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fashion 411 in Deep water Hermès' new swimwear collection will have you perfectly suited for cannes or the cape. bally high D COPLEY PLACE INTRODUCES BALLY'S PLAYFUL COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST OLAF BREUNING. ubbed the "joking sculptor" by The New York Times' art critic Roberta Smith, Swiss artist Olaf Breuning has partnered with Bally for a second year to create a collection with the playful appeal that is a trademark of his work. Following the success of their first collaboration, the team created the BallyLove #2 range of shoes and accessories. In line with Bally's philosophy of original designs and excel- lent craftsmanship, creative directors Graeme Fidler and Michael Herz combine the brand's signature colors with Breuning's humorous approach. The capsule collection, which will be available at Copley Place and select Bally stores worldwide, includes women's ballerina shoes, men's loafers, totes and messenger bags, classic handbags, scarves, and other accessories. Copley Place, 617-437-1910; bally.com BC Accessories designer Kara Ross is known for her transformative approach to jewelry, which often incorporates unconventional elements. Her hand-carved wood pieces, sold exclusively by private appointment, are perhaps the best example of her groundbreak- ing work. Now admirers who want to take a peek at this extraordinary jewelry can simply head to the Museum of Fine Arts, which recently acquired one of her showstoppers as part of its exhibition "Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern." "I use a lot of hand-carved wood in my fine jewelry line. It's an unexpected material, but when done in the right way, these pieces can sit beside any fine jewelry piece anywhere," says Ross. By special order, kararossny.com 78 bostoncommon-magazine.com Hermès has been known for beautifully crafted sportswear since the dawn of the 20th century, when sporting activities exploded in popularity. This spring the luxury fashion house, along with designer Christophe Lemaire, presents a premier collection of swimwear that includes four themed variations: solid colors, graphic, Thalassa, and Vent Portant prints—signature patterns found in heritage Hermès scarves. Complete with towels, tunics, sun hats, sandals, one-pieces, and bikinis, the collection practically packs itself for a yacht excursion. The Heritage on the Garden, 617-482- 8707; hermes.com artistic license JEWELRY BY KARA ROSS IS ON DISPLAY IN THE HALLOWED HALLS OF THE MFA.