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that informs his approach to fashion photography and portraiture. “I am simply trying to capture beauty in the mere face or body of a model.”

But you won’t see a face in the image above. “The choice to obscure the

identity of the subject allows the picture to be about a moment rather than an individual,” says the 31-year-old. Stirring strobe and sunlight together, Grassetti—who divides his time between Boston, New York, and

LA—paints a bold picture, capturing shapes, shadows, and silhouettes, creating layers and texture he says should be endemic to such photography: “Much like fine art, there are no limits to a fashion image.” anthonygrassetti.com

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16 // Full Frontal 28 // letter From the editor-in-ChieF 30 // letter From the Publisher 32 // the list 35 // invited

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Director Calixto Bieito’s daring production of Carmen (seen here at the English National Opera) kicks off Boston Lyric Opera’s 40th anniversary season in sultry style.

scene 47 // thiGh hiGh Vienne Milano’s fall hosiery collection has legs for days.

48 // oPen For business

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Medi-inspired Bar Mezzana is one of a trio of star additions reshaping the Boston dining scene this fall.

Two anticipated openings—and one spectacular revival—have Boston’s food scene buzzing.

50 // What a WeeK! HUBweek ups the creative ante with a full-on, Boston-wide multimedia extravaganza.

Bruce Springsteen brings his River tour back to town.

54 // Clothes With a Cause Casey Paton gives back with his new line of rock-inspired T-shirts.

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Encore Apparel Company’s rock ‘n’ roll-ready T-shirts give back to music education, supporting the Boston rockers of tomorrow.

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56 // Carmen eleCtriC The Boston Opera House is reborn!

58 // out oF this World In his newest book, author Ben Mezrich explores America’s UFO superhighway.

photography by alastair Muir, courtesy english natl opera (Carmen); brian saMuels photography (bar Mezzana); stephanie larsen (encore)

52 // the boss in boston

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Back Bay boutique All Too Human houses clothing and art that rotate every two to three weeks. below: Thresher, 2016, by Bill Thompson, will hang alongside art by Danile Arsham in September and October.

Gucci’s Fall 2016 collection takes on a ghostly vibe thanks to musician and street artist Trevor Andrew.

style 61 // SLOW BURN With Gigi Hadid fronting its new campaign and a fall collection that mixes playfulness with elegance, Max Mara is sizzling!

64 // HUMAN NATURE

70 // HEAVEN AND HEEL This fall, Boston’s stylish set is flocking to—Weymouth?

Michael Kors’s new fragrance, Wonderlust, was meant to travel.

74 // RESIDENT MUSES

86 // BRAVE NEW WORLD

Two in-the-know Bostonians partner with hipster hotels to show guests the good life.

66 // WHO BELIEVES IN GUCCIGHOST?

76 // ALL ABOUT EVENING The season’s hottest/hautest timepieces are lighting up the night with exquisite gemstones, exotic materials, and extravagant designs.

68 // THE NEW NOIR Designers are bewitched again by black. But there’s a difference this time around. To rough and tough, they say “Non!” To feathers, silk, frills, and lace, “Oui, oui, et oui!”

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82 // THE TALENTED MR. WU Surrounded by celebrities and society darlings, fashion designer/ New England prepster Jason Wu nails the cool factor.

72 // READY, SET, EAU!

Back Bay’s anti-boutique, All Too Human, changes faster than the seasons.

Gucci scares up a fab collab with Brooklyn artist Trevor Andrew.

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78 // CLUTCH PLAY Haist handbags prove they’re worthy of the hype.

This season, it’s back to the future with a Stateside ode to UK chic.

From Dickens to dystopia to sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, Brit motifs go mod for our post-millennial times.

94 // MÉNAGE À DEUX TV’s kinkiest married couple, Billions’ Maggie Siff and Paul Giamatti, gives us the reel-/real-life down and dirty on sex, $$, power, and staying on top in Tinseltown.

100 // AN INSPIRED LIFE As cofounder of one of the world’s most successful beauty brands, Moroccanoil’s Carmen Tal is a force of nature. Here, she reveals how creating a line of iconic hair, body, and sun products has evolved into a mission to inspire other women.

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Boston builders like Sea-Dar Construction are mixing modern and traditional aesthetics for clients moving from country to city with projects like this rooftop in the Back Bay.

SPACE 105 // HOUSE PARTY Furniture titan Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams gets festive with a luxe new collection.

106 // PORTO AUTHORITY Fine dining doyenne Jody Adams blasts open the doors to a sexy, sculptural ode to the Mediterranean.

108 // TO MARKET WE GO! A new hybrid retail space brings local art and design together in one stunning setting.

110 // SET DESIGN Oscar-winning director Errol Morris turns his focus to gold-star décor with designer Heidi Pribell.

112 // URBAN PLANNING City-bound empty nesters are taking their country builders with them.

114 // WORK & WELLNESS Health abounds in Marlo Fogelman’s new office space and lecture series.

116 // SHARPER IMAGE With Lexus’s new luxury SUV, Boston’s wilder terrain meets its eco-friendly match.

THE GUIDE 118 // BOSTON A TO Z

PARTING SHOT on the cover: Jason Wu Photography by Eric Levin Grooming by Miguel Lledo at ArtList using Dior Homme

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128 // SOCIAL INTEL Boston Common shares the city’s top-secret tidbits.

PhotograPhy by Michael StavaridiS

From the Back Bay to the North End: the city’s very best boîtes, boutiques, and businesses.

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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF

Collabs are beyond hot right now. our cover star, Jason wu, tapped artist hunt slonem to design custom prints for his grey collection; gucci and street artist trevor andrew are launching the guccighost line (see page 66); soulCycle created athletic apparel for target. it makes sense: take two strong, distinct, informed points of view and smash them together. that’s how a wee bit of magic happens. i had the good fortune of working with Jason wu for our cover story photo shoot (see page 82). like his highfashion collections, his office sports a minimalist feel. every object—a framed photo with friend (and supermodel) stephanie seymour; shelves dotted with the dolls he hand-

made as a kid; his first sewing machine; rows of books that inspire him—struck me as thoughtful and meaningful. each of these elements are “collabs” of sorts, ones that armed wu with the tools and experiences he used to become a leading designer. that he became a headliner by the age of 25? well, that’s the very non-scientific pixie dust from the mix. we at Boston Common magazine plan to rev up the “collab” energy as media partners with hUbweek, a weeklong celebration of the city’s innovation and creativity founded by linda henry, a good friend and the recently minted head of boston.com. Mark your calendars—september 25 through october 1—and prepare for intellectually stimulating and

wildly entertaining events courtesy of Massachusetts general hospital, harvard University, Mit, and other boston institutions—including us, of course! hUbweek is just one of a gaggle of fab activities this fall. this is my favorite season to hike and (being outlandishly sun-phobic) hit the beach—in the light of milder rays. looking ahead, i’m also thrilled to attend the third annual UnMask Cancer event on october 22. Presented by the herb Chambers Companies and hosted by bill and giuliana rancic, the get-together takes place at one of my favorite venues in town, the Mandarin oriental boston. wishing you all a spirited autmun. see you at hUbweek— and on a mountain trail or two.

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photography by abigail gorden (whelan); eric levin (wu). hair by louise rusk/Mizu. Makeup by tavi de la rosa and heather Mclaughlin

from left: I had the honor of moderating a conversation with SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan before a group of spinning fanatics at the Liberty Hotel; behind the scenes at the Jason Wu shoot with the precocious cover star himself.

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

The season is changing and The ciTy buzzing again as bostonians return from summer vacations. The patios in the back bay and along the waterfront are packed with diners, while that fun, back-to-the-city excitement fills the air. but what a great summer we had, as we kicked off the season with our summer in the city Party featuring our cover artist, Rachel Perry. The celebration was hosted at the battery Wharf hotel with event partners effen Vodka, heineken, and barton & gray Mariners club. We also welcomed the launch of compass into the boston marketplace, hosting a party with their top executive team. charity events included big Papi’s Farewell Tour: The david ortiz children’s Fund gala here in boston. We also headed over to nantucket to sponsor the Museum after dark Party, which benefited the nantucket historical association and wrapped up the season’s festivities with a special performance by the boston Pops, who celebrated their 20th anniversary. as we head into fall—the season of fashion—i’m honored to have groundbreaking fashion designer Jason Wu as our cover star. he has set the tone for designers, stylists, and celebrities worldwide. here in boston, saks Fifth avenue Vice President and general Manager Joel ellzey is thrilled to offer Wu’s Fall 2016 collection exclusively at saks.

Wishing all of you a stylish autumn season!

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The Ellie Fund held its 10th Annual Kelley for Ellie Fashion Show at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The anniversary event raised a record $177,000 for breast cancer research thanks to the 350 event attendees; hosts Kelley Tuthill and Susan Wornick; partnerships with presenting sponsor The Slater Foundation and media sponsor WCVB-TV Channel 5; and the evening’s special guest, Tom Brady, whose throwing arm, autographs, and hugs alone brought in $70,000 in just 15 minutes.

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Boston Common Publisher Glen Kelley and Editor-in-Chief Lisa Pierpont celebrated the magazine’s inaugural home design issue with cover star Taniya Nayak at the Clarke Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom in Boston’s Seaport Innovation District. Guests sipped handcrafted cocktails provided by Ketel One vodka, Jack’s Abby beer, and Rutherford wine. The culinary station was presented by FBN Construction, where Clarke chefs Brittany Wezner and John Craig cooked up signature bites. Other event partners included Marvin Windows and Doors, Benjamin Moore & Co., Party by Design, and Central Bistro.

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Boston Center for the Arts hosted its Inaugural Ball and Disco Under the Dome at the Cyclorama. More than 500 guests were captivated by the collection of art experiences curated by Alter Projects, featuring members of the BCA’s own creative community.

Guests included Philip Lovejoy, MassArt’s Lisa Tung, WCVB’s Maria Stephanos, and Jorge Quiroga, as well as event co-chairs Camilo Alvarez, Alex DaCosta, Bill Emery, Olivia Ives-Flores, and Michael Winston. The funds raised go toward providing critical support for the BCA’s exhibitions and residency programs.

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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN LUNCHEON The Voss Foundation held its sixth annual Women Helping Women Boston Luncheon at Boston College Club. The event raised awareness and more than $22,000 in funds to support projects that bring clean water and sanitation to women and communities in sub-Saharan Africa. WHDH-TV reporter Kimberly Bookman served as “mistress of ceremonies” and detailed her connection to the cause— covering Boston’s recent findings of high lead levels in water samples from several Boston public schools—as well as her personal passion for conserving water.

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Boston Common magazine hosted its annual summer party celebrating its the Art of the City issue at the Battery Wharf Hotel with artist Rachel Perry, whose artwork graced the Summer issue cover. The who’s who of Boston joined Publisher Glen Kelley to toast Perry and her work with signature cocktails provided by Effen vodka. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the culinary team along with Heineken beer. Partygoers experienced short harbor cruises on Barton & Gray Mariners Club’s fleet of Hinckley yachts. A special-edition piece of Perry’s artwork, Lost in My Life (silver ties), was on display, while other pieces were available for bidding via online auction house Paddle8 as part of Boston Common’s Art of the City initiative. All proceeds raised benefited the Boston Children’s Hospital.

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Vienne cheung’s fall hosiery collection has leGs for Days.

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By Miranda Mccrea

Vienne Cheung is undressing corporate stereotypes. Her Boston-based e-commerce company, VienneMilano, specializes in luxury hosiery, encouraging Boston’s female 9-to-5ers to spice up their business attire with her playful yet practical designs. Cheung, 34, knows that buttoned-up world well: Armed with an MBA, she toiled in corporate America for eight years, until 2011, when, approaching the big 3-0, she decided to turn her lifelong love of fashion into a career. Still, Cheung conducts her own marketing research, and with surprising results.

“Sixty percent of our customers are professional women,” she says. “Another 30 percent are men buying it for their significant other.” The last 10?

“Men buying it for themselves.”

In September, Cheung rolls out both an amped-up website experience and a new fall collection. Expect sexy and sturdy stockings, mocha fishnets, and more, with plenty of customer-based designs.

“We just finished up a crowdfunding campaign where we presold our next collection,” she says. “We invited our customers to co-design products.” Leave it to Cheung to make crowdsourcing sexy. 101 Federal St., 855-855-6585; viennemilano.com

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The big reveal: On the heels of a crowdfunding campaign, Vienne Cheung unveils a new fall collection empowering professional women to take sexy stocking style to the boardroom.

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Scene dine

open for business two anticipated openings—and one spectacular revival— have boston’s food scene buzzing.

By Samantha Grant

Bar Mezzana

A protégé of star restaurateur Barbara Lynch, the Italianinspired chef Colin Lynch (no relation) opened his first restaurant in June. Seating 141 indoors and 35 al fresco, the Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean-styled space offers simplicity in its décor but reality show–worthy action in its open kitchen. House specialties include handmade pastas, seafood crudos, and fried rabbit. “I’m glad we waited to open up the restaurant,” says Lynch. “I got to see every part of the business through my years, and it was well worth the wait.

There’s going to be a lot of energy in the room.” And much of Boston will be there to see. 360 Harrison Ave., 617-530-1770; barmezzana.com The French revelation: Boston-beloved Aquitaine melds two French classics with its coq au vin tartine, a lunchtime fave.

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La CaSa De PeDrO

Enter as a friend, but leave as family at La Casa de Pedro. After 20 years in Watertown, Chef Pedro Alarcón is opening a second location in Boston’s Seaport

photography by Izzy berdan. opposIte page: Izzy berdan (specIals); heath robbIns (seafood mIx); brIan samuels (bar mezzana, rabbIt, julep)

Attention, food lovers: It’s time to welcome three electrifying additions to Boston’s restaurant landscape—one new eatery, Bar Mezzana; one city debut, for suburban fave La Casa de Pedro; and the rebirth of a longtime local favorite, Aquitaine.

All are fresh out of the kitchen, offering up top-tier dishes, chichi drinks lists, and atmospheres mixing cool with class—and raising the Boston dining scene bar.

District, inviting more guests to join the familia. Alarcón makes a point to infuse his abundant hospitality into the atmosphere and his Venezuelan upbringing into the authentic, Spanish-tinged cuisine, which boasts standout offerings like a marinated grilled rack of lamb and the best Cuban mojito of your life. With the new space featuring a patio and outdoor bar, live music, late-night service, and an adjacent take-out café, it’s no wonder so many Bostonians are calling this restaurant home. Alarcón’s motto?

“Mi casa es su casa.” What else for a tried-and-true host? 505 Congress St., 617-923-8025; lacasadepedrolatincuisine.com AQUITAINE BAR À VIN BISTROT

As of mid-June, one of Boston’s favorite French restaurants is up and running following four months of renovations, including a new private dining room and outdoor patio as well as a relocated and expanded bar.

Keeping with the elegant and understated spirit of its signature steak frites, the menu features simple seasonal specialties, such as lemon sole meunière and a hearty salad of shaved Brussels sprouts and kale topped with poached egg—plus, for a sweet finish, a Grand Marnier soufflé.

Most importantly, it’s not just about the food but the care and heart that goes into it, according to owner Seth Woods. “I’m all about simplicity and technique in a world where everyone is trying to create something new,” he says. “I like basic but bold, by striving to achieve that last 5 percent. That’s what makes it great.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Daily specials at Aquitaine; Yolanda’s Seafood Mix from La Casa de Pedro; Bar Mezzana, whose Medi-inspired interiors set the stage for fried rabbit and the Black Monk Julep.

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WHAT A WEEK! HUBWEE UPS THE CREATIVE ANTE WITH A FULL-ON, BOSTONWIDE MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA.

BY MIA ZARRELLA

Wait till you hear what HUBweek has in store for Bostonians this year. That’s what founder Linda Henry and her team have promised since the multimedia festival— which focuses on innovation in the arts, science, and technology—blasted on to the scene twelve months ago. A civic collaboration between the Boston Globe, Harvard University, MIT, and Massachusetts General Hospital, the annual weeklong celebration of Boston’s creative and innovation economies is primed to take over the city from September 25 through October 1. Before it does, Henry gives us the lowdown on three can’t-miss events. hubweek.org

“AT THE FANEUIL FORUM, WE’RE TURNING THE MIC OVER TO THE AUDIENCE. IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET THE PUBLIC ENGAGED IN THE CONVERSATION.” —LINDA HENRY

Faneuil Forum “This event will take place right before the first general election debate. Rather than feature panelists this year, we’re turning the mic over to the audience.

It’s important to get the public engaged in the conversation.” September 26 at Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq. GlobeDocs Film Festival “The film festival events feature screenings and post-film panels, which include the filmmakers plus critics and experts, that explore the issues presented in each film. Both the opening and closing evenings feature post-film parties.” Multiple times and locations, including September 25 at Fenway Park

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Flashing lights: Last year’s inaugural HUBweek saw more than 10,000 stop by the preview party for ILLUMINUS, a showcase of contemporary artists who work with light, sound, and projections.

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De-Stress Boston “This event features a number of different components—music, yoga, and other stress-busting techniques— aimed at helping individuals reduce anxiety.” September 25 at Yawkey Center lobby, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.

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Scene hottest ticket Boston beloved: Bruce Springsteen, seen here performing in Glasgow earlier this year, returns to Boston for an encore engagement to wrap his latest tour.

The Boss In boston Bruce SpringSteen BRINGS hIS RIveR touR BACK to towN.

If ever there was an age for Bruce Springsteen to revisit his hit “The River,” this is it. “Is a dream a lie if it don’t come true?” asks Springsteen on the song that tracks a young man’s life—his promise betrayed by dashed hopes, ending with all the opportunity of a dry riverbed. In an era of

political and economic uncertainty, we at least have one stalwart in Springsteen, the tireless 67-year-old rocker whose music never stops hoping and never refuses to dream. Now the Boss and his E Street Band bring their message to Boston, where they end their River

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world tour at Gillette Stadium on September 14—a return engagement following a sold-out show in February.

On The River Tour, Springsteen taps into his 1980 double album of the same name, which was recently re-released as a box set. His tour shows

have included performances of the entire album, plus a host of other hits and fan favorites mixed in. A poignant reflection of his longevity, he and the band have also been delivering tributes to his late musical contemporaries, David Bowie and Prince. But by wading into

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Rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): Encore Apparel Company’s décor—such as this Rolling Stones flag—shares the same music-inspired roots as the shop’s wares; Encore’s Charlestown showroom; the rock-ready tees come packaged in custommade LP record sleeves.

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“Life is short, so play it loud.”

That’s the tagline for Encore Apparel Company, the brainchild of former investment bankers Casey Paton and Mike Lisavich, who traded stock tips for T-shirts with this new line of vintage-/rock-inspired graphic tees. The project is as much about the duo’s passion for music as it is for fashion, with sales proceeds going back to the arts and music communities of Boston and beyond.

“It’s kind of the genesis of the brand,” Paton says. “It’s got the music vibe to it as well as style, but it also has substance.”

Working in partnership with Little Rock Kids Foundation, Jamaica Plains’ English High School, and Charlestown High School, Encore donates 15 percent of its profits to help fund music education programs. “The arts and music are wonderful outlets,” says Paton.

“They give kids a pathway and something [positive] to focus on. We wanted to support this with our brand.”

While Encore welcomes customers at its Charlestown showroom (which doubles as an event venue) and online store, the brand will also debut its T-shirt collection at Boston Sowa market, upcoming local music festivals, and a soon-tobe-announced pop-up on Newbury Street. Rock on! C5 Shipway Place, Charlestown; encoreapparel.com

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Carmen ElEctric The Boston opera House is reborn!

“He does have a very strong point of view,” says Esther Nelson of Catalan director Calixto Bieito, whose sultry and sensual production of Carmen (seen here at London’s English National Opera) ignites the Boston Opera House this fall.

The Boston Lyric Opera dropped a bombshell last fall when it announced it was leaving the Shubert Theatre, its longtime home, as a cost-saving measure. But worry not—while the BLO may be temporarily homeless, it’s certainly not aimless. The company kicks off its 40th anniversary season this September with a daring production of Carmen, staged, fittingly, at the Boston

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Opera House (one of its venues this season). It will be the first time opera has been presented at the opulent theater since famed impresario Sarah Caldwell’s company closed in 1990. And hold on to your hats: The so-called “bad boy of opera” is the force behind this season-premiere show.

Catalan director Calixto Bieito is famed

throughout Europe for his provocative interpretations of opera classics.

This production of Carmen, which tells the story of the namesake femme fatale and her obsessive lover in post-Franco Spain, and which will be co-produced with the San Francisco Opera, marks Bieito’s US debut. And what an introduction—his sultry staging even comes with a nudity warning.

“[Bieito] does have a point of view, and he’s very strong about it,” says BLO General and Artistic Director Esther Nelson, who points out that no aspect of the work is gratuitous. “It’s a striking show. It owns what it is,” she says, making Carmen the hottest entry into Boston’s new theater season. September 23– October 2. 539 Washington St., 617-259-3400; boston operahouse.com

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SCENE READ Star catcher: Bostonian Ben Mezrich’s The 37th Parallel (BELOW) tells the story of UFO hunter Chuck Zukowski and his discovery of a Stateside superhighway in the sky.

“OVER THE COURSE OF WRITING THIS BOOK I BECAME A BELIEVER—THERE’S A VERY GOOD CHANCE WE HAVE BEEN VISITED BY UFOS.” —BEN MEZRICH

OUT OF THIS WORLD IN HIS NEWEST BOOK, AUTHOR BEN MEZRICH EXPLORES AMERICA’S UFO SUPERHIGHWAY.

Cattle mutilations and UFOs are nothing out of the ordinary for investigator Chuck Zukowski, the subject of Bostonian Ben Mezrich’s newest book, The 37th Parallel (September 6; Atria Books), which has already been optioned for a movie. On September 9, the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires hosts a reading at Brookline Booksmith (279 Harvard

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St., Brookline, 617-5666660; brooklinebooksmithshop.com). Here, he speaks to the book’s origins and his conversion into a UFO believer.

ALIENS, HUH?

There’s this whole world of ufology, which seems ridiculous, but there’s a lot to it. Over the course of writing this book I became a believer that there’s a very good chance we have been visited by UFOs.

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WHAT DREW YOU TO ZUKOWSKI AS A SUBJECT?

After getting fired from the [El Paso County] sheriff’s department, Zukowski became a UFO hunter, traveling the Midwest searching for proof of alien contact.

He began to find evidence of a strange phenomenon: More than 85 percent of UFO sightings and mutilations occur on the US’s 37th parallel [which stretches across from San Francisco

to Chesapeake Bay].

HOW DO YOU RESEARCH SUCH A TOPIC?

You get a hold of the radar stuff, and as many military documents as you can. But in the end, you are telling it from the words of the people involved. For me, the most important thing about Chuck being credible is that he is sincere in his belief. I am trying to tell the story of his obsession. benmezrich.com

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WITH GIGI HADID FRONTING ITS NEW CAMPAIGN AND A FALL COLLECTION THAT MIXES PLAYFULNESS WITH ELEGANCE, MAX MARA IS SIZZLING! BY BETSY PERRY

In one sense, Max Mara’s Fall/ Winter 2016 collection is all about the coat. The reintroduction of the Italian house’s legendary 101801 camel cashmere topcoat—a decadeslong emblem of swagger, Hollywood glam, and royalty— is a fitting gift from the brand to itself on its 65th birthday. (The coat’s other two available colors—ever-chic black and a lush, soft oatmeal—might rightly be considered Max Mara’s gift to us.)

In another sense, though, the collection is all about an up-andcoming coterie of new shoppers.

Youthful touches abound in punchy colors, stripes, and geometrics; goofy, textured coats worn with shiny gold; white, yellow, and red high-heeled oxfords; and what look like mini instep-high black boots. But the brand’s trademark elegance is likewise apparent in six new styles from the Max Mara Tailored Suit Project Collection and matching skirts, trousers, or dresses in easy-peasy coordinating colors of blues, beiges, and grays, as well as eye-popping yellow, red, orange, and fuchsia. With both a loyal, longtime client base and a PYT gaggle of new fans, Max Mara’s creative director, Ian Griffiths, blends youthfulness and timeliness into one harmonious and elegant aesthetic.

Max-imum impact!

Maria Giulia Maramotti (TOP RIGHT), director of retail for North America, has moved Max Mara in a fresher direction that was very much on display at the Fall 2016 show in Milan (REST OF PAGE).

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Max Mara’s muchcoveted 101801 topcoat has continually inspired photographers. clockwise from here: Valery Katsuba’s Bolshoi Ballet–themed series from 2011; Roxanne Lowit’s portrait of Alba Clemente from the brand’s archives; Steven Meisel’s current campaign with Gigi Hadid; a shot from a 1994 series by Martine Barrat.

“Max Mara is a ‘warM’ brand—not a ‘hot’ brand. this is what Makes us so successful.”—maria giulia maramotti

While the company is known for keeping core customers happy with classic styles, Maria Giulia Maramotti, the granddaughter of the company’s founder, has brought a discerning eye to her role as director of retail for North America. Overseeing and strategizing the retail business for their 17 stateside boutiques, Maramotti has to make sure the collections are relevant. “With every new collection, the classic style will always be present, but given the contemporary climate, our collections are becoming more experimental and playful, which reenergizes the brand,” says Maramotti. “I like to think of Max Mara as a ‘warm’ brand—not a ‘hot’ brand—and I think this is what makes us so successful right now.”

Part of this “warming” trend includes the choice of Gigi Hadid as the face of Max Mara’s latest accessories campaign, which introduced the JBag Shopper—a more contemporary bag than the elegant but structured Whitney bag, which debuted this spring on the first anniversary of New York City’s new Whitney Museum—and one that skews slouchy, rich, and young. Between the reintroduction of the 101801 coat, an emblematic symbol of its heritage, and the introduction of the JBag with Gigi, representative of their future, Max Mara organically continues to stay elegant but fresh. As Maramotti says, “For me, pairing the 101801 coat with tailored trousers and sneakers is a superchic and timeless look.” A match made in Max! 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775; maxmara.com

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Forgoing traditional seasonal collections, progressive Boston boutique All Too Human switches out its fashion offerings—as well as accompanying art and décor—every two to three weeks.

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human nature Back Bay’s anti-Boutique, All Too HumAn, changes faster than the seasons.

BY Mia Zarrella

What started as a springtime pop-up boutique is here to stay—though everything inside Back Bay’s All Too Human will keep on changing. “We are really focused on Boston and being a part of Boston, but in addition we want to evolve the elements of the traditional retailer by integrating art,” says owner and Boston native Jessica Knez, the former women’s advanced designer for Bergdorf Goodman.

Artists and designers both renowned and emerging furnish the spacious men’s and women’s store. From Delpozo and Dion Lee to Sacai and Raf Simons, Knez and partner Joseph Morrissey curate a diverse inventory rejuvenated with new shipments every two to three weeks.

While fashion is at the store’s core, variety and innovation are at its forefront. As the months change, so does the artwork on the walls. In September, the space fills with hanging installations by Elaine Buckholtz and Petra Cortright’s ntkern fantasia strip sculpture (2016); in October, artists Bill Thompson, Jeff Perrott, and Daniel Arsham take center stage.

“We’re younger, we’re more agile, and we’re more in tune to what is lacking in the market,” says Morrissey, previously the creative director and head buyer at Riccardi. Like fashion and art, All Too Human will continue to attract—and evolve.

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WHO BELIEVES IN GUCCIGHOST? Imagine the scene: The word “real” is scrawled in yellow paint on a black Gucci bag. A red coat is emblazoned with two Gs back-to-back under a diamond rendering. If it looks as though a phantom street artist has passed through Gucci’s Fall 2016 collection with brush in hand, that’s because he has.

Skateboarder/snowboarder-turnedartist/musician Trevor Andrew, aka GucciGhost, first came up with the idea behind his street-art persona three years ago, when he took a prized set of Gucci sheets and cut out eyeholes for a last-minute Halloween costume. Ever since, he’s adopted the house’s double-G logo and painted it all over New York—bathroom walls, trash cans, you name it. “I just thought it was dope,” says Andrew of the famed Italian fashion house.

It wasn’t long before GucciGhost caught the attention of Gucci itself.

Suddenly, Andrew found himself being flown to Rome to collaborate on the Fall 2016 collection with the label’s creative director, Alessandro Michele. “He never once told me what to do,” says Andrew. “He doesn’t operate out of fear.” The result is a collection with a decidedly street feel, including a logo midi skirt that brings to mind those “original” GucciGhost sheets.

For Andrew, it feels like manifest destiny. “I felt it was going to come to Gucci’s attention,” he recalls. “That was my whole mission. I believed in it so much that I made it real.” The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-247-3000; gucci.com

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Who you gonna call? Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, pictured near right with Trevor Andrew of GucciGhost fame, tapped the artist to collaborate on the house’s Fall 2016 collection.

LEFT AND ABOVE: The resulting pieces, seen here on the runway in Milan, mix Gucci’s bold, vintage-modern aesthetic with Andrew’s street-art sensibility.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN TACHMAN (CLOTHING DETAILS, MICHELE AND ANDREW); DAN & CORINA LECCA (HANDBAG)

GUCCI SCARES UP A FAB COLLAB WITH BROOKLYN ARTIST TREVOR ANDREW. BY KRISTIN YOUNG

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Silk embellished mini dress, Bally ($1,395).

Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; bally.com. Goldie French shoulder bag, Michael Kors Collection ($2,150). Copley Place, 617-236-5700; michael kors.com. Medusa chain link bracelet (around ankle), Versace ($425).

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Black wedge sandals, Alexander McQueen ($3,600). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; alexandermcqueen.com

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BEFORE DARK Sexy, Sporty detailS (think lacing and neoprene) mean black workS for day—and play.

Hex whipstitch bucket bag, Proenza Schouler ($1,960).

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Brushed leather booties, Versace ($1,575). Copley Place, 857-504-6275; versace.com

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HEAVEN AND HEEL THIS FALL, BOSTON’S STYLISH SET IS FLOCKING TO—WEYMOUTH?

Louie at LaRossa Shoe brings the best of the best to Weymouth, from Barbour sportswear and outerwear (ABOVE) and handcrafted Globetrotter suitcases (RIGHT) to Capri, Italy’s famed Zabattigli unisex espadrilles.

One hundred years ago, Louis LaRossa opened the doors to LaRossa Shoe Repair, a small shop for his friends and neighbors in Weymouth, where he buffed up loafers and shined Mary Janes. But these days, with both the space and the services newly expanded, customers can count on some premier shopping to boot: vintage slip-ons, French tennis shoes, elegant outerwear separates, top-tier sheaths... Talk about a polishing.

It was time for a change, says Bill LaRossa, Louis’s grandson, who owns Louie at LaRossa Shoe with his wife, Gina. At the updated, revamped storefront, neighbors can still replace a tattered heel, but they can also walk out with a pair of rare Italian stilettos and a matching trench coat from Barbour, the world-famous UK brand whose fall-friendly waxed cotton jackets are the centerpiece of the new store. Louie at LaRossa Shoe also stocks its ample space with fine leather accessories and jewelry, too—as LaRossa says, “Louie is a full concept store.”

In spite of the expanded inventory, LaRossa maintains that the boutique’s first goal is to provide true (read: old-fashioned) quality: “We want to be able to define the benchmark of a great product as something that lasted and endured, or looked and felt better with age,” he says. Much like LaRossa Shoe itself. 94 Pleasant St. S., Weymouth, 781-335-9631; larossashoerepair.com

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Ready, Set, eau!

Michael ors’s new fragrance, wonderlust, was meant to travel.

Pack your bags—but not before a spritz of Wonderlust, the latest fragrance from Michael Kors, an eau de parfum for the internationally minded, made from a global bouquet of ingredients: fresh Italian bergamot, creamy almond milk, heliotrope, and sandalwood from Sri Lanka. Here the designer (and man of the world) extols travel and praises supermodel Lily Aldridge, the face of a scintillating new ad campaign.

What is it about jet-setting that inspires you?

Whether you’re jumping on a plane or walking down a street you’ve never walked on before in your hometown, it’s this sense of discovery that I think makes people feel energized and excited.

What sets this fragrance

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apart from your others?

I’ve never done anything with a gourmand touch. I don’t like the idea of a fragrance that smells edible, but then we smelled the final blend and I realized that the gourmand could be really refined when you took something like almond milk, you mixed it with the bergamot, and then you have that pepper in there. I said, “Eureka!”

Why did you choose Lily Aldridge for this campaign?

She’s obviously very beautiful—but beauty’s not enough.

She’s also up for anything, loves to travel, knows music, and is a great mom. I really love that she’s got so many aspects to her personality!

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clockwise from top: Ricardo Rodriguez (at left) suggests a trip to Boston Chops for classic steakhouse fare; Bully Boys distillers, whose white and aged rums are featured at the Nine Zero hotel’s Highball Lounge; and Olives & Grace for artisanal, Bostonthemed gifts.

Resident Muses Two in-The-know bosTonians parTner wiTh hipsTer hoTels To show guesTs The good life.

By Miranda Mccrea

You know you’re a custodian of culture when you’re recruited by a first-class Boston hotel as a spot-on influencer. Two city celebs, Ricardo Rodriguez and Kristen Kish, are partnering with the Nine Zero (90 Tremont St., 617-772-5800; nine zero.com) and W Boston (100 Stuart St.,617-2618700; wboston.com) hotels, respectively, to act as cultural connoisseurs curating experience packages for hotel guests. Of course, these tastemakers have been celebrated for years—Kish, quite literally, as a chef and Top Chef winner, and Rodriguez as a stylish man-about-town real estate broker and the former creative director of Daniela Corte—and both are in the know when it comes to the awesome institutions propelling Boston’s cultural zeitgeist. From food and wine to fashion and beauty, these are the destinations around town that make each expert’s must-visit list.

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RicaRdo RodRiguez Style & experience curator, nine Zero Hotel Bodega

“One of the best men’s stores in the country. In addition to their own line, they collaborate with top sneaker brands for custom kicks you can only find in Boston.” Six Clearway St.; shop.bdgastore.com Bully BoyS diStillerS

“A local distillery owned

and operated by brothers Will and Dave Willis, Bully Boys produces top-notch spirits from organic ingredients. Ask for the “Ricardo,” a variation of the Hemingway Daiquiri!” 35 Cedric St., Roxbury, 617-4426000; bullyboydistillers.com oliveS & grace

“If you are looking for a gift, there’s not a more charming and well-edited store in town. Everything is beautiful and from emerging artists, gift producers, and small batch food makers

from across the country.”

623 Tremont St., 617-2364536; olivesandgrace.com Sal Malafronte

“Sal is a veteran hair stylist and creative genius. He works with most of our local celebrities, photographers, magazines, and TV personalities—and is one of the funniest guys around!”

Salon Mario Russo, Nine Newbury St., 617-4246676; mariorusso.com Select oySter Bar

“One of my favorite places

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in town for an amazing seafood experience. Their creative wine program features seafood-centric wines which pair perfectly with their oysters!” 50 Gloucester St.,857239-8064; selectboston.com

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“I love sitting with the front door open with a glass of red or an IPA and some charcuterie.” 552 Tremont St., 617-423-4800; thebutcher shopboston.com dumpling CaFé

“Szechuan flounder, long pepper beef, pork soup dumplings, and spicy cucumbers—it’s my order every single time.” 695 Washington St., 617-3388859; dumplingcafe.com

Chef/Boston insider Kristen Kish’s (below left) top Boston gift picks include masculine accessories (here) and menswear from Sault (left) as well as cookbooks from Stir (below), Barbara Lynch’s demo kitchen that also offers classes and private dinners (bottom).

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“You truly can’t go wrong with any of the complex, flavor-filled dishes. The fried chicken and the frozen yogurt are always a must.” 249 Pearl St., Somerville, 617-7644464; sarmarestaurant.com sault neW england

“This boutique is geared toward men, but I love menswear. They have these great, smaller New England brands: clothing, nice watches, and accessories.”

577 Tremont St., 857-2399434; saultne.com stir

“This is Barbara Lynch’s demo kitchen and cookbook shop. Pop by in the afternoon as chefs are working and pick up a few books.”

102 Waltham St., 617-4237847; stirboston.com

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THINK OF THESE TIMEPIECES AS A MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS OF FINE ART AND HAUTE HOROLOGY.

THE SEASON’S HOTTEST/HAUTEST TIMEPIECES ARE LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT WITH EXQUISITE GEMSTONES, EXOTIC MATERIALS, AND EXTRAVAGANT DESIGNS.

BY ALDOUS TUCK

This year’s Swiss watch fairs were a virtual design renaissance in the category of women’s high-end jewelry. As the weather cools and the nights grow longer, these timepieces are illuminating the season’s most elegant evenings with fanciful forms and fabulous gemstones that incorporate elements such as enameling, mother-of-pearl, and embroidery. Think of it as a midnight rendezvous of fine art and haute horology.

For more watch features and expanded coverage go to bostoncommon-magazine.com/watches-and-jewelry

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Jaquet Droz offers ethereal beauty with its Grande Seconde Sunstone watch ($23,400), which features a dial of sunstone, a rare colored gem that, thanks to its makeup, exhibits a sparkling, spangled appearance—a shimmering complement to the elegant mother of pearl subdial. The 18k red-gold case houses a selfwinding movement that has a power reserve of 68 hours.

Limited to 88 pieces. Royal Jewelers, 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475-3330; jaquet-droz.com

Introduced this spring at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Cartier’s glittering Clé de Cartier ($85,000) watch offers soft curves and minimalist lines crafted in 18k white gold.

Taking this piece from simple to sensational are 795 round-cut diamonds totaling 5.05 carats.

Under its hood, the self-winding automatic watch sports the house’s new and extra-durable Cartier Manufacture 1847 MC caliber movement. Sidney Thomas Jewelers, 800 Boylston St., 617-262-0935; cartier.us

Patek Philippe introduced its Ref. 4968/400R Rose Gold Ladies Complications ($68,040) to great fanfare this year. The manual-wind mechanical timepiece offers after-dark appeal from the stunning bezel and dial set with 587 graduatedsize diamonds, 12 rubies (placed as hour markers), and a beautiful moon phase subdial.

The cherry red strap offers a fabulous finish, featuring 32 more diamonds adorning the prong buckle. Lux, Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747; patek.com

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clockwise from above left: With the perfect blend of portability, storage, and style, the black leather clutch from Haist’s new collection is sure to grace the gala circuit this fall; Haist’s logo is imprinted on all of its bags, which feature handcrafted design elements.

There’s no doubt it: Anne Gill is a handbag girl. “I would always style my outfits around the bag I wanted to carry,” she says, a habit she formed as a child growing up in the UK. She’s even more of a handbag girl now as the founder and designer of Haist Designs, which debuts a collection of structured, high-end clutches and satchels

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this fall.

“A handbag tells a story about the person who carries it,” says Gill, 42. Her own story includes falling in love with fashion on the streets of London. “I was obsessed with London street style, and how people used fashion as their truest expression,” she says. Hockey rinks would later have her travelling all over the

States—she’s married to former NHL payer Hal Gill, a Boston native— and eventually settling in the Boston area.

When it came time to create her own collection, Gill looked to her own life for inspiration.

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leather—natural grained US leather, sourced in New York—she considered a given. Gill’s clutches are just spacious enough for a wallet and phone, perfect for an easy-to-carry companion for nighttime revelry, while roomier totes are on-point for daytime business. From day to night to the hockey rink—and beyond! haistdesigns.com

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“The problem is, I’m insatiable—whenever I reach a goal, I want the next one,” says in-demand fashion designer Jason Wu, seen here at his office/studio in New York City’s Garment District, of his ever-refined style sensibility.

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offered in Boston exclusively at Jason Wu, 33, is the kind of PREPSTER JASON WU Saks Fifth Avenue, builds off the designer who knows what downenergy and eclectic tastes of those NAILS THE COOL town-chic women want to wear— around him. Together the pieces largely in part because they are his FACTOR. form a wardrobe that hits many friends. Since launching his namenotes—from fun and playful to sexy sake label in 2007, Wu has drawn and daring. Take his midnight inspiration from the stylish pack he hangs out with, blue ribbed sweater dress for example: It appears including actress Diane Kruger, editor Carolina Issa, completely covered up, until you notice the back is and model Karlie Kloss, plus non-famous types who cut out and bare. Lingerie-like slip dresses are meant know how to throw together an outfit. They’re his to be thrown under sturdy leather coats, ready muses, supporters, and regular dinner guests in his for a night out. Pretty florals come to life on tunics New York City apartment. It’s the contingency Wu and short-sleeve jackets with a novel 3-D print techdressed in the early days of his career, and still does nique. Windowpane plaid coats and silk gowns are today. “A lot of these people have kind of been my drenched in acid yellow tones—because, why not? guardian angels,” he says.

Even delicate feathers dance across suits and gowns, So it’s no surprise that Wu’s Fall 2016 collection, adding a surreal, magical element. Of the runway

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presentation, Wu says, “I wanted it to feel like a bunch of chic, sophisticated strangers walking on the street.”

Wu, of course, lost any speck of anonymity when Michelle Obama wore a gown of his making to the inaugural ball in 2009: The one-shoulder draped white chiffon dress made national news and brought a flurry of attention to the designer, who was just 27 years old at the time. “The dress had thousands of little flowers,” says Wu. “We were literally touching up the dress at the last moment!”

(In 2013, he made a second inaugural gown, in striking red velvet and chiffon).

While Wu had the spotlight thrust upon him early in his career, he was ready for it. His first collection, which focused on intricately constructed dresses, was picked up by Saks Fifth Avenue; shortly afterward, his pieces landed in Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and influential boutiques like the original Louis Boston. The hoopla surrounding Wu is how he’s able to make coutureinspired pieces with an uncomplicated elegance. He favors clean lines and classic shapes injected with bright shots of color and graphic patterns, an aesthetic that set him apart early on. “At the time, young designers were doing things that were much ‘cooler.’ I was the ladylike one,” says Wu. “I was making clothes that were very sophisticated and had a distinctive feminine flair but with an American sportswear point-of-view.”

In 2008, a year after his debut, Wu was a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award, and he’s picked up many accolades since, including the Swarovski Award for Womenswear in 2010 and the Fashion Star Award at the 2015 Fashion Group International Night of Stars. This year he was named the 2016 International Designer of the Year at the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards. Not that he spends much time reflecting on his success. “The problem is, I’m insatiable,” he says. “Whenever I reach a goal, I want the next one.”

AS A KID GROWING UP IN TAIWAN, Wu quickly realized his artistic ambitions. “When my mom would take me shopping, I always came home and drew what I saw,” he says. “It was clear very early on that I was going to go into some kind of creative field.” When he was six years old, Wu fell in love with sculpting and

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his mother enrolled him at a local art studio—setting in motion his talent for shaping and molding fabrics to various forms. The family later relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, where Wu learned to sew in elementary school, using dolls as his mannequins. “I didn’t have a lot of fabric, but it was practice,” he says.

Wu soon parlayed his knack for perfecting the tiniest of details into a design gig. At 16, he called Integrity Toys, a Maryland-based doll manufacturer, with a business idea. “I was like, ‘Why don’t you translate current fashion onto dolls and make them more of a fashion thing?’” Wu says. He was hired to do just that, and his creations ended up in stores like Manhattan’s ultra-famous (though now defunct) FAO Schwarz. At the time, Wu was still in school, having attended Eaglebrook, in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and later Loomis Chaffey, in Windsor, Connecticut. Not that he developed an ego or considered his positon a sign of bigger things to come. “I think I just really wanted to work,” says Wu simply.

After graduating, Wu moved to New York City in 2001 to study fashion at Parsons. In 2004, he interned with Narcisco Rodriguez. It was there that he learned the full spectrum of what it takes to run a label. “In school, it’s kind of one-dimensional, with projects on paper. But when you start interning, you really see that to run a fashion business it takes so much more,” he says. Undaunted, Wu left school in his fourth year to launch his own line, using the funds saved up from his doll design days. As he put it, “I was ready to get my hands dirty.”

Wu certainly has his hands full now, heading up not one but three labels. In 2013, he was appointed the artistic director of Hugo Boss women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, and this summer he launched Grey, a sister line to Jason Wu. “Grey is much more casual, and centered around an everyday lifestyle,” he explains. The mix of separates—relaxed shirt dresses, knit pullover sweaters, cropped flare trousers—are playful yet refined. There’s also a bit of quirky charm courtesy of the bunny prints designed by New York City artist Hunt Slonem: Each season, Wu plans to team up with a different artist, which is all part of expanding his stylish orbit—and his circle of A vintage sewing machine from the 1930s Wu received as friends to get inspired by. As Wu says, “That’s a gift from his parents when he was nine years old, and what makes the world go around for us.” which now holds pride of place in his studio.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JASON WU (BACKSTAGE AND SKETCH).

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FROM LEFT: “A lot of these people have kind of been my guardian angels,” says Wu of the tastemaker editors, actresses, and models (as seen here, backstage at his Fall 2016 fashion show in New York) he counts as close friends; the signature Diane bag from the Fall 2016 collection; a sketch that inspired a Fall 2016 dress.

BR AV E N EW WOR LD photography by RODOLFO MARTINEZ styling by ISABEL DUPRÉ

This season, it’s back to the future with a Stateside ode to UK chic. From Dickens to Dystopia to Sex, Drugs, and Rock ’n’ Roll, Brit motifs go mod for our post-millennial times.

SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH opposite page: on her: Dress, Alexander Wang ($595). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-5363660; neimanmarcus.com. Choker, Eddie Borgo ($275). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com.

Tights, Falke ($29). Nordstrom, South Shore Plaza, Braintree, 781519-7200; nordstrom.com. Platform heels, Rochas ($895). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-3853300; rochas.com. on him: Jacket ($3,300), shirt ($1,500), jeans ($1,100), bowtie ($155), necklace ($1,750), and boots ($1,160), Dior Homme. Riccardi, 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardiboston.com THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS this page: left: Jacket ($4,130), shirt ($930), skirt ($3,130), corset ($565), bag ($2,660), socks ($270), and sandals (price on request), Prada. Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617262-8500; prada.com. Earrings, Marni ($380). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com. center: Gown ($43,000), culottes ($650), and ring ($410), Gucci. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-247-3000; gucci.com. Necklace, Ralph Lauren Collection ($2,500). 93–95 Newbury St., 617-424-1124; ralph lauren.com. right: Dress ($3,845), bra ($545), headband ($2,545), collar ($2,245), belt ($4,545), bag ($4,445), and pumps ($2,195), Dolce & Gabbana. 11 Newbury St., 857-254-0669; dolcegabbana.com

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TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY opposite page: far left: Top ($990), skirt ($2,690), and pumps ($890), Loewe. Riccardi, 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardiboston.com. center, standing: Trench ($3,400) and scarf ($590), Louis Vuitton.

Copley Place, 617-437-6519; louisvuitton.com center, seated: Blouse and pants ($875 each), Escada. Heritage on the Garden, 617-437-1200; escada.com.

Boots, Hermès ($2,000). Heritage on the Garden, 617-4828707; hermes.com. right: Coat and leggings (prices on request), Versace. Copley Place, 857504-6275; versace.com. Boots, Jil Sander ($995). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-3853300; barneys.com this page: left: Trench ($3,400), trousers ($1,060), scarf ($590), and derbies ($1,510), Louis Vuitton. Copley Place, 617-4376519; louisvuitton.com. center: Dress ($3,250), trousers ($1,050), and sandals ($1,300), Céline.

Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com.

Bracelet, Giles & Brother ($130).

Banana Republic, 28 Newbury St., 617-267-3933; banana republic.com. right: Dress ($10,600), bracelet ($2,975), socks ($305), and pumps ($970), Hermès. Heritage on the Garden, 617-482-8707; hermes.com

SPACE AGE LOVE SONG opposite page: left: Top ($490) and leggings ($460), Emilio Pucci. Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; emilio pucci.com. center: Jacket ($1,760), pant ($1,260), and scarf ($585), Louis Vuitton.

Copley Place, 617-437-6519; louisvuitton.com. right: Top ($2,160) and trousers ($1,290), Marni. Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com LONDON CALLING this page: left: Shirt ($563), turtleneck ($278), shorts ($663), pants ($221), and shoes ($838), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-3853300; barneys.com. center: Tuxedo jacket ($3,990), shirt ($1,490), pants ($1,190), tie ($195), and boots ($895), Ralph Lauren Collection.

93–95 Newbury St., 617-4241124; ralphlauren.com. Ring, Aurélie Bidermann ($470).

Barneys New York, see above. right: Blazer ($7,240), shirt ($1,130), pants ($480), scarf ($160), belt ($605), and sneakers ($595), Roberto Cavalli.

Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-2628500; saks.com

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TIME’S ARROW far left: Coat, Max Mara ($3,090). 69 Newbury St., 617267-9775; maxmara.com. Top, Lanvin ($2,820). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-3853300; barneys.com. Tights, Falke ($49). Nordstrom, South Shore Plaza, Braintree, 781-519-7200; nordstrom.com. Booties, Giuseppe Zanotti Design ($1,850). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-262-4100; giuseppezanottidesign.com. center left: Jacket ($1,215) and pants ($1,300), J.W. Anderson.

Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com.

Socks (price on request) and loafers ($1,595), Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. Copley Place, 617-262-0099; zegna.com. Rings, model’s own. center right: Dress, Ralph Lauren Collection ($3,490). 93–95 Newbury St., 617-424-1124; ralphlauren.com.

Boots, Brian Atwood ($1,650).

Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. right: Coat ($6,895), top ($1,095), and pants ($1,395), Giorgio Armani. 22 Newbury St., 617-267-3200; armani.com. Ring, Giles & Brother ($75). Banana Republic, 28 Newbury St., 617267-3933; gilesandbrother.com.

Booties, Paul Andrew ($995).

Saks Fifth Avenue, see above Styling assistance by Connor Childers Hair by Zaiya Latt at Bryan Bantry Agency Hair assistance by Jonathan Mason Makeup by Glenn Marziali using Dior Addict Makeup assistance by Zarielle Washington Models: Carlton Ruth at Soul Artist Management, Cesar Ernesto Nunez, Duran with Ford Models, Francesca Frame with Ford Models, Fraser Ruth, Ian Weglarz at Fusion Models, Jacky O’Shaughnessy at Iconic Focus, Jacob Coupe at VNY Models NYC, Lara McGrath at Muse Management Inc., Meron Mamo, and Tiiu Kuik at Wilhelmina Models NYC

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“I never watch television... I love to read!” admits king of TV Paul Giamatti, here entwined with his Showtime screen queen, Maggie Siff, enrobed in an Allene dress by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi ($1,335).

Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617236-5172; intermixonline.com.

Sterling silver Horsebit Light bracelet, Gucci ($1,950). The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-247-3000; gucci.com. on giamatti: Tuxedo, Brooks Brothers ($1,198). 46 Newbury St., 617-267-2600; brooks brothers.com. Shirt, Eton of Sweden ($295). Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 617630-6000; bloomingdales.com.

Tie, Title of Work ($225). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-2628500; titleofwork.com. Pocket square, The Tie Bar ($10).

Nordstrom, South Shore Plaza, Braintree, 781-519-7200; nordstrom.com

ménaGe À deUX TV’s kinkiest married couple, billions’ Maggie Siff and Paul Giamatti, gives us the reel-/real-life down and dirty on sex, $$, power, and staying on top in Tinseltown. by david hochman photography by rodolfo martinez

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on siff: Dress, Roberto Cavalli (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; roberto cavalli.com. Slip, La Perla ($668). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; laperla.com. Champagne diamond briolette hoop earrings, Alexandra Mor (price on request). alexandramor.com.

18k pink-gold, amethyst, and diamond pavĂŠ MVSA ring, Bulgari ($5,750). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; bulgari.com.

Belt, Nina Ricci (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; ninaricci.com. on giamatti: Tuxedo coat ($695), shirt ($125), and trousers ($295), Joseph Abboud. josephabboud.com Cast concrete cube, RH, Restoration Hardware ($130).

234 Berkley St., 857-239-7202; restorationhardware.com

As scenes from A mArriAge go, it’s hard to top the opening moments of Billions for sheer eye-popping intensity. We don’t know it at first, but the man bound and gagged on the floor in the Showtime series premiere is actually wedded to the leather-bound dominatrix snuffing out a cigarette on his chest. The relationship only heats up from there.

Paul Giamatti, 49, plays the guy with the burn hole, who also happens to be United States Attorney Chuck Rhoades. His wife, Wendy, portrayed in thigh-high footwear by Maggie Siff, 42, is more than just his partner in blowing off steam. She’s the in-house shrink and performance coach at Axe Capital, a massive hedge fund that pays her eight times more than her husband makes. Needless to say, Chuck cannot wait to expose Axe and its rakish billionaire CEO, played by Damian Lewis, as corrupt.

What a relief that both Giamatti (Sideways, Downton Abbey) and Siff (Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men) are vastly more likeable in person than their deliciously despicable characters. The actors recently sat down with Boston Common to talk about the show and the juicy themes it evokes: money, power, sex, greed, and, these days, how to dominate the not-sosmall screen in Hollywood.

Billions is being acclaimed as one of the best new shows on television, but Chuck and Wendy aren’t exactly easy to take. How do you explain their attraction?

Paul Giamatti: They’re two incredibly smart people who are almost too well matched in some weird way. They both love power, they play off each other’s intensity, and they both hunger for success. We’ve dropped into their relationship near the end of something rather than the beginning, though I do think it was loving at one point. It’s a portrait of people hitting a bad spot in a marriage.

How they’re going to work it out, I don’t know. But it is certainly a helluva lot of fun to play.

Maggie Siff: They’re tough on each other but they’re also very honest. They can be their full selves in a way that’s completely uncensored and unguarded. People like to comment on the sexual element of their relationship as something very dark. But I see it as a testament to their connection.

Somewhere along the line, it came up in conversation and they allowed it into the marriage. Behind the scenes, we talk about it being something that Chuck needs in his life, and that Wendy is like, Okay, I can do that. Don’t knock open, honest communication, right?

In last season’s finale, Chuck breaks into Wendy’s computer, visits another dominatrix behind her back, and accuses Wendy of being an immoral criminal. Where are things when Billions returns for its second season?

Siff: Season two picks up soon after we left off and you see them regrouping. Wendy’s not at Axe Capital anymore, which makes things complicated for her and Chuck personally and professionally. They’re trying to figure out what to do with themselves. It’s interesting playing a character this conflicted. Something I struggle with occasionally is wanting my characters to be maybe more heroic than they are. I don’t know if every actor struggles with that. I love Wendy and love that she’s so interested in helping people thrive and succeed. My question is always, why not help different kinds of people beyond the hedge fund guys? Can she examine her conscience and ask, “Why only help the super-rich?”

Money is practically its own character on Billions—the $60 million beach house, the live-in chefs, the private helicopters. How has inhabiting this world altered your view of the 0.0001 percent?

Giamatti: It freaks me out. I’m not going to condemn it, but I do find this level of extreme wealth to be strange and alienating. I’ve got no problem with living well, but you get to a place where enough is enough. In certain circles, though, more is more is more and it never ends. Money makes your

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on giamatti: Tuxedo ($3,395) and shirt ($395), Dolce & Gabbana. 11 Newbury St., 857254-0669; dolcegabbana.com. on siff: Lace gown, Dolce & Gabbana ($8,995). see above.

Platinum, white-gold, and diamond Heritage earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels ($82,000). vancleefarpels.com Styling by Gregory Wein Styling assistance by Abraham Winter Hair by Matthew Monzon for John Paul Mitchell Systems at Jed Root Makeup by Matin for ChapStick Grooming by Jordan Bree Long using SK-II Skincare at Starworks Artists Manicure by Ana-Maria using Dior Vernis Location: Bathhouse Studios is one of New York City’s premier photo facilities. A private roof deck, penthouse, and myriad design details have made it an ideal locale for shoots as well as large-scale productions. 540 E. 11th St., New York, NY, 212-3881111; bathhousestudios.com

situation better, I’ll tell you that. But I personally don’t tend to spend much of it. I think that’s made my life a lot easier. I’m lucky as hell that I make a decent living, but I think I’m even luckier that I don’t have a taste for speedboats and tailored suits and mansions in the Hamptons.

Siff: My feelings haven’t changed at all. I still think it’s bizarre and maybe even a little unhealthy to be rich enough to be a nation-state of your own.

At least tell us you enjoyed driving Wendy’s Christmas bonus—the Maserati GranTurismo Sport Coupe, which retails for around $132,000.

Siff: To be honest, it’s like getting on a thoroughbred for the first time. You’re like, Whoa! What is this? I only got to drive in a parking lot, unfortunately. And here’s the scary thing: Not only are you driving an extraordinarily expensive car, but they also strap on the most expensive camera equipment to the windshield and you’re barely able to see the road. What I’m saying is, it wasn’t the most romantic driving experience.

Paul, you won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for playing John Adams in the 2008 TV miniseries of the same name. Which is the most cutthroat—Washington, Wall Street, or Hollywood?

Giamatti: All three worlds have colorful characters and a high degree of ambition, backstabbing, and all that. I think the political and financial people tend to play things a little more low-key and hidden. That’s not to say you don’t have maverick characters who come up, like the guy who’s running for president. But Hollywood, I think, is the most out-there when it comes to flaunting success and spreading gossip and who’s got the biggest, you know, office.

What’s your take on awards season?

Giamatti: As an experience, awards ceremonies are truly exciting but also complete mayhem. I’m always amazed people don’t have epileptic seizures with the camera lights flashing in their eyes. If Billions wins an award now or in the future, that would be great, but honestly, the awards and the job we do are completely separate. You never, ever enter a scene thinking, Oh, this is my Emmy moment. You think, This is a great story, these are phenomenal actors I’m working with, and it’s just fantastic to be making a living in this profession. You get an award and you’re like, Wow, this is an amazing unexpected bonus.

We’ve talked about success, but what are the worst jobs you’ve ever had?

Siff: For about a month in my 20s, I worked at a hedge fund for real. A friend of mine was dating a guy who was a banker, and he gave me a temp job. I had no clue what I was doing. I would sit in front of these Bloomberg computer terminals and bullshit my way through the day so hard it was scary. And while there’s a high degree of glamour in the world of hedge funds we depict on the show, this was pretty basic: a lot less swag and a lot more khakis and plaid.

Giamatti: I’ve done so much weird stuff as an actor. I once had to do an entire movie [the 2006 indie film The Hawk Is Dying] with a hawk strapped to my arm. I remember driving in the enclosed cab of a truck down a highway in Florida with the bird screaming out and its claws going after my face. That was way more dangerous than bringing down billionaires.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

Siff: I take it easy. My husband and I live in New York, where I grew up, and we have a 2-year-old. I was pretty tired after the season and wanted to catch the last of my daughter’s babyhood. It’s going really, really fast. As far as guilty pleasures, I’m pretty nerdy. A night alone, I like to eat ice cream and watch BBC’s Call the Midwife.

Giamatti: I’m embarrassed to admit that I never watch television. I know I’m missing out. But I love to read and see theater. I took my son to Hamilton, which was incredible, of course, and we got to meet the cast, who were weirdly excited to say hello because they wanted to meet another founding father.

Okay, finally, what really happens during a sex scene?

Siff: In general on the show, we do everything we can to lighten things up. Paul and I call each other Buck and Cindy, and our version of Cindy is spelled X-I-N-D-E-E. Damian loves singing show tunes around the set. When the cameras roll on the sex stuff, it’s all a total illusion. I’m standing there in six-inch stilettos attempting to look hot but desperately trying not to fall on my ass.

Giamatti: For me, it’s interesting. Being tied up made me really relaxed to the point where I kept falling asleep. At one point, Maggie had to use a low-voltage prod on me, which nobody knew how to operate. I’m falling asleep and she’s tickling me with the thing by really pressing it into me. But then she kinda runs it lightly from my navel up to my chest and it shocks the living hell out of me.

After that, I was wide awake. She didn’t try it again.

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As cofounder of one of the world’s most successful beauty brands, Moroccanoil’s Carmen Tal is a force of nature. Here, she reveals how creating a line of iconic hair, body, and sun products has evolved into a mission to inspire other women.

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an inspired life

well-traveled Carmen Tal (opposite page), cofounder of Moroccanoil, draws upon her travels around the world, including to the Beldi Country Club in Morocco (shown here), to fire her imagination for new products and ideas. The recently released fragrance Fleur de Rose was inspired by flowers Tal admired in France.

It started wIth just a basIc need—Carmen Tal, today the cofounder of Moroccanoil, was visiting relatives in Israel when a bad color process damaged her hair. Disappointed, she accompanied a friend to a salon in Tel Aviv, where a hairstylist used an oil treatment to both condition and style Tal’s hair. According to Tal, “The results were like, Wow!” Tal, a former salon owner herself who had also worked in the fashion industry, brought the product back home to Canada, where she started using it in her personal beauty regimen. She shared it with friends, colleagues, and her hairstylist. And as each reported the same impressive results—nourished, beautiful hair—she became convinced she had to distribute this oil on a larger stage. It took Tal six months to persuade her then husband, Ofer, a business executive who spoke Hebrew, that they needed to make this treatment oil their next venture.

Initially, the couple started by just securing North American distribution rights, but when their success outpaced the company’s level of production, Tal bought the company outright and launched what is today the multimillion-dollar brand Moroccanoil.

Looking back, Tal admits it was no cake walk. “What we faced most was the negativity of people,” she says of those early days.

“The thing for me was mostly people saying, ‘Don’t bring something with oil.’ ‘Don’t bring anything with glass because it’s going to break, it’s going to make a mess.’ Or, ‘Why do you do something with hair—that’s [a] saturated [category]?’ That was the challenge.

We just said, ‘Okay, if we fail, we fail.’ You don’t always have a guarantee that things are going to be successful. But we were lucky.”

“Lucky” might be the understatement of the century. The gamechanging success of Moroccanoil in an industry notorious for fickleness and fads could well be attributed to some luck, but the stunning growth and longevity of the brand is directly proportional to Tal’s tenacity, dedication, inspiration, and vision.

Since the company launched less than a decade ago, Moroccanoil has ignited a passion (some would say obsession) in North America for argan oil, a rich elixir that’s harvested from kernels inside the fruit of Moroccan argan trees. In a labor-intensive process, Berber women crack open the argan nut to obtain the kernels, which are ground to extract the pure, unfiltered oil, which is then left to settle so any impurities sink to the bottom and can be removed. The resulting oil can be used for food (much the same way olive oil is) as well as a moisturizer for the face and hair. Argan oil is one of the main efficacious ingredients in the company’s cornerstone Moroccanoil Treatment and the signature ingredient across the entire product line, and spawned shelves of me-too merchandise.

According to industry researcher Mintel, 29 products using argan oil launched in 2008; in 2012, it was 588. Meanwhile, researcher NPD Group has seen US department store sales of products featuring argan oil increase by more than 200 percent. “It actually doesn’t bother me anymore,” says Tal of the flood of argan oil products that fill shelves everywhere from high-end department stores to the local drugstore—even big-box stores like Costco. “Now I’m so confident that being the first, being the pioneer, and continuing to bring products of the highest quality, nobody will ever take that place. No matter how many other products come out, we’re still going to be

“I’m so confident that being the first, being the pioneer, and continuing to bring products of the highest quality, nobody will ever take that place.” white, black, red—there wasn’t much diversity in the marketplace.”

Since then, the company has grown exponentially, both in size and in scope, and is now available in over 65 countries and has also experienced tremendous growth in the travel retail/ duty-free category around the world. Tal relocated to New York (Moroccanoil also maintains offices in Montreal, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo), and they have expanded their offerings, from just the treatment oil—which found fans in celebrities such as Madonna, Emily Blunt, and Bar Refaeli—to a range of hair products, including a new texture collection featuring a Dry Texture Spray, made with a special blend of volcanic mineral zeolite and high-performance resins, as well as the unisex styler Texture Clay, which blends argan oil with cosmetic-grade bentonite clay and nourishing shea butter for a silky texture with shapeable hold.

A surprising addition to the hair collection, Tal introduced spa-quality Moroccanoil Body skincare treatments, including an exfoliating body scrub—which features a unique blend of argan, sesame, grape seed, avocado, and sweet almond oils to nourish the skin—cleansing bar, shower milk, body butter, body soufflé, and hand cream.

Says Tal, “The development of the Moroccanoil Body collection was a natural next step for us, as

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we wanted to satisfy our consumer’s desire for luxurious treatments that not only transform the hair, but the body as well.” In 2015, two enticing and exotic fragrances were added: Fleur d’Oranger, a rich orange blossom scent that Tal says “is good enough to eat” and was inspired by her time in Spain; and Fleur de Rose, sparked by a garden of roses Tal spotted during a trip to France. The Moroccanoil Sun collection was launched the same year. “Argan oil is an incredible gift of nature, a natural sun protector, so it was an obvious choice for us to launch a Sun line,” says Tal. “We have always been inspired by the Mediterranean, and our Sun collection reminds me of when I was a teen, and going to the beach with my friends feeling happy and relaxed.”

“I find that when I travel is when I have the time to discover, and I have the time to observe and see what else is happening,” she adds. “I’m not a creative person, but I know what I like. And then I interpret it in my own way.”

Later this year, the company plans to announce its next generation of yet-to-be-revealed haircare products. “Trends are changing,” says Tal. “We try to come up with one or two big launches every year, or we formulate something—like [when] a new ingredient has come up in the market and we need to adjust—so we constantly are reinventing ourselves.”

But most importantly for Tal is her holistic commitment to her customers. As well as inspiring women to look and feel their best, Tal is dedicated to helping them fulfill their personal potential and make their dreams a reality by empowering them to discover beauty in a new light—through the power of inspiration.

With this at the forefront of her vision for her brand, and realizing the power of inspiration to move us to action, Moroccanoil announced its

“Many people who have succeeded in what they do have failed, many times, and they continue and they don’t care if they lose their shirt. They just keep on going.” inaugural Inspired By Women™ initiative in the fall of 2014, a lifelong project for the company created to inspire, celebrate, and empower women around the world.

“Inspired By Women™ provides a global platform for courageous women to share their unique personal journeys of bringing change through empowerment,” says Tal. “To me, inspiration is the vehicle for empowerment to pursue one’s dreams. The Moroccanoil brand was created

Women InspIrIng Women “I never imagined the journey this would take me on, or how our products would inspire confidence in women,” says Moroccanoil cofounder Carmen Tal. With that in mind, Tal has made giving back to women’s causes a vital part of Moroccanoil’s corporate mission. Launched in fall 2014, the company’s Inspired By Women™ initiative first explored the work of five influential women in a film series directed by actress Bryce Dallas Howard and introduced by supermodel and ambassador Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Now, the project continues with a new chapter, highlighting iconic fashion brand Marchesa’s cofounder and designer Georgina Chapman. Here, this exclusive group of women, handpicked by Tal, represents her dedication to women who inspire confidence in others and create change throughout the world.

GeoRGINa CHapMaN The designer has joined forces with The Magic Bus Foundation, a nonprofit working to educate and empower India’s youth. magicbususa.org

ReBeCCa WeLsH As the founder of The HALO Foundation, Welsh aims to help homeless and at-risk youth heal and create a future through art therapy. haloworldwide.org

aLLysoN aHLsTRoM In 2010, when she was just 14, Ahlstrom founded Threads for Teens, which provides at-risk teen girls with brand-new clothing. threadsforteens.org

CHRIssy BeCKLes The trained boxer founded The Sato Project to save abandoned dogs on Puerto Rico’s “Dead Dog Beach.” thesatoproject.org

KavITa sHuKLa The founder and CEO of Fenugreen invented FreshPaper, paper infused with spices that preserve food two to four times longer. fenugreen.com

JessICa MaTTHeWs The cofounder and CEO of Uncharted Play also invented the SOCCKET, a soccer ball that generates renewable energy for kids in developing countries. unchartedplay.com

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the original. It’s not just about being an argan oilinfused brand; it’s much more than that. I think we are special.”

At the time of Moroccanoil’s debut, it wasn’t just what was inside the bottle that was unique. The scent (a distinct and delicious aroma the company calls Fragrance Originale), the eye-catching apothecary-esque glass bottles, the elegantly designed labels—everything about Moroccanoil heralded something entirely new and different from anything available in the marketplace. Still, with only one product—the now iconic Moroccanoil Treatment—Tal needed to rely on grassroots marketing to get it into the right hands. Bottles were given away to hairdressers, stylists, influencers, and editors—anyone who could spread the word about what she believed was the new beauty essential. “It was very different than most of the beauty products of the time,” recalls Tal, noting the signature aqua and orange packaging, the blue culled from an image of an ocean seen in a fashion print ad.

“Seven, eight years ago, most of the packages were

“It was an ocean, and sand, and it just clicked. It’s like, Wow, this is who we are. We are a Mediterraneaninspired [company], and these are the colors of the Mediterranean.” from an inspired moment! It only takes one moment of inspiration to ignite positive change.”

The program’s first five honorees were highlighted in a digital short film series, directed by actress and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard. Women featured in the series included trailblazers such as Rebecca Welsh, founder of The HALO organization, which helps homeless and at-risk youth heal and create a future through art therapy, and Allyson Ahlstrom, who provides cool clothes to kids in need across the country through her philanthropic Threads for Teens. “We’re extremely proud through Inspired By Women™ to feature powerful stories of passionate and courageous women who take confidence, compassion, and strength to a whole new level,” says Tal. “We hope their incredibly moving stories and accomplishments will serve as the catalyst that inspires all women to let go of their fears, take a chance, and realize their dreams. When you empower women, the sky’s the limit!”

Most recently, the Inspired By Women™ program honored Marchesa designer and cofounder Georgina Chapman, who works with the organization The Magic Bus Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to lift communities in India out of poverty by providing education, sanitation, and mentoring efforts. It’s an organization close to Chapman’s heart as generations of her family have lived in India, and much of the artisanal embroidery and craftsmanship for which her designer gowns are known comes from these regions. Says Tal, “As we only just launched

“Most of the women who inspire me are the women who are not afraid to be women—women that are strong, women that have an identity of their own, and who go for whatever they believe in.” our newest film with Georgina Chapman, our goal is to ensure it touches as many lives as possible. As for the next film, we are looking towards a 2017 launch. It would be amazing, should the stars be aligned, to continue working with Bryce Dallas Howard.

She has been such an integral part of the project, and is an extraordinary visionary and filmmaker, not to mention an incredibly inspiring woman herself!”

“I always see us as goddesses,” continues the petite Tal, whose soft-spokenness belies her self-confidence and steely determination. “I think [women] should rule the world. We become mothers. And if we, as women, take seriously the responsibility of raising responsible human beings, this world would be a much better place. And by encouraging and empowering women to find themselves and teach them all these things, in 100 years we’ll have a much better place to live. People all over the world have been so moved by the stories of our Inspired By Women™ nominees. I think I’m most proud of the countless lives we have been able to touch through the initiative—and hopefully not only to inspire, but also empower other women to make their own dreams a reality.”

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ENDURING INFLUENCE Carmen Tal has harnessed the power of argan oil in her company’s beloved Moroccanoil Treatment (ABOVE), and used her platform as the leader of a multimillion-dollar beauty brand to celebrate female philanthropists, such as designer Georgina Chapman (RIGHT), shown here with Tal at an event for Tal’s Inspired By Women™ campaign.

space surreal estate & Design

Are you entertained?

In the season for hosting, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ slipcovered Dr. Pitt sectional is ideal for any large gathering, from grown-up cocktail parties to family movie nights.

HOUSE PARTY furniture titan mitchell gold + bob williams Gets festiVe with a luxe new collection.

photography Courtesy of MitChell gold + BoB WilliaMs

By lauren epstein

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams knows a thing or two about furnishing a home. After nearly three decades, the North Carolina–based home furnishings retailer has stood the test of time with its now-signature stylings melding chic and cozy.

“We don’t overdesign,” says Williams, 55. “It’s

all about a little bit of understatement.” The look has resonated with buyers across the country, allowing the pair to roll out a rapid retail expansion plan that involves three to five new stores per year, including recently opened locations in Austin, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania— plus another slated for

Cincinnati, Ohio, by the end of the year.

This fall, the design focus is all about entertaining.

“There’s been this evolution in the market,” says Gold, 65. “People want to entertain more at home— to have a home that’s a little bit dressier but still comfortable.” To that end, the company introduces

three surefire cocktail-party conversation starters: a shimmering brass and acrylic bar cart ($1,870), a curved chaise in deep teal ($3,060), and a slipcovered sectional (from $8,552; above) that can be pushed together or apart for myriad seating options. The new pieces roll out the perfect start to the season, as folks

begin to head indoors and plan their holiday soirées.

Also new: the company’s first customizable luxury drapery collection. “We’re always looking for different ways to expand what we’re offering,” says Williams.

“This is just a natural extension of what we do.”

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SPACE NOW OPEN!

PORTO AUTHORITY FINE DINING DOYENNE JODY ADAMS BLASTS OPEN THE DOORS TO A SEXY, SCULPTURAL ODE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN.

At Porto, Mediterraneaninspired design inside and out sets the scene for chef Jody Adams’ clean, contemporary fare, such as a refreshing crudo of scup with charred leeks and piri piri sauce (ABOVE).

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Porto’s interior design is really something. How did it come about?

[Concentrating on the] Mediterranean, we wanted a feeling of lightness, sexiness, freshness. Three sides of the space are glass walls. Our colors are inspired by the blue water and pink skies of a Mediterranean sunset. The bars are beautiful Greek marble with lots of wood.

Why open another restaurant?

The desire to grow, to work in different neighborhoods of Boston. When we have people who are really committed to our culture and our way of doing business, and who helped us create something like Trade, it’s exciting to have new opportunities to see them grow, too.

Any personal favorites from the menu?

I wanted a whole fish on the menu, so we’ll have a whole fried fish with corn, okra, and aioli. We also feature a pasta with pine nuts, herbs, feta, and tomatoes. On the lunch menu, it’s a killer lobster roll with lemon aioli, crispy capers, and anchovy butter.

Ring Road at Boylston Street, 617-5361234; porto-boston.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEN RIVARD

Multi-award-winning chef Jody Adams has wowed us in the Seaport, at Trade; in Cambridge, at Rialto; and now— drumroll…—she’s hosting us in the Back Bay at perhaps her most beautiful restaurant yet, Porto. Complete with comfy outdoor couches, sleek marble bars, and dramatic panoramic windows, the latest outpost in Adams’ Mediterranean-inspired empire is focused on the bounty of the sea. Here, Boston’s celebrated restaurateur fills us in on all the delicious details of her newest foodie temple.

Space debut Stop and shop (clockwise from left): Market at Casablanc is a sleek showcase of Boston-made goods, hosting dozens of local designers and artisans throughout its 8,000 square feet; wares

by Boston brands Hungry Ghost Press and Steal Co.; founder Devin Hill; a flag bearing Market’s logo.

To markeT we go! a new hybrid retail space brings local art and design together in one stunning setting.

An executive director at J.P. Morgan by day, Devin Hill is used to betting on the market.

But now, the serial entrepreneur has another one to track: his newest venture, Market at Casablanc, an 8,000-squarefoot loft featuring gallery space, a video recording studio, and a killer roof deck.

The studio and pop-up concept also houses independent designers, who utilize the co-working space to collaborate and display their wares.

Case in point: Market’s One Love Fall Fashion Kickoff & Cocktail Party, on September 17, will find each in-house designer debuting their autumn creations.

“We’ve definitely paid a lot

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of attention to the people we’re bringing together in order to make the right blend,” says Hill of his focus on fostering interaction between local artists, artisans, and designers.

But Hill also aims to add the public to that equation via the project’s common space, which showcases products and hosts fashion and video shoots.

“I hope Market becomes an extremely popular place for people to hang out,” says the 49-year-old. “I would say the best thing that could happen would be to have every brand in the place be a recognizable national or international brand.” To Boston—and beyond! 169 Norfolk Ave.; casablanc.market

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Space home Objectives: The décor of director Errol Morris’s Cambridge home revolves around objects, from pieces of art to cellos to taxidermy animals, a motley and marvelous mixture seen here in his music room.

set design Oscar-winning directOr Errol Morris turns his fOcus tO gOld-star décOr with designer HEidi PribEll.

Both filmmaking and interior design are rooted in storytelling. It’s a shared interest that turned friends Errol Morris and Heidi Pribell into collaborators.

Morris—the 68-year-old Oscarwinning documentary filmmaker behind The Fog of War and The Thin Blue Line, as well as an upcoming series on Netflix—houses his production company in a sunsoaked, steampunk-styled studio in Cambridge sporting walls of books, creaky wooden floors, eccentric taxidermy (a monkey head!), fiery red sofas, aluminum doors, and vintage holophane lighting. It’s cozy, intellectual— the kind of place you wouldn’t mind pulling an all-nighter.

Much of that atmosphere Morris credits to Pribell, the Harvardeducated, Cambridge-based interior designer (and one-time boutique owner and art curator) who produces a stylistic variety of residential projects at her eponymous design firm. Boston Common joined the friends for tea in Morris’s home to discuss their common ground. heidi pribell.com; errolmorris.com This space seems full of stories.

Heidi Pribell: That is the whole thing! Objects have stories and a narrative!

Errol Morris: Yes. I always used to distinguish between symbols and fetish objects.

Symbols always struck me as much weaker because they had to represent something, whereas an object has its own power.

HP: Right. Objects are really so layered like that. [With] interior

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photography by eric roth. opposite page: abigail gorden (morris, songbirds, skeleton); eric roth (albatross)

By Lisa PierPont

An array of taxidermy New England songbirds.

“I always dIstInguIsh between symbols and objects. symbols are weaker because they have to represent somethIng, whereas an object has Its own power.”—errol morris Among Morris’s (above, in his home with Pribell) impressive “animal” collection (“They’re very faithful,” Stephen Hawking once remarked) is a taxidermy albatross.

A squirrel monkey skeleton.

design, I feel like I help clients put together their own narrative.

Your careers have much in common—imagination, intuition. You both create worlds.

EM: Yes. It’s investigating, too.

HP: It totally is! It’s the chase.

EM: And wanting to know the history of things. I sometimes view the world as a crime scene, and your job is to figure out how it got that way.

HP: Well, I like to celebrate beauty. You like to celebrate content.

Looking around this room, there’s a lot of taxidermy.

EM: My wife and I like that. It’s not square with [many ideas] of beauty. Stephen Hawking came to dinner once. We put him in a chair and he was at a strange angle looking up at the albatross. When we got him hooked to his speaking machine, the first thing he said was, “They’re very faithful.”

How do objects inspire your work?

EM: Often in my movies some of my best images are connected to objects. The milkshake in The Thin Blue Line [a key detail in the murder investigation tracked by the film] comes to mind. My office is my lair. I don’t know what I’d do without it. My wife kindly describes it as a daycare center for myself.

HP: You love beautiful objects.

You love art. It’s very fulfilling to create a workspace that you are attached to.

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urban planning City-bound empty nesters are taking their Country builders with them. By Mia Zarrella Past in present: Sea-Dar Construction renovated this Boston lobby to reflect modern design (new limestone flooring, oh-so-sleek white all over) while celebrating the building’s traditional architecture—even restoring the main entryway’s ornate ironwork.

As Boston’s suburban empty nesters leave the countryside for the convenience of city life, their homebuilders are following suit. Backyard pools are being traded in for rooftop hot tubs, mammoth family rooms for skyline views, and three of Boston’s finest firms—Sea-Dar Construction, Woodmeister Master Builders, and FBN Construction—are helping their clients go urban glam.

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Tony SaleM Vice PreSidenT, Sea-dar conSTrucTion

Why are empty nesters migrating?

“Their primary drive is all city living offers—from walking to your favorite restaurants and entertainment venues to [the general] ease of commuting. But they don’t want to give up the comforts of suburban living—parking, landscaping. Some developments come with dog walking, grooming

services, common garden spaces, and concierges.”

What are new city slickers looking for?

“Seventy-five percent of the projects I am doing in Boston are of modern design. Blending historic elements with modern living has created some award-winning, elegant projects. This is preserving some of the historic elements of the existing building—ornamental plaster, a brownstone façade—while introducing

new elements, new energy, efficient windows, and new modern interiors with top-of-the-line amenities.”

What are your most interesting projects?

“One project in particular is a garage we’re inserting underneath two townhouses. It’s delicate!” seadar.com Paul GuiTard BuSineSS deVeloPMenT officer, WoodMeiSTer MaSTer BuilderS

What is the appeal of

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Space design

clockwise from left: A fab-collab between FBN Construction and Leslie Fine Interiors yielded a Mandarin Oriental unit with new ceilings and lighting; FBN renovated a threestory Comm Ave condo to display both a clean, modern aesthetic as well as existing, traditional details; true to its name, Woodmeister specializes in custom millwork, such as the cabinetry in this master bath.

the city for your clients?

“There’s a new vibe to the city—the South End, the Seaport. Between the arts, opera, gourmet food, there’s so much to offer.”

How do you troubleshoot smaller city spaces?

“Through thoughtful engineering, we can design a home that is functional and maximizes space. For instance, smaller-size appliances, storing laundry baskets underneath a vanity, wall hooks.”

What’s different in urban design?

“You’re dealing mostly with straight lines—not a lot of prim. Modern design has to be executed to the highest standards. For example, we’re working with two designers over at Twenty Two Liberty that are probably at the top of that pile as far as complexion, how complicated it is, the execution, the materials, the finish.” woodmeister.com

BoB Ernst PrEsidEnt, FBn ConstruCtion

How do you approach the transition with clients?

“We’ll meet in their suburban homes and then look at the new place. That helps us get a handle on what their style is—molding details, flooring, lighting, things that remind them of their home and what they love.”

Which design trends are you noticing?

“Definitely a contemporary and modern aesthetic.

Clients want to live with 21st century architecture, clean lines, all-gloss white, custom cabinetry. It’s a lot of fun!”

What are some other tricks of the urban trade?

“Installing wiring so that shades can be controlled by a remote. Creating storage in dead space. And always finding a way to design a funky kitchen, a lovely spa-like master bath, and a cool place to showcase art.” fbnconstruction.com

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work & wellness HealtH abounds in Marlo FogelMan’s new office space and lecture series.

Marlo Fogelman (pictured here with her Shih-poo, Lulu, in Marlo Marketing’s new offices) invites the Boston public into her workspace to indulge in health and wellness expertise— not to mention kombucha on tap.

Marlo Fogelman swoops into the lobby, Lulu the Shih-poo trotting behind.

“Welcome!” she says. “Kombucha?”

Kom-who? “Kombucha! It’s fermented tea. Great for you. We have it on tap.”

A nearby staff member flashes a thatis-just-so-Marlo grin.

The health fanatic founder and president of Marlo Marketing, a fullservice marketing and public relations firm whose clients include Starbucks, National Amusements, and Zoo New England, Fogelman has made it her mission to deliver the goods to clients beyond expectations. “Our internal motto: Make stuff happen,” says the former lawyer. “We want to be held accountable.” But now she’s making it happen for Boston’s public, too, all inside the firm’s new Downtown Crossing office.

The space’s layout was designed to inspire collaboration amongst her staff of 35. “I wanted it to be clean, sophisticated, and chic, with lots of room for the team to interact,” she says.

White dominates the sun-saturated 9,300-square-foot space, which is punctuated by geometric-patterned throw rugs and countless pops of orange.

But Fogelman is opening her office to the public as well, for a new fall health and wellness series, featuring nationally acclaimed experts (and refreshments of kombucha), in the space’s open-air lounge. “For me, [wellness] is about taking control of your own destiny,” says Fogelman. “Taking an active role in your health is as empowering as taking one in your career. I try to teach my staff that by my words and actions every day.

Now, I want to share the wisdom with everyone.” 38 Chauncy St., 617-3759700; marlomarketing.com/wellness

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“TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR HEALTH IS AS EMPOWERING AS TAKING ONE IN YOUR CAREER. I TRY TO TEACH THAT EVERY DAY.” —marlo fogelman

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Space carnoisseur No compromise: A 3.5-liter, 308hp V6 and 30 miles to the gallon?

Lexus’s new RX 450h F Sport boasts the best of both worlds.

SHARPER IMAGE with lexus’s new luxury suv, Boston’s wilder terrain meets its eco-friendly match.

The 2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport is sharp—and not in that way your granny might describe a pair of penny loafers. I’m talking hot-samurai-swordthrough-Jell-O-shots sharp. Everything from its oversize grill to its 20-inch dark-graphite alloy wheels

dices up the flavorless blah that has pervaded midsize SUVs for far too long: Finally, there’s a luxury crossover with some edge.

Make that serious edge, as in a lipstick-red interior and panoramic moon roof—you might as well be

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driving a Porsche. But then again, who in their right mind is whipping a Porsche around off-road?

Despite its sexy figure, the 450h F Sport was designed to gobble up gravel, potholes, and pavement—the F Sport in the name means

suspension and handling tuned to track-worthy perfection. As far as doing Mother Nature a solid, the 450h is a hybrid model that gets 30 miles per gallon—but, unlike most hybrids, this trend-defying vehicle sports a 3.5-liter, 308hp V6 engine that rips

off the line to 60mph in less than eight seconds.

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the capital grille This Back Bay institution is the classic, go-to fine dining steakhouse in town.

900 Boylston St., 617-2628900; thecapitalgrille.com

davio’s An upscale Northern italian steakhouse, Davio’s is also home to one of Boston’s most extensive wine lists. 75 Arlington St., 617-357-4810; davios.com

eastern standard classic New England cuisine mingles with standout French- and italian-inspired dishes and masterful cocktails at this kenmore square jewel.

528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100; eastern standardboston.com

grill 23 & Bar This ever-elegant steakhouse is celebrated for its surf-and-turf specialties.

161 Berkeley St., 617-5422255; grill23.com

la voile Authentic French dishes (salade Lyonnaise, moules frites, boeuf bourguignon) find their home in this cozy Back Bay bistro. 261 Newbury St., 617-5874200; lavoileboston.net

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Barbara Lynch’s south End spot for upscale fare also offers weekly butchery lessons. 552 Tremont St., 617-423-4800; thebutcher shopboston.com

This three-story eatery features some of Boston’s best fresh seafood—and fantastic harbor views. 270 Northern Ave., 617-4772900; legalseafoods.com

cafe escadrille

Mistral

The classic offerings are complemented by the timeless décor, which includes a long mahogany bar.

(Popular for events and weddings!) 26 Cambridge St., Burlington, 781-2731916; cafeescadrille.com

The light Provençal fare of this south End bistro matches its airy and elegant setting. 223 Columbus Ave., 617-8679300; mistralbistro.com

no. 9 parK Try this Beacon Hill classic

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for its elegant prix-fixe tasting and bar menus.

9 Park St., 617-742-9991; no9park.com

oaK long Bar & Kitchen Handcrafted cocktails and farm-to-table fare abound at this American brasserie in the Fairmont copley Plaza. 138 St James Ave., 617-585-7222; oaklong barkitchen.com

ocean priMe steak and fish—in a polished dining room—are the dual foci of this modern American eatery.

140 Seaport Blvd., 617-6701345; ocean-prime.com

row 34

190 Newbury St., 617236-0990; stephanies restaurantgroup.com

strip By strega Located in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, this Northern italian steakhouse boasts a super-glam dining room. 64 Arlington St., 617-456-5300; strip bystregaboston.com

toro chef ken oringer brings the south of spain to the south End, serving up modern and traditional spanish tapas. 1704 Washington St., 617-5364300; toro-restaurant.com

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A “working man’s oyster bar,” Row 34 pairs raw seafood with another Boston specialty: craft beer. 383 Congress St., 617-553-5900; row34.com

Trade’s varied mediterranean menu accentuates the region’s small-plates tradition, here in a modern and stylish setting. 540 Atlantic Ave., 617-451-1234; trade-boston.com

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yvonne’s

Enjoy exceptional italian cuisine in a subdued and elegant setting next to the Prudential center. 1 Huntington Ave., 617-4124600; sorellinaboston.com

Boston’s self-proclaimed supper club offers a dark, refined setting in which to enjoy its “feasts” and “social plates.” 2 Winter Pl., 617-267-0047; yvonnesboston.com

stephanie’s on newBury stephanie’s is a classic Boston restaurant for American fare, with outdoor patio seating.

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finest cocktails amid celebrity mugshots in this trendy lounge in the former jailhouse-turnedswank Liberty Hotel. 215 Charles St., 857-241-1144; alibiboston.com

Bristol Bar Enjoy the elegant surroundings (backlit bar, tufted leather armchairs) and stunning views of the Public Garden. 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037; fourseasons.com/boston

the hawthorne A gorgeous, modern space with the cozy feel of a living room, The Hawthorne mixes the city’s tastiest craft cocktails.

500A Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9150; thehawthornebar.com

the lounge at the godfrey At the mod-posh Godfrey Hotel, this lounge is a relaxing hot spot in the heart of the city. 505 Washington St., 617-8042000; godfreyhotel boston.com

w lounge Relax by the fireplace with signature craft cocktails and creative small plates in the Theater District’s W Hotel. 100 Stuart St., 617261-8700; wboston.com

Enjoy some of Boston’s

Think Small Nestled in the South End, Coppa changes up the traditional Italian dining experience by celebrating small plates—think of it as tapas with an Italiano twist.

For indoor or al fresco seating, gather your troops and dig in to inventive, seasonal fare from James Beard Award–winning chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette. Menu standouts/standbys include fried risotto in spicy tomato sauce, house-made pizzas, and selections from the killer charcuterie program.

253 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0902; coppaboston.com

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fashion akris Architecturally inspired womenswear with a modern twist is this classically posh Swiss line’s expertise. 29 Newbury St., 617-536-6225; akris.ch

bloominGdale’s The storied department store sports personal shopping services and ubercool, exclusive boutiques. 225 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-6306000; bloomingdales.com

brooks broThers The American-prep staple gets a contemporary kick from its new creative director, Zac posen. 46 Newbury St., 617-2672600; brooksbrothers.com

burberry For more from the old Empire, head down the street (or over to Copley place) to this iconic london fashion house for refined outerwear, apparel, and accessories. 2 Newbury St., 617-236-1000; burberry.com

Chanel This legendary parisian brand’s boston boutique flaunts its own daring-yetalways-classic aesthetic of luxury ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry. 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055; chanel.com

diane von fursTenberG Expect splashy separates and accessories alongside dVF’s signature wrap dresses, plus this season’s must-have geometric jumpsuits. 73 Newbury St., 617-247-7300; dvf.com

dolCe & Gabbana indulge in dolce & Gabbana’s high-fashion

clothing, luxury leather goods, and extravagant jewelry and accessories. 11 Newbury St., 857-2540669; dolcegabbana.com

GiorGio armani Season after season, Armani sizzles with striking silhouettes, top-shelf tailoring, and the ultimate elegance in workwear-toeveningwear fashions. 22 Newbury St., 617-2673200; armani.com

GuCCi The home of high-end italian-made apparel and leather goods, Gucci also offers jewelry, watches, and footwear in its back bay boutique. 800 Boylston St., 617-247-3000; gucci.com

Guess For all-American fashion, Guess is a casual-chic go-to for men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, from classic denim to high-fashion dresses and jackets. 80 Newbury St., 617-236-4147; guess.com

hermès The parisian brand delivers boston-ready luxury accessories and leather goods for men and women, straight from Rue du Faubourg Saint–honoré.

320 Boylston St., 617-4828707; hermes.com

8500; saks.com

salvaTore ferraGamo Famous for footwear, this Florentine brand also offers high-end ready-towear, leather goods, and accessories. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-859-4924; ferragamo.com

vinCe Shop for effortlessly sophisticated basics— think cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, boots, tops—at either of Vince’s back bay stores. 71 Newbury St., 617-279-0659; vince.com

JEWELry adamas fine Jewelers This fine-jewelry standby is especially renowned for its custom-designed pieces.

23 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, 617-558-8899; adamasfinejewelry.com

watches, engagement rings, and other fine (often diamond-studded) pieces.

333 Washington St., 617227-3724; barmakian.com

david yurman American jewelry designer david yurman’s signature cable bracelets are exemplars of elevated new England style. Copley Place, 617-236-8777; davidyurman.com

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Joseph Gann Jewelers Joseph Gann includes men’s and women’s jewelry as well as fine china and crystal. 387 Washington St., 617-426-4932; josephgann.com

royal Jewelers

True to its name, this shop was responsible for bringing many high-end designer European watch brands to boston. 232 Newbury St., 617-2629798; europeanwatch.com

Royal Jewelers stocks large collections of Swiss watches, designer jewelry, bridal collections, and much more. 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475-3330; royaljewelers.com

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sidney Thomas

This italian, gold-focused jewelry line is beloved for its creative and innovative takes on classic styles. 387 Washington St.; fope.com

With locations all over the East Coast, this retailer specializes in brilliant jewels and ultrafine watches. 800 Boylston St., 131, 617- 262-0935; sidneythomas.com

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Alexis bittar’s intricate fine-jewelry designs go for an updated-vintage look.

130 Newbury St., 617-2360505; alexisbittar.com

“The world’s most perfectly cut diamond,” this jewelry collection specializes in engagement and wedding pieces. 99 Summer St., Ste. 400, 617-523-5588; heartsonfire.com

barmakian Jewelers

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division of Adamas Jewelers—represents Adamas quality but with an updated flair. 180 Linden St., Wellesley, 781-4161800; trustyourimpulse.com

Tiffany & Co. The country’s preeminent jeweler for nearly 180 years, Tiffany is beyond famous for its signature lines of fine jewelry—and its instantly recognizable baby-blue packaging. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-3530222; tiffany.com

riCCardi browse an eclectic mix of designer apparel, sportswear, and jeans for men and women in Riccardi’s hip, two-story boutique. 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardiboston.com

saks fifTh avenue The historic department store has stood as a fashion industry pillar since it first opened in new york in 1924. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-

The Old Guard One of the oldest jewelry stores in the country, E.B. Horn has held pride of place in Downtown Crossing under the same blue-and-white awning for 177 years.

The store offers one of the largest selections of jewelry in New England, making it a one-stop shop for statement earrings, engagement rings, or vintage estate cufflinks. With a legacy built on tradition and service, it’s no wonder Bostonians make E.B. Horn their family jeweler—generation after generation.

429 Washington St., 617-542-3902; ebhorn.com

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importing handmade rugs from india, pakistan, and nepal, Dover rug offers a wide selection of intricate pieces, as well as custom options. 390 Stuart St., 617266-3600; doverrug.com

finelineS its portfolio of global projects establishes Finelines as an expert in commercial and residential custom drapery. 77 Walnut St., Peabody, 978-9777357; finelines.com

galerie d’orSay With a variety of masterful artworks and custom services, this gallery can help you curate a unique art collection. 33 Newbury St., 617-266-8001; galeriedorsay.com

katHleen Hay deSignS this distinguished design firm specializes in residential projects on nantucket.

508-228-1219; kathleen haydesigns.com

liz Caan interiorS never shying away from bold colors and modern furniture, liz caan’s home spaces are both visually interesting and physically inviting. 1066 Centre St., Newton Centre, 617-2440424; lizcaan.com

ReTAiL Clarke Design your dream kitchen with the high-end appliances and kitchenware found in the clarke showroom. 7 Tide, Seven Tide

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landry & arCari the intimate service of this family-run carpet gallery can help you find the perfect rug for any space in your home. 333 Stuart St., 617-399-6500; landryandarcari.com

mitCHell gold + BoB williamS these premier home furnishers offer everything from gorgeous upholstery and photography and wall art to furniture such as tables, storage, rugs, and lighting. 142 Berkeley St., 617-266-0075; mgbw home.com

new england nurSerieS a family-owned business, garden center new england nurseries will help you discover plants that attract butterflies or appeal to full sun. 216 Concord Road, Bedford, 781-275-2525; new englandnurseries.com

SplaSH this premier retailer offers luxury kitchen and bath outfittings. 244 Needham St., Newton, 617-332-6662; splashspritzo.com

ver-tex Find the answers to your natural-light problems with ver-tex’s wide selection of stunning window treatments and shading options. 263 Summer St., 781-332-3030; shadelight solutions.com

wood-mode increase your storage in style with Wood-Mode’s unique custom cabinetry.

1069 Washington St., Newton, 617-244-3993; wood-mode.com

BUiLdeRs all pro CHimney SweepS From construction to sweeps, all pro focuses on all things chimney and hearth. 236 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, 509-399-6297; allpro chimneysweeps.com

fallon development

781-861-9500; morehouse macdonald.com

Fallon’s experienced team of architects, builders, and designers makes for superlative custom homes.

171 Reservoir St., Needham Heights, 781-237-0505; fallon customhomes.com

S+H ConStruCtion

fBn ConStruCtion a premier building and remodeling company, FBn construction specializes in custom renovations, additions, and complete new builds in greater Boston and the cape. 17 Wolcott Ct., Hyde Park, 617-333-6800; fbn construction.com

HigHland development

S+H prides itself on customer relations, craftsmanship, and carrying out projects on time and on budget. 26 New St., Ste. 2, Cambridge, 617-876-8286; shconstruction.com

Sanford CuStom BuilderS Serving Weston, Wellesley, and Metrowest Boston, Sanford works closely with clients on each custom build, renovation, and addition. 310 Washington St., Ste. 202, Wellesley Hills, 781-416-7007; sanfordcustom.com

Sea-dar ConStruCtion

Highland boasts a long and diverse portfolio, having constructed several “dream homes” in greater Boston. 98 Winchester St., Medford, 781-393-0006; highlanddevelopment.net

Sea-Dar follows the direction of its own slogan— “building trust”—by keeping projects on time and on budget, ensuring each client’s satisfaction.

46 Waltham St., 617-4230870; seadar.com

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woodmeiSter maSter BuilderS

By understanding each client’s vision and style, MMa is able to tailor its design expertise for each and every project.

3 Bow St., Lexington,

From residential construction to custom cabinetry, Woodmeisters can handle all of a project’s woodworking needs. 1317 Washington St., 617-4232900; woodmeister.com

poggenpoHl this kitchen design studio specializes in remodeling— your dream kitchen awaits.

135 Newbury St., 617-2365253; poggenpohl.com

Boston-Built Focusing on high-end homes, C.H. Newton’s services include reconstruction, restoration, estate

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care, and, of course, building. Whether you’re look-

this high-end shop sources modern furniture from designers all over the world.

2 Avery St., 617-742-9611; roche-bobois.com

ing for a classic Cape getaway, a modern farmhouse,

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or a renovated townhome in Beacon Hill, heirloom craftsmanship passed down over four generations is hard to beat. What’s more: C.H. Newton often sticks with clients for years, repairing and renovating their homes after the initial build. 245 Washington St., Wellesley, 617-723-4567; chnewton.com

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this designer’s smart, classic, refined designs are brilliantly executed in interior spaces. One Design Center Pl., Ste. 635, 888-889-8891; peacockhome.com

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pottery, wood to metal, Simon pearce offers stunning pieces to accent your home. 103 Newbury St., 617-450-8388; simonpearce.com

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which reborn boston nabe will soon welcome top-shelf rock ’n’ rollers, five-star luxury residences, and a winery, among other swanky, vip additions? the old stomping grounds of mr. spock in Star Trek are taking a star turn for real.

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how many carats is the fist-sized diamond ring that an ivy league graduate student received from a professor? a semester of hard work earned her a report card full of a’s—and, apparently, a husband. (does that count as extra credit?)

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