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FASHION 411 impulse buy A NEWTON FINE JEWELER BRANCHES OUT WITH A NEW STORE IN WELLESLEY FEATURING HOT SPRING TRENDS SUCH AS HIGH-END RESIN. C ult favorite Adamas Fine Jewelry, in Newton Highlands, has opened a new boutique called Impulse by Adamas Fine Jewelry in Wellesley's Linden Square. The brother-sister team of Anto Aboyan and Veronica Sagherian decided to devote their original store in Newton to their own exclusive designs, while the new Wellesley boutique will showcase collections by emerging designers. High-fashion standouts include Dominique Denaive's all-the-rage chunky, colorful resin pieces and Zeffira's diamond-studded buffalo horn bangles. A small selection of Aboyan and Sagherian's own designs also graces the new store, cleverly displayed in eye-level glass cases. We fell for Gillian Julius's multirow cotton cord bracelets with silver, pearl, and crystal adornments, as well as Heather B. Moore's charm necklaces and personalized leather wrap bracelets (look out for her trunk show at Impulse on April 4). Suzanne Kalan's ultrafeminine Horn bracelets by Zeffira, at pieces also catch the eye with their pretty, facImpulse by eted gemstones and ruffled-looking pendants. Adamas Fine Jewelry. Expect to see new lines from Gillian Julius this spring. 180 Linden St., Wellesley, 781-416-1800; trustyourimpulse.com BC 82 aesop's new abode THE AUSSIE CULT BRAND COMES TO BOSTON. WHEN AESOP DECIDED TO CHOOSE A SECOND US city in which to open a boutique (it has three stores in New York), Boston prevailed. "Our core customers are urban, educated, well traveled, and intelligent," says Giovanni Lepori, president of Aesop. "Boston epitomizes all those qualities." The 26-year-old beauty brand has cultivated a faithful following due to its botanical-based formulations and holistic approach to skin- and haircare, and products such as the new, deliciously scented Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Treatment (packed with antioxidants like carrot seed oil and parsley seed in a fast-absorbing formula for all skin types) are under-the-radar classics. With a commitment to smart design—its bottles showcase literary quotes—Aesop had to look no further than Greater Boston to find the perfect designer for its Newbury Street boutique: MIT School of Architecture and Planning Assistant Professor William O'Brien Jr., recipient of a 2011 Architectural League Prize for Young Architects and Designers. "We work as much as possible with local architects and take inspiration from the city to build something that fits in with the neighborhood," says Lepori. "We want to become part of the architecture of the neighborhood." O'Brien's design fuses new and reclaimed white oak, restored crown moldings, and wrought-iron detailing in a modern take on Boston's historic roots. 172 Newbury St., 212-899-3450; aesop.com BOTTOMS UP Exclusive to Louis, Kiton's relaxed spring trousers are a step in the right direction. Looking to amp up its tailored menswear this season, the Italian house Kiton has filled its Spring-Summer 2013 collection with vibrant colors and prints. Among its most desirable pieces are Kiton's casual, single-pleat five-pocket pants, which offer a refreshing alternative to the tired chinos of seasons past. Inspired by the five-pocket model of men's denim, the cotton twill trousers feature several convenient pockets, a center pleat, and a flattering, contemporary narrow-leg cut. Available in versatile shades of stone, navy, and black, the lightweight pants are exceptional for more than their look, with Louis being the only retailer in the country to offer the exclusive style. Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA SAHN (PANTS) Chunky resin necklace by Dominique Denaive, at Wellesley's newest jewelry store. Kiton single-pleat pants BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 082_BC_SS_Fash411_P2_VariousNews_Spring13.indd 82 2/11/13 2:59 PM