Salvatore Ferragamo

To celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo will sponsor a black-tie inaugural gala alongside cochairs Brad Pitt, Robert Redford, Jamie Tisch, and Wallis Annenberg. The evening will not only play host to a star-studded crowd, it will also shine light on a series of events including a performance on the Goldsmith Theater stage and an exclusive showing of Ferragamo's Spring 2014 collection.

The new cultural hub transformed an entire Beverly Hills city block, with the historic 1934 Beverly Hills Post Office and new Goldsmith Theater integral parts of the transformation. And with Ferragamo's deep-rooted ties to Los Angeles — the iconic shoe designer opened his first shop in Hollywood almost 100 years ago — and a worldwide commitment to the arts, it made perfect sense to sponsor the inaugural gala.

The gala is scheduled for mid-October, but the festivities have already started. A look at Ferragamo's cocktail preparty plus a sneak peek at the center here.

We've got Summer on our mind, and the hot new arrivals at StyleBop are supplying us with a long list of must haves to add to our shopping list. We're coveting statement pieces like bright red bags from Salvatore Ferragamo, metallic leather flats from Chloé, and statement jewels from Shourouk. Even more, easy, breezy dresses from Vanessa Bruno and Missoni, along with cool denim basics from J Brand and Victoria Beckham are sure to give your wardrobe a stylish revamp. See and shop our editor's top 12 picks below.

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While taking a break from New York Fashion Week to grab a bite at Bar Pitti, Jessica Hart covered her blond locks in NYFW's hottest hat trend — beanies! These toppers are clearly having a major runway moment — just check out BCBG Max Azria's Fall 2013 show — so take note from the Australian model on how to wear one too. Jessica completed her cold-weather ensemble with a white button-down, topped with a soft-pink ribbed sweater, black leather pants, Charlotte Olympia platform booties, and a black structured Salvatore Ferragamo bag. Shop our editors' picks below, and for more ideas on how to work a beanie, check out these celebs.

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Last night's Directors Guild Awards played host to yet another round of slick red-carpet cocktail attire. While not quite the stuff of black-tie affairs, our two favorite looks certainly held enough intrigue to supply ample (sleeveless) styling inspiration. Jennifer Garner opted for an Antonio Berardi LWD that, once again, proved her ability to find the balance in sexy cuts and glamorous finishes. And for us, the combination of a body-conscious silhouette, embellished top, and a crisp Winter white hue made this the kind of monochromatic outfit that never veers toward boring. To counter the sleeveless shift, she accessorized with muted metallic pieces, namely a Salvatore Ferragamo box clutch and matching satin peep-toe pumps, then added just a hint of sparkle via Cartier jewels. Jennifer's look is the perfect solution to your "how to wear white at night" question. But if you're not a fan of the peep-toe look in Winter, try a pointy-toe pump in the same neutral tone instead.

This award season's wild-card styler, Anne Hathaway, went for a punchier print look, donning a sleeveless pink-and-blue beaded Valentino Couture dress with navy blue Casadei vegan heels. Because the dress offered up a serious textual statement, the Les Misérables actress didn't do much else in the way of add-ons. Her diamond studs, tennis bracelet, and wedding ring served as the outfit's only accents, and in this case, it totally worked. Anne's playful choice is the kind of dress you should wear on the next night out with the girls — it's fun, festive, but doesn't feel overdone in the least. Which look would you wear? Tell us in the comments.