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Palm Beach style has long been synonymous with effortless charm and timeless appeal. Since Henry Flagler landed on its white sandy shore and began building and developing the area, visitors and residents have been aspiring to replicate its perfect balance between its casual ease and refined elegance. This perfect harmony reveals itself in the sun-washed colors, the towering palm trees, the azure-colored water, manicured hedges and legendary beach front estates.

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This Tuesday, as the Frances Valentine for J.McLaughlin collaboration officially launched, we sat down with Barbara McLaughlin and Elyce Arons to talk all things color, personal style, timeless design, and the friendship at the heart of it all. From their shared love of bold hues and optimistic dressing to the pieces they’ve held onto for decades, the conversation was filled with warmth, wit, and plenty of personality. Below, they answer our hot seat questions in their own words.

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We consider Florida our second home with 32 stores across the Sunshine State. With a commitment to future generations, we are honored to partner with and celebrate The Everglades Foundation for the ninth year in a row with an exclusive Everglades Collection, and Local & Loyal events.

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Friend and tastemaker Sarah Barker shares the inside scoop on the classic charm, modern flavor, and southern soul of this iconic American town.

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For our February campaign in Louisville, we were welcomed into the home of Sarah Barker—a natural hostess with an eye for beauty, ease, and flow. Her approach to entertaining mirrors everything we love: thoughtful, stylish, and never overdone. We sat down with Sarah to talk about how she creates gatherings that feel special without ever feeling staged.

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At J.McLaughlin, the holiday season has always been about community, celebration, and giving back—and last week, all three came together beautifully at our Lexington Avenue flagship. We were thrilled to officially kick off the season with a festive fête hosted by friends of the brand Selby Drummond, Will Kahn, and Walker Ward, who made the most memorable entrance of the evening by arriving as Santa in a custom toile suit. (Consider it your sneak peek of a signature print from our 2026 collection!)

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This season, it’s been a joy to reveal bespoke holiday window installations at our Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue flagship stores, designed by Venetian interior designer Alvise Orsini. Marking the first time we’ve created distinctive windows for our New York City flagships, these dual vignettes bring our stores to life through two different yet equally meaningful scenes designed to surprise and delight.

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This October, as part of our Local & Loyal initiative, we were proud to support the communities we call home and make a meaningful impact for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.