By Nick Remsen

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Isabel Marant’s new Oskan Moon shoulder bag.

There’s something ineffable about Isabel Marant and her iconic, multi-decade-spanning label. Is her look–so recognizable, so easygoing–the ultimate in French girl chic? Is it haute bourgeoisie? Is it neo-grunge? Is it bohemian? The answer may, in fact, include all of the above: Marant is a chameleonic creator who is very much in tune with what women want, and a true personification of the term “free spirit.”

For Spring/Summer 2023–currently in stores–Marant looked in the rearview mirror to the era of her brand’s nascency: The 1990’s. A smart move, considering how strongly nostalgia is still trending.

In this collection, Marant has blended a juxtaposition of “fragility and toughness,” often through eye-catching visual combos: leather and silk, crochet and bare skin, golden beads with delicate ruffles and skinny spaghetti straps. Slinky dresses, frilly frocks, leather cargo pants and little crop-tops abound, while, on certain separates, an element of craft shines through with densely detailed embroideries and decorations. With this lineup, Marant has also launched a highly versatile new carrier: The Oskan Moon shoulder bag.

Model wearing an Isabel Marant blouse and camo cargo pants

A look from Isabel Marant SS23 collection featuring the Elore trousers.

Model wearing a full Isabel Marant look including aviator glasses

A look from Isabel Marant SS23 collection featuring the Blanca skirt.

Think of your classic day-to-night curved-seam satchel, and then imagine it upgraded with a paneled leather or suede body, a tassel closure and metal grommets along the edges. The Oskan Moon shoulder bag is at once timeless and fresh, as easily dressed down for, say, a Sunday stroll through Surfside as it is zhuzhed up for an evening beneath the stars in South Beach. Meaning: It pairs beautifully with jeans and Birkenstocks or a cocktail dress with razor-sharp stilettos.

Red Oskan Moon shoulder bag

Isabel Marant
Oskan Moon shoulder bag in red.

Black Oskan Moon shoulder bag

Isabel Marant
Oskan Moon shoulder bag in black.

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Most importantly, however: the Oskan Moon shoulder bag is a perfect example of pure Marant alchemy. It’s hip, it’s young, it’s a visual standout, and yet it’s also relatively understated, definitely smart and even trend-transcendent. This is Marant’s singular enchantment: She makes clothes and accessories that always look of the moment, yet that never look like they’re trying to be. Voilà!

So, yes, one can say that Isabel Marant is French girl chic, bourgeois and bohemian. But there’s one more descriptor, then, to add to the mix: Fashion magic.

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Inside the Scene: The Arrival

Not only is the arrival scene the climax of the film—the dashing young man setting out to find the interloper who’s sending his partner love notes—but it also places one of the Shops’ most iconic visual elements at center stage. The porte-cochère is the arrival moment designed 60 years ago, that is still as impactful today.

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Inside the Scene: The Diamonds

The diamonds in “An Affair to Remember,” courtesy of Graff, are significant for several reasons. It’s our Diamond Anniversary, of course, and what affair is complete without the exchange of some jewelry? But also, the brands at Bal Harbour Shops are a concentration of the world’s most celebrated houses, offering the most coveted jewels. Today, 20 fine jewelry and watch brands hold court at Bal Harbour Shops; a dazzling collection indeed, and the precious pieces tucked inside those glimmering cases represent milestones, birthdays, goals achieved, and dreams still to come.

Inside the Scene: The Love Notes

Our protagonist is seen clutching a note throughout the film. What’s the story behind this flirtatious exchange? Visiting Bal Harbour Shops is more than shopping, it’s a sensory experience. The Love Note is a symbol of that emotional connection, and is a tactile representation of the Life Delightful. That may be a spontaneous delivery of flowers, an invitation to sip Prosecco at one of the shops, or enjoy a scoop of gelato in the Center Courtyard just because it’s Wednesday. It’s the carefully curated coloring book for your little ones, the tiny boxes of koi and turtle food just in case you wanted to tend to our pond friends.

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Inside the Scene: The Love Notes

Our protagonist is seen clutching a note throughout the film. What’s the story behind this flirtatious exchange? Visiting Bal Harbour Shops is more than shopping, it’s a sensory experience. The Love Note is a symbol of that emotional connection, and is a tactile representation of the Life Delightful. That may be a spontaneous delivery of flowers, an invitation to sip Prosecco at one of the shops, or enjoy a scoop of gelato in the Center Courtyard just because it’s Wednesday. It’s the carefully curated coloring book for your little ones, the tiny boxes of koi and turtle food just in case you wanted to tend to our pond friends.

There’s no set agenda for Love Notes; it’s just a little token of our affection for you.

What should our next Love Note be?

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As she visits her favorite boutiques, day after day, each purchase is met with a love note—a signature gesture and personification of the Shops. Our protagonist is giddy; she’s dreaming up where she may take her sparkling new necklace and sultry new dress. Meanwhile, her partner is frantic; he races through the Shops ready to encounter what he fears the most… The two collide, and what’s revealed? The notes weren’t from a secret paramour, they were from Bal Harbour Shops.

It was love at first visit.

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