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from beloved homegrown boutiques to international fashion powerhouses, welcome to your summer of shopping. Boutiques, Women's Bandana aspen bandana started as a fashion-forward boutique for european kids' designs, but the women's wares are just as chic. 107 S. Mill St., 970-429-0880; bandanaaspen.com Brunello CuCinelli a dash of mountain styling and striking italian couture makes brunello cucinelli, which is headquartered in a 14th-century hilltop castle in umbria, aspen-beloved. 508 E. Cooper Ave., 970-544- 0600; brunellocucinelli.com Christian dior this celeb-loved parisian fashion house specializes in timelessly elegant women's couture and accessories. 201 S. Galena St., 970-544-5222; dior.com dennis Basso high-end furs and skins with elegant flair are dennis basso's mainstay, but its island-inspired, breezy-chic ready-to-wear line is also turning heads. 631 E. Durant Ave., 970-925-4499; dennisbasso.com ochs, elizabeth and James, and a.l.c.). 428 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-2288; intermixonline.com Jitrois Jitrois sells striking high fashion in a chic boutique on the cooper avenue walking mall. 424 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-2272; jitrois.com louis Vuitton beautiful leather (elegant accessories, iconic luggage) and quality clothing are the standouts from this parisian haute couture vanguard. 205 S. Mill St., 970-544-8200; louisvuitton.com lululemon athletiCs lululemon is the go-to for high-end technical athletic apparel for yoga, running, dancing—and most other sweaty pursuits. 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2033; lululemon.com maison ullens luxurious knits and cashmere, in both subdued and bold color palettes, distinguish this shop from the herd. 445 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-429-4170; maisonullens.com mark riChards Known for its fine furs and distraCtions distractions sells casually elegant clothing from a broad range of designers and houses—from narciso rodriguez to alexander mcqueen, lacoste to Jimmy choo. 465 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-544-9946; distractionsaspen.com dolCe & GaBBana with their ever-on-the-edge ready-to-wear pieces and accessories, the revered design duo behind this legendary milanese house never disappoints. 204 S. Galena St., 970-925-2367; dolcegabbana.com Fendi fendi is the legendary italian frontrunner for luxury apparel, bedding, and bags. 208 S. Mill St., 970-920- 3100; fendi.com GuCCi this aspen staple offers the finest italian-crafted leather goods, accessories, and apparel. 203 S. Galena St., 970-920-9150; gucci.com intermix intermix embodies aspen's "chill-luxe" vibe and boasts apparel from an enormous collection of young, on-trend designers (think cushnie et well refined For her latest collection, Gemme Les Formes, longtime jewelry designer Lisa Des Camps—who splits her time between Aspen and Arizona—is moving away from the technically perfect, mainstream pieces that made her 65Allure line so successful, opting instead for hand-carved works of art with a unique feel. "It's all about the organic shapes of stones and the raw feel of metals," she says of the palladium, rose and yellow gold, and cruelty-free stones she uses. "I want people to be able to wear these pieces everyday." The alluring new line ($200–$50,000) will be available only at small, privately owned boutiques, as well as at trunk shows, several of which are planned for Aspen this summer. 844-652-5587; lisadescampsjewelry.com STYLE : THE guidE AspenpeAk-mAGAzIne.com 91 WINE IN HEELS Sip and shop your day away with one of Aspen's fastest growing events, Wine Women & Shoes. The benefi t, which takes place Wednesday, July 6, at Upper Gondola Plaza, includes: fi ne wine tastings; delectable bites served up by top local restaurants; shopping at unique boutiques from across the country; exciting "Best in Shoe" contests; and more. Proceeds from the afternoon event will benefi t the Shining Stars Foundation, a local nonprofi t bringing hope to children with cancer through more than 50 life-changing programs and events. Tickets are $250. 970-925-7827 shiningstarsfoundation.org/ wine-women-and-shoes