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38 bostoncommon-magazine.com Surf and Turf Suit up for Summer with rhode iSland–baSed SeaLove Swimwear. One New England summer wardrobe item that can take you from beach to boardwalk is a st ylish, well-made swimsuit. The R hode Isla nd – based Sea Love Sw imwea r, founded by friends Indah Huberman and Ashley Chase, who met while desig ning swimwear in Bali, caters to the on-the-go lives of its sea-loving clientele wit h reversible, hand-detailed bat h- i ng su it s feat u r i ng u n ique text i les. Ma ke waves i n a sex y bikini, or throw the Kenya one-piece and a Byron Bay light- weight dress ( a bov e , $136) f rom Sea Love's Sum mer 2 015 collection into your bag for a long weekend in Newport or on Martha's Vineyard. 20 Renfrew Ave., Middletown, RI, 401-239- 8707; sealoveswimwear.com BC beach chic Make a throwback statement with round, '70s-inspired sunglasses. Oxydo ($98). Scoop NYC, 177 Newbury St., 617-874-4400; oxydo.net Etnia Barcelona ($345). Vision North, 77 N. Washington St., 617-227-2010; etniabarcelona.com Gucci ($395). The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-247-3000; gucci.com Fendi ($395). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; fendi.com // eye candy // full circle Steven Alan ($195). 172 Newbury St., 617-398-2640; stevenalan.com The Neck BesT ThiNg attention, well-dressed men: celebrated for its snazzy swimwear patterns, Vilebrequin is launching a collection of neckwear with insignia Design group, just in time for wedding season. the ties, bow ties, and pocket squares are all made from silk twill or silk/cotton twill and feature the same prints as the brand's bathing suits. the prints are also available in a boys' col- lection, so dads and sons can match this Father's Day. We have our eye on the starfsh-print bow tie. Copley Place, 617-450-9119; vilebrequin.com brooks brothers is teaming up with pattern expert Reyn spooner to produce a limited- edition, island-inspired capsule collection. the line fuses brooks brothers' chic sensibility with spooner's traditional reverse-print fabrics to fashion a relaxed yet polished look for sum- mer. the collection also features an exclusive nautical print ( right, $448) that's begging to be showcased on the high seas. 46 Newbury St., 617-267-2600; brooksbrothers.com A New clAssic debut A gr ANd eNTr ANce Legendary fashion designer Carolina Herrera will open her first Boston-area boutique this summer, for her contemporary label, CH Carolina Herrera. The more than 2,000-square-foot space at Copley Place stays true to Herrera's sophisticated style, merging timeless materials such as wood and brass with raw linen and rustic leathers to create an atmosphere of refined comfort. Set to open at the end of July, the store will carry the designer's full range of men's, women's, and children's offerings, giving Bostonians bountiful options for their elegant side. Copley Place; carolinaherrera.com STYLE Spotlight