Al Thani Collection, owned by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, in the Parisian leg of the exhibition, on view from through June 5. The showcase explores the evolution of stonesetting and jewelry over five centuries, beginning with the 17th century Golden Age of Mughals. A few highlights on display: a Cartier Tutti Frutti necklace commissioned in 1936 by Daisy Fellowes (Paris editor of American Harper’s Bazaar and café society darling), a Cartier trio of necklaces made for the Maharaja of Patiala’s wife in 1931, and a vintage Indian turban ornament from 1900, updated with a Cartier clip from 2012. The exhibition rolls out to Venice after June 5. 3 Ave. du Général Eisenhower; grandpalais.fr.

French accessories designer Pierre Hardy will participate in New York’s French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) "Art de Vivre" talk. The former Hermès creative director, now known for his graphic shoe and handbag designs at his eponymous label, will discuss his creative process, approach to craftsmanship, and predictions for modern design. The discussion will take place on June 8 at FIAF’s Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street). fiaf.org.

Worn by some of the chicest fashionistas—Amal Clooney, Olivia Palermo, and Jessica Alba, to name a few—Les Petits Joueurs handbags have quickly become a celebrity favorite. Starting June 9, men can join the hype with the debut of the Italian brand’s men’s collection. The quirky, Lego-stamped backpacks, bags, and wallets will launch exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue stores. saks.com.

In celebration of its 20^th anniversary, Miami-based sleep and swimwear brand Eberjey is opening its first New York City boutique on June 15. Located in the heart of the Meatpacking district, the 1,200-square-foot space will host a range of the brand’s (distinctly soft) intimates, loungewear, swimwear, and childrenswear. eberjey.com.

After four years of closure, extensive renovation and reconditioning, the esteemed Hôtel de Crillon in Paris will reopen on June 15. In celebration of the event, ethically sourced eyewear brand Blyszak has created an exclusive collection of three limited-edition sunglasses. Available in the hotel’s boutique, the entirely buffalo horn frames are available in dark tortoise, blonde, and oxen, at €1,200 each. blyszakeyewear.com.

Kate Spade New York takes Europe. After the opening of its Regent Street store in London last year, the American brand welcomes its first Parisian outpost on Rue Saint-Honoré. The new store will offer an exclusive, French-inspired clutch for a limited time. katespade.com.

Tomas Maier’s Bleecker Street boutique, which formerly carried both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, will become a men’s-only flagship later this month. With another location on Madison Avenue and outposts in Palm Beach, East Hampton, and Bal Harbour, the lifestyle brand will fill all 900-square-feet of this West Village flagship with its entire range of men’s clothing, accessories, footwear and eyewear. The store, designed by Tomas Maier himself, is located at 407 Bleecker Street. tomasmaier.com.

There are a few accessories that Jackie Kennedy never left the house without: her oversized sunnies, shoulder bag, and Cartier tank. On June 21, Christie’s New York will auction off her personalized timepiece as well as a painting created by the first lady herself. The pair is estimated to sell at between $60,000 and 120,000 but the historical value is priceless—the watch was a gift from Prince Stanislaw Albert Radziwill and is engraved "Stas to Jackie 23 feb. 63 2:05 AM to 9:35 PM,” referring to the beginning and end of that infamous 1963 50-mile hike in Palm Beach. christies.com.

Saje, a Vancouver-based natural wellness brand, opens its first East Coast outpost on June 6 with a light-filled sanctuary in New York City’s bustling SoHo neighborhood. The brand, which was founded in Canada 25 years ago by Kate Ross and Jean-Pierre LeBlanc and began its initial U.S. expansion in California last fall, offers 14 different natural remedy lines (Head, Sleep, Digestion, Tantra, etc.) with a number of related products in each, including blended oils, face and body mists, and bath soaks. A visit to Saje is as much a retail experience as it is an educational one, with sales associates eager to explain the healing benefits of oils as well as share lifestyle advice for healthier habits. Our pick? The TSA-safe Pocket Farmacy, a collection of the brand’s original oil blends for common travel ailments such as headaches, coughs, colds, and stress. —Erin Lengas