Mira Fain developed an appreciation for vivid prints and Scandinavian design while spending time at her parent’s textile stores on Finland’s western coast. By age 6, she was already sewing and creating clothing for her dolls and, later, her friends. After graduating from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, she moved to Los Angeles and held sartorial posts at Guess Inc., ABS by Allen Schwartz, and Laundry by Shelli Segal. In 2004, while searching the internet for “happy dresses,” she came upon Lilly Pulitzer’s bright frocks; she joined the legendary company a few months later. As executive vice president of product design and development, she’s helped evolve Lilly Pulitzer into a global lifestyle brand that now includes sportswear, children’s apparel, and more. When she’s not designing, the West Palm Beach resident enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and supporting local charities like Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Current favorite fashion designerS Alessandro Michele for Gucci and Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
SARTORIAL ESSENTIAL Gold insignia cuff by Carolina Herrera
RECENT COVETED PURCHASE Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel and gold with diamonds
GO-TO PALM BEACH RESTAURANTS Renato’s and Palm Beach Grill
CRAVABLE BITES Lobster salad at Pizza Al Fresco and poached salmon at Ta-boo
SIGNATURE SIP A glass of Veuve Clicquot Rich
CLICKS ON Net-a-porter.com
MUST-HAVE GADGET Two ultra-slim power banks for travel
NOW READING Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W. Gortner
HIDDEN TALENT Ballroom dancing
GUILTY PLEASURE Talenti sea salt caramel gelato
IDEA OF A FUN SATURDAY NIGHT A last-minute flight to the Bahamas
NEVER LEAVES HOME WITHOUT Eau Thermale Avène hydrating sunscreen lotion SPF 50, Estée Lauder lipstick in Nude Reveal, and Tom Ford Cyrille aviator sunglasses
PALM BEACH OBSESSION Driving down South Ocean Boulevard at dusk
PERSONAL PASSIONS Shopping for vintage treasures and furniture on Antique Row
WISH LIST To be fluent in French
FAVORITE ESCAPE The Mediterranean in the summer, particularly the Greek island of Spetses
GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE My spoiled Bichon Frise
TREASURED POSSESSION A gold palm tree necklace from my mother
IN HER CARRY-ON A MacBook Pro, a cashmere poncho, a printed Lilly Pulitzer Mila shift, and gold Valentino Rockstud sandals
BUCKET LIST Attend a wellness and yoga retreat in the South of France
GO-TO HOSTESS GIFT A pink orchid arrangement, because it represents joy and happiness
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