Elite Traveler July-August 2017

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We love… The Tara Tom Ford’s new calf leather Tara bag is an elegant addition to the designer’s range of covetable accessories. The minimalist crossbody bag is just the right size for everyday and has a chic gold T-clasp closure. $1,990, available at Tom Ford in New York, +1 212 359 0300, tomford.com

Carolina Herrera gown , $6,490, available at Carolina Herrera in New York, +1 212 249 6552, carolinaherrera.com

For your black-tie affairs this summer, look no further than a lovely lavender gown. Superb examples were seen at Dennis Basso and Carolina Herrera, both known for their impeccable construction and sumptuous fabrics. At Dennis Basso, a velvet tank tops a delicately pleated chiffon skirt. Incredibly detailed floral embellishments trail from one sleeve to the opposite knee at Carolina Herrera. Both are sure to stand out from the crowd at any event. Lavender by twilight

Dennis Basso gown , $6,800, available at Dennis Basso in New York, contact Maria D’Este, +1 212 794 4500, dennisbasso.com

TAKE THREE/// WHITE SANDALS

Create a white-hot look this summer in anything- but-basic sandals with fanciful details

AQUAZZURA TheWild Thing slid feature the brand’s signature fringe on strap, creating a cas but interesting silho $475, available online at aquazzura.com es the ALAÏA Thanks to his signature laser-cut design, these sandals are instantly recognizable as Alaïa. $1,340, available online at net-a-porter.com GIANVITO ROSSI A ruffled leather strap and ankle tassel give a playful vibe to the Flora sandal. $945, available online at gianvitorossi.com

AROUND THE WORLD

This summer, Louis Vuitton launches a new personalization program calledMy LVWorld Tour, giving the opportunity to add playful patches to some of its most iconic styles. The patches are modern, but reflect the brand’s roots in travel during the days when your luggage would boast an enviable collection of labels from your globe-trotting. Pick your style and then choose an array of patches, including famous hotels and cities around the world, ones personalized with initials and dates, or quirky pop patches that look like fun stickers. If this is all too much choice, let the masters themselves

pick the patches in the “Surprise Me” package. Speedy, from$1,660, Keepall Duffle, from$2,200 Available at Louis Vuitton boutiques worldwide, louisvuitton.com

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Words Kristen Shirley. Photo Bridget Fleming