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46 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM Cold-weather enthusiasts, rejoice! The outer- wear favorite Moncler is opening a boutique in Boston, in a space adorned with wood paneling and cutting-edge details that epitomize the brand's high-tech style. The new shop will carry the Moncler and Moncler Grenoble collections, featuring pieces such as winter jackets in bold, saturated colors and luxe cable-knit sweat- ers for men and women. Check out the Haute Montagne line of high-performance ski apparel with sporty red accents. You'll be slaloming in style. Copley Place, 857-317-7619; moncler.com THREAD COUNT Monika Ramizi started knitting while work- ing as a hairstylist at Boston's elite Salon Mario Russo. Her strik- ing designs attracted so much attention that she launched her own brand. Ramizi still makes each piece by hand using luxurious materials, including cashmere, wool, and 100 percent American-grown cotton. We love her signature wrap in rich burgundy. French + Italian, 129 Washington St., Marblehead, 781- 639-5129; monikaramizi.com HOMETOWN HERO In the Bag LOUIS VUITTON INTRODUCES MINI VERSIONS OF CLASSIC HANDBAG DESIGNS. Downsizing never looked so chic. This seas on Louis Vuitton reinterprets its most iconic bags in smaller sizes. The maison's f irst- ever Na no collect ion offers it s seven sig nature bags— including the Speedy (a top-handle tote with curved lines, a 1930s favorite), the Lockit (a feminine bag with a refined, mini- ma list silhouet te), a nd t he Pa lla s (a moder n f ront -pleated carryall)—in miniature versions for stylishly transporting the bare necessities. Shoppers can choose from materials like the brand's classic monogrammed canvas, Mongolian cashmere, and Épi leather. Adding a shoulder st rap yields cross-body functionality, making each mini the perfect traveling compan- ion. Copley Place, 617-437-6519; louisvuitton.com BC in store Boston-based knitwear brand Nic+Zoe has unveiled its first flagship store, located just 10 minutes from the company's headquarters and design studio. The walls of the new space are lined with interchangeable fabric panels, which will be rotated frequently to create a fresh experience for customers with each visit. The sleek, modern environment perfectly showcases the brand's textural knits and plush fabrics for the contempo- rary woman on the go. The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 617- 527-2025; nicandzoe.com A modern look from Nic+Zoe's Holiday collection. // SKI ELITE // STYLE Spotlight // in season // AMERICAN HOLIDAY W ho ha sn't t hu mbed t h rough t he L a nds' E nd catalog as part of holiday shopping, in search of t he perfect merino wool sweater for her or cash- mere sca r f for h i m? Now you ca n brow se t he bra nd's cla ssic A mer ica n appa rel at it s pop -up shop, open t h roug h December 27 a t C opley Place. Choose coz y cold-weat her clot hing, like t he pla id dow n vest for women, or fest ive offer- i ng s, i nclud i ng C h r i st ma s st ock i ng s. You ca n even get a shirt monogrammed on-site for a holi- day g i f t w it h t hat persona l touch. Copley Place, 617-927-5462; landsend.com