A skirt and jacket by Karen Millen, one of the shops participating in All Access: Fashion at Tysons Galleria.
Crafted from leather and Swarovski crystals, the Ginger Box clutch by Clara Kasavina (above) is the perfect evening companion. The seven-by-three-inch bag comes with an optional strap. $575; online only at bloomingdales.com
FALL FASHION PREVIEW
All Access: Fashion from September 27 to 29 at Tysons Galleria spotlights fall/winter collections with celebrity appearances and runway shows by retailers including Karen Millen (left: black taffeta long skirt, $380; tweed jacket, $475). Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. allaccessfashion.com
BIRD OF A FEATHER
H.Stern’s Ancient America Collection takes inspiration from the pre-Columbian notion of animism. The jewelry line celebrates the spirits of the animal world with necklaces, rings and bracelets such as this yellow-gold cuff that evokes feathers (left). $25,800; hstern.net
PRECISION UNDERWATER
OMEGA’s collection of Seamaster Planet Ocean watches are water resistant to 2,000 feet. The latest design (left) features unidirectional rotating bezels and helium escape valves. The watch’s coated dial and rhodium-plated hands increase readability in the depths. $8,000. omegawatches.com
BACK TO VINYL
Audiophiles switching back to vinyl are raving about the high performance Xperience Classic turntable. The carbon-fiber tonearm and Blue Point needle reproduce that old LP sound while sleek styling enables this record player to blend into any décor. Finishes available in black lacquer, olive or mahogany veneer (left, below). $2,000 at Bethesda Systems; bethesdasystems.com
HOT WHEELS
Aston Martin recently unveiled the new Vanquish (left, below)—a high-performance sports car that goes from zero to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds. Its body panels are constructed from carbon fiber and its interior is more spacious than that of its predecessor. An “infotainment” system features 15 Bang & Olufsen speakers, satellite navigation, Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi hub. Available in the U.S. in early 2013; priced at about $280,000. astonmartin.com