Find inspiration on a journey through textural separates, frosted bijoux, and sizzling scents. We guarantee you’ll turn heads, steal hearts, and leave your mark like footprints in the sand
by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
summer in a bottle
From beachy balms of jasmine and orange to musky markers of vanilla and smoke to romantic aromas of cherry and saffron, choose a new scent that captures your true essence this season.
Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum Intense
Gucci’s newest itera-tion of their bestsell-ing Bloom conjures up balmy summer days spent in an aromatic garden of jasmine, orange blossoms, and tuberose, plus deep notes of patchouli and crystal moss accord.$165, gucci.com
Cartier Oud Vanillé Les Heures Voyageuses
Maison Cartier introduces a musky new scent featur-ing a heady combina-tion of sweet vanilla and smoky oud wood meant to seamlessly transi-
tion into cooler temps once summer begins to dwindle. $355, cartier.com
Tom Ford Cherry Smoke
Delivering an unadulter-ated smoky vibe that lingers all day, the latest installment from TF’s Cherry fragrances is an intoxicating blend of saff ron and white fl ower bouquets with a touch of osmanthus. $250, tomford.com
outside the box
For Valentino’s Spring-Summer 2023 collection, head designer Pierpaolo Piccioli redefi ned minimalism, directing the eye to a sea of minute details, from the precision of a pleat to the finesse of a form. Dubbed “Unboxing Valentino,” the collection explores “pureness as a conscious synthesis” with a keen emphasis on subtraction, eliminating what isn’t necessary in telling the clothing’s story. The maison refers to this new sartorial dialogue as “couture in a ready-to-wear alphabet.” Bustiers double up as undershirts, catsuits sparkle with sequins, jacket sleeves and wool trousers are diaphanously plumed, and cape dresses get the monogram treatment. Beginning with nudes, grays, and whites, the color palette then graduates to yellow, green, blue, and, of course, the omnipresent Valentino red. Despite Piccioli’s penchant for the theatrical (take for instance last season’s magenta mania), this new approach to a pared-down aesthetic is like a refreshing glass of summertime lemonade. valentino.com
WINNING SHIMMER
From brilliant white to multicolored diamonds, classic and collectible to contemporary cool, presenting all the haute jewel-crusted candies ready to sparkle in the sun.
David Yurman Cable Edge Pendant in Recycled 18K Yellow Gold and Pavé Diamonds
A contemporary version of Yurman’s classic Cable design, this statement pendant sports recycled 18K yellow gold and 1 ctw of white diamonds to create a freeform circle with cascading lines that’s peppered in sparkle. Wear-ers can shake things up and attach it to either a necklace or bracelet. $6,800, leonardojewelers.com
Syna Mogul Gemstone and Diamond Earrings Mighty green tourmalines of 2.5 carats are centered around a ring of white diamonds set in a mix of 18K yellow gold and oxidized silver for a rare, artisanal quality. $4,650, leonardojewelers.com
Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Bujukan Diamond Easy Stackable Ring
With a polished, maximalist appearance that garners a second look, this glorious stack of mixed metal combines 14K yellow and white gold with bold beading and a diamond-encrusted chain link motif to dress your digits with dazzle. $3,650, garymichaelsfi nejewelry.com
Yanina & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Bangle
This eye-popping number employs Art Deco-inspired shapes to create a sleek bracelet with 0.63 carats of channel-set sapphires and 1.16 carats of prong-set diamonds in 14K white gold. $8,600, yanina-co.com