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That's Got To Be Balenciaga Streetwear has solidified as a fashion mainstay thanks to the likes of Off-White, Vetements and MSGM. Yet Balenciaga reigns supreme at the forefront of luxury streetwear. The two are nearly synonymous with Artistic Director Demna Gvasalia's irreverent oversized outerwear, high end joggers and penchant for hoodies. Balenciaga's Spring 2021 collection bolsters its iconic cool with slouchy suiting, furry slides, tracksuits, floaty bias cut dresses and a touch of shine with a standout silver slip dress and matching slinky boots. Peruse the collection at the new Balenciaga boutique, located on the first level of Bal Harbour Shops. Fresh Start A Pop of ASSOULINE New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst is set to unveil her first collection for Chloé in March. Shortly after winning the 2020 CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Hearst was tapped by the venerable French house to be its new creative director. Hearst's longstanding commitment to sustainable luxury makes her a natural fit for the brand. "I'm excited to support Chloé's commitment to create a business that is socially conscious and in balance with our environment," says Hearst, who is also the first woman of a multicultural heritage to run a Paris fashion house. Although best known for her eternally waitlisted Nina bag (not to worry, she will still maintain her eponymous brand) and creating timeless fashion that appeal to style setters from Zoë Kravitz to Meghan Markle, no doubt she will leave an indelible imprint at the most feminine of French houses. There are book publishers, and then there's Assouline. More aptly described as a luxury culture curator, the Assouline pop-up at Bal Harbour Shops transports visitors into an immersive space where architecture, design, fashion and gastronomy tomes abound. "Just like light, color, fragrance and music harmonize in an effort to create the perfect ambience, we strive to do the same when creating our books with thoughtful design, text and eye-catching imagery," explains founder, Prosper Assouline. PHOTO BY MICHAEL AVEDON (CHLOE), BALENCIAGA, ASSOULINE Gabriela Hearst will debut her rst collection for Chloé in March. Balenciaga's Spring collection eemplies the brand's mastery of luxury streetwear. 62 BAL HARBOUR