The Style File

My Paloma: Picasso collections celebrate 30 years with Tiffany & Co.

Paloma Picasso, designer
Photo by Michael Thompson
Marrakesh pendants in 18 karat yellow gold by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.(from left): Lapis dome pendant, Jasper dome pendant. $4,500, $4,500
Marrakesh necklace and pendant by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. (from left):Necklace with turquoise in 18 karat yellow gold, 42 inches long; and Egg pendantwith diamonds and turquoise in 18 karat yellow gold. $4,500, $13,500
Hammered Circles by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. (from left): Necklace in 18karat yellow gold, earrings in sterling silver. $4,500, $325
Paloma Picasso® 18-karat gold Loving Heart pendant, $875
Paloma's Dove pendants by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. (from left): diamondsin 18-karat white gold, 18-karat rose gold, sterling silver and 18-karat yellowgold. $1,600, $250, $150, $400
Paloma's Marrakesh ring and bangle by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. (fromleft): blue enamel and 18-karat yellow gold ring and bangle in 18 karat yellowgold. $2,200, $4,500

Thirty years after her spunky, colorful jewelry creations first made a splash at Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso is proving she still has more tricks up her sleeve.

To commemorate the anniversary, Picasso has designed three new lines for spring.

Paloma means dove in Spanish, and as an homage to her name and the symbol of peace, Picasso created the Dove collection of four delicate figures in flight, in sterling silver, gold and diamonds. Despite the self-referencial nature, it's probably the most divergent from Picasso's signature chunky style, but quite lovely in its own more simple way. These doves could be the next must-have charm following the initial circles or Tiffany's own keys that made a big splash last fall.
The Hammered Circles collection looks rather boring on paper—just some interlocking gold rings of different sizes—but in person they really dazzle. This isn't just a necklace, it's a statement piece that hangs the length of your torso. Up close, the hammered details of each imperfectly circular ring are visible, and it's this rough look contrasted with the impossibly thin and light 18k gold that makes the piece spectacular. One version has a few of the gold rings unceremoniously replaced with diamonds for a surprisingly subtle but rich look.
The largest and most dynamic collection is Marrakesh, inspired by Picasso's love of Morocco. Delicate gold filigree in patterns reminiscent of the Alhambra line lapis lazuli pendants and a thick blue enamel ring and sit flat on oversized silver dangle earrings. A thick, hollow cuff of the gold pattern would be as pretty and as versatile a statement as Diana Vreeland's famed Maltese Cross pair by Verdura. The biggest dazzler is an egg-shaped gold filigree pendant with tiny turquoise beading, particularly when worn with the matching necklaces of turquoise, gold diamonds and eight-sided stars.

Whether as solitary statements or part of a bling-tastic, more-is-more look, each collection is classic Paloma Picasso: Whimsical, modern and of-the-moment yet classically timeless, so you'll be wearing them for the next thirty years.

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Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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