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PHOTO BY ANNA-MARIE KELLEN, © THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART; © FRANÇOIS DISCHINGER 50 BAL HARBOUR handle with care The Met's Costume Institute shows off a dazzling array of pieces acquired over the last decade in "Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion," opening November 8. From recent showstoppers by John Galliano and Raf Simons to sumptuous gowns from Jean-Philippe Worth, these objects will be displayed in packing crates and on pallets, as if they have just arrived at the museum. —EN color field This fall, Swiss luxury house Akris invites clients to "Create Your Aidentity" by customizing the brand's iconic trapezoid Ai bag to their taste. Choose from 17 luscious hues to create a mix-and-match color riot, or go for one bold tonal statement. Akris also provides a selection of handles— including two in python—and metal details for the ultimate bespoke bag, which can be ordered in three sizes. Stop by the boutique to experience the full range of luxe options. —EN OFF THE WALL Designer Adam Lippes brings his passion for interiors to his Fall/Winter collection with a standout collaboration with de Gournay. Lippes chose two of the British company's iconic patterns, Wisteria and L'Eden, which can be found printed onto sweaters, embroidered on dresses and as the fabric for a kimono-style jacket and culottes. The collection is available at The Webster. —Tali Jaffe FULL BLOWN François Dischinger has made a career photographing buildings and interiors for magazines including Vanity Fair. His ability to capture the essence of the architect as well as the space keeps them coming back. This fall, Dischinger shows his work at a solo exhibition opening September 21 at New York's Danziger Gallery. "Seeing my images blown up to full size changes the experience," he says. "They take on a new identity." —Kat Herriman Akris' iconic Ai bag customized in orange and fuchsia A Viktor and Rolf Spring 2010 ballgown de Gournay's L'Eden Paradiso on scenic paper Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House at dusk