From fashion writing, styling, reading high fashion magazines, visiting and shopping at luxury boutiques in South Florida, to working first-hand in luxury retail settings, Style Concierge Eric Christian has a definite outlook and feeling about this years Spring/Summer 2011 collections. You are probably guessing what’s in store?

When you think of fragrances in the beauty industry, one’s that may come to mind are the sensual and alluring smell of Tom Ford Black Orchid, fresh and stunning Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, or the feminine, refreshing allure of Thierry Mugler Angel. All of these are household names in the beauty and fragrance industry. As these fragrances continue to mature and thrive, there is another fragrance in the beauty industry that is making a BIG name for themself. I would like to proudly present to you “Kilian.”

In the fashion world, many companies and design houses are scrambling to get their spring and summer collections to the boutiques and major department stores worldwide. While the weather in New York, Boston, London, and Paris to name a few is still incredibly frigid, the weather in South Florida is starting to heat up again. The wind is blowing and the sun is definitely starting to shine! So it was perfect for Nordstrom Aventura to showcase their haute collections for spring 2011.

How many of you are familiar with Loree Rodkin’s famous jewelry designs? Does being the first designer to design jewelry for First Lady Michelle Obama ring a bell? Well, being in the luxury retail business for years, I know I sure am.

The Los Angeles based designer has been designing jewelry for nearly 20 years, starting out designing for rock-n-roll bands and heavy hitter clients like Cher, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, and many more. Rodkin’s magnificent creations range from $2,000 to $25,000 and are made with platinum, gold, silver, black diamonds, and diamonds to name a few.

It is extremely hard to argue the staying power and longevity of Lanvin. In this day and age, designers come and go but Alber Elbaz and the House of Lanvin continue to give us beautiful, luxurious, and innovative designs for women; his resort and spring 2011 collections reflect just that.

Over the past couple of years, the fashion and design industry in Miami has increased tremendously! The ability to find exclusive and exquisite luxury fashion was once dominated by boutiques such as Oxgene Bal Harbour, Alchemist, Tomas Maier, and En Avance to name a few. But just recently, a new haute, edgy boutique of 1,650 square feet has joined the roster of luxury, multi-brand boutiques–“Sauvage.”