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FASHION 411 Two Butterfly ring with diamonds and yellow sapphires set in 18k white and yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels ($25,300). nordic notion OSKLEN'S CHIC WOMENSWEAR MAKES THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR THE AWE-INSPIRING LANDSCAPES OF COLORADO. A LOCAL TREASURE Downtown Aspen shines a little brighter now with Van Cleef & Arpels' glittering jewel box. A common symbol of good fortune, the four-leaf clover connotes a particular luxury among elegant female tastemakers. As one of the iconic motifs of legendary Parisian jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, the four-leaf clover graced the wrists and necks of style legends such as Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for decades. Now, with a 450-square-foot seasonal location on Hyman, the renowned jeweler is bringing its exquisite accessories to the women of Aspen. "Since the maison was born in Paris in 1906, the Arpels family has followed its best clientele to seasonal destinations like Aspen," says Alain Bernard, the brand's president and CEO for the Americas. "For example, Elizabeth Taylor purchased many of her Van Cleef & Arpels jewels in Gstaad, where we still have no permanent boutique, but are present each year with highly anticipated exhibitions." Open through August, the luxurious boutique stocks the house's signature Alhambra and Perlée collections, the diamond-studded Between the Finger Rings line, and an eye-catching selection of classic timepieces for both men and women. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 888-984-4822; vancleefarpels.com Black Mountain scenic-print button-down, Osklen ($397). s the creative director for a company that's a leading force in sustainable fashion, Oskar Metsavaht is, not surprisingly, influenced by the world's natural wonders. "I lead a very active lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors, whether I'm surfing or skiing," he says. "I am often inspired by the beautiful surroundings I encounter on my travels." Although the Brazilian designer calls Rio de Janeiro home, he frequents Aspen often. "I try to visit at least once or twice a year," Metsavaht says. "Aspen is a charming town surrounded by beautiful nature and great mountains. The lifestyle here is luxe yet rustic." Celebrating his affinity for Pitkin County, the designer's newest collection, Into the Mountains, features ethereal dresses, blouses, and pantsuits, some of which are printed with graphics of our majestic Rocky Mountains. Muted tones of camel, cream, white, and black dominate the majority of the offerings, all of which mix tactile fabrics such as wool, alpaca, neoprene, and mohair to achieve a modern mountain look. A silk button-down shirt with a mountain print strikes the perfect balance between sleek and daring, while a sleeveless turtleneck maxi dress with leather detailing exudes a modest sophistication. The Gallerie Aspen, by appointment only, 601 Rio Grande Pl., 970-544-4893; gallerieaspen.com toast-worthy tote LOUIS VUITTON'S NOE BB BAG GIVES US A NEW REASON TO RAISE OUR CHAMPAGNE GLASSES AT THIS YEAR'S FOOD & WINE CLASSIC. INTRODUCED IN 1932, Louis Vuitton's iconic bucket bag was originally designed for a French Champagne producer looking for a viable method to transport his most prized vintages. Finished in ultrasoft leather and fastened by a versatile drawstring closure, the original Noe handbag was able to conceal up to four bottles of bubbly standing upright and a fifth bottle upside down. Celebrating the style's 81st anniversary this spring, Louis Vuitton debuts the Noe BB bag, a contemporary iteration featuring a more compact size and an adjustable cross-body strap. Offered in lively shades such as figue, piment, cyan, citron, orange, and fuchsia, this standout accessory of the season is available at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, and luckily it arrives just in time for this year's Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. A spirited way to flaunt a bit of your own vintner knowledge, the Noe BB bag will have even expert sommeliers looking twice. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 303-388-0033; louisvuitton.com Caption will go here tk xerit lore del utpatisit velisl Noe BB bag in orange, Louis Vuitton ($1,346). 104 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM 102-106_AP_SS_Fashion411_SUM_Fall_13.indd 104 5/7/13 11:27 AM