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on the cover: Takashi Murakami, ZuZaZaZaZaZa, 1994. Courtesy of Takahashi Collection. Photo by Norihiro Ueno This June, MCA Chicago unveils Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, an unprecedented exhibition on the Japanese contemporary artist. For more on Murakami and the retrospective, read “Blurred Lines.”

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SOPHISTICATED DEFINED Cool-girl clothing designer Nili Lotan takes time out of her busy schedule to sit down with SL and talk art, ice cream and empowerment

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BLURRED LINES A sneak peek of this summer’s mega exhibit at the MCA, Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg

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LEAF OF ABSENCE Outdoor types find a mix of rugged and refined fun in Stowe, Vermont

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MOMPRENEURS Jewelry designers Jade Jagger and Wendy Yue share their secrets to balancing motherhood and baubles

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SEEING RED Twelve rock-star red wines to sip right now

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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

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GAME ON

A natural selection of reads that celebrate the wild kingdom The W Las Vegas brings big design and a boutique hotel vibe to the strip

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New takes on the transitional table The 75th Goodwood Members’ Meeting in Sussex revitalizes the golden era of motor racing

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Turn to “Sophisticated Source” for the season’s most bounteous fashion, fine art and interior design. (Shown here: Dress, $3,980, by Gucci at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. The full look can be found at Gucci, 312.664.5504, and gucci.com.)

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Looking for design inspiration? The 2017 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens is open for tours through May 21. For more design happenings, philanthropic fetes and festivals, check out our curated calendar of events. (Shown here: a past Showhouse room designed by Shelley Johnstone Design. Johnstone is designing the dining room in the 2017 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens.)

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EASY RIDERS The coolest high-performance bicycles and motorcycles to hit the pavement

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LOST & FOUND Zen architecture and the magic of Mother Nature converge at Amangiri resort in Canyon Point, Utah

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SOPHISTICATED SOURCE Our look-no-further guide to spring and summer’s hottest fashion, art and interior design trends—you’re welcome

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JUST ADD WATER Chicago’s rising star swimwear designer Johanna Davenport gives SL the first look at her L’Port spring/summer 2017 collection

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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Marshall Erb Design gives a 1920s apartment on North Lake Shore Drive a masculine makeover to lust over

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GARDEN PARTY With a veg-centric menu and a badass beverage program, Bad Hunter is an organic addition to Restaurant Row

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GOING GREEN Sagegreenlife, Chicago’s booming biophilic design firm, is greening the world one living wall at a time

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Are you ready for the summer?! Wicker Park’s Camp Out for Kids gives underprivileged kiddos the gift of nature, crafts, campfires and friendships

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CALENDAR SL’s May/June punch list for giving back and good times

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY Chicago’s coolest spring parties, from philanthropy to fashion

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June marks my 40th birthday. Last summer, when I turned 39, I made a promise to myself that I would say “yes” to everything—well, almost everything. I would say yes to travel, yes to experiences and yes to taking risks. I must admit that in my teens and twenties this all-in mentality would have been much easier to maintain. Truth be told, age has made me somewhat comfortable and, maybe, a little too safe. Raising three children definitely depletes my bank of “yeses” at times. But I’ve decided that living my life to the fullest will only benefit all of us in the long run. You see, I have two girls (Daley and Gabby) and one boy (Fitz). My girls need to see their mom work hard and enjoy her successes. And my son will learn to love and respect all of the women that enter his life. It’s important to me that they see their mother live a life that she loves.

One could argue that I am partial to the girl boss. I wouldn’t disagree. Introducing Johanna Davenport, the designer behind L’Port, a Chicago-based swimwear line that’s swiftly gaining buzz (“Just Add Water”). She’s just getting her feet wet in the fashion world, but mark my words: She is one to watch. I remember the first time that I met Jo a little more than a year ago. She was just about to dive into designing her first collection of mix-and-match bikinis and cool-girl one-pieces— and feeling both nervous and excited about making her dreams a reality. Wow, how far she has come. And I couldn’t be more happy and proud of this Lincoln Park lady. At 27 years old she is defining the word “yes” in her own life. And, in my opinion, there is nothing more attractive than a woman who knows what she wants and goes after it.

Passion: Is there anything more contagious? If I do say so myself, the passion project that is Sophisticated Living Chicago keeps evolving more and more into a well-curated and thoughtful book.

We thrive off of exclusive content and love to dig a little deeper to tell stories with a fresh, provocative perspective. Take for example our “Sophisticated Defined” column that runs in each issue. With help from contributing writer Tina Kourasis (who, in my opinion, is one of Chicago’s fiercest fashion mavens), we’ve gained access to some of the most talented design minds from around the world—and this month’s interview with Tribeca designer Nili Lotan is as sharp as they come. Lotan worked for some of the biggest names in American fashion (think Nautica and Ralph Lauren) before setting out on her own in 2003. Today, her line is at once effortless and timeless, not to mention adored by savvy celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore. And here’s why: Lotan designs clothes that fit her life as a mother, as an explorer of the world, as a wife and as a badass businesswoman.

The Sophisticated Living brand continues to gain momentum, and we are grateful that the people of our beloved city welcome us into their homes with warm hearts and open minds. It’s an honor to have this platform and, in the months to come, we will continue to push the envelope. We definitely have a few surprises in store so please sit back and take notice because this Chicago team is just getting started….

As I look back on my “year of yes,” I realize that I don’t want it to end and, frankly, it shouldn’t have to. I plan on taking horizon-expanding trips, seizing each moment and loving this life of mine.

We hope you enjoy the new issue—and learn to say “yes” a little more often.

Bridget McDermott Owner & Publisher mcdermott@slmag.net

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Lately I’ve been hitting the books, revisiting old friends that I haven’t spent time with in many moons—Graham Greene, Aldous Huxley, E. E. Cummings, Virginia Woolf… And in the oddest of places—turn-of-the-century England to be exact—a bead of wisdom bubbled to the surface in the form of a quote from Little Women. “If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing that’s all that you really are. Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish is the wonderful workings of your mind: your humor, your kindness, and your moral courage.”

To think that Louisa May Alcott had the foresight in 1868 to empower her matriarch with these words—wow. So I got to thinking about beauty—how and when I see it, how I define it for myself and my role as an editor in defining it for others. I think Alcott’s choice of words here is the key. There is a big difference between decoration and beauty, between adornment and the inherent exquisiteness of something or someone. This was a good reminder for me as a member of the media community—and, let’s be honest, for anyone who is bombarded by media day in and day out.

This heightened awareness, combined with a sense of responsibility to present our readers with thoughtful, entertaining and positively impactful content, forms the fabric of this issue. Before getting started, we sat down as a team, took off our rose-colored glasses and chose our subjects wisely. Take sagegreenlife for example, the Des Plaines-based biophilic design firm that’s beautifying shared spaces near and far one hydroponic tile at a time (“Going Green”). Contributing writer Matt Lee’s intro hits the nail on the head. Lee writes: “Being in the presence of an architectural element formed entirely of greenery, well, just makes you feel good.” For sagegreenlife founder Richard Kincaid, what started as simply a positive feeling grew quite literally into a business that enhances the environments we inhabit every day—visually, sensorially and, er, vascularly.

Beauty that makes people feel good is exactly what we were looking for with this issue. Gracing our cover is a peek at the prolific work of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, whose retrospective, The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, is running at the Museum of Contemporary Art from June 6 through Sept. 24 (“Blurred Lines”). Murakami doesn’t look at the world with blinders on. Be it with his anime-inspired characters or his monster-filled satires, Murakami blurs the lines between high and low culture, ancient and modern, East and West, attractive and “ugly”—and finds beauty in the juxtapositions.

Murakami, like most artists, sees beauty where so many of us often cannot. Like the old adage says, beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. And, as beholders, it is our responsibility to contribute to the cultural shift in how we perceive beauty and how we praise it. Because words are powerful, and once they’re immortalized on the written (or digital) page, they should give us cause to talk, think and, at times, flex our moral courage. Only from there can we have conversations that will change the world for the better.

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“My dinner at Bad Hunter was so lovely that I went back for brunch just days later,” says contributing writer Hilary Boyajian, who penned this issue’s feature on the veg-centric restaurant in the West Loop (“Garden Party”). Chef Dan Snowden’s soft scramble with smoky collard greens almost rivaled the butter dumplings that stole the show at dinner––both showcasing Bad Hunter’s commitment to using beautiful produce that’s grown here in the Midwest. Bad Hunter isn’t just a foodie destination, but a true neighborhood spot for regulars.”

Contributing writer Amalie Drury loved the idea behind interior designer Marshall Erb’s approach to a color-friendly, art-filled vintage apartment on North Lake Shore Drive (“Bold and Beautiful”). “Instead of focusing on one time period, Marshall appointed the 1920s apartment with modern furnishings from a range of decades,” she says. “Add in art from Jennifer Norback Fine Art and it makes for a really interesting mix—one I’d like to adopt for my own home.”

“After meeting Johanna Davenport and learning that her workout of choice is boxing, I knew we wanted the juxtaposition of high fashion and a gritty gym for this shoot,” says photographer and owner of Fig Media James Gustin, who shot the L’Port swimwear designer for this issue (“Just Add Water”). “In the course of shooting at POW! Gym, we watched Johanna go from cute to total badass. Building a label requires character and leadership, and this 27-year-old has both in spades.

May these images help blast her into the stratosphere!”

“I’m always interested in women designers or fashion houses that are led by women,” says Tina Kourasis, who interviewed Tribeca designer Nili Lotan for this issue’s “Sophisticated Defined” column. “I feel as though they know how to show off our best features. I discovered Nili Lotan on a buying trip in Paris and love her casual yet thoroughly modern take on everyday dressing.

Even her most formal pieces, such as satin skirts and dresses, are shown with cashmere tees and boyfriend cardigans.” Kourasis is the owner of luxury fashion boutique VMR on Oak Street.

Matt Lee received an education on living walls, or vertical gardens, for this issue’s story on West Loop-based living design firm sagegreenlife (“Going Green”). “I knew a little bit about the biophilic design movement, but this is a really interesting corner of that universe,” says Chicagobased writer Lee. “Sagegreenlife has proprietary technology that makes its walls dependable and economical, which is a compelling proposition—particularly to anyone who’s ever had to work in a sterile office environment sans organic elements.” While Lee doesn’t yet own a green wall, the experience did inspire him to buy more plants.

“I knew that this assignment would be a fun one to write within minutes of meeting L’Port founder Johanna Davenport,” says contributing writer Meg Mathis of writing this issue’s fashion spotlight on the Chicago swimwear designer (“Just Add Water”). “She’s incredibly friendly, down-to-earth and just plain cool. It was a sunny Friday afternoon when we met on Soho House Chicago’s rooftop, and our conversation continued well after the interview when we exchanged Soho ‘hacks’ for making the most of our memberships. Of course, we couldn’t chat for too long, as Jo had a BYOP—bring your own pasta—party to prep for. A carb-loving swimsuit designer… so cool.”

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By Tina Kourasis / Photography by Taghi Naderzad

Nili Lotan believes that a woman’s wardrobe should be an extension of her lifestyle. “I really do design for myself. I’m a real woman: I have kids, I have a husband, I travel, I work, I entertain—I do all the things we all do. My clothes are the answer to my life, and I think that’s why so many women see them as the answer to easy, chic dressing, too.” Born to European parents in Netanya, Israel, Lotan graduated from the Shenkar Fashion Institute in Tel Aviv before relocating to New York in 1980, where she worked her

way up to head designer posts at both Nautica and Ralph Lauren.

When she launched her own label in 2003, Lotan drew inspiration from her time in the Israeli Air Force (think military-style jackets and cargo pants). These days it’s Lotan’s pinstripe blouses and effortlessly stylish denim that’s made fans out of celebs like Julianne Moore, Martha Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gigi Hadid. Here, the Tribeca-based designer answers our questions about style, sophistication and, of course, girl power. sl

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

Kiss my husband [David Broza, a multiplatinum Israeli singersongwriter and guitarist].

Favorite country to visit?

Israel.

What is one thing that you can’t live without?

Air and light.

What is your favorite piece in your closet?

My kimono coat from my fall 2010 collection.

What is the most elegant gift to give or receive?

An elegant dinner at an elegant restaurant with someone you love.

Who or what inspires you?

Art. Right now I’m into Otto Freundlich, the abstract German painter and sculptor.

Who is your muse?

Women in general.

Who is the most sophisticated person of all time?

Tilda Swinton.

What is your proudest career moment?

Starting my own company in 2003.

Who is your dream client?

Anyone who would like to share my wardrobe.

What are you reading right now?

The Kid Who Writes by Yehonatan Geffen. He’s a renowned Israeli writer and poet—and a good friend.

Cocktail of choice?

A French 75 [cognac, Champagne, lemon juice and sugar].

Coffee or tea?

Sparkling water!

Guilty pleasure?

Pistachio ice cream from Odeon restaurant [in Tribeca, New York].

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Most sophisticated city?

Paris.

The place you go for utter peace?

The beach in Tel Aviv.

Name your top three vacation must-haves.

Beach, sun and great restaurants.

Most sophisticated structure or building?

The Bauhaus buildings in Tel Aviv that were built in the 1920s.

Where is your favorite place to go when you come to Chicago?

City Winery.

No one should ever wear…

Women should wear whatever makes them comfortable.

Everyone should own…

A sexy pair of jeans.

Most universally flattering color…

Chambray blue.

Current must-haves from your collection?

I’ve been living in the wide-leg Ena jean with buttons along the flair.

It is an absolute favorite and the ultimate cool denim piece.

Describe your line in three words.

Minimal, effortless, ageless.

How do you define ‘sophistication’?

When it comes to dressing, sophistication is intelligently put together clothes that are minimal, monochromatic and of the highest quality.

Nili Lotan is available at VMR Chicago, 312.649.6673, and Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. nililotan.com

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BLURRED LINES

The Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates shape-shifting Japanese artist Takashi Murakami with a major retrospective.

By Matt Lee Takashi Murakami does what he damn well pleases. Born in Tokyo in 1962, the celebrated Japanese artist has made an epic career out of not so much transcending the lines between fine art and pop culture as completely ignoring them. For Murakami, it seems, creativity is creativity—full stop—and this open-minded approach has taken him everywhere. Among other high-profile byways and detours, he’s collaborated with Kanye West, drafting the cover art for Kanye’s 2007 album Graduation; created a piece for Art Basel with Pharrell Williams; and partnered with numerous fashion lines—most notably, with Marc Jacobs on Louis Vuitton x Murakami, reimagining Vuitton’s iconic monogram on bags and accessories.

He’s also collaborated with a wide range of industries in Japan, made music videos and movies, opened operations around the world and launched his own art fairs. Along the way, individual pieces of his work have sold for more than $13 million. ...continued

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Takashi Murakami, Magic Ball II (detail), 1999.

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Takashi Murakami, From the perceived debris of the universe, we are still yet unable to reach the stage of nirvana, 2008. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo

Of course, it all comes back to how his art impacts people, which the Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates this summer with Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg. The major retrospective comprises 50 of Murakami’s paintings over three decades and includes numerous pieces being exhibited in North America for the first time. Spanning the gamut between his earliest important paintings to new scaled pieces, The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg seeks to demonstrate how Murakami’s work is rooted in traditional Japanese painting and folklore, showcasing his attention to detail and materials.

Throughout, viewers will note Murakami’s commentary on globalization, media culture and nuclear proliferation. Blending Eastern and Western influences, the traditional and the contemporary, Murakami’s anime-inspired characters are by turns familiar and subversive.

And that title? It’s a Japanese expression referring to octopi’s mythical tendency to cannibalize their own limbs and, in this case, reportedly alludes to a certain element of self-destruction in the frantic pace of Murakami’s output.

That may sound pretty serious, but rest assured the artist hasn’t gone stuffy: To promote the exhibit, he’s recently been attending events dressed in a head-to-toe octopus costume. The reason, he says, is that he doesn’t communicate too well in English and wants to make a more meaningful, immediate statement. But we tend to think it’s really just because Takashi Murakami felt like wearing a giant octopus costume. Here are some of our favorite pieces to get you exhibit-ready. sl Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg runs at the Museum of Contemporary Art from June 6 to Sept. 24, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312.280.2660. mcachicago.org

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Above: Takashi Murakami, 727, 1996. Courtesy of Tomio Koyama Gallery, Tokyo / Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Takashi Murakami, Flower Ball 2, 2002. Private Collection. Courtesy of Galerie Perrotin. Takashi Murakami, Assignation of a Spirit, 2014. Courtesy of Gagosian. Photo by Robert McKeever. Takashi Murakami, Kansei Gold, 2008. Private Collection. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo. Photo by Joshua White/JWPictures.com. Takashi Murakami, DOB’s March, 1995. Courtesy of Javier and Monica Mora, Miami. Takashi Murakami, Klein’s Pot A, 1994-97. Courtesy of Colección Pérez Simón, Mexico. Takashi Murakami, And Then, And Then And Then And Then And Then (Red), 1996-1997. Courtesy of Blum & Poe, Los Angeles/New York/Tokyo.

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Aerial view of the Stowe Mountain Lodge with Spruce Peak in the background.

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Tops among the 50-odd lodging options found at this desirable destination, the 300-room Stowe Mountain Lodge, unveiled by Destination Hotels in 2008 as part of a $400,000,000 expansion of the Stowe Mountain Resort, is the ideal match for travelers looking for an upscale, yet relaxed environment to experience the best the region has to offer in all four seasons. Accommodations range in size from a 450-square-

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The lobby of the Stowe Mountain Lodge was designed as a reflection of the local environment.

As one would expect given the picturesque mountain setting, the lodge embodies a familiar alpine aesthetic, but with distinctive and locally inspired touches that underscore a thoughtful property-wide commitment to infusing the guest experience with an immersion in the local culture. The woven Western Red Cedar used for the façade is complemented by stone veneer created from the Champlain Quarries in the Adirondacks. A wealth of windows ensures near constant visual access to the area’s abundant natural beauty.

Inside, the color palette is reflective of the leaves on proliferate trees as they morph from season-to-season. Comforting and earthy shades of red, orange, yellow and green serve as a fitting foil

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to artwork created by some of Vermont’s most renowned artists: glassblower Simon Pearce, furniture maker Charles Shackleton, potter Miranda Thomas, artistic woodworker Parker Nichols, Hubbardton Forge blacksmiths, and several local painters, all of which enjoy a global following.

Partnering with the Vermont Fresh Network and Chefs Collaborative, Solstice, the resort’s upscale dining option, as well as the more casual Hourglass Lounge, serves up contemporary American rustic cuisine and craft cocktails that take full advantage of world-renowned local artisan cheeses, fresh produce, heirloom grains and meats. Executive Chef Ronnie Sanchez emphasizes simplicity and seasonal flavors with great aplomb.

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Locally sourced products are a centerpiece of the dining program.

Fall alfresco breakfast

A private fireside breakfast presentation in the outdoor pavilion.

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Flatbread pizza and local craft beer from Hourglass Lounge.

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Healing Lodge in the spa

Following in the same vein as the dining program, the spa utilizes a farm-to-treatment philosophy with products such as their Stowe Cider Scrub, one of several “Live Like a Local” experiences on the spa menu. A unique healing lodge allows for a DIY ritual that includes an herbal steam chamber, Jacuzzi soaking pool, dry sauna, cooling rain shower and soothing body scrubs. A pair of harmony rooms equipped with SO Sound Loungers allow you to “feel” the music you hear throughout your entire body, with the result being an expedient transition into a deep state of relaxation.

“The Spa and Wellness Center at Stowe Mountain Lodge has such an advantage in providing a truly authentic spa experience for our guests,” says Maggy Dunphy, Spa Director. “The natural surroundings, the mountains, the vast expanse of activities and outings that are outside our door allow for my team to create very unique and transformative experiences for our guests.”

A prime example is the property’s signature yoga class: Mountain Yoga. Held in the woods, each session incorporates Earthing techniques, where participants learn how to be more connected to the Earth through grounding poses. In the winter,

Mountain Yoga involves on-snow yoga classes as a warmup to and après skiing on the ski hill.

As the centerpiece of Stowe Mountain Resort, the Stowe Mountain Lodge is surrounded by an alpine village that has been painstakingly planned and developed over the course of 16 years. High-end boutiques and restaurants, 34 fractionally-owned condominiums, the Stowe Mountain Club and 18 luxurious village townhomes are literally steps from the resort and alpine amenities. Also nearby, the sprawling Spruce Peak Adventure Center serves as the home base for year-round activities such as indoor rock climbing, the children’s ski school, kid’s camp and zip line tours, among others.

Though it is certainly tempting to pack the itinerary with as many activities as possible, in such a pristine setting it can be as wholly satisfying to take a moment to simply relax on the balcony of your room, local cider in hand, taking in the fresh air and admiring nature’s handiwork. Rooms at Stowe Mountain Lodge from $240/night. For more information or reservations visit destinationhotels.com/stowe-mountain-lodge. sl

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MOMPRENEURS In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked acclaimed international jewelry designers Jade Jagger and Wendy Yue to reflect on their experiences as contemporary working mothers.

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WENDY YUE A native of Hong Kong who moved to Vienna at an early age to study language and culture, Wendy Yue spent a great deal of time traveling throughout Europe and developing a keen interest in wildlife and nature. In lieu of photographs or other souvenirs to commemorate her sojourns, she created color sketches of landscapes and animals she encountered. These vivid mementos would serve as a preview to the colorful creations she would later craft in precious gems and metals when she formed her own jewelry atelier in 1998, which has gone on to firmly establish itself as a benchmark in Hong Kong’s fine jewelry industry.

Wendy Yue Haute Joaillerie produces fantastical pieces lauded for their intricate workmanship and story-telling narratives. Prized by champions of chutzpah, a piece by Wendy Yue is designed for those with a keen eye for the bold and the beautiful (wendyyue.com).

SL: How has having children changed your life and business?

WY: Having children has really changed my life in previously unimaginable ways. I began to pace the absurdly hectic lifestyle I had. Up until the time I had my first child, designing was the most important aspect in my life. Since then, my children always come first–you learn to be selfless. My patience grew in general, which is something my staff pointed out to me, and which probably helps the business (laughs). Nowadays, when I meet people, they are often shocked that I have four children. They always ask: "How do you do it? How do you run your business?" And this is before they find out I actually have multiple ventures apart from jewelry. I always think to myself that they don't even know how much more I would do before I had my children. My children inspire me to keep going, but now at a healthy and peaceful pace.

SL: What do your children think of you working in the jewelry industry?

WY: (Laughs) They tend to believe that I'm famous (which I don't think so), because of what they see in magazines and social media. The older ones seem to regularly show off my Instagram page to friends. My younger twins are already so in love with jewelry, trying on whatever pieces I have lying around when I'm designing from home. The real issue arises when they ask you why you can't buy them this and that when your ring is worth that much–speechless! Kids nowadays really know how to work you up!

Above, Wendy Yue. Spread, from left: 18k white gold ring with garnet, amethyst, fancy diamond, orange and pink sapphire, amethyst and ruby ($13,535). Wendy Yue 18k white gold necklace with tsavorite, white and black diamond, ruby and pink and white sapphire ($76,451). 18k white gold bangle with white diamond, yellow and pink sapphire, tsavorite, tanzanite and opal ($40,606). 18k white gold earrings with orange sapphire, Champagne diamond, tsavorite and yellow and fancy diamond ($33,700).

SL: What would be the perfect Mother's Day gift from your collection, and why?

WY: Jewelry is such a personal and emotional gift, so I don't want to suggest a specific design. I would choose something that is wearable and comfortable (some prefer rings, some prefer earrings, etc.), and a theme that has a special connection to your mother. From my collection, I would certainly choose carved semi-precious stones, as it is really one of my signatures. Happy Mother's Day, it is truly a blessing to be a mother and have a mother!

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JADE JAGGER Born in Paris in 1971 to famous parents who famously divorced in 1978, Jade Jezebel Jagger is the only child of Bianca and Mick Jagger. She spent her formative years in jet-setting style, shuttling between homes in the south of France, New York City, Los Angeles and London, and counted Andy Warhol among her babysitters (supposedly much to her father’s dismay). When asked about the time he spent with Jade at “The Factory”, his Manhattan studio, Warhol commented, “I love Mick and Bianca, but Jade’s more my speed. I taught her how to color and she showed me how to play Monopoly.

She was four and I was forty-four.”

Since her 20s Jade has dabbled in numerous creative disciplines, including painting, fashion and interior design. Her foray into jewelry design began in 1997, and her bohemian, Eastern-influenced pieces quickly garnered the attention of both celebrities and fashion trendsetters. In 2001 she was named Creative Director for the venerable London-based fine jewelry house Garrard, who sought to infuse their brand with a touch of her Boho-chic verve.

The first freestanding store for Jade’s eponymous line opened in November 2009 on West London’s All Saints Road. Now focused solely on jewelry design, she draws inspiration for her pieces from her dual home bases of India and the UK (jadejagger.co.uk).

SL: How has having children changed your life and business?

JJ: I had my girls when I was 20, so most of my creative life was in unison with motherhood. I often reflect that this has allowed me to have a strong ability to balance working life with parenthood. Of course, I also had the influence of my family, my husband and my new baby on my creativity.

Above, Jade Jagger. Spread, from left: NeverEnding hoop earrings in Chrysoprase with enamel detail ($3,327). NeverEnding bracelet with ruby and diamond pavé in 18k gold ($7,973). Quintessence Earth ring with blue sapphire and white diamond in black rhodium sterling silver ($3,463).

Aquamarine Air necklace with black rhodium sterling silver and white diamonds ($4,350).

Quintessence Labradorite Fifth Dimension earrings ($4,750).

SL: What do your children think of you working in the jewelry industry?

JJ: They have seen first-hand how hard it is to be a small business, but also of the independence and pleasure it has brought me. We spent a lot of our lives sourcing, carving and setting stones in Jaipur, India, which always has a romantic feel, along with the days of being the creative director of Asprey and Garrard, where we were travelling all the time and experiencing so many new places.

SL: What would be the perfect Mother's Day gift from your collection, and why?

JJ: The NeverEnding Collection…with its hand-carved stones, it has a timeless quality and suits all women. I love the color and modernity of the collection, which soon becomes an heirloom to the family. sl

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Seeing Red: A Dozen Wines Worth the Hunt

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Looking back at the thousands of red wines I have tried, the idea occurred to me that it would be fun to revisit a dozen of them through my tasting notes. In the following paragraphs, I have outlined a broad range of wine styles and regions, all selected at random, as some obvious favorites such as Barolo, Châteauneufdu-Pape, etc. are missing. Trying to find these wines will be a challenging but worthwhile exercise for any oenophile. With the likeliness that you won’t find the listed vintage, try the current vintage instead for a fantastic tasting.

ITALY Taurasi Terredora Di Paolo 2008 (Campania) The number-one red grape in Campania is Aglianico; it is planted throughout Southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi. Taurasi is a wine of great body, black fruits, structure and ageability, as it can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged three years¬, one of which must be done on wood. To be labeled Riserva, the wine is required to be aged an additional year, with half of the additional time spent on wood. A couple of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Terredora Di Paolo; both wineries are owned by members of the Mastroberadino family.

Brunello Di Montalcino Pogggio Alle Mura 2003 (Tuscany) Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani Family, which produces a wide range of delicious Tuscan wines. The color is medium-dark red. The nose is intensely aromatic with violets and baking spices. It is rich and full-bodied in the palate, with the flavors of oak, spice, mocha, black fruits and integrated tannins. This is a wine that will age. Made from 100 percent

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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

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Sangiovese, which is called Brunello in Montalcino. Delicious with the Tuscan specialty of Bistecca Fiorentina.

Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Cerna 2005 (Tuscany) Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Cerna 2001 (Tuscany) Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Cerna 1988 magnum (Tuscany) These three examples provide an interesting comparison on how quality Chianti/Sangiovese ages. The 2005 was the fullest-bodied; it possesses medium tannins and mixed berry fruits, light earth and oak. In comparison, the 2001 has more black fruits, lower tannins, a more floral nose, but still a medium-body. The 1988 was terrifically balanced and mature, with flavors of dried flowers, spice, leather and dried fruit; it is balanced and still drinking magnificently.

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Luigi Righetti “Capitel de’ Roari” 2006 (Veneto) Fourth-generation winemaker Gian Maria Righetti carries on the tradition of his family-run estate, established in 1909. In local dialect Capitel de’ Roari means “many oaks,” which is a reflection of the Righetti’s knowledge of their land. Ripe red cherry, baked strawberry, minerals, light oak, spice, almond and mocha all come together in this velvety textured, full-bodied wine.

USA Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 1941 (Napa Valley, California) This is on my list as one of the best wines I have ever had. I tasted this classic Napa Valley Cabernet at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic in 1991; leading wine critic Robert Parker was the moderator, and it was a most memorable occasion. At the time

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of the tasting, the auction value for this taste of Napa Valley history was $1,800/bottle. Intense nose of currant and anise, it is amazingly long, rich and concentrated. A seductive bouquet of caramelized fruits remains in the glass even after the wine was gone, ethereal and multidimensional.

Lost Mountain RdV 2010 (Virginia) 64 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 36 percent Merlot.

Posh, dry and full-bodied, with more tannic structure than RdV’s Rendezvous. The color is opaque purple. It is a pervasively flavored wine that exudes currant, cassis, espresso, sweet tobacco, chocolate and baking spices, all in a powerful, yet velvety structure.

The more age-worthy of the two RdV wines. Drink now, but I hypothesize it will improve with five or more years in the bottle.

Pair with a well-marbled grilled steak or roasted rack of lamb.

SPAIN Rioja Marques Del Puerto Gran Reserva 1994 (Rioja) The color speaks of a mature wine; it has a medium-dark red color with a rim that is orange-amber red. Flavors of vanilla, cocoa, strawberry, raspberry liqueur, saddle leather, dried violets and copious oak are enveloped by a very soft texture. It is medium-fullbodied, dry and complex. Try with pan-seared beef filet.

FRANCE Petrus 2000 (Pomerol) On my list as one of the best young wines I have ever tasted. I tried a barrel sample of Petrus on a 2002 trip to France. Market value on release was $2,000/bottle. Made from about 95 percent Merlot

with the balance of Cabernet Franc, this mythical winery annually produces 4,000 cases of what is generally considered to be the greatest Merlot in the world.

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Gérard Raphet 2005 (Burgundy) This Grand Cru Burgundy was one of the finest examples from the 2005 vintage, and Raphet is known among the cognoscenti as one of the best producers of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. A lot of 14 bottles fetched $2,060 at a 2015 Christie’s auction of fine and rare wines in Hong Kong.

CHILE Vina Seña 2006 (Aconcagua Valley) Affectionately nicknamed Opus 2, this wine resulted from a partnership between the Chilean winery Vina Errázuriz and Robert Mondavi. When the mega conglomerate Constellation bought Mondavi, the Chadwick family, proprietors of Errázuriz, bought the Mondavi interest and now own 100 percent of this iconic wine. Seña is Spanish for “personal signature,” and is the individual venture of Eduardo Chadwick. Made in the Aconcagua Valley, located north of Santiago, on a beautiful hillside vineyard, Seña stands testament to Chile’s ability to make world-class wines. The wine is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied and polished with the flavor of blackberry, cherry, oak, mocha and allspice. Seña drinks well now and has the ability to age for a decade. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 147 professionals in North America and 230 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Bibliotaph... All Creatures Great and Small

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Taxidermist Jeroen Lemaire, who was first discovered in 2014 by the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, authored this in-depth look at the "weird and wonderful" world of fine art taxidermy, from its history, to noted collectors and their contemporary cabinets of curiosity. Jeroen Lemaire - Wonders are Collectible: Taxidermy: Tranquil Beauty - Hardcover, 160 pages, Lannoo Publishers (lannoo.be).

In this coffee table book, Russian zoologist Vladimir Dinets uses stunning photography and concise text to explore myriad behavioral patterns of wild animals.

Vladimir Dinets - Wildlife Spectacles: Mass Migrations, Mating Rituals, and Other Fascinating Animal Behaviors - Hardcover, 320 pages, Timber Press (timberpress.com).

Using whimsical watercolor illustrations alongside funny and scientifically accurate text, artist Iris Gottlieb explores symbiotic relationships of 35 animal pairings, from oddball to adorable. Iris Gottlieb Natural Attraction: A Field Guide to Friends, Frenemies, and Other Symbiotic Animal Relationships - Hardcover, 144 pages, Sasquatch Books (sasquatchbooks.com).

Curated compilations of everything from insects to reptiles, carefully arranged in aesthetically pleasing patterns, comprise this handsome coffee table book, a must for lovers of nature, art and design. Christopher Marley - Biophilia - Hardcover, 288 pages, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books

With as many of half of the world's plant and animals facing the threat of extinction, photographer Joel Sartre made it his mission to bring attention to the plight of these creatures by visually documenting the world's biodiversity. With support from the National Geographic Society, to date he has surpassed the halfway point in his goal to photograph 12,000 species.

This book showcases a portion of his portraits, from tiny insects to massive mammals. Joel Sartre - The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals - Hardcover, 400 pages, National Geographic (nationalgeographic.com).

While the obvious difference in size depicted in photographer Andy Seliverstoff's images of children and their XXL dogs is certainly attention grabbing, it's the playful interaction and endearing connection between the odd couplings that makes them truly memorable. Andy Seliverstoff Little Kids and Their Big Dogs - Hardcover, 132 pages Revodana Publishing (revodanapublishing.com).

This books pairs striking imagery by award-winning wildlife photographer Karl Ammann with engaging prose by Dale Peterson to examine the politics of ivory, new research, natural history and the conservation status of African elephants. Karl Ammann (photographer) and Dale Peterson (author) Elephant Reflections - Hardcover, 288 pages, University of California Press (ucpress.edu).

Nature photography elevated to a high art form, the images of internationally award-winning photographer Mark Laita capture the splendor and otherworldliness of the ocean's inhabitants. Mark Laita - Sea - Hardcover, 200 pages, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com).

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The Living Room at the W Las Vegas is a hub of activity day and night.

GAME ON W Las Vegas

Written by Bridget Williams Should Marie Antoinette, famously infamous for spending heavily on fashion, art, gambling and other luxuries, find herself reincarnated in the current era, she would undoubtedly be drawn to the decadence of Las Vegas. And if such a scenario should ever come to fruition, when the time came for mademoiselle’s coiffed head to hit the pillow, she would feel right at home in a sweet suite at the new W Las Vegas, which offers the perks of a boutique experience (intimacy, uniqueness and elevated personalized service), with immediate access to amenities inherent in a much larger property.

Although the W Las Vegas opened in December 2016, Sophisticated Living was privy to the property’s official grand opening celebration this past March, a full weekend of events intended to showcase the highlights of the 289-room property. The unique hotel-within-a-hotel experience is the result of a $415 million transformation of the former suite tower of SLS Las Vegas, which is positioned on the emerging northern end of the Las Vegas strip.

“If ever two iconic brands were made for each other, it’s Las Vegas and W,” remarked Anthony Ingham, W Hotel’s Global Brand Leader. Born from the bold attitude and 24/7 culture of New York City when it was founded nearly two decades ago, W’s corporate ethos of Detox, Retox, Repeat, as well as an emphasis on music, fashion and design is perfectly instep with Vegas’ bacchanalia.

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Designed to be a reflection of the city in which it’s located, each W hotel does share a few commonalities that are also found at the Las Vegas property, namely the absence of a traditional hotel lobby and the presence of a “Living Room,” which serves as a comfortable central hub of activity at all hours, accompanied by a sexy, pulsating soundtrack, custom mixed for the property. At W Las Vegas, edgy and eclectic artwork in public spaces pays homage to the property’s mid-century gambling heritage (the tower was once part of The Sahara) as well its desert setting, by incorporating touches of whimsy and a little devil may care attitude.

According to Mark Eberwein, General Manager of W Las Vegas, the typical W patron is someone who works hard so that they can play hard. “It is people who are fully engaged in life and like to push the limits,” he said. Ingham underscored this sentiment by singling out FIT, the expansive 24-hour fitness center on the hotel’s second floor, which is part of the AWAY Spa facility. “For our guests, exercise is not something just to get through, it’s a social event and part of the fuel for making the most of life,” he explained. Loyal W brand fans have already taken note of the Las Vegas opening, well exceeding projections for repeat W guests.

Sayers Club at SLS

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés

A neon W in the roundabout of the “secret” courtyard entrance, shielded from street view (and still a puzzle to some Uber and taxi drivers due to its newness), whispers that you’ve “arrived”. Behind the welcome desk, stacks of poker chips are arranged in a slotted wood wall to resemble the bars of an equalizer. Each guest is given a token to have their fortune read

by Zoltar–a James Brown-esque version of the familiar sage made famous in the movie Big – who holds court in a nook adjacent to the Living Room (thankfully his prophecy of my needing assistance in making bail didn’t come to fruition). With a massive bar inspired by roulette wheels and plenty of cozy seating areas, the Living Room exhibits a distinctively mod vibe, with just enough Vegas flash and no crass. Leading the charge in the space’s transition from day to night is a neon art “desert garden” by artist Keith Lemley behind the bar.

Guest accommodations are wonderfully witty, with the most memorable design element being walls clad in a contemporary reinterpretation of tapestries. Affixed to the wall via grommets, a series of screen-printed canvases emulate the ornate wood paneling found throughout Versailles and keep the largely monochromatic space from feeling too stark. Guest room amenities are what one would expect from a hotel of its

Welcome Desk at W Las Vegas

Fabulous King guest room at W Las Vegas

caliber: plush pillow top mattresses, goose-down duvets, high tech electronics and Bliss toiletries. For the ultimate high roller experience, check into the sexy 2,382 square-foot E-WOW suite, designed by Lenny Kravitz.

Sitting atop more than 15,000 square-feet of flexible meeting and event space spread across three floors is the WET Deck and Bar, an open-air pool only available to W guests.

While the W Las Vegas offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel, guests are just steps away from the vast array of entertainment, gaming and dining options at the SLS. Highlights include Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, an avant-garde interpretation of a high-end Vegas steakhouse and a compulsory pilgrimage for carnivores; the specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters at Katsuya; the contemporary Mediterranean cuisine of chef Danny Elmaleh at Cleo; casual dining options at Unami Burger and 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza; the industrial chic live music venue Sayers Club; and, the 60,000 square-foot SLS Las Vegas Casino.

“After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests a different side of the strip, offering an unexpected and irreverent twist on the typical Sin City experience,” said Ingham.

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Of Note... Console-ation Prizes

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1) Hable for Hickory Chair Agnes Console in River Rock finish with printed leather drawer fronts and arced metal legs in a gilded brass finish (price upon request; hickorychair. com). 2) Ornate reclaimed pine console table from Sweet Pea & Willow ($1600; sweetpeaandwillow.com). 3) The Edwardian bamboo console from Theodore Alexander crafted from mahogany with a cross banded top (price upon request; theodorealexander.com). 4) Important George III painted and partial gilt demilune console table in the manner of Robert Adam, having painted decoration attributed to Pergolesi and Cipriani. From Hyde Park Antiques, LTD ($220,000; 1stdibs.com). 5) Audrey console in turquoise faux shagreen from Made Goods (price upon request; madegoods.com).

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6) Camel bone and resin inlay console table in a classic chevron pattern from Fenton & Fenton ($1800; fentonandfenton.com.au). 7) Arrow 68" console table in cast iron with a black granite top from Arhaus ($1,199; arhaus.com). 8) MOGG Tokyo console table from Go modern Furniture features hanging compartments made from galvanized metal sheets with a matte yellow finish ($2898; gomodern.co.uk). 9) The Claridge Deco mirrored console table from Artisani ($900; artisani.com). 10) ARDARA console table from Brabbu Design Forces in gold leaf with a gloss varnish (price upon request; brabbu.com). 11) The Black & Blue cocktail/console table by designer Evangelos Vasileiou for Ligne Roset mixes black lacquered steel with three shelves in blue-tinted clear glass ($885; ligne-roset.com).

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HIGH-STYLE HORSEPOWER The 75th Goodwood Members’ Meeting Written by Andre James Staged at the Motor Circuit on the 12,000-acre Goodwood estate in rural West Sussex in the United Kingdom, home of the Dukes of Richmond for more than 300 years, the origins of the annual Members' Meeting go back to 1948, when the 9th Duke of Richmond opened the circuit and held the first in a series of meetings for members of the British Automobile Racing Club. After 71 meetings, the event went on hiatus in 1966; demand from members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club prompted Lord March to revive the event in 2014, with the intent of recreating the atmosphere and camaraderie from the golden era of motor racing.

Held this past March, the 75th Goodwood Members’ Meeting featured a total of 12 races spread out over two days. Cars that graced the track cumulatively represented more than a century of motorsport history. The event kicked off with a Governor’s Ball hosted by Lord March, during which a dozen noisy two-stroke 250 and 350cc Grand Prix motorcycles tore through the halls of Goodwood House, much to the delight of partygoers.

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Some of the most iconic periods in motorsport history were celebrated with high-speed demonstration runs: threeliter Sport Prototypes, Italian exotics from Ferrari and Alfa Romeo; and V12 Matras and Cosworth DFV-engined Lolas.

Legends of GT1 featured entrants from Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar, McLaren and more. Other races included the Derek Bell Cup for one-liter Formula Three cars; the ever-popular Gerry Marshall Trophy for 1970-82 saloon cars; a two driver evening race that paired current stars with past masters; and the singledriver, reverse-grid sprint race.

Part motorsport mecca, part country fair, the 2017 Members’ Meeting sold out in record time, attributable not only to the quality of the racing, but also the family friendly atmosphere boasting plenty of off-track action, from a Bonhams’ auction to a wide variety of available food and entertainment options.

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riders Compiled by Andre James

The lightest special urban bike in the world (less than 11 pounds), manufacture of the PG Bugatti Bike–developed by PG, designed by Bugatti and manufactured in Germany–will be limited to just 667 examples worldwide.

Constructed predominantly of carbon fiber, should you be one of the lucky few to have a Chiron in your garage, a special customization program can match the finish of your bike to your Bugatti (price upon request; pg.de).

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The G2 P51 Combat Fighter from Confederate is built entirely from aerospace billet aluminum. The proprietary monocoque is the stiffest, most fatigueresistant and lightest chassis capable of containing the greatest amount of torque as a percentage of weight in its class. The V-twim, four-stroke engine boasts a top speed of more than 160mph (From $125,000; confederate.com).

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In 2014, watchmaker Bell & Ross commissioned Shaw Harley-Davidson to create two matching concept bikes (both sold). The resulting B-Rocket boasted a powerful look that married the extreme modernity of the 1960s with the very first American jet aircraft. A pair of Bell & Ross watches, the BR 03 and the BR 01, were released in conjunction with the unveiling of the B-Rocket (bellross.com).

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The Tunnel mountain bike from Stinner is shown as a custom build for John Watson, owner of the blog The Radavist (from $2,299 for the steel frame only; stinnerframeworks.com).

Inspired by classic cafe racer-style motorcycles, engineer Indrek Narusk designed his VIKS urban bicycle with a unique shape: two identical tubes joined alongside each other and meeting at a single head tube, seat tube, and bottom bracket. Built in Estonia, each hand-crafted, made-to-measure bike comes equipped with either a fixed gear or a coaster hub brake for standard factory setup (Price upon request; viks.cc).

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A high performance road bike from Trek, the Domane SLR 8 features front and adjustable rear IsoSpeed decouplers to smooth rough roads, 600 Series OCLV carbon frame and additional tire clearance for on- and off-road versatility ($6,499; trekbikes.com).

The women's Runwell bicycle from Shinola was inspired by the French style of Porter bicycles, first used by newspaper couriers in Paris. Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal hub and disc brakes with lugged steel frame and fork ($2,950; shinola.com).

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A premium touring motorcycle from Indian Motorcycle, the Roadmaster Classic blends iconic style such as genuine leather saddlebags with modern touring amenities, such as a 7-inch touchscreen Ride Command infotainment system (From $27,999; indianmotorcycle.com).

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2017 Honda Montesa Cota 300RR is the production model most similar to the prototypes used by factory Honda Montesa riders. For 2017, the 300RR is equipped with ECU mapping that improves engine response in the low and middle rpm ranges that are especially important for trials motorcycles. The new three-ring piston (up from two), helps prevent leakage and improves durability. An updated chassis has suppler settings for the Tech fork, similar to those used by factory riders. The muffler has been made more robust with reinforced mounts, and the rear-brake pedal has been shortened to avoid impacts and allow the rider more freedom of movement ($9,999; powersports.honda.com).

Lotus Motorcycles was established to design and built the first motorcycle of the iconic car manufacturer. First revealed in 2014 following two years of R&D, the Lotus C-01 mates a V-twin engine with a distinctive body designed

by Daniel Simon that integrates carbon fiber, titanium and aerospace quality steel ($137,000; lotus-motorcycles.com).

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Amangiri at dusk as viewed from a hiking trail on property.

LOST&FOUND Seeking serenity at Amangiri Written by Bridget Williams

Alone on a hiking trail deep at the heart of the high desert on the Colorado Plateau in mid-January, I found myself fighting back tears; the irony of my uncontrollable waterworks in this arid environment not escaping me. The salty droplets stung my cheeks as I wiped them away with gloved fingers that were nearly numb from the frigid temperature. I wasn’t even sure if I was still on the trail at this point; there wasn’t another living soul as far as the eye could see; and (gasp), I’d ventured into an area without cell service. For me, being awake to greet the dawn of a new day is already a special time, and as the morning sun continued to rise, this fleeting moment of magic felt more bewitching, as I was privy to some tête–à–tête between sunlight and shadow that animated 60 slmag.net

the ancient sandstone rock formations. Even though it was the third morning I’d been exceptionally privileged to witness this spectacle, the surreal beauty of the scene continued to trigger an involuntary welling of my eyes in wonderment.

Sitting in silence until I could no longer handle the chill, I located the familiar cairns that are used to mark the trail, added one teeny pebble on top to commemorate the occasion, and made a beeline for Amangiri, the storied resort set amidst 600 acres in Canyon Point, Utah. Although it feels quite remote, the property is a 20-minute drive from the Glen Canyon Dam at the end of popular Lake Powell. The resort provides complimentary transfers to guests who arrive via Page Municipal Airport, just 25-minutes away.

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Desert Lounge at dusk

Desert View Suite

Rather than try to upstage Mother Nature’s handiwork, the developers sought to have the 34-room property virtually disappear into the base of the mesa where it is artfully sited.

Turning off of a two-lane highway that seems to stretch into infinity, the resort begins to slowly reveal itself like a mirage as you travel up, down and around spectacular rock formations.

In any other setting the arrow-straight lines of the resort’s architecture would be perceived as severe, but here, with walls erected of concrete that has been mixed with local aggregate to complement the variegated hues of the metamorphic sandstone all around, architecture becomes art.

Manmade features have been carefully orchestrated to mimic and magnify the landscape. A large rock outcropping, the terminus of which reminded me of an oversized cartoon nose in profile, served as the starting point for the layout of the physical structures of the property, including the resort pool, which follows the rock’s natural contours. Moving outward from the pool is Amangiri’s “living room,” a multiuse space with seating areas oriented to four large fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen with wood-fired oven and chef ’s counter, a library, and a gallery-style gift shop with jewelry, art and objects that highlight local artisans.

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Entrance Lounge

Aman Spa step pool

this central gathering point. Interspersed along the way, and communicated utilizing changes in elevation and direction, are strategic openings intended to frame a view, along with water features that imbue the concrete with a time-worn patina and break the desert’s silence.

Guest accommodations have been conceived in a similar vein of refined austerity. The muted and monochromatic color scheme derived from the surrounding landscape creates a Zenlike atmosphere; utilitarian furnishings were custom-designed to meld into the physical space. Simple pegs and a timber beam flush-mounted on the concrete wall near the entry to my 1,000-square-foot Desert View Suite held a thoughtful array of amenities to use for my daily sojourns: a walking stick, sunhat, natural fiber bag and a flashlight. French doors opened to a terrace with a gas fireplace integrated into bench seating that served as the only barrier between me and the expanse beyond; the breadth seemed even more profound at 4am, when I would seek repose there to admire a night sky with more brilliance than any assemblage of diamonds I’d ever been privy to.

The spa-like bathroom boasted a wet room with a soaking tub centered on a tall picture window, and large shower with showerheads on opposing walls. A spacious closet opposite the dual vanity was designed in similar fashion to its counterpart in

Via ferrata suspension bridge

There are six via ferrata climbing routes on property.

Adventure Partners offers guided tours of nearby slot canyons.

the bedroom, which cleverly concealed the television and pantry with a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with complimentary drinks, and a tempting selection of Dean & DeLuca snacks.

Exploring the more than 25 miles of marked trails on property was obviously something I relished in, but for those not interested in exploring on their own, Amangiri adventure staff offer twice daily complimentary guided hikes on property. As an enthusiast of archaeology and Native American culture, I signed up for a short morning hike to Broken Arrow Cave; its massive opening resembled the gaping mouth of a whale shark as it filters plankton from the ocean. Professional excavation of the cave has provided evidence of human habitation dating back to 6300 BC, although its name is derived from a more contemporary reference: the 1996 film Broken Arrow, starring John Travolta and Christian Slater. A climactic scene from the movie was filmed adjacent to the cave and remnants from the set, including a faux mineshaft, still remain.

Arguably an extreme offering for a brand so inextricably tied with tranquility, Amangiri has teamed up with Adventure Partners, the property’s on-site guide service, to offer resort guests exclusive access to six via ferrata climbing routes (there are only eight total in the United States). An Italian word meaning “iron road,” via ferrata originated in the Alps, and is a method of assisted rock climbing that essentially allows less experienced

climbers like me to scale peaks that would otherwise be outside the realm of possibility.

Staring up at the nearly 600-foot-tall peak I was about to tackle, my knees were trembling and my intense fear of heights prompted a fight or flight battle to rattle around in my mind. Even though I knew that being clipped onto the stainless-steel aircraft cable that snaked up the peak would limit any fall or slip to no more than five feet, the irrational “what ifs” tended to materialize at the most inopportune moments. With the ardent encouragement of my guide, who had the patience of a saint and encouraged me to keep going even when I practically pleaded to turn back, I ever so slowly ascended by alternating between climbing staple-like rungs permanently affixed to the rock in particularly tricky spots and more “authentic” rock climbing, where I had to feel around the surface of the stone to discern the most ideal hand and footholds.

By the time I reached the apex, a state of absolute euphoria rushed over me; I stopped to catch my breath, only to have it taken away again by the sweeping views that extended all the way to the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. The descent was just as exciting, and involved crossing a 200-foot suspension bridge that linked two peaks (I refused to cast my eyes anywhere but straight ahead), and then rappelling down a crevasse on the other side.

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Octopus with purple potatoes, Constelvetrano olives and piquillo pepper puree

Hamachi Tataki

Chef Jacob Anaya

The Aman brand as a whole is legendary for its “your wish is my command” philosophy in meeting guests’ requests, and an in-room adventure guide provides a good starting point for crafting both self-chaperoned and guided experiences in the immediate area. A sampling of on-property activities includes horseback riding, mountain biking, complimentary yoga and fitness classes and full use of the fitness center and the unisex Water Pavilion area in the spa with dry sauna, steam, cold plunge and soaking pool. Offsite, the options are limited only by your time and energy. A private guided tour led

by Adventure Partners through the famous (and hugely popular) slot canyons nearby is an absolute must, and provides access to places devoid of crushing crowds, so you can fully enjoy the magnificence of these natural sculptures. Boating, hot air balloon tours, working with paleontologists to unearth dinosaur bones, rafting, and miles and miles of hiking are all also easily accessible excursions.

A destination in its own right, the impressive 25,000 square-foot Aman Spa draws inspiration for its holistic menu from Navajo healing traditions, and utilizes chemical-free Aman skincare products. The spa is such a tranquil and well-designed place of respite that I found myself lingering there frequently to unwind in the surroundings with a cup of herbal Navajo tea, brewed from the indigenous greenthread plant. One of the most popular treatments and the spa’s signature service is the Desert Dream: a 135-minute journey that begins with craniosacral therapy while floating weightlessly in a salt water pool, followed by 30 minutes of unattended floating, before finishing with a 60-minute aromatherapy massage.

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Under the direction of Executive Chef Jacob Anaya, the dining experience is an absolute delight that delivers an exciting journey through the culinary traditions of the Southwest and beyond. The standard room rate at Amangiri includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for two guests per suite (inclusive of nonalcoholic beverages). A New Mexico native that grew up in a multi-cultural household, Anaya began cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his mother and grandmother, using produce grown in their own garden. The passion he feels for his craft is infectious and discernable in every bite. His plating is so beautifully executed (in particular the vegetarian options), that you’ll want to wait until the light wanes enough to obscure the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room so you can fully appreciate the edible artistry.

It is little wonder that the exclusive Aman brand has inspired a legion of “Aman Junkies”. And, it is also not surprising that the company chose this magical part of the country, which boasts the highest concentration of National Parks and National Monuments in the United States, for one of its two US outposts.

Setting out on a trail at sunrise each morning and watching the resort slowly disappear from view as I trekked on, I found that it only took me minutes to feel “lost”, but in an equal amount of time I was able to discover so much more.

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Contemporary painting by Thai artist Manit, acrylic on linen (39� x 47�), $3,400, at The Golden Triangle, 312.755.1266.

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RAINBOW CONNECTION Clockwise from top left: Crystal Cabochon rings, starting at $140 each, at the Lalique Chicago showroom in theMART, 312.867.1787.

Signature leather Accordion Crossbody in Chili Pepper color, $395, at Shinola, 773.904.2417. Rainbow painting, acrylics on linen canvas (40� x 30�), $3,650 (not framed), by GaraffaGalli at garaffagalli.com. Bomber jacket, $6,500, by Gucci at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. (Full look can be found at gucci.com.) Bolle vases, $300 each, all by Nason Moretti at Gild Assembly, 312.528.7825. Slim collection (various tables, media console and desk), $199-$549, all at Room & Board, 312.222.0970. Hair book (Assouline), $85, by celebrity hairdresser John Barrett at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Earrings in platinum and 18K yellow gold with pear-shaped spessartites (8.55 total carats), round yellow diamonds and round brilliant white diamonds from the Tiffany 2017 Blue Book Collection: Art of the Wild, price upon request, at Tiffany & Co., 312.944.7500. Rainbow-print nylon biker mini backpack, $395, by Marc Jacobs at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Rainbow stud leather loafer, $900, by Fendi at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900.

Faces and Stripes elongated rectangular tray, $1,195, by Fornasetti at select Barneys New York stores and barneys.com.

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PATTERN PLAYFUL Stardust sofa, price upon request, by Nika Zupanc for Sé at Atelier Gary Lee in theMART, 312.644.4400.

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BOOGIE NIGHTS Clockwise from top left: Irving gray pendants, starting at $650, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Daley Xrossover bag in True Metallic Silver color, $395, by 84Rockwell at VMR, 312.649.6673. Jezebels embossed croc ankle boot, $1,250, by Ellery at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Silver-tone 1960s bangle bracelet, $285, by Pierre Cardin at Ladybug Vintage, ladybugvintage.com. Lacenea dress, $975, by Escada Sport at Escada, 312.915.0500. Mono eyeshadow, $34, by Guerlain at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Tiffany HardWear Bead 15.75mm ring in sterling silver, $150, and Tiffany HardWear Bead hook earrings in sterling silver, $300, both at Tiffany & Co., 312.944.7500. Silver sequin dress, $1,294, by Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh at VMR, 312.649.6673. Pli glass side table with stainless steel base, starting at $1,680, by Victoria Wilmotte for ClassiCon at Luminaire, 312.664.9582. Uni vase in metallized glass with silver, $530, at Christofle, 312.619.3700. Silver rock bookend, $65, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Seventies Glamour book (Dey Street Books), $40, by Hollywood photo historian David Wills at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180.

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IN BLOOM The Forget-Me-Not collection, price upon request, at Harry Winston, 312.705.1820.

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DENIM REDUX Clockwise from top left: Navy/biano tile-print bomber, $895, at St. John, 312.943.1941. Girls whitewash denim apron dress, $90, by Lindsey Berns at

lindseyberns.com. Chambray blazer, $1,855, by Balmain at VMR, 312.649.6673. Embroidered denim romper, $385, by See by ChloÊ at Nordstrom stores. Betty blue and white tea towel, $8, at The Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com. Cobalt Birdseye flat, $125, by Rothy’s at rothys.com. Surya pouf, $210, at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design stores. Antique French sofa reupholstered in denim linen, $7,495, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Denim skirt, $1,475, by Andrew Gn at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. (Full look can be found at andrewgn.com.) Denim jumpsuit, $400, by Hero/Black at shopheroblack.com.

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PETAL PUSHER Hollywood bathtub, Botanica Grey wallpaper, Coventry bath and shower mixer, all price upon request, by Devon&Devon at LuxeHome in theMART, 312.676.3755.

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JADED Clockwise from top left: Eppie Sneed watch with malachite stone dial and polished PVD gold case, $950, at Shinola, 773.904.2417. Chloe necklace with one-of-a-kind, bezel-

set tourmaline slice, $750, by Fiona Rose Jewelry at fionarosejewelry.com. Feinte jacquard one piece, $250, at Vilebrequin at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 847.233.9811. L’Observatoire collective Renaissance Woman III photograph, starting at $145, by French photographer Léo Caillard at YellowKorner, 872.315.2179. Green crystal Bucolique vase, $5,600, at the Lalique Chicago showroom in theMART, 312.867.1787. Privé Eau de Jade Eau De Parfum (100 ml), $270, by Giorgio Armani at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Kuangusha jeweled dark horn pendant, $750, by Ashley Pittman at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Zoe rug handmade with rope braid, starting at $3,850, by Paola Lenti at Luminaire, 312.664.9582. Green tones tray, $165, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Tango ring in 18K rose gold with demantoid, color-change garnet and emeralds, $24,400, at Pomellato, 312.649.9720.

Birch tote bag, $850, by Simon Miller at select Barneys New York stores and barneys.com. Letter sunglasses, $295, by Smoke x Mirrors at select Barneys New York stores and barneys.com.

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With her new label, L’Port, emerging Chicago designer Johanna Davenport is making waves in the fashion industry—and adding a freestyle twist to swimwear.

By Meg Mathis / Portrait by James Gustin for Fig Media (shot on location at POW! Gym Chicago) / Fashion photography by Manolo Campion “One of the beautiful things about Chicago is that you can really create yourself here in an artistic way,” says Lincoln Park designerto-watch Johanna Davenport.

She would know. At 27, the Cape Cod native (who goes by “Jo”) has lived in the Windy City for only four years, but she’s already forged a fashionable path, launching her swimwear label, L’Port (lportswim.com), this past December. Currently in New York styling the photo shoot for her spring/summer 2017 collection of mix-andmatch bikinis and one-pieces with retro-revamped cuts, things are feeling a bit surreal for Davenport—especially since her line has already been receiving positive attention from media outlets like Refinery29, The Zoe Report, Elle and Marie Claire. And, as of press time, Lily Collins had picked up an L’Port suit for an upcoming vacation.

“It almost doesn’t feel real,” says Davenport, reflecting on the last year and a half. But L’Port is a very real labor of love for the self-described “swimwear hoarder” who first dreamed of starting her own line back when she was an undergrad student at 76 slmag.net

Northeastern University in Boston. Known to swap pieces from her swimwear wardrobe (often pairing Mikoh and Victoria’s Secret tops with Mara Hoffman bottoms), Davenport says that her family has long marveled at how she’d stuff her suitcase with nothing but bathing suits when jetting off to warm weather latitudes. “Every day your body feels different,” she reasons of her option-minded mentality, “and you don’t know how you’re going to style your look until you put it on and see how it feels.”

It wasn’t until 2015 that she really began to conceptualize her swimwear line, and coming up with a meaningful name for her brand was key for Davenport, who honed her marketing chops back in Boston during her three years at online fashion giant Rue La La. With L’Port—a condensed iteration of “Love, Port”—she packs a one-two punch. “It sounds French,” she notes of the name (pronounced “luh-port”), and it also pays homage to not only her last name but the harbors she has fallen in love with during her travels (think Smugglers Cove on Tortola, BVI, and the beaches

Looks from L’Port’s new spring/summer 2017 collection

of the Exumas in the Bahamas) and, most importantly, where she grew up hanging out (Boater’s Beach on the Bass River in Massachusetts). But that ‘L’ is crucial to her mission. “I wanted ‘love’ baked in,” says Davenport. “Much like boats at a port of call, my line moves to and from with mindfulness and care. I use an amazing polyspandex sourced from Nevada and everything is 100 percent made in the USA.” It’s clear Davenport has her priorities in line with her dreams. With efficiency top of mind, Davenport says the directto-consumer swimwear brand “had to be multifunctional,” noting that each of the label’s tops, bottoms and one-pieces are reversible, with complementary print and solid colors on either side. “Whether you’re flipping something inside-out, backwards, one sleeve off or one sleeve on, I wanted versatility,” she says.

Featuring four color schemes, the latest collection introduces more neutral hues like black and hazelnut, and prints that run the gamut from organic to geometric. And with all of her suits being

manufactured in New York in limited-edition batches of 100—an intentionally small run—the chances of lying next to someone at the pool in your exact look are pretty slim. “I don’t want everyone to feel like they look like everybody else,” says Davenport. “I want my pieces to stay unique, like the people wearing them.” (Other celebs who love L’Port’s flexibility and exclusivity include Hilary Duff, Lea Michele and Kendall Jenner).

As for the future of her designs, Davenport doesn’t pause before saying that ultimately she hopes to empower women to feel proud of showing off their beautiful shapes and sizes (L’Port’s sizing runs from XS to XL). “When you’re in your bathing suit, you’re the most naked you’ll ever be in public,” she says, “so you deserve to feel confident.” And with sunny weather around the corner, it’s not a stretch to think that Davenport might soon be getting a little confidence boost of her own from spotting Chicagoans in L’Port—a notion as thrilling to her as it is humbling. “I’ll cry in public,” she says, laughing. “I would be so excited.” sl slmag.net

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Fine art and the keen eye of Marshall Erb Design bring new life to a vintage Lake Shore Drive apartment.

By Amalie Drury / Photography by Werner Straube For the dining room, Erb opted for a large table with brutalist iron bases by Don Drumm that support its smoked glass top with 24K hand-gilt edges by Armand Lee. (Chairs from Andreu World America, cabinet and bar cart by Ralph Lauren Home)

When we imagine living on Lake Shore Drive, we tend to think in terms of views: a vast expanse of turquoise water, a distant stretch of crowded sand, snaking red brake lights far below. But Dr. Séamas O’Driscoll, a Harvardeducated narratologist who helps companies tell their brand stories, was just as in love with what he saw outside the windows of his second-floor apartment in the rear of an elegant Beaux Arts building in East Lakeview.

“It looked over Roscoe Street at tree level,” he says of the two-bedroom home he recently sold in order to relocate to Michigan. “It let you feel connected with the neighborhood, and the mix of high and low buildings down the block affected the way the light worked in the apartment, giving it many different moods during the day.”

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The tony kitchen boasts Carrara marble, cabinetry by Isom Collective and a director’s chair by Ralph Lauren Home (Art: Blue Man light box photograph, 2017, by Bill Sosin from Jennifer Norback Fine Art)

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Jennifer Norback Fine Art helped the owner with his art selection, including this contemporary painting found in the foyer. (Italian art deco console, vintage chairs by Burt England with Edelman Leather upholstery, custom lighting)

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O’Driscoll was initially drawn to the unit because of a renovation recently completed by the previous owner, which provided him with what he calls a “mechanically sound, up-to-date blank slate.” His designer and friend, Marshall Erb (marshallerb.com), says the building’s great bones and the quality of the new finishes—along with wonderfully intact original details like the ornate plaster ceiling and fireplace mantel—left them free to jump right to the fun part of the project. “It was sort of my dream apartment,” says Erb. “I wouldn’t have changed a thing.”

Presented with a space that didn’t need fixing, Erb’s mission became adding depth to O’Driscoll’s burgeoning collection of art and furniture, sourced largely on the website 1stdibs and purchased after O’Driscoll traveled to cities across the country to visit the dealers and see the items in person. “He’s a super interesting, very fun man of words who speaks French, Russian and Gaelic,” Erb says. “He already owned a pair of bright blue Art Deco chairs and he drives an orange sports car, so I knew we could go bold.”

The apartment’s vibrant palette was inspired by a modern Turkish living room rug that Erb and O’Driscoll landed on after a lengthy search. A custom order that was nine months in the making, the rug included a shade of brilliant blue that Erb requested be added to the original pattern. “I don’t normally start a project by selecting a rug, but in this case it worked and instantly tied the room together,” Erb says.

Erb’s approach to tracking down furniture and accessories for O’Driscoll was decidedly curatorial. “I said, ‘You’ve got the Art Deco pieces—let’s build on that. Let’s round things out by adding more history.’ So we looked at each decade and asked: OK, what’s the best representation of modern from this time?” The overarching theme was quality, and every object—which included a French 1960s crumpled brass desk lamp and a chaise finished in an unusual sycamore veneer—had to reach the level of art.

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A mohair sectional by A. Rudin, a bold rug by Holland & Sherry, custom pillows by Marshall Erb Design and colorful wall-to-wall books turn the library into a masculine retreat.

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A pair of art deco chairs in sapphire velvet play up the original plaster ceiling found in the 1920s building on North Lake Shore Drive.

(Coffee table by Minot)

Erb placed a brutalist iron candelabra by American sculptor Don Drumm inside the living room fireplace.

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“We reupholstered this Baker sofa, covering all of the exposed woodwork with fabric to create something totally new,� says Erb. (Sofa fabric

by Jim Thompson, pillow fabric by Rubelli)

A stately desk by Thomas O’Brien for Hickory Chair Furniture Co. fills the space between the windows in the living room. (Art: Red painting, 1991, by Miloslav Moucha from Jennifer Norback Fine Art)

With Erb focused on decor, O’Driscoll relied on Chicago gallerist Jennifer Norback (jennifernorbackfineart.com), whom he had met through mutual friends, to help add to his art collection. “I was really impressed by her gallery and her overall vibe. She’s open, warm and intuitive, with a great eye,” O’Driscoll says. The works they bought together spanned the globe. Norback sourced pieces from Holland, Italy and Russia, and introduced O’Driscoll to artists working in photography, collage, sculpture and paint. O’Driscoll, an insatiable reader who says his movers counted 75 boxes of books when he moved in, was especially drawn to a striking Vadim Gushchin painting of a blue-bound book from the artist’s Circle of Reading series. His friends, when they visited the apartment, were smitten with the Chicago photographer Bill Sosin’s Blue Man, which Norback installed over a light box in the kitchen.

One of the reasons O’Driscoll wanted to work with Erb, he says, was to create different spaces within the apartment for entertaining—he wanted to be able to host everything from pizza night to cocktail parties for friends, family and clients. Finding the right dining table proved to be a challenge. “Marshall had the idea of using these cool Don Drumm sculptural pieces as the base of the table and then floating a thin, black smoked-glass oval with a gilded rim on top,” says O’Driscoll. “It turned out pretty amazing. He knows how to combine creativity and daring without leaving the bounds of good taste.”

Partially as a result of working with Erb and Norbeck on the Lake Shore Drive apartment, O’Driscoll has become a fan of Modernism, and has been exploring it not only in furniture and architecture, but also in poetry and art.

Erb, for his part, hopes they’ll meet again over another design project soon.

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“’Sessionable’—it’s how we refer to a restaurant that can be enjoyed multiple times in succession,” says Bar Manager Josh Fossitt. “That’s the idea behind the space, the service, the food and, of course, the beverage program at Bad Hunter.”

GARDEN PARTY

With a vegetable-centric menu and low-alcohol craft cocktails, Bad Hunter is a breath of fresh air on Restaurant Row.

By Hilary Boyajian / Photography by Anthony Tahlier In October 2016, something unexpected cropped up in Chicago’s meatpacking district. Unlike so many restaurant groups that feel the need to join in on the Second City’s best burger crusade, Heisler Hospitality owners Kevin Heisner and Matt Eisler (Pub Royale, Sportsman’s Club, Lone Wolf ) took a different path with Bad Hunter, Restaurant Row’s zero-pretension eatery and bar that’s gaining buzz by getting Chicagoans to eat their vegetables––root to leaf.

With veg-centric fare at its forefront, Executive Chef Dan Snowden’s M.O. for Bad Hunter is simple: Make it taste good. To that end, he’s committed to tried-and-true cooking methods like wood-fired grilling, smoking and in-house fermentation, as well as using quality local produce from sustainable Midwestern farms (think Mick Klug Farm, Ellis Family Farms and Seedling Farms in Michigan; Nichols Farms in Iowa; and Green Acres in Indiana). While omnivores can still delight in a selection of savory meat-protein dishes like beef sirloin and chicken-thigh skewers, seasonal greens take center stage on the menu. “We’re not trying to be healthy just for the sake of being healthy, or trying to mimic proteins just to fulfill traditional entrees on the menu,” says Snowden, who previously worked in the kitchen at Gold Coast hotspot Nico 90 slmag.net

Osteria. “What we are doing is truly highlighting the vast array of veggies the Midwest has to offer.”

Designed in-house by Heisner (the man behind cool restaurant environs like The Publican, Violet Hour and Big Star), the 2,700-square-foot restaurant has an open floor plan with streetfacing French doors that keep things cozily sun-drenched. The street-level space boasts cobblestone-style floors, large skylights, river stone tabletops, cascading greenery and custom oak woodwork throughout. The second level—dubbed The Herbarium for its cool collection of preserved plants and fig trees that are incorporated into its design—adds an additional 2,000 square feet that’s ideal for meetings, private dining and tucked-away cocktail parties.

Heisner hails Bad Hunter’s hospitality concept as “sessionable,” meaning the restaurant can and should be enjoyed multiple times in succession (and you’ll never be rushed through your meal for table turnover, either). “You can drink a few cocktails without being drunk and try a variety of dishes without feeling weighed down,” he says. “It’s a train of thought we carried over into the design as well, creating a space that feels lively throughout the day from weekend brunch to lunch and on into dinner. The space takes on a different feel during each meal, but has consistently great energy and little to no down time because people choose to stay, linger and enjoy.”

White anchovy adds saltiness to chef Snowden’s beet tartare served with house flax seed crisps, greens and pickled onions.Â

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Animal protein finds its place on Bad Hunter’s menu in the form of a variety of meat skewers, including sirloin and chicken thigh.

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One of the most popular items on the menu, the wood-grilled carrots and fennel boasts blackened carrots served atop pistachio-green chile pesto, avocado crema and queso fresco.

Offering an atmosphere that invites guests to luxuriate over a darn good meal and a few craft cocktails is what sets Bad Hunter apart, but it all starts with the menu. Having grown up on a 42-acre horse farm in Byfield, Mass., with a vegetable garden that yielded wild produce like ramps, blueberries, cranberries and barberries—and culinary-curious parents who challenged him to eat his peas—chef Snowden has farm-to-table fare embedded in his DNA. So when he left home at the age of 18 to pursue a degree in engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder, it’s no surprise that within a year he had dropped out to work on his kitchen smarts, beginning with kneading dough at artisanal bakery Udi Baron in Boulder. Off the clock, it was dinners at chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson’s restaurant, Frasca, that opened his eyes to how effortlessly one could import far-off culinary traditions to a small mountain town by utilizing local produce and meats raised right down the road. But his pedagogy had only just begun, and in 2007, craving a more diverse culinary scene, Snowden packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sustainable harvesting while working the lines at Michael’s in Santa Monica and The Tasting Kitchen in Venice Beach.

“In L.A., I would go to the Farmers Market twice a week.

It was there that I truly began to understand the relationships between the earth, farmer and chef,” says Snowden. “I also started to dabble in butchery, which helped my transition to Chicago [in

2011] when I began cooking under Paul Kahan at The Publican.

Seeing his use of locally farmed meat and produce at such highvolume restaurants blew me away. I was also amazed at the depth of Chicago’s Green City Market and how much local produce was right here at our fingertips.”

These days, taking full advantage of the Midwest’s bountiful crops, Snowden is as playful with texture as he is with bold flavors. Case in point: Bad Hunter’s wood-grilled carrots and fennel. Snowden’s spin on a crudité, the chunky cuts of whole carrots and herbaceous fennel slices are lightly charred over an open fire of slow-burning oak to impart just the right amount of bitterness before being laid across a bed of avocado crema. From there, a pistachio and poblano chile pesto brings subtle heat that’s neutralized by a dollop of queso fresco and a pinch of fresh-cut dill. Another stellar example of Snowden’s knack for taming wild flavor combinations is his butter lettuce salad, which has far more personality than its name implies. Goma-ae—the classic Japanese dish of blanched spinach served cold with a dashi-based sesame sauce—was Snowden’s impetus here, but his version calls for crisp cups of butter lettuce that are drizzled with a creamy sesametahini-miso dressing. Next, he layers in sumac-marinated ruby red grapefruit segments and sliced watermelon radishes before peppering the lot with black and white sesame seeds, nigella seeds and pepitas. At once tart, nutty and buttery, it’s a dish that goes from complex to comforting from one forkful to the next.

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The Bad Hunter Burger—a veggie burger with cheddar, tomato jam, onion and mustard-aioli on a brioche bun—can be made carnivore-friendly by adding bacon.

Repeat patrons are bound to point to Snowden’s Koreaninspired butter dumplings as the star of the menu. Upon arrival, the bite-sized bundles appear almost black from the charred leeks that are delicately folded into the wrappers before each is filled with charred cabbage and shiitake mushrooms bound by butter.

Cooked until tender to liquefy the butter, there’s an unforgettable rush of rich flavors at first bite. The dumplings are delectable solely on their own, but Snowden, being Snowden, adds further depth with his homemade kimchi of Asian pear and fresh oysters (forgoing the traditional fish sauce or dried shrimp for a briny character), julienne-cut strips of more Asian pear, sliced radishes and bright green nasturtium leaves.

As promised, when our savory maitake mushrooms show up alongside a single sirloin skewer, we have room for more.

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Bad Hunter’s beverage program is the second half of Heisler Hospitality’s “sessionable” equation. Focused on low ABV (alcohol by volume) sips, the cocktails have roughly twothirds the alcoholic content as those found at most of Chicago’s restaurants and bars, which simply means you can drink more over an extended period of time. But don’t for a second think that means you’ll be scarifying an ounce of flavor. Take, for example, Bad Hunter’s Low and Sloe Cosmo, a pretty-in-pink libation that’s as aesthetically satisfying as it is delicious. Served in a Champagne coupé with a colossal cube of hand-crafted cocktail ice from Chicago-based ice purveyor JustIce (uh huh, it’s a thing), this Cosmo is a careful mix of Sipsmith Sloe Gin and bar manager Josh Fossitt’s signature Bitter Berry Blend (Cappelletti Aperitivo Americano and Campari infused with fresh strawberries) that’s finished with fresh lime juice, two dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters and Clement Créole Shrubb in place of traditional orange curaçao. In a word, ambrosial.

Filled with charred cabbage and shiitake mushrooms and dressed with an Asian pear and oyster kimchi, the butter dumplings are a standout dish.

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The Low and Sloe Cosmo, made with Sipsmith’s floral sloe gin, is a delicious take on the classic cocktail.

French doors line the front of the restaurant and bar space, opening onto Randolph Street.

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“I’m the type of chef that would align myself more with the craftsman of the world than the fine artists and, as a craftsman, I like to make food that people crave,” says Executive Chef Dan Snowden.

Bad Hunter’s Italian Slang cocktail made with Amaro Averna, Nardini Tagliatella, Cynar, pineapple, lime, Angostura bitters and house-made cherry cola

The Fry Bread, a Native American dish, is stuffed with dill and sorrels and paired with Burrata before being drizzled with chili oil and topped with pickled onions.

If wine is more your speed, beverage director Michael McAvena has curated an exceptional biodynamic selection.

“We wanted wines that have an absolute sense of place and origin and were less worried about classic styles,” says McAvena.

“We looked at natural wines that were meant to be enjoyed without pretense. These wines have an electricity about them–– it’s not about over ripeness, wood or alcohol that change the characteristic of the fruit––just wines made simple that would be new and exciting for a lot of people.” One such category is orange wine––made much like red wine but by using whiteskin grapes that are crushed and macerated until they turn orange. The 2012 Kabaj Sivi Pinot Goriska Brda from Slovenia is a fast favorite thanks to its harmonious notes of fig, honey, date and almond. “It has a lower acid content and a great texture,” adds McAvena, “making it an ideal complement to Snowden’s spring creations.”

After a cappuccino for my dining companion—Bad Hunter offers Four Letter Word coffee, a roaster with a plant in the Back of the Yards neighborhood—and a hot Spirit Tea for me, we’re ready for Emily Spurlin’s imaginative desserts. “All of the

desserts on the menu are very simple and impactful,” says the pastry chef who formerly spun sweets at Floriole Cafe & Bakery in Lincoln Park. “I focus on pushing the status quo by coming up with creative flavor pairings that are rooted in something comforting and nostalgic. Typically our first memories of dessert are something our mother or grandmother made for us, and I like to tap into that.” A wistful flashback to my mother’s custards is eclipsed by Spurlin’s turmeric panna cotta, a silken blend of coconut milk and cream that’s steeped with fresh turmeric, toasted coconut and ginger before being mixed with gelatin to set. Yet somehow, even with its vibrant orange slick of passionfruit gelée, the panna cotta is upstaged by a scoop of pitch-black coconut ash ice cream that’s blended with activated charcoal. Drop the mic.

Now at the end of our meal, which flew by but in actuality lasted three hours, our hearts and bellies are full courtesy of good conversation, laughs and food that, like Snowden assured, simply tasted good. So good, in fact, we make plans for a soon-to-follow brunch visit to Bad Hunter on our walk home. sl Bad Hunter, 802 W. Randolph St., 312.265.1745, badhunter.com

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GOING GREEN

Chicago’s sagegreenlife breathes new life into the living wall movement with patented technology that delivers beauty, quality and economy.

By Matt Lee It’s an interesting experience, standing in front of a living wall, or vertical garden. It makes you feel better. You can’t quite say why. Is it the smell of the dozens, perhaps hundreds, of fresh plants in front of you? Maybe. Is it the superior air quality in the room thanks to its presence? Could be. Is it just the fact that it’s not a hunk of drab drywall, a carpeted cubicle or, heaven forbid, a motivational poster? Probably. Whatever it is—it’s huge. Being in the presence of an architectural element formed entirely of greenery, well, just makes you feel good.

Of course, there’s been an enormous amount of academic work on the biophilic design movement, which seeks to address what adherents believe is humanity’s innate need for nature. The positive impacts of being immersed in natural environs, authorities say, include better mental health, greater productivity and fewer sick days for workers, among many others. While the trend is acknowledged to be much further ahead in Europe than the United States, it’s gaining traction quickly stateside with progressive architects, designers, hospitality enterprises and, increasingly, employers looking to retain talent by making work spaces as appealing as possible.

Or, as sagegreenlife (sagegreenlife.com) founder Richard Kincaid says, “None of the Dilbert-esque cubes!” That may be somewhat optimistic at this exact moment, but the trajectory is spot-on. And, as Kincaid realized when he founded the firm in 2010, a living wall can play a major role in contributing to the overall serenity and healthfulness of a space—office or otherwise, indoor or outdoor. First developed in the 1980s, living walls have been gaining popularity ever since. “It was interesting,” says Kincaid, standing in front of one of the many stunning creations at sagegreenlife, mulling the genesis of his idea for the firm. “I was watching what was happening in Europe with [botanist] Patrick Blanc, who was doing these extraordinarily beautiful vertical gardens. What I found fascinating was that even though there were a lot of problems with them and they were really expensive [at the time], people kept wanting them.”

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“Employee wellness is top of mind for our corporate clients,” says sagegreenlife founder Richard Kincaid. “And it has been proven that absenteeism can be reduced by 50 percent when living walls are installed.”

(Shown here: sagegreenlife’s corporate office in Des Plaines)

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For a retail project in San Francisco, sagegreenlife incorporated plants indoors and a minimalist green wall outdoors to emphasize a sense of community.

Adjacent to this Miami home’s built-in outdoor kitchen, sagegreenlife erected a two-story vertical green wall that naturally integrates into the tropical landscape.

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While this might have been a whimsical observation for many, Kincaid saw opportunity. The former president and CEO of Equity Office Properties Trust—which was, during his tenure, the single largest office property owner in the United States—he saw the beauty and the business potential. “The original promise I saw [in living walls] was in advertising media,” he says.

“The idea being that in a fragmented advertising market, trying to reach consumers would be more difficult, and you would have to start giving them something to see that was appealing, particularly outdoors, instead of putting something in front of them that they can’t avoid. It’s botanic art. It’s breathtaking. And you get LEED credits so there’s the added value of brand enhancement that we are providing as well.”

Over the years, living walls have improved drastically, going up in quality and down in price. At sagegreenlife, this is most evident in its patented hydroponic, or soilless, Biotile technology. Originally developed in the United Kingdom, the tiles incorporate layered basalt rock fiber to evenly distribute water, oxygen and nutrients, providing an exemplary rooting and growing environment that requires approximately 75 percent less water than other systems. Low-maintenance and made of recycled materials, the tiles can be manipulated to create virtually any design—and have been. Among many others, recent sagegreenlife projects include a booth for Delta, a cafeteria for The PrivateBank, an installation with a well-known Chicago tech firm, a project with the San Diego Botanic Garden and, in Miami and San Francisco, walls for Apple retails stores. Residential projects, Kincaid says, are increasingly popular.

“We have different sizes to make any custom wall, exterior or interior,” says horticulturalist and designer Nathan Beckner. “And we manufacture [the tiles] here in Chicago. Everything’s done locally at our warehouse.” Beckner says sagegreenlife works with thousands of varieties of plants. In addition to aesthetic concerns, plant selection depends on whether the project is indoors or outdoors, climate of the greater location and, of course, the client’s objectives.

“Each palette for each installation is different,” he says. “We do a lot of R&D on older heirloom varieties that are kind of forgotten… stuff that’s really hearty and resistant to diseases and insects.”

Like the biophilia trend itself, demand for sagegreenlife’s living walls is growing stronger. “We’re a tool that can be used for sound absorption, air quality, a better work environment,” says Kincaid. “I look at it as this whole range of things that you can solve, and you’re doing it with something that’s completely non-controversial. It’s not like a crazy piece of artwork that may offend someone.

No one says, ‘Those orchids are so offensive; I hate plants!’ I think that’s the promise of it. What attracted me to this business was the potential size of the markets and the flexibility to do something that’s cost effective. You’ve got to feel pretty good about putting plants and flowers everywhere, too. You’re making environments better everywhere. It’s a great thing to be able to do.” sl

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Hats Off:

Mother’s Day Tea Sunday, May 14 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Adults: $60 Children 13 and under: $30 Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Tea, hats optional, but encouraged!

Relax in the Gilded Age luxury of our historic Ballroom while enjoying live music.

Your tea includes seasonal scones and cake breads, tea sandwiches and a variety of sweets and teas. Featuring an appearance from Chicago Millinery Collective and their magnificent creations.

For tickets and information, please visit DriehausMuseum.org

40 East Erie, Chicago IL 312-482-8933 DriehausMuseum.org

To date, COFK has raised more than $1.1 million and sent more than 3,000 kids to summer camps around the country.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Camp Out for Kids gives disadvantaged kids the gift of summer camp and so much more.

By Alexandra Sabbag If you were a kid in the ’80s or ’90s, summertime more than likely meant weeks, sometimes months, spent away at summer camp. Each cabin had a name like “Timbers” or “Willow.” You’d wake up early in the morning to raise the flag and start a day filled with obstacle courses, crafts and campfires until you passed out in your bunkbed—or pretended to, anyway, before sneaking out on a food raid or to rendezvous for your first kiss. Summer camp is, or was, as American as apple pie. We built memories that will last a lifetime, earned a few scars, conquered mountains and left suntanned and toned with dirt under our nails and pine needles in our hair.

If right now you’re reminiscing about that one summer when you were MVP in an epic game of capture the flag, then chances are you’re now a parent raising children of your own in a much faster world than we remember, one where after all the homework and extracurriculars are done, there’s little time left for good, old-fashioned playtime. The numbers don’t lie: According to child-development expert David Elkind, Ph.D. (the author of The Power of Play: How Spontaneous, Imaginative Activities Lead to Happier, Healthier Children), over the last two decades, kids have lost up to 12 hours a week of free playtime, putting them at risk for obesity, high stress, ADHD, depression, emotional fragility and social incompetence. And it’s for precisely this reason that parents are once again turning to summer camps to ensure that their kids are given an opportunity

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to detach from their devices, run, jump, play and fill their lungs with fresh air—all without the added pressures of social media.

The good news is that camp attendance is on the rise.

According to the American Camp Association, more than 14 million children and young adults attended summer camps last year. The unfortunate news is that day and sleep-away camps can cost upwards of $1,200 for a month (about $300 per week), making them accessible only to families who have the luxury of expendable income. That means that under-resourced children, those who could benefit the most from camp time to give them an escape from crime-ridden neighborhoods or disengaged parents, simply can’t afford to go.

Enter Camp Out for Kids (COFK), the Wicker Parkbased nonprofit that believes that all kids, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserve the experience of summer camp.

Founded in 2008 by Chicagoans and friends Marc Lifshin, Brian Neiswender and Barry Howard, COFK has a premise that is easy to back: Sending kids to camp provides crucial opportunities that too many cannot get at home or from their community, such as discovery in the form of expanding one’s horizons, building fundamental skills like communication and problem solving, learning responsibility and teamwork, and forging new friendships to lean on. And clearly Chicago agrees because COFK has raised more than $1.1 million to date to send more than 3,000 kids to summer camps around the

YMCA Camp Echo in Fremont, Mich., is a longtime partner of Camp Out for Kids.

country. (Seven hundred kids received the gift of camp from COFK last year alone.)

“I was 22 and a counselor at a mountain camp in Northern California,” says Lifshin, who, along with his wife, COFK Director Ashley Proctor, has a heavy hand in the org’s day-to-day operations. “Some of the kids couldn’t afford to take part in the camp because their families had fallen on tough times financially due to drug addictions or a lack of resources. Our camp director stepped up and personally sponsored these kids so that they could have these life-changing experiences. I watched them flourish and find balance in the camp setting and became committed to providing future opportunities for kids through camp.”

In its first year, with the generous support of volunteers, family, friends and corporate sponsors, COFK raised enough money to send 22 Chicagoland children to a summer camp of their choice. Fast-forward nine years and add in a second COFK headquarters in Denver, and these days it takes a village of volunteers, as well as strong partnerships with summer camps and nonprofit summer programs (more than 44 camps from Maine to California, to be exact) to ensure that the needs and interests of the children are met. Kids ages 5-17 who identify as underprivileged can apply, and children in foster care are automatically eligible for COFK assistance. (The age limit may be waived for children and youth with special needs and is determined on an individual basis.)

At Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship, another COFK partner, campers discover how to grow, cook and sell vegetables from their own garden.

While most of the camps are outdoor-based summer camps, COFK also recognizes that a kid’s passion shouldn’t be contained. Take for example 17-year-old camper Matheu Hoegen from Skokie. For two consecutive years, with the help of COFK, Hoegen has attended Kendall College’s teen camps for baking and pastry, and now runs his own small business, Matheu’s Desserts, from his mother’s kitchen. “The time I spent at Kendall’s pastry school, learning from some of the best in the culinary field, gave me the skills and confidence I needed to push myself further,” says Hoegen, who has appeared on Fox 32 Chicago and WGN-TV to show off his confectionary skills. “It was an invaluable experience that led me to pursue my dream of having my own desserts business.”

Some of the Chicagoland camps that COFK partners with include Camp Greenheart, Camp Kesem and Urban Initiatives.

And academic camps are on the roster as well, including University of Chicago Summer Lab and Summer Institute for the Gifted. “Camp Out for Kids allows kids to experience things that they wouldn’t normally be able to do,” says Proctor.

“Whether it’s a sports camp, culinary camp, overnight camp or computer camp, these life experiences build character and teach them to set their sights high, which opens doors for a multitude of opportunities.” sl To donate or apply to Camp Out for Kids, or to learn more about the organization’s volunteer programs and annual fundraising events, visit campoutforkids.org.

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The Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, one of the country’s top showhouses, is open for tours daily through May 21.

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by Michael Del Piero Good Design, Alessandra Branca and Shelley Johnstone Design. lakeforestshowhouse.com

MCA ArtEdge: 50 gala and Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg exhibit preview, mcachicago.org An evening of design, wine and music to introduce Serif, a new collection from Modern Industry Designs, at The Golden Triangle, goldentriangle.biz 34th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park, cityofchicago.org Printers Row Lit Fest, printersrowlitfest.org Italian designer and architect Antonio Citterio lecture at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago followed by the inauguration of his month-long exhibition at Luminaire Chicago, luminaire.com Taste of Randolph, tasterandolph.com Country LakeShake Festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, lakeshakefestival.com Randolph Street Market, randolphstreetmarket.com

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Imerman Angels, the world’s leading one-on-one cancer support community, hosted its fifth annual Blue & White Party: Casino Royale on the rooftop lounge at the I|O Godfrey.

More than 300 guests rolled the dice and channeled their inner secret agents at the James Bond-themed event featuring casino games, creative appetizers and cocktails, and music by DJ OuttaControl and Windy Indie. The evening raised more than $55,000 to benefit Imerman Angels’ mission to provide personalized connections that enable one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. –Sally Meyer

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1) FOX Good Day Chicago anchor and emcee Darlene Hill 2) Windy Indie performed at the party 3) Imerman Angels founder Jonny Imerman 4) Anastasia Fitzsimons and Nick Guido 5) Barbara Summers and Lorie Herrera 6) The Blue & White Party was held at I|O Godfrey Rooftop Lounge at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago.

7) Jonny Imerman, Darlene Hill and Benjamin J. Bornstein with Maggie and John May

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The interior designers behind Studio Gild brought their Bucktown-based home accessories gallery, Gild Assembly, to Lincoln Park for a two-week spring pop-up shop on Webster Avenue, and christened the opening with an intimate cocktail party. Hosted by Studio Gild founders Melissa Benham, Jennie Bishop and Kristen Ekeland, guests sipped Champagne while shopping Gild Assembly’s wellcurated collection of art, accessories and furniture including tableware from Felt + Fat, vessels from Utopia & Utility and drawings by Chicago artist Michael McGuire. A portion of proceeds from the pop-up’s sales benefit Gild Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bettering, empowering and improving the lives of others. –Elise Hofer Shaw

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1) Lyndsey Ager and Jenna Saltzman 2) Claire York and Chrissy Jones 3) Jane Kempler and Lisa Jordan 4) Catherine Brink, Stuart Mesires and Neelie Fritz 5) Melissa Benham and Kristen Ekeland 6) Kristen Luber, Megan Yee and Phil Leonard 7) Krystal Ptacek, Lilian Elliott and Madison Muradyan

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Chicago got a taste of “La La Land” when the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosted Chicago’s longest-running awards show viewing party, Hollywood on State: Where You’re the Star. Dressed in their finest Oscar fashions, guests walked the red carpet before enjoying delicious food and festive drinks, all while watching the 89th Academy Awards on the Film Center’s state-of-the-art big screens. The evening also honored Chicago filmmakers Lonnie Edwards, Lori Felker, Jennifer Reeder and Michael Smith for their outstanding contributions in film. –Taylor Morgan

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1) Jean de St. Aubin, Chuck Droege and Mary Walker Kilwien 2) Peter Haratonik and Elissa Tenny 3) Steve and Michelle Cucchiaro with Eda Davidman and Steve Nidetz 4) Michael Smith, Lori Felker, Jennifer Reeder and Lonnie Edwards 5) Tommy Walton and NK Gutierrez 6) Ellen and Richard Sandor 7) Collin Campbell and Sara Higgins 8) Amy Pais-Richer and Mark-Hans Richer

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The Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosted its Bare Bones party at the location of the 17th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens.

The evening served as the kickoff event for the 2017 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens (regarded as one of the top 10 showhouses in the country), which is open for tours through May 21. Attended by 270 guests, the event gave members of the Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society and their friends an opportunity to view the East Lake Forest estate before more than 30 interior and landscape designers begin reimagining the it. –SM

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1) Katie Ford, Sara Pickus, Elizabeth Nemickas and Sue Slaughter 2) Ali Walsh, Vidya Puthenveetil and Julie Barry 3) Kate Holland and Jill Danaher 4) Meg Lynch and Sarah Specketer 5) Bent Fork Bakery donated sweets for the event. 6) Kiki Clarke, Julie O’Malley and Megan O’Malley 7) Christa Sloan and Megan Medica

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G&F SWEETHEART LUNCHEON

More than 60 of Chicago’s most well-heeled style influencers turned out for online video magazine Glossed & Found’s annual Sweetheart luncheon in partnership with TopShop Personal Shopping and hosted by Eden restaurant in the West Town. Guests sipped pink Champagne as they shopped a pop-up market curated by G&F Creative Director D. Graham Kostic (think jewelry by All Choked Up, terrariums from The Savoy Flea and more). Fashion illustrator Kristine Steiner was on hand to sketch the partygoers as they shopped, viewed the newest collection from TopShop and caught up with friends. –EHS

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1) Heidy Best 2) Anne Owen, David Sanchez and Maria Ponce Berre 3) Elizabeth Margulis and Chelsea Lavin 4) Jennifer Worman and Tek Chung 5) Mary and Graham Kostic 6) Amelia Canham Eaton, Leah Chavie, Aleksa Narbutaitis and Jessica Zweig 7) Illustrator Kristine Steiner 8) Giselle Wasfie, Maya-Camille Broussard and Chelsea Lavin

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MoCP DARKROOM BENEFIT AUCTION

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The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago welcomed 300 guests to its annual benefit auction, Darkroom: Bright Light. After a VIP Champagne reception at the museum, guests enjoyed Lagunitas beer, D66 wine, specialty cocktails from Stolen rum and hors d’oeuvres provided by J & L Catering at Venue SIX10. Co-chaired by Julia Langdon Antonatos and Susan O’Brien Lyons, the event honored Victor Skrebneski with the Silver Camera Award for his contributions to the medium of photography. Silent and live auctions were presented by Paddle8 and Steve Zick of Christie’s led the live auction. The event raised more than $130,000 for MoCP exhibitions, public programs and community engagement initiatives. –EHS 5

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The Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago held its eighth annual exclusive wine-tasting event, Uncorked: A Case for Wine, at Venue One in the West Loop. Co-chaired by Matt Curley, Scott Glauberman, Elizabeth Jones and Steve Somogyi, the event drew nearly 300 oenophiles to sample wines from Atlas Import, Clif Family Winery, Jigar Wines, Moët Hennessy and Winston Art Group. A seated dinner courtesy of Francis Ford Coppola Winery (featuring the Director’s Cut Technicolor and Chardonnay), a lively paddle raise and auction, and dancing to DJ Greg Corner rounded out the evening, which raised funds for the AIC’s upcoming special exhibitions and projects. –TM

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EQUINOX COMMIT TO SOMETHING PARTY

More than 150 fitness enthusiasts joined Equinox at Mr. Clark’s Gallery and Penthouse by Bangtel in Lincoln Park for an experiential party celebrating the luxury fitness company’s Commit to Something advertising campaign.

Guests were immersed in Equinox’s 2017 campaign while roaming from room to room, each of which featured a different theme (think a pop-up tattoo shop from Great Lakes Tattoo, a 360-degree virtual reality room, a club with a live set by DJ Ingénue, a floor-to-ceiling mirrored experience and more). Cocktails and bites from STK and Goose Island fueled the fete. –EHS

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1) Aleks Tomaszewska 2) Yogis Steven Rogers and Cat Aldana commit to the performance with challenging asanas to the sounds of live harpist Lisa Kahn.

3) Semhar Amdemichael, Niat Haile and Alex Batdorf 4) Jordan Valleskey and Matthias Farley 5) Christina Marshall and Liz Klafeta 6) Jim Foeller 7) Model Chris Tuttle 8) Souk Supantavong, Elizabeth O’Connor and Cyndi Van

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