Post Basel

At Art Basel standing with my desired above-tabletop decor

My destination weekend an hour south was quite the getaway. Full of luxe accommodations (Setai), stimulating art (Art Basel), exclusive parties (LaChapelle at The Raleigh) and people watching galore (LaChapelle at The Raleigh), it offered up just the right amount of mix for anyone looking to be en vogue. As the international stylish social set descends upon Miami every December to celebrate Art Basel, I take it as the perfect time of year to get inspired. The art itself was beyond, my favorite being the flying gold-limbed skeletons in which I would absolutely adore to hang above a dining room table, what would make for a more perfect dinner party conversation piece? But what I really love Art Basel for is the discovery of all things new, and this trip lead me to up-in-coming designer Altuzzara who was hosing a trunk show at The Webster on Saturday. Joseph Altuzzara, the man behind the name, born and bred in Paris and has a design pedigree working with the likes of Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Richard Tisco for Givenchy, was showcasing his latest collection for Spring/Summer 2010. And indeed did I enjoy. Here are a few of his chic pieces that were on display and will most definitely be on my s/s wardrobe wish list. -KL

The Altuzzara collection was also just featured on Sarah Jessica Parker in the December issue of Elle magazine. A definite creator of the stament dress.

Check out the {Altuzzara} website to see a list of US retailers