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HIGH STYLE THE NEW PRODUCED BY FRANCINE BALLARD Moschino patchwork jacket $2,795, at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Saint Laurent empire waist lingerie silk georgette evening dress $5,990, oversized cardigan in deep gold cotton and sequins $4,990 diadème tiara in silver-toned brass and crystal $1,995, all at the Saint Laurent boutique, Neiman Marcus, Tootsies, The Webster. Ray brooch $22,000, at Verdura, New York, verdura.com. Dolce & Gabbana crystal- embellished tiara $3,195, at the Dolce & Gabbana boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. A major new exhibition opens at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, next month. "High Society: The Portraits of Franz X. Winterhalter" will showcase 19th-century haute couture — European royals and aristocrats in their finery (ball gowns, bodices and skirts of luxurious silks, satins, lace and tulle), as well as the garments themselves. The exquisite portraits inspire us to contemplate how the new establishment might choose to be painted … or photographed. This season's ready- to-wear collections lend themselves elegantly to the leitmotif — Gucci in particular, whose new head designer, Alessandro Michele, presented a fresh view on the offbeat aristocrat. Long live the label, and may quirky conservatism reign supreme. Gucci fringed cracked- leather loafer pump $870 at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Philippe Malouin for Roll & Hill chandelier $28,000, at thefutureperfect.com. Gucci quilted floral-print coat $2,800, at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Chanel iridescent tweed jacket $5,900, iridescent gauze dress $8,300, lambskin pants $6,500, metallic silver fingerless gloves $775, shield sunglasses $525, and metallic summer sandal $700, all at the Chanel boutique, Neiman Marcus. Chanel metal and glass pearl choker $6,500, at the Chanel boutique. Chanel fingerless gloves, price upon request, at the Chanel boutique. Gucci Lady Web leather-trimmed coated canvas shoulder bag $1,900, at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Valentino gold-tone earrings $895, at the Valentino boutique, Tootsies. Gucci Lurex cape $2,290, Lurex long dress $3,690, earrings with studs in metal, green velvet and turquoise beads $1,100; red silk flower brooch $350, and high-heel platform T-strap pump $1,100, all at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Hermès Les Maisons Enchantées dinnerware, price upon request, at the Hermès boutique. Balenciaga gold- tone bow wristlet $2,595, at Neiman Marcus. Vintage shell 14K yellow -gold compact, made in 1968, price upon request, at Verdura, New York, verdura.com. Christian Dior patent leather slingback $1,100, at the Christian Dior boutique, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tootsies, The Webster. Fendi Peekaboo patchwork flowers satchel bag $7,250, at the Fendi boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Balenciaga lace-embellished flat mule $1,545, at Neiman Marcus. Gucci flower light silk organdy gown with multicolor embroidery $19,000, at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue.