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NOTES FASHION By Steven Hempel These Walls Wear Armani In The Name of the Rose Locker Room Talk 38 I nspired by the enchanting rose garden of Bagatelle in Paris, the Rose Dior Bagatelle high jewelry collection captures the beauty of thousands of blooming roses in one of the world's most celebrated gardens. Designed by Dior's creative director of jewelry, Victoire d e Castellane, the collection is a tribute to Christian Dior's lifelong fascination with flowers — particularly roses, which he considered the symbol of elegance, femininity, and luck. Each piece in the collection reflects the organic movement of T he Precious Fibers 4 collection by Armani/Casa, developed in collaboration with Italian wallcovering specialist Jannelli&Volpi, continues the long-standing partnership's exploration of couture-inspired interiors. Blending silk, metallic yarns, and artisanal weaving, the collection translates Armani's fashion sensibility into panoramic wall surfaces defined by texture, light and references to the natural world. Opera and ballet provide the collection's narrative thread. Odette, inspired by Swan Lake, revisits the house's signature moiré motif in soft watercolor shades of blue and green. Siegfried, referencing the opera by Richard Wagner, transforms a classic checkerboard into a hand-woven silk damier whose shifting reflections create a dynamic, almost three-dimensional effect. Aida, inspired by the opera by Giuseppe Verdi, unfolds in sweeping palm leaves rendered in textured shantung silk, while marble-veined designs such as Attea and Nabucco introduce luminous mineral tones. Together, the designs translate the languages of fashion, music and nature into richly textured surfaces — walls dressed, quite literally, in Armani style. armanicasa- wallcoverings.com, jannellievolpi.it. E quinox is refining the post-workout ritual. F r o m M a r c h 1 9 , the New York-born performance lifestyle brand will introduce amenities by Le Labo across its global clubs. The arrival brings the Le Labo Body–Hair–Face collection to Equinox locker rooms, spanning shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, face cleanser, face lotion, and body and hand lotion. The formulas center on basil, lifted with verbena — a citrus- green note that sharpens the scent's herbaceous edge. Le Labo (French for "the lab") is known for its philosophy of slow perfumery, with hand-blended fragrances that are labeled to order, designed to evoke memory and emotion. For Equinox, the partnership underscores a growing focus on recovery and atmosphere within the overall fitness experience — where the locker room becomes an important post-workout ritual. The partnership reflects a broader shift in performance culture: Beauty and skincare are increasingly recognized for their importance to health, longevity, and wellbeing, while the locker room, once an afterthought, has become an integral component of rest and recovery. equinox.com. a rose: delicate petals, sculptural curves, and vibrant color combinations that mimic blossoms in full bloom. The designs combine Dior's heritage of couture craftsmanship with high jewelry artistry, transforming the natural grace of the blossoms into intricate wearable sculptures. The three-piece set is crafted in 18K pink gold and set with pink sapphires and brilliant diamonds, echoing the soft blush tones of roses at sunrise. The gemstones are arranged to create depth, sparkle, and a sense of movement — bringing the floral motif to life with remarkable dimension. Available in select boutiques across the United States, including Dior in Houston's River Oaks District, this rare set embodies Dior's celebration of nature, color, and imaginative design.