In these times, accessories are the new black and so it seems fitting that Edition, the new accessories store on the block from the design gurus at Banana Republic, chose this moment to launch. At the opening party, bauble and bling aficionados perused limited edition jewelry and handbags—including vividly-hued necklaces inspired by India, blue totes and scarves with a California-cool vibe, and exotic gold bangles with an out-of-Africa feel. With most of the pieces retailing for under $100, Edition’s wares seemed suddenly spot on.
Photographs by Drew Altizer

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