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Female model in floral maxi dress, male model in seersucker suit, both standing on street in Charleston

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The May Edit: 10 Pieces You Need

Long golden days, alfresco evenings, exciting escapes—summer is here, and our new campaign, set against the charming backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, starts the season in impeccable style.

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Model on veranda in tropical print dress and sandals

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Southern Charmed: The Charleston Travel Guide

This May, our campaign took us to the vibrant city of Charleston, South Carolina, and though we’ve been part of the community there for more than 20 years, we instantly fell in love with it all over again.

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Sure Bets: Chic Outfits for Derby Day

Hold onto your hats. The Kentucky Derby is almost here, and we love that it’s just as much about fashion as the race itself. Every spring since 1875, Churchill Downs floods with society’s most stylish spectators to watch the Run for the Roses. In that spirit of tradition, we’re sharing a refreshing mint julep recipe, along with head-turning pieces for your Derby Day outfit.

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Female model drinking margarita. Male model next to her.

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The Art of the Margarita

A twist of lime, a hint of spice – how you take your margarita says as much about your personality as what you wear. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, we asked our friend and entertaining genius Suzanne Pollak for some help crafting the perfect margarita. Below, join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo à la Suzanne.

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Female model in printed dress with wicker clutch. Male model in navy sweater and green pants.

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Wear/Where: Casa de Campo® Vacation Outfits

The stunning backdrop of our April campaign, luxury resort Casa de Campo® is a singular place where nature meets design, nestled on the southeastern shore of the Dominican Republic. In between style-outs and photo-shoots (catch the BTS here), we had a chance to explore the amazing grounds, taking in the beaches, restaurants, and beautiful architecture. Of course, all those locations needed equally gorgeous outfits, so we mapped out what to wear to the must-visit sites.

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Female model in tweed shorts suit and male model in blazer and printed pants

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The April Edit: 10 Pieces You Need

As the weather warms, we’re getting ready for a season of holidays, getaways, parties, and plans–and here, we’ve curated the ten must-have styles for every upcoming occasion. Find the perfect pieces for wherever spring takes you.

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Filipa de Abreu sitting on stairs with sweater jeans and sunglasses

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Postcard from Madrid with Filipa de Abreu

From Lisbon, to Paris, and now onto Madrid. The next stop in our Postcards travel series is Spain’s picturesque capital, where tastemaker Filipa de Abreu shares where to stay, what to see, and her must-have pieces to pack. Plus, read on to discover the place she calls “probably my favorite restaurant in the world.”

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