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CUE • MARCH 2017

CONTENTS

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Fashion

Read all about how trending textures elevate timeless styles

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New & Cool

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CUE Kids

Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year

Nursery accessories in a gender-neutral palette

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Built in Style

Wear + Where

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Quick DIY projects spruce things up on a budget

Fitness

Get a more intense workout with alternative yoga

Garrison Neill goes to Lark in the Park

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f rom t he ed itor HAPPY NEW YEAR! I HOPE IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SAY THAT, because for me, it is a very happy new beginning. On January 3, I started as special sections editor here at Gambit, which brings me to writing my first letter to readers of CUE. Although I have yet to put a necktie on a dog for a CUE cover (like my predecessor did for the December 2009 issue), I can say that I look forward to all the growth (and all the crazy) that comes with the job.

Being born and raised in this great city is a privilege, and I’m excited to showcase New Orleans in everything I do here at CUE. From spotlighting local artists and shops to getting the word out about fashion, fitness and home trends in the city, I hope to make readers as excited as I am to get out there and support our homegrown and transplanted talent.

This month’s fashion feature — shot at the freshly renovated main branch of the New Orleans Public Library — is a lesson in local by itself. Even the model

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(a student at a Gentilly high school) and her nail polish (made here in New Orleans by two mom-preneurs) are native to the Crescent City.

Gambit and CUE are as much a part of my life as red beans and rice on Mondays, and I hope to make it a vital part of our readers’ lives too.

Yours in peace, love, and parade route fried chicken.

MARGO DUBOS CEO + pre sident JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER publ isher KATHERINE M. JOHNSON editor DORA SISON pro duc t ion dire c tor

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SHOPPING

new & cool

BE SEEN IN

GREEN

BY ANDREA BLUMENSTEIN

Liven a shopping trip with goods inspired by Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery — a fresh, zingy yellow-green hue.

BOWL-ING GREEN

Tall footed bowl by Valletta, $285 at Hazelnut.

GREEN GODDESS

Pleated-front dress with keyhole back, $93 at Hattie Sparks.

THROW SHADE IN STYLE

Absinthe-colored Iris sunglasses with 24-karat gold-plated trim, $295 at Krewe du Optic.

GET ON THE GOOD (GREEN) FOOT

Carnival 3 platform heel by Re-mix, $198 at Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique.

ALL TIED UP

Silk necktie with oilfield drill print, $65 at Pelican Company.

Coast Clothing Company

GREENERY OPTIONAL

Removable foliage wallpaper, $42 for a 2-by-4-foot panel at Spruce.

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WEEKEND WARRIOR

BY K AT HER INE M . J O HN S O N

Two days and a can-do attitude are all it takes for home improvement projects that are easy on the wallet.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT-THEMED REALITY TV SHOWS SEEM TO DOMINATE CABLE AIRWAVES, and as they balloon in popularity, so do the scope and size of the projects. There are shows dedicated to whole-home renovations, as well as shows that highlight kitchen, bathroom and even treehouse repair. While most of these shows offer great advice and a stunning final product, the average homeowner may find the projects — and the prices — out of reach.

“I [saw] a hole in the market,” says Monica Mangin, executive producer and host of The Weekender, a home improvement web series sponsored by home improvement giant Lowe’s. “There’s nothing that’s relatable out there, nothing that’s attainable.”

The Weekender team strives to make home renovations reality, “not reality TV,” says Mangin, by shifting some of the responsibility of the renovation to the homeowner. The premise is that the homeowners and Mangin come up with five home improvement projects that can be completed in two days (the “weekend”), and work on them together.

BEFORE: The brick fireplace is original to the house, but had been plastered by previous owners. The white walls and brown trim of the house made it seem drab.

AFTER: The bold poppy-print wallpaper brightens the room, while a small dining table makes the fireplace visible from all viewpoints in the kitchen.

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BUDGET-FRIENDLY, QUICK FIXES TO UPDATE YOUR SPACE GREENERY – Add life and texture to a room with green plants (real or faux).

SIDING – Board and batten siding creates a rustic look and is cheap when purchased unfinished.

WALLPAPER – Wallpaper adds depth and style.

Removable wallpaper makes changing looks a snap.

MOLDING – Prefabricated decorative molding adds distinction to a wall or piece of furniture.

PATTERNS – Play with patterns: Use tiles, paint and even quarter-round dowels to create unique, eye-catching designs.

The do-it-yourself approach isn’t unique, but the idea that a whole home can be transformed simply by tackling a few problem areas at a time is a welcome one for homeowners facing the realization that renovation is necessary.

“It was overwhelming.

There were so many details.

I didn’t know where to begin, what brands to use, what project to start first or in what order to tackle projects,” local teacher Amanda Isaacs says.

Isaacs and her recently purchased Mid-City home are featured in a season-two episode of The Weekender.

After buying her home in June 2016, Isaacs had to have the property leveled, which caused the sheetrock to crack. This was only one of the house woes that cried out for Isaacs’ attention.

In addition to the fissures in the walls, the paint and trim colors (white and dark brown), lackluster wood floors and plastered-over fireplaces made her home feel dull.

“It had no life — it didn’t pop,” she says.

Anxiety over how to proceed wasn’t the only thing inhibiting a working plan to shape up her home. Budget constraints also complicated matters. Isaacs wanted to redo her kitchen and bathroom, get the door frames

leveled and have the floors touched up. The cost would be tremendous, and the work would render her house unlivable until renovations were completed. Mangin advises potential DIYers against starting every intended project at the same time because too many concurrent ventures cause a space to get out of control quickly.

Realizing she couldn’t do it all on her own and lacked the time and the resources to pay an army of professionals, Isaacs applied to The Weekender and was accepted. She liked the DIY idea. Not only would it save money, but it would allow her to control the refurbishment. She realized that as a homeowner, ultimately it is her responsibility to manage her own home.

“I’m the first line of defense,” she says.

Mangin and her team decided to play up the charming details inherent in Isaac’s shotgun home. Mangin says breaking up problem areas into much smaller, more manageable projects is the key to realistic plans. Rather than revamping the entire kitchen, Mangin reduced Isaacs’ main concerns to a lack of storage space and unattractive cabinets, which she solved with new shelving in an unused closet and new paint and hardware on the cabinets.

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Mangin, Isaacs and The Weekender team also upgraded the basic builder-grade cabinetry with crown molding. They visually extended the fireplace by using shoe molding to recreate the trim details up the height of the wall and coating the entire space in the same color of paint. Isaacs personally chipped away the plaster that covered the original brick of the hearth. They gave the counter space new life by adding a backsplash made of solid white penny tile — the cheapest tile available. To give it a customized look, Mangin and Isaacs used ceramic paint to color individual tiles in a hue that drew out the subtler tones of the eye-catching, poppy-dotted wallpaper on the opposite wall.

Mangin warns against “playing it safe” when it comes to home improvement projects. Many of her clients are wary of creating a brightly colored accent wall in their homes, or of causing clutter by hanging too much art on their walls. Erring on the side of “less is more” often leaves DIYers wanting just that — more.

“You won’t feel that same satisfaction at the transformation (of your home),” she says. “Don’t be afraid. It’s just paint. It’s just a hole in the wall.”

DIYers can always scale back later, or paint again.

There’s also a chance it will be a hit. Isaacs acknowledges the idea of the bold, poppy field accent wall in her new kitchen didn’t thrill her at first.

“The wallpaper. The wallpaper was almost a breaking point,” she says. “But now I love it. The floors don’t even bother me that much anymore.”

Small projects can pack a big punch and avoid breaking the bank. Mangin is a fan of anything that adds texture to a room and offers plenty of tips on how to achieve the feeling of a whole home facelift on a modest budget. She advocates buying basic as well as buying local — it’s often cheaper, and builder-grade materials are easy to dress up (like the penny tile or the plain kitchen cabinets).

The goal is to complete a series of smaller projects that transform the space and inspire more projects. After seeing the finished kitchen, Isaacs was enthusiastic about starting on her bathroom, beginning with changing lighting fixtures.

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“There are so many tutorials online,” she says. “I think it’s going to be easy, and I know I can do it now.

The most rewarding thing about doing it myself was the outcome — seeing what you’ve done, what you’ve accomplished, and seeing what’s next — (and) figuring out what else I can do on my own.”

Home DIY isn’t intimidating as long as tasks are broken up into smaller, more achievable goals that are important to the homeowner.

“I think you need to pick the room (or project) that is going to encourage you and inspire you the most. It’s going to act as a launch pad,” Mangin says.

“I think if you start with something that is really daunting, it’s going to really pull you back. You need to start with something that is going to keep you motivated and keep you going. You should love where you live, whether it’s a small space or a large space or a rental, and there are many ways to do that.”

BEFORE: Isaacs didn’t like the plain, builder-grade cabinets in her kitchen, but loved the high ceilings. She repurposed a bookshelf for more storage.

AFTER: Isaacs and Mangin gave the builder-grade cabinets a coat of white paint, new hardware and crown molding trim.

The handpainted tiles in the new backsplash borrow deeper hues from the wallpaper on the opposite wall.

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BEYOND THE MAT SUSPENDED FROM THE CEILING, OR POSING ON A LAND-LOCKED SURFBOARD or on a paddleboard floating on Bayou St. John are not typical yoga environments.

Unconventional yoga forms combine the spirituality of meditation with a cardio and core workout typical of doing crunches and planks until you pass out. By adding an element of instability (a silk tether, a surfboard attached to inflated ballasts, an aquatic current), yogis can maximize the workout potential of vinyasa flow yoga, which focuses on the transition between several postures of varying intensity. Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga, surfboard yoga and aerial yoga are designed to improve balance and strengthen core muscles while promoting mental clarity.

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PADDLEBOARD YOGA

Jeff Lakey, owner of NOLA Paddleboards, makes sure his clients feel comfortable with paddleboarding before instructor Anne Messner adds yoga. Each session begins and ends with a 10-minute paddling trip on Bayou St. John, which warms up the muscles needed for everything from the Sun Salutation pose to Warriors 1 and 2. Boards are provided, and are equipped with small craft anchors.

Messner and Lakey’s class combines the physical exertion of yoga with a love for the outdoors.

“Being out in such a beautiful place definitely makes you feel more connected to nature and to the city,” Messner says. “It’s a little more of a transcendent experience.”

Once Messner and her students have reached the class site (where Grand Route St. John intersects with the bayou), Lakey anchors the paddleboards and lashes them together. Yogis start supine, navels pressed to the board, to establish centers of gravity.

Poses progress slowly, from being on all fours to kneeling to standing, so clients can adjust to the changing equilibrium.

The paddleboards are balanced by design, and if yogis stay astride the midline of the board, falling is unlikely, Messner says. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, but not to the point of capsizing.

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Alternative yoga practices restore and invigorate B Y K AT H E R I N E M . J O H N S O N

SURFBOARD YOGA

Balancing on a surfboard is trickier — especially when that board is mounted on air-filled rubber balloons. Becky Hardin, owner of City Surf Fitness, and her business partners first saw the SURFSET Board on ABC’s Shark Tank, and were inspired to create a gym with workouts centered around the boards. The Buddha Board class infuses the serenity of yoga with the core and cardio kick of riding the waves.

“One of our clients once said, ‘I feel like I just worked out and took a nap at the same time,” Hardin says.

Kirat Sundrani, Buddha Board instructor, created her own yoga mat/board blend.

Yogis are required to wear surf socks for gripping the board. The studio recommends clients bring their own mats, but there are a few available. Like SUP yoga, Buddha Board requires students to engage core muscles to set up the body for good balance. Sundrani’s technique also is informed by vinyasa flow, although transitions are tougher because of the inherent instability of the board. Its balance point is not in its true center, but more toward its nose. The boards are pressure-sensitive, so it’s easier to balance by pressing one’s weight into the board rather than being light-footed. Students can kneel on the board or move to a mat if they find a

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1 NOLA Paddleboards’ Anne Messner (left) leads yogis in the Sun Salutation pose.

Clients strike the Downward-Facing Dog pose during Buddha Board yoga at City Surf Fitness.

PHOTO BY KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

BY LIZ DAINO PHOTOGRAPHY

Students acclimate to a sling in aerial yoga at Crescent City Aerial Arts.

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AERIAL YOGA

Aerial yoga uses a sling with one or two points of attachment to the ceiling. Novice practitioners often use a sling with both ends attached for stability, creating a loop that varies in height from a few inches to a few feet off the floor. Aerial yoga also uses core muscles for balance, but the sling relieves stress on weight-bearing body parts, allowing yogis to spend time suspended in the air or even inverted. It also lessens pressure from spinal compression. Aerial yoga is a great workout, and is used as a rehabilitative treatment for musculoskeletal injuries.

Michael Quintana, aerial yoga instructor at Crescent City Aerial Arts, begins all classes with what he calls “terrestrial yoga,” and moves to more dynamic positions in a sling. Many of the poses maintain at least one point of contact with the floor, such as a foot or a hand. More experienced practitioners progress to complete suspension.

“There are not a lot of experiences that we can bring to aerial yoga that will help you,” Quintana says. “You have to allow yourself to be an amateur, and approach it with a blank slate and be open to how the body responds.”

Instructors across these disciplines agree that open-mindedness is essential. Understanding of yoga postures is important, especially for suspended practice, but classes can be modified to fit the skill level of attendees.Balance is learned — each of these yoga styles alters the body’s center of gravity, and it takes a few lessons before people acclimate.

“Be open to explore your own possibility,” Sundrani says. “If you come in with expectations, then you don’t open yourself to the opportunity to be surprised by what you can or cannot do.”

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position too difficult.

“It’s easier to balance with a lower center of gravity, but it’s just as challenging to the core,” Sundrani says.

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WHERE NERDY CHIC+ GLAMOUR MEET Classic silhouettes updated with subtle textures turn basic into breathtaking

BY K ATHERINE M . JOHNS ON PHOTOGR APHY BY GREG MILES ST YLING BY ALG

Gray turtleneck, $48, and pleated hunter green skirt, $50, at The Elizabeth Chronicles; lace-up heels, $275, and earrings, $28, at Head Over Heels; Needlepoint collar necklace, $338 at Peony; eyeglasses, $495 at St. Charles Vision.

Bright blue angora sweater, $74 at Grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buttons; ponte pant, $84, and rhinestone earrings, $48, at Lucy Rose; eyeglasses, $409 at St. Charles Vision.

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Dress with bow detail, $199 at Italy Direct; gold high-heel sandals, $195 at Head Over Heels; turquoise earrings, $58 at Lucy Rose; eyeglasses, $497 at St. Charles Vision.

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Collared longsleeve lace romper, $52.50 at

The Elizabeth Chronicles; black

ankle strap heels, $120 at Head Over Heels; earrings, $48 at Lucy Rose.

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ON THE COVER

Midi-length dress with sweetheart neckline, $199 at Italy Direct; tulle skirt (under dress), $68 at Bella & Harlow; crystal drop earrings, $45 at The Elizabeth Chronicles; strappy sandals, $245 at Head Over Heels.

PHOTOGRAPHY Greg Miles Photography ART DIRECTOR Dora Sison MODEL Claire Turner HAIR AND MAKEUP Dianna ThomasWeder for Salon D NOLA (301 Burgundy St., Suite E, 504-510-4000; 317 Burgundy St., Suite 14, 504-581-3490; www.salondnola.com)

NAILS Amy Stiles for Salon D NOLA

Claire is wearing “Ladies Who Lunch” by Native Polish.

STYLING ALG Style SHOOT COORDINATOR Katherine M. Johnson Special thanks to John Marc Sharpe and the staff of the main branch of the New Orleans Public Library (219 Loyola Ave., 504-529-7323; www.nolalibrary. org) for hosting our shoot.

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KATE SPADE TORY BURCH PRADA CHLOE JOIE THEORY DVF VINCE LOUBOUTIN DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT

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SHOPPING

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WRAP YOUR BABY IN NOLA

Organic cotton blanket

by Ellen Macomber, $60 at ZukaBaby.

FRENCH TWIST

Bonsoir Lune book, $15.65 at The French Library.

PINK BLUE TOAD-ALLY ADORABLE

Plush roly-poly frog

by HABA, $14.99 at Little Pnuts.

DIVINE “PROVIDENCE”

“Providence” crib by Franklin & Ben, $739 at The Baby’s Room.

NEED NOT APPLY Whether you're waiting to find out if baby is a girl or a boy, or prefer non-traditional palettes, there are charming options for a gender-neutral nursery.

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BABES IN TOILE-LAND

BANK ON DAT

Alligator baby bank, $65 at Mignon Faget.

Storyland Toile collection bib and burp cloth set, $38 at Pippen Lane.

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Your seasonal guide to local wellness and beauty events.

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• Fitness events • Health-seminars • Races and fun runs • Beauty workshops • Yoga retreats AND MORE… Contact Sandy Stein at (504) 483-3150 or sandys@gambitweekly.com for more information.

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resou rces A LISTING OF THE RETAILERS AND PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF CUE.

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Hattie Sparks 939 Girod St., Suite 140, (504) 510-5060; www.hattiesparks.com

City Surf Fitness 5924 Magazine St., (504) 281-4174; www.citysurffitness.com

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Hazelnut 5525 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com Krewe du Optic 809 Royal St., (504) 407-2925; www.krewe.com Pelican Coast Clothing Company 600 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 218-7368; 5509 Magazine St., (504) 309-2314; www.pelicancoastclothing.com Spruce 2043 Magazine St., (504) 265-0946; www.sprucenola.com Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique 537 Royal St., (504) 522-4233; 2048 Magazine St., (504) 299-8777; www.trashydiva.com

Crescent City Aerial Arts 4430 Euphrosine St., (504) 975-1064; www.crescentcityaerialarts.com NOLA Paddleboards 3536-B Toulouse St., (504) 717-8847; www.nolapaddleboards.com

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Bella & Harlow 4221 Magazine St., (504) 324-4531; www.bellaandharlow.com

Head Over Heels 3112 Magazine St., (504) 603-3234; www.headoverheelsonline.com

The French Library 3811 Magazine St., (504) 267-3707; www.thefrenchlibrary.com

Italy Direct 631 Royal St., (504) 522-2231; 709 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 566-4933; www.italydirectclothing.com

Little Pnuts 209 Harrison Ave., Suite C, (504) 267-5083; www.littlepnuts.com

Lucy Rose 534 Chartres St., (504) 267-0305; 3318 Magazine St., (504) 895-0444; www.shoplucyrose.com

Mignon Faget The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2244; 3801 Magazine St., (504) 891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com

Peony 2240 Magazine St., Suite 102, (504) 300-7908; www.peonynola.com St. Charles Vision Citywide; www.stcharlesvision.com

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Pippen Lane 2930 Magazine St., (504) 269-0106; www.pippenlane.com Zuka Baby 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 407-2700; www.zukababy.com

The Baby’s Room 1217 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8990

The Elizabeth Chronicles 5430 Magazine St., (504) 571-5258; www.theelizabethchronicles.com Grandmother’s Buttons 2105 Magazine St., (504) 249-5821; www.grandmothersbuttons.com

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Lark in the Park

GARRISON NEILL

PA R IS PA R K E R AV E DA S A LONS BR A N D M A NAGE R

BY K ATHERINE M . JOHNSON Are you from New Orleans?

I grew up in Hammond. We’ve always had business in the city and a house in the (French) Quarter …

I’m the third generation in a family business, Neill Corporation (a partner of Aveda). I’ve been back in New Orleans for about three years now.

I always knew that New Orleans is where I want to live and grow old.

How long have you worked for Paris Parker?

I grew up working in the salons and at beauty shows. I tried to work in every department and experience all the business units to really get a feel for it. Now my role has really evolved — I’m in business development and brand management, and I work with Neill Corp’s software company, SalonBiz. As a brand manager, how has your personal sense of style developed?

I grew up in the South, where there was always a lot of culture but not necessarily a lot of fashion. In the industry, I was exposed to a lot of people with a lot of different styles. I lived in New York for a while and I loved the street style.

In San Francisco, where the weather could change in a minute, I really got into layering. I learned to love denim and other basics. Jeans and a T-shirt and a button-down flannel is my go-to look. … My goto (shoe) is the Chelsea boot — I travel a lot and they’re comfortable and easy to slip on and off.

What is your wardrobe staple?

For me, I always wear Nudie jeans and good sunglasses — they’re

Lark in the Park

always Krewe du Optic. And a good pair of shoes.

What is inspiring you right now?

I’ve always loved Billy Reid. To me, he’s the modern-day Ralph Lauren.

He’s a Louisiana boy. … He brings in Southern style with a little New York fashion sense. Nick Wooster is another legend in men’s fashion.

He’s also got incredible hair — he’s been rocking the pompadour really well for years.

Tell us about your new men’s salon, The Parker Barber Shop.

It’s going to be a classic 1920s barbershop feel, with some modern sensibility to complement the Ace Hotel (where it will be located).

Tell us about your involvement with Lark in the Park. What’s the “Party Flock”?

The Party Flock is a way to get young professionals [ages 21-35] involved. I was asked by ALG Style to represent the young people in the city and bring fresh thinking to the event. It’s going to be at Tad Gormley Stadium this year to benefit the restoration of the field. ... At Tad Gormley, guests will get to see [where their donations go] with their own eyes.

What are you planning to wear?

I’m going to wear a suit by Theory.

It has great stretch and I can wear it all season. I’m wearing John Varvatos shoes. I got my suit at Saks (Fifth Avenue) and my tie from Billy Reid on Magazine Street. He’s one of my style icons. My sunglasses are from Krewe (du Optic).

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Mar. 10 at Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park, 5400 Stadium Drive.

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