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HOUSE CALL With its recently expanded services, thanks to new ownership under partners Brittany Van Domelen and Holly Davis, Downtown favorite 02 Aspen offers up much more than just the standard shop- ping experience. Aspenites can now call on Davis for personal shopping needs, like an in-home closet evaluation, where Davis will let shoppers know what works, what doesn't, and which looks from the boutique could play a major role in their wardrobe. Pieces from SAM, Herno, Ramy Brook, and Veda, all new lines for the shop this season, are shoo-ins, but Davis' favorite piece—SAM's Crosby coat in camel—is sure to be a town's crowd pleaser. 605 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-3161; o2aspen.com The Van Cleef & Arpels story that began in 1906 with Estelle and Alfred Van Cleef's passion for gemstones lives on in the historic heart of Aspen, as the famed jeweler's newly remod- eled boutique comes to life. The new 2,106-square-foot space is decked out with a custom staircase, crystal chan- delier, and gold-leaf wall coverings, a lavish setting to complement the house's opulent new pieces: pink-gold- and-white-diamond additions to the beloved Sweet Alhambra collection, as well as new Perlee collection brace- lets in white, yellow, and pink gold. Shoppers of the boutique's highest- end pieces will experience its ultimate luxury: access to the private VIP room overlooking a sweeping mountain landscape. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 888- 984-4822; vancleefarpels.com CONSCIOUS JEWELS Inspired by nature, jewelry designers P arulina and Alberto Parada—two newly- stocked brands fea- tured at Caribou Jew- els this season—have the mountain-perfect pieces to dazzle the Aspen circuit. Parulina designer Parul Kuki Seth's Hanging On collection of South Sea pearls adorned with gemstone wildlife (reminiscent of the earth and endangered species) benefi ts wildlife conservation organizations, while Parada's signature col- lection boasts sustain- able gems from the namesake designer's native South America. 431 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-1930; caribou jewels.com Outerwear favorite Dennis Basso and footwear ace Stuart Weitzman have teamed up with jewelry/accessories maven Kara Ross to create a shoe that fl aunts a dose of color and glam with a Cuban-inspired, springtime feel. Benefi tting Diamonds Unleashed, Ross's new women's empowerment project, sales proceeds from the strappy sandal, which is embellished with a single diamond (and which walked down Basso's Spring 2016 runway), will go to organizations like Girls Who Code, which educates and equips young women with computing skills—a cause close to supermodel Karlie Kloss's heart. 631 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-4499; dennisbasso.com AP Sandals for Good THREE FASHION HEAVY-HITTERS COME TOGETHER TO EMPOWER WOMEN FROM THE FEET UP. BY LISA FERRANDINO // haute bijoux // FOR THE LOVE OF GEMS Downsizing has never looked so chic. This season, Louis Vuitton reinterprets seven iconic bags—like the Speedy (a top-handle tote, and a 1930s fa- vorite) and Pallas (a modern, front- pleated carry- all)—into mini, clutch-sized versions—and in a range of materials, including Vuitton's classic monogram canvas—for stylish, essentials-only transport. 205 S. Mill St., 970-544-8200; louisvuitton.com THE BARE NECESSITIES Outerwear favorites from SAM (LEFT) and Herno, available at 02. These shoes were made for helping! The sales from these collab sandals, seen here walking Dennis Basso's (INSET) Spring 2016 runway show, benefit Kara Ross's women's empowerment project. Van Cleef's just-opened jewelry emporium brings new meaning to mountain opulence. 18k pink- and white-gold colored-diamond earrings, Parulina ($34,000). CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Mini-versions of LV's Alma, W, and Lockit bags, with a mama- sized Lockit above. 66 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM STYLE Spotlight