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The Long and Short of It CLUB MONACO COFOUNDER AVRA MYERS REINVENTS CASUAL LUXE WITH HER NEW LABEL, A RUBY. RIGHT ON TIME Sidney Thomas opens a boutique in the Prudential Center this September. Boston's beloved jeweler Sidney Thomas is getting a glittering overhaul this sea- son, with a grand reopening in S eptember, just in time for fall shopping. The new store will serve as the company's retail prototype and feature pieces from around the globe— including exotic locales like Vicenza and Istanbul—exclu- sively for Boston shoppers. There will also be estate jew- elry from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, as well as watch lines such as Omega, Breitling, and TAG Heuer. In addition, customers can expect to see a new space dedicated solely to Rolex. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262- 0935; sidneythomas.com SLEEK AND CHIC Akris has two streamlined new bags for fall. The Anouk Envelope (PICTURED, TOP, $1,190) can be carried as a clutch or, with the addition of an adjust- able strap, worn as a shoulder bag. The Folio (PICTURED, $2,990) can serve as either a clutch or a document holder. Both come in sophisticated neutral tones and vivid hues like candle yellow. 16 Newbury St., 617-536-6225; akris.ch Eclectic designer Anna Sui and legendary bootmaker Frye have blended their creative juices to produce nine new bag and shoe styles for Sui's Nordic-inspired Fall 2015 collection. "The fun part was customizing their classic shape in an Anna Sui style," says Sui. The looks combine Sui's lively prints and her eccentricity with Frye's tried-and-true leather staples, bringing chic functionality to the Boston customer. Case in point: the Parker moc tall boots ( PICTURED, $1,398) and the versatile Anna cross-body handbag. Both will take you stylishly into the fall. 284 Newbury St., 617-247- 3793; thefryecompany.com Jump-start your weekends this fall with chic yet easy-to -wea r sepa rates, like Mot o leg g i ng s w it h veg a n lea t her accent s, f rom A Ruby, fou nded by Quincy-based Avra Myers. "I thought there was a need for a line of clothing that simplified great style," says Myers, who is no stranger to womenswear: In her 30 -year career, she has cofounded Club Monaco and had stints as copresi- dent of Limited Stores and senior vice president of merchandising at J. Jill. "I wanted to find a way to design clothing with exceptional fit, high-quality fab- rics, and the timeless style I love. So I created it." A Ruby's staples are pro- duced especially for the fashionable woma n- on- t he - go: r id i ng pa nt s t hat transition from day to night, crisp white shirts for work or weekend, soft V-neck tunic sweaters, and the Breton-inspired t h ree - qua r ter - sleeve T- sh i r t . I n t he Fa ll/ Winter 2015 collect ion, look for the diamond-themed fringed poncho, patch pants, the quilted wrap coat, and Myers's favorite, the polar f leece cape. The line has a pop-up shop at Michelle Willey in the South End. aruby.net Take ankle boots to the next level with a chunky heel. Dior ($1,710). Copley Place, 617-266-4628; dior.com Gianvito Rossi ($1,065). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536- 3660; neimanmarcus.com Stuart Weitzman ($465). Copley Place, 617-266-8699; stuartweitzman.com Tory Burch ($595). Copley Place, 617-867-9140; toryburch.com Valentino Garavani ($1,495). 47 Newbury St., 617-578-0300; valentino.com feet first STACKED FASHION FUSION baubles Polar fleece wrap coat ($150) and pull-on riding pants ($99). White shirt ($80) and pull-on Army pants ($120). 52 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM STYLE Spotlight