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G U T T E R C R E D I T T E E K AY C O U R T E S Y O F G U C C I ; T H E A R T I S T S (C R E AT I V E C H A L L E N G E ) ; P H OTO © E T H E L /G A M M A R A P H O ( VA N C L E E F & A R P E L S ) BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M FROM LEFT Illustrations by this year's finalists: Tracy Guiteau, Marina Tereshkina, and Viktoriya Kirilyuk Winter is Coming at GUCCI The house just launched Gucci Altitude, its first dedicated foray into high-performance alpine style. With a campaign starring the top tennis player Jannik Sinner—who, in his youth, was a ski prodigy—Altitude fuses precision with the poetry of athleticism. In the collection, technical mastery meets Italian elegance, with sleek silhouettes, engineered textiles, and cobranded HEAD gear that reaches new sartorial (and sportive) heights. NEXT SPRING will see the debut of two new restaurants at Bal Harbour Shops. First is the return of Miami Beach icon China Grill, under the expert guidance of restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow. "Growing up in Miami, Bal Harbour has always been a magnet for me, and I couldn't have chosen a more perfect place for China Grill's redux," says Chodorow, noting that all of the restaurant's signature dishes will be available once again, plus the addition of Peking Duck and some other new dishes. As for the scene, Chodorow assures us that "at night, the energy for which China Grill was famous will be on full display." To keep the balance, hospitality powerhouse Stephen Starr—of Makoto fame—brings a new concept with Slim's. An intimate hideaway for nostalgic indulgence—think Hollywood Glamour meets classic steakhouse, where the prime rib is perfection and the martinis are expertly crafted. Cheers to that! The jewelry house VAN CLEEF & ARPELS is backing a unique Parisian exhibition this winter titled "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois." Produced by L'École, School of Jewelry Arts, in partnership with France's Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, the showcase unites nearly 200 geologic examples with Caillois's prolific texts. Through this alchemy of matter and imagination, Caillois's mineral obsessions crystallize into deep reflections on art, nature—and wonder. Through March 29, 2026 lecolevancleefarpels.com "While drawing, I focused on finding balance between defined and undefined subjects, aiming to create a complete scene with multiple areas that together build a strong sense of storytelling," says the 22-year-old Israeli fashion design student. "I used digital collage to explore the composition and visual balance of the piece." In addition to Persi, three finalists—Tracy Guiteau, Viktoriya Kirilyuk, and Marina Tereshkina—were selected and awarded a cash prize for their inspired illustrations. "What I love about this challenge is how it creates real dialogue between artists and the fashion industry, making illustration feel relevant again," says guest judge and textile artist Nadia Ispwich. "I think the world needs a renewed appreciation for fine art across all creative disciplines, and fashion remains one of the most inspiring and joyful realms for artistic expression." FROM LEFT Gucci x HEAD snowboard, GG technical fabric women's jacket; men's snowboots; mask-shaped sunglasses Roger Caillois holding an agate BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M