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on the cover: Senior director of Jordan Brand Energy and native Illinoisan Gemo Wong—the subject of this issue’s pop culture piece, “Rare Air: A Chicago Story”—wearing a pair of Air Jordan I x Virgil Abloh shoes he co-designed with the Off-White designer for Nike’s new Ten Icons Reconstructed collection ($190 and available this month at Nike stores worldwide). Photo by Mario Soriano for Victory Creative Group

SOPHISTICATED DEFINED New York jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher dishes on her latest collection, the importance of poise and her must-haves for leading a cosmopolitan life

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MAN ON FIRE Menswear designer and all-around cool cat Joshua Kercher gives SL the first look at his new atelier in River North

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METAMORPHOSIS Chicago artist InJung Oh opens the doors to her new out-of-the-box art space in Bridgeport, Volossom

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HOW THE WEST WAS FUN Horses and horsepower converge at Canyon Ranch in Sheridan, Wyoming

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BRAGGIN’ WAGON Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this past March, Porsche’s Panamera Sport Turismo is finally ready for your driving pleasure

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A GEORGIA PEACH Antebellum gardens, American landscape architecture and Southern charm draw discriminating travelers to the Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia

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HOLIDAY WINE GUIDE Master Sommelier Scott Harper shares his selections for navigating the holidays one bottle at a time

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BIBLIOTAPH A roundup of tony tomes that tip the hat to the life aquatic

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OF NOTE Color-coded gifting ideas guaranteed to garner “Oohs” and “Ahhs”

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Jennifer Fisher x La Ligne Slash Duster earrings, $750. Jennifer Fisher jewelry is available at VMR, 312.649.6673, and at jenniferfisherjewelry.com. For more fab looks by Fisher, turn to Sophisticated Defined.

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WE ALL SHINE ON ’Tis the season for party-hopping. Check out our favorite looks for making just the right statement

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CURATING A LIFESTYLE From vintage auto posters to lithographed tea and coffee tins, sometimes the best gifts aren’t new at all

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SOPHISTICATED SOURCE Eight pages of curated fashion, art and interior design for stepping up your style game this holiday season

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RARE AIR: A CHICAGO STORY Gemo Wong, senior director of Jordan Brand Energy, gets candid about how Chicago inspires his new projects for Nike

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HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Interior designer Nora Schneider gives us full access to her recently revamped West Loop loft

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BE OUR GUEST Five Chicago neighborhoods we love inspire Entertaining Company to cook, style and execute pretty holiday party spreads

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MIGHTY NEIGHBORLY With a new home base and an expanded service area, Lakeview Pantry feeds hope to even more food-insecure Chicagoans on the North Side

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For the season’s chicest fashion, fine art and interior design, turn to Sophisticated Source.

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A few months ago, I visited the Nike campus in Portland, Ore., for the first time. As you can imagine, the mega American sportswear company’s mothership is impressive to say the least, and I was eager for my meeting with Gemo Wong. Name sound familiar? It should. He’s the senior director for Jordan Brand Energy, Nike’s streetwear category. We spent an hour together, hanging out and chatting about his career, his days at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and his latest projects. For a guy whose average day at the office includes rubbing elbows with celebs like Chance the Rapper and Roger Federer, artists like KAWS and fashion forces like OffWhite’s Virgil Abloh, Gemo was refreshingly kind, modest and humble. I asked him if we could share his story with Sophisticated Living’s Chicago readers. And Gemo, who credits Chicago for shaping his formative years, agreed—and now he’s our cover story for this issue.

Covering his collabs with Chicagoans Don C and artist Hebru Brantley, and the countless reasons why the Second City is a constant source of inspiration for Gemo, contributing writer Matt Lee captures the designer’s heart and soul—and all of the juicy details about Jordan Brand’s Ten Icons Reconstructed collection that’s debuting this month (“Rare Air: A Chicago Story”). It’s pretty cool that we were granted access to Gemo, who, in his world, is a bit of an enigma. He has made so many groundbreaking moves for Nike. And hearing him speak so fondly about the city we call home fills me with pride.

I’m also amped that Jennifer Fisher agreed to be the subject for this issue’s Sophisticated Defined spread. I’ve had a girl crush on the New York jewelry designer for quite some time.

It’s not easy to design a line that exudes class and has a whole lotta edge, but she does so with obvious aplomb. I was fortunate to be able to co-host a trunk show with Fisher in my home this fall—I mean, how cool is that?! I love that this magazine has given us the opportunity to bring such talent to the city of Chicago.

In the last two years, myself and Editor-In-Chief Elise Hofer Shaw have recreated this magazine. We have brought it to life with exclusive content and gorgeous photography. And as our team continues to evolve and grow, I have decided to sidestep into the role of creative director for SL Chicago moving forward. This is my final letter as owner and publisher, but I want our readers to know that I am even more dedicated to this magazine than ever before— and that I am 100 percent confident that our new team dynamic is going to be an unstoppable force. (Sorry, you’re just going to have to wait until January to meet our new publisher.)

As creative director, I can focus on what I do best: networking to bring us exclusive content, art directing on set for killer photography and cross-pollinating client projects across signature events—while still finding time to focus on my other passion project, 84Rockwell, the handbag line I launched in 2014 (84rockwell.com). Thus, as I close the books on this year, I am opening the door to a 2018 filled with unknowns, but also really exciting adventures.

And I can’t wait to get started.

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Here come the holidays. Usually, about this time of year, I’m a giant ball of stress, juggling to-do lists, menu planning for rotating guests and parties, and shopping ’til I drop from exhaustion. But not this year. Nope, I’m over it.

My 2017 holidays detox plan had just one rule: “just say no” to anything anxietyinducing or labor-intensive, and it started with Halloween. We checked out of the city and headed to Camp Wandawega in Elkhart, Wis., with four friends for an adults-only weekend of archery and hiking, crafts and campfires, fresh air and stars. After three days of shacking up in a log cabin with zero technology and belly laughs galore, I had the strength I needed for trick-or-treating with a gaggle of six-year-olds in Lincoln Park.

Next up, Thanksgiving. I’m going to share a tip with you that’s been my T-Day secret weapon for the past five years: Wishbone restaurant in the West Loop does a bang-up bulk catering menu for Thanksgiving—and the price is right on. I’m not talking fancy pants fixings, but an all-American lineup of turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan-topped sweet potatoes, sausagespeckled stuffing, ham-hock-steeped green beans, cornbread and apple pie. Of course I’ll set the table with my Grandma Kay’s Waterford china and crystal, our heirloom silver and an obnoxious cornucopia-inspired centerpiece—the works—but beyond that I simply lay out the Wishbone feast in my kitchen and ring the dinner bell. Cue the comfy clothes and football by the fire.

Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than slaving away in a kitchen and denying yourself the best part of the holidays: quality time spent with family and friends. Especially if, like me, you’re challenged when it comes to the culinary arts. I learned long ago to throw my hands up and default to the experts in this department, which is why we tapped the creatives at Entertaining Company for this issue’s holiday entertaining feature, “Be Our Guest.”

Proprietress Wendy Pashman and chief designer Kenneth Woodman came up with an idea that checked all our boxes for, er, out-of-the-box entertaining: Five intimate-party menus custom crafted around five of our favorite Chicago neighborhoods. From a Nordic-chic buffet for Andersonville to champagne and shucked oysters for the Gold Coast, to familystyle comfort food for Beverly and decadent desserts for a “White Christmas” in the Theater District, we’ve got Entertaining Company’s exclusive menus and on-trend tabletop styling suggestions. Like what you see? They’re happy to cook, style and execute any theme for your parties big and small. Just ask.

Looking ahead to 2018, I think my new motto will be “play to your strengths” (more on that in January). For now, enjoy the new issue of Sophisticated Living. We hope you find a few ways to be present this holiday season. It’s the best present you can give yourself.

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For this issue’s artist spotlight, contributing writer Hilary Boyajian caught up with Chicago artist InJung Oh about her latest body of work and her new gallery called Volossom, a turn-of-the-century fourplex she converted into a multipurpose art space in Bridgeport (“Metamorphosis”). “Oh’s work speaks to her quest of self-realization and encourages the same in the observer,” says Boyajian. “And with ongoing artist collaborations in the works, expect painting, design, video, music, sculpture, performance art and workshops to converge under one roof.”

“I knew Nora Schneider’s home would be beautiful, but I wasn’t prepared to be so blown away,” says contributing writer Marissa Conrad, who penned this issue’s feature on the interior designer’s West Loop loft (“Home Is Where the Art Is”). “It’s clear that she follows her heart, not the ‘rules,’ when it comes to design—and it works every time.” Follow Schneider on Instagram at @noraschneiderinteriordesign, and join in our efforts to get her to open a separate account for her cat, Dex, whom we are now obsessed with.

“Entertaining Company’s genius is setting, serving and celebrating the American table sans pretension,” says contributing photographer James Gustin, who got behind the lens for this issue’s holiday entertaining story styled by the Chicago catering and event gurus (“Be Our Guest”). “Each shot was inspired by a different Chicago neighborhood—Beverly, Andersonville, Logan Square, the Theater District and the Gold Coast. It was difficult to focus on shooting with so many delightful smells drifting through the air, but we got it done.”

“Jennifer Fisher’s jewelry is timeless, never trendy,” says writer Tina Kourasis, who interviewed the New York designer for this issue’s Sophisticated Defined column. “She has turned a single necklace that she designed for herself into a mega fashion brand with a celeb following that she is now parlaying into a lifestyle brand. She’s the perfect example of someone who followed their passion and it paid off.” Kourasis is the owner of luxury fashion boutique VMR on Oak Street.

In “Rare Air: A Chicago Story,” writer Matt Lee talks design and Chicago with Gemo Wong, the visionary behind Nike’s Jordan Brand. The man responsible for the iconic AJ3 and other game-changing footwear and apparel designs, Wong is one of the most influential designers of his generation. He’s also a native Illinoisan whose vision, he says, is largely rooted in his love of Chicago. “Gemo’s passion for both his work and our city was palpable,” says Lee. “And you can sense how the two are inseparable.”

“Perception is a tricky thing sometimes,” says contributing writer Alexandra Sabbag, who wrote this issue’s philanthropy spotlight on Lakeview Pantry (“Mighty Neighborly”). “Despite the North Side’s reputation, there are a significant number of people who reside there that are living well below the poverty line. Lakeview Pantry, one of Chicago’s largest and longestoperating food pantries, opened my eyes to a community that, despite its covetable zip code, encompasses many who struggle to feed their families. It’s awesome to see an organization unite a neighborhood for positive impact.”

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Sophisticated Defined

By Tina Kourasis / Portrait by Ben Ritter

After the birth of her son Shane in 2005, Jennifer Fisher—a commercial stylist working in Los Angeles and New York—wanted to celebrate the new addition to her family with a cool piece of jewelry. Fisher knew exactly what she wanted—a custom dog-tag necklace with her son’s name on it—and decided to design it herself.

The Santa Barbara native wore the polished 18K gold pendant every day on set, and it didn’t take long for people to take notice. After making a few for friends and family, in a fabulous twist of fate, she ended up making a necklace for Uma Thurman, who decided to don it during a photo shoot for the cover of Glamour magazine.

And the rest, as they say, is fashion history.

In 2011, after six years of building a devoted following for her fine jewelry, Fisher broadened her customer base by launching a

collection of brass cuffs, statement chokers, earrings and stackable rings. Countless industry accolades followed, including a CFDA Swarovski Accessories Award nomination and an ACE Awards Influencer of the Year nod, and in 2014 she opened her Jennifer Fisher Jewelry flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Today, with celeb clients including Sarah Jessica Parker, Selena Gomez and Rihanna, frequent editorial love from print heavies like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and worldwide distribution, Fisher is flying high. In fact, the hardworking mother of two is even finding the time to grow a lifestyle category (think a candle collab with Le Feu De L’eau and two designer seasonings, JF Universal Salt and JF Curry Salt). Here, the New York designer chats with Sophisticated Living about her latest baubles, the importance of poise and finding inner peace. sl

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

Check Instagram.

The place you go for utter peace?

I go to a hot yoga studio that is walking distance from my apartment. It’s a small place, not see-and-be-seen. I love it because it’s one hour out of the day that I am totally removed from the craziness of work and family, and it allows me the chance to really center myself.

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

My family: My husband Kevin and my kids, Shane and Drew.

What is your favorite piece in your closet?

My black Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket.

What is the most elegant gift to give or receive?

Gold.

What inspires you?

My life experiences—where I have lived, the places I have traveled. I am constantly inspired by art, architecture and travel. Just now I saw a piece of metal hanging off of a delivery truck and took a picture to put on my mood board for next season.

Who is your muse?

I find this so hard to answer. It’s not about trying to emulate one person but rather about creating something that I want to wear and that I think other people will want to wear, pieces that are versatile enough for everyone.

Favorite country to visit?

Italy. Since my children were born, I haven’t had the chance to return.

But in a dream world I would travel to the coast next summer with my family and spend a month by the sea and a few days in the city. There is so much to be inspired by architecturally in Italy that’s so different than the sights we see day in and day out in New York. And as a foodie, in my mind there is no better place to enjoy fresh homemade cuisine than in Italy.

Who is your dream client?

Any unicorn. A “unicorn” is a term we use in the office for a very good client.

What are you reading right now?

Salt by Mark Kurlansky.

Cocktail of choice?

A dry Martini with blue-cheese-stuffed olives.

Name your top three vacation must-haves.

My JF charm necklace—it’s my talisman when I travel. Céline tote.

Porsche Design sunglasses.

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Guilty pleasure?

Cheese. I am dairy-free, which makes having cheese as my guilty pleasure pretty tricky. I love a nice cheese plate with dill havarti, brie and blue cheese.

What is your proudest career moment?

Opening my Fifth Avenue flagship store in 2014.

Most sophisticated city?

New York or Paris.

Coffee or tea?

Nespresso Longo coffee with almond milk. I have one at home in the AM—which my husband delivers to me in bed—and then another when I get to the office.

Most sophisticated structure or building?

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

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

I was in Chicago in October for a trunk show and dined at Maple & Ash. It was delicious!

No one should ever wear…

Pantyhose or UGGs. Everyone should own…

My jewelry because it’s timeless, like a modern-day family heirloom.

Most universally flattering color…

Denim blue or charcoal gray.

Current must-haves from your collection.

Our new charm hoop earrings that allow you to customize your ear like a necklace, and the charcoal gray Samira hoops.

Describe your brand in three words.

Personalized. Powerful. Unique.

How do you define ‘sophistication’?

If you have poise.

JENNIFER FISHER

From top: Matte charcoal Samira hoops, $550; Burnish White Diamond Equation cuff, $5,500; 18K long link chain necklace with charms, price upon request; Double Bolt earring, $405 (sold as a single); La Ligne Duster earring, $590 (sold as a single); and small Cage earrings, $315, all by Jennifer Fisher.

Jennifer Fisher jewelry is available at VMR, 312.649.6673, and at jenniferfisherjewelry.com.

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MAN ON FIRE With a new, street-level showroom in River North and countless cool collaborations

coming down the pike, men’s fashion designer Joshua Kercher is keeping Chicago talking.

By Elise Hofer Shaw KERCHER in River North doesn’t look like other men’s suiting shops in Chicago. There’s no bulky mahogany furniture. There are no stately leather armchairs. And there isn’t a whiskey bar in sight.

Instead, the all-white, shotgun-style showroom houses a handful of racks neatly arranged with the designer’s handmade clothing, open shelving for shoes that doubles as storage for swatch books from Savile Row, a DJ booth, a Siamese fighting fish, and a café racer parked by the back wall that looks like it’s straight out of Mad Max. But this all follows suit, because Kercher is not your average tailor.

“I’m not trying to compete with Chicago’s ‘custom clothiers,’” says Kercher from behind a desk at the new, street-level space on Hubbard Street, wearing a well-worn-in Rage Against the Machine tee, slim black jeans and Chelsea boots. “We’re service-based, and only offer by-appointment, private fittings. Guys come in for an appointment and there are no sales people. We don’t advertise. My business is totally built on word-of-mouth referrals.” And people

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have been talking—so much so that Kercher now counts notable musicians, athletes and actors as clients. (Recently, Kercher made a custom merlot-hued velvet tuxedo for Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney to wear to Chicago Gateway Green’s Green Tie Ball, and he’s currently working on looks for next year’s 60th annual Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards.)

But the 32-year-old designer is just as proud of the suits he turns out for ordinary Chicagoans who work hard and play harder. “Just because you’re a banker doesn’t mean that you have to wear pinstripes,” says Kercher, flipping through bold-patterned samples of alpaca and cashmere wool blends. “Our clients want to look relevant and modern, so they lean on me for that in terms of design. I also understand all of the contexts of how and where guys wear their clothes. Then, after the fitting, 35 hours of work by a master tailor goes into each suit we make. Handsewn, functional sleeve buttonholes, full-canvas construction, a

KERCHER singlebutton jacket in English black super 200’s wool, $3,999 for the full two-piece suit. Camel Chelsea boots, $325, by Grand Voyage.

KERCHER leather motorcycle jacket in Italian black pebblegrain lambskin with antique silver hardware, silk interior lining and cotton moleskin pocketing, $2,499, and neoprene box tee, $165.

KERCHER two-piece suit in Italian turquoise stretch wool, $1,999, and button-down shirt in Japanese broadcloth cotton, $299. Vintage sterling silver and turquoise ring from the Randolph Street Market.

Milanese buttonhole at the lapel—these heritage items are what make a suit really great. And for us, these elements come standard on all of our suits; they’re not upgrades.”

Still, Kercher goes out of his way not to be put in a box. “I’m not just a shop owner,” he says, bringing his fingers, heavy with antique silver-and-turquoise rings, to his temples. “I’m a designer and an artist. I want to follow in the footsteps of Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Alessandro Michele at Gucci and Virgil Abloh at OffWhite.” Artist activations are already on the docket for the new space, including a collab and show with JC Rivera (the Chicago artist behind the Bear Champ murals) set for December, and there are plans for a pop-up tattoo parlor. The only way to score an invite?

Follow Kercher on Instagram and cross your fingers.

Speaking with the designer during the release of his inaugural ready-to-wear line—a collection two years in the making that’s comprised of Italian leather biker jackets with

silk linings, tailored hoodies for layering, denim out of L.A. and hand-cobbled shoes (think double monks and motorcycle boots)—it’s clear that Kercher’s inner rebel is balanced by his inner perfectionist. “Look what Abloh is doing—all these cool collaborations and obscure, mini production runs,” says Kercher. “I don’t want to do commercial fashion that will make a ton of money being mass-distributed in every store. Hours of handwork and meticulous construction standards go into every KERCHER garment.” Take, for example, the blood-red Dupioni and grosgrain silk tuxedo he recently made for a friend that was getting married. Flip up the collar and it reads ’Til Death Do Us Part… in a romantic, embroidered cursive. “A suit like this is spot-on for holiday parties, too,” adds Kercher.

“Pair it with a black T-shirt and loafers and you’re the bestlooking guy in the room.” sl KERCHER, 20 W. Hubbard St., 866.464.5429. To book a fitting, visit joshkercher.com.

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METAMORPHOSIS Chicago artist InJung Oh opens an unconventional gallery in Bridgeport, unveiling a space for artists—and art lovers—to gather and grow.

By Hilary Boyajian / Portrait by James Gustin for Fig Media In 2004, InJung Oh was studying quietly in a studio at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago when she had a vision.

She lucidly saw herself as an enormous red flower floating through the air wearing a hanbok, a traditional Korean dress known for its vibrant colors.

Oh first painted her prophetic vision in 2005, an oil-oncanvas painting entitled “King and I.” The surrealist abstraction depicted multiple figures of the female leg topped with a flowing, upturned dress sailing through a psychedelic sky. The painting would be the first of many studies she would call Volossom—a term Oh created to describe “the manifestation of a wish or will” by combining the Latin prefix vol, meaning “to will,” with the word ‘blossom.’ Through these paintings the Bridgeport-based artist seeks to find answers to her blended identity.

“Creating art is an amazing thing,” says Oh, who has worked out of a studio inside the Zhou B Art Center for the last nine years. “It’s not just about technique. Art allows you to be more sensitive to seeing your deeper self. I have never stopped questioning and expressing how my vision is connected to my truth as a South Korean-born woman living in Western society.”

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The evolution of Volossom over the past 12 years has paralleled Oh’s own evolution, from earning her BFA and MFA in painting and drawing from SAIC to becoming a resident artist at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport; through solo exhibitions at the Ed Paschke Art Center in Chicago, MIIT Museum in Turin, Italy, and the Bluerider Art Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan; to marrying Michael Zhou (executive director of the Zhou B Art Center) and having two beautiful children. And now, nestled on a tree-lined stretch of South Morgan Street sits the latest incarnation of Volossom: a multifaceted 19th-century fourplex-turned-gallery space that opened its doors in September for private viewings (opening to the public in 2018).

When speaking with Oh, it’s clear that she, like the building, has undergone a metamorphosis. The highly intuitive body of work she unveils in the space reveals her maturation as an artist. “I continue to create and practice art to balance my life as a mother, wife and artist, to carry on my tradition and center myself as a woman,” says Oh from the first floor of her 1,700-square-foot art house, pointing to a cherry-red Volossom statue of her now trademark, stem-like leg with an inverted blossoming skirt. “My wish for viewers is that they connect to the art and, as I do, find balance in life through the beauty of the work.”

“Mirage II” oil on canvas from the Leaves of Life series (20” x 16”), $1,800, at volossom.com.

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Oil on canvas from the Inner-scape series (58� x 42�), price upon request, at volossom.com.

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Oil on canvas from the Inner-scape series (44” x 60”), price upon request, at volossom.com.

Kicking off Volossom’s quarterly exhibitions that are set to begin in the new year will be Oh’s Leaves of Life paintings, a series the artist began in 2007 where she used the rhythm of her breath to guide paint onto canvas, creating soft abstracts of foliage floating freely in the wind. “It’s an homage to traditional Asian ink painting and the meditative act of deep breathing,” shares Oh, referencing a piece called “Leaves of Life VIII,” an ethereal oil on canvas that she painted using a measured exhaling technique. “It’s about the powerful paradox of allowing through letting go.”

Next, Oh shows us her sculptural canvases, a medium for pushing the stem iterations even further. “I asked the canvas, ‘What do you want to be?’ And it answered, ‘I don’t want to be a canvas anymore,’” says Oh. By cutting into the canvas, she solidifies the three-dimensional pieces with layers of resin, acrylic and liquid plastic, playing with themes like gravity, chance and, of course, her own unconscious. “I love how the canvas surface explodes, transforms and escapes off the grid, taking physical form,” says Oh, pointing to a piece called “Blue II” that she made in 2015. “My series of canvas studies investigates the possibility of freezing transitory moments between stillness and movement, as well as the possibilities for painting and sculpture to become one.”

On the south wall of the gallery hangs Oh’s most recent Volossom series, Inner-scapes, a brave study of self-realization that delves deep into the artist’s psyche, as evidenced by “Nest,” a visually bold oil on canvas that catches our eye thanks to intense shades of red punctuated by sparks of brilliant yellow.

Around a corner we pause to take in a video installation entitled “Volossom: Chapter I,” a collaboration between Oh and South Korean photographer Su Yeon Lim. Using mixed media— flower petals, glitter, buttons and graphics central to Volossom’s concept—the duo expand on the visual dialogue. “I envision the Volossom space including painting, design, video, music, sculpture, performance art and workshops,” says Oh. “Ongoing artist collaborations.”

“Art gives me a sense of connection and fulfillment that has become a part of my identity––and I will never let go of that,” adds Oh, standing in the gallery’s newly finished atelier.

“Volossom is a space dedicated to questioning and challenging our identities through varied creative experiences, a place for all to realize and pursue their own wishes.” sl Volossom gallery is located at 3314 S. Morgan St. For details on exhibitions and membership programs, visit volossom.com.

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HOWHorses THE WEST WAS FUN and Horsepower in Sheridan, Wyoming Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Shawn Parker Like a naughty child sent to bed without supper, the guttural rumble of thunder signaled that a stormy night was in the offing.

The grumbling, which became more pronounced as I progressed along a dusty two-track, was joined by a veil of pregnant clouds that gradually obscured the distant mountain peaks I’d been trying to reach for the past hour. A sucker for the chance to literally wander a road less traveled, I set out on a solo trek just steps from the front door of the guest lodge at the 3,000-acre Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming. A barrage of steep ascents that forced me to take intermittent breaks to catch my breath also gave me an opportunity to admire the vastness of the prairie landscape in this remote area near the border with Montana.

While taking my umpteenth panoramic photo, I noticed a hint of crimson amongst the waist-high flaxen grass. Curiosity piqued, I left the path to investigate, and found a handsome buck, recently felled, with a gaping hole in its neck. I walked gingerly

around the carcass, surveying the scene, when suddenly a grim realization dawned on me: whatever caused the demise of this majestic beast could very likely be nearby and none too happy that I was poking around its dinner. In that moment, the dichotomy of the region’s beauty and the beast reality came sharply into focus, and I slowly backed away from the buck before hightailing it back to the ranch, happy to not have become a dinner addendum.

I first fell in love with this part of the country more than three decades ago, sitting on scratchy plaid upholstery and gazing out the window from the backseat of my parents’ 1974 Westfalia Camper, a 68-horsepower engine “powering” us along the twisty mountain roads en route to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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Rolls-Royce dawn in front of the Trail End State Historic Site

“Wyoming is testimony to what good people can do if you give them enough space,” author Sam Morton remarked during a campfire storytelling session at Canyon Ranch on the night of my arrival in Sheridan. Our group, a mix of writers, photographers, filmmakers and motoring enthusiasts, listened intently as Morton spoke of highs and lows throughout the region’s hardscrabble history. The integral role of the horse was woven throughout his narrative, from warring Native American tribes, to the non-firstborn sons of English noblemen, who were sent abroad in the late 1800s to make their own fortunes, and onward to present-day hobbyists and hunters who continue to be drawn to this achingly beautiful landscape.

Along with thoroughbred horses, polo was one of the pursuits young gentry imported with them in the late 1800s; early matches in the Big Horn area were played by teams comprised of moneyed scions, US cavalry officers and local cowboys. Now recognized as the oldest polo venue west of the Mississippi River, match play commences in the present era on the first week in June and 34 slmag.net

continues every Sunday through Labor Day. A come-as-you-are affair, visitors are frequently treated to a show by some of the world’s top-rated players (thebighornpoloclub.com).

The British right of primogeniture played a role in the founding of the guest ranch where our group was lodging: Oliver Wallop, the youngest son of an English earl, purchased Canyon Ranch in 1888. Even after inheriting the title of the 8th Earl of Portsmouth in 1925 following the death of his brothers and their male heirs, Wallop chose to remain on the land he’d come to love.

For more than 125 years, this ranch and its charismatic caretakers have been drawing visitors near and far: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stopped in Sheridan to visit the Wallops and buy polo ponies as part of their North American tour in 1984. Today, the 3,000-acre guest ranch is operated by Paul Wallop and his wife Sandra, who capably carry on a legacy of hospitality that spans four generations (canyonranchbighorn.com).

There’s nary a person who, at some point in their childhood, didn’t imagine themselves in the role of a cowboy or cowgirl.

Paul Wallop, owner of Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming

Author Sam Morton

Forest E. Mars, Jr. building at the Brinton Museum

In Sheridan, there are endless opportunities to revisit the past while driving through a landscape that has been seen minimal alterations for generations. In downtown Sheridan, for instance, you can chase the ghosts of Wild West legends whose exploits, and the places where they took place, allow them to live on in infamy. We certainly felt like celebrities as heads turned to ogle our fleet of Rolls Royce (two Dawn and two Wraith) as they paraded down Main Street; it was refreshing to see such a bustling scene in the well-preserved city center (a total of 46 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places).

A neon sign depicting a bucking cowboy welcomes visitors to The Mint Bar (mintbarwyo.com). Opened in 1907, it is the ultimate cowboy bar in the heart of cowboy country.

With more taxidermy in one place than I’ve seen in my entire life, the walls are lined with cedar shingles emblazoned with some 9,000 cattle brands found throughout Wyoming.

During Prohibition, it was renamed The Mint Cigar Co. and Soda Shop, but those in the know could still imbibe in

the backroom speakeasy. Nearby, the Historic Sheridan Inn (sheridaninn.com), built in 1892, was frequented by “Buffalo Bill” Cody and his Wild West Show, and in subsequent years has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway, President Herbert Hoover, Will Rogers and Bob Hope. The 22-room inn is now welcoming overnight guests once again following a comprehensive restoration. If you are lucky, you might encounter the ghost of “Miss Kate,” a beloved member of the community who lived and worked at the inn for 64 years.

At the Rope Shop, located in an ancillary building behind King’s Saddlery (kingssaddlery.com), you can watch lassos being made and try your hand at roping a steer dummy (which is much harder than it looks). Afterward, be sure to meander through the King Museum to take a gander at an extensive private collection of Western and cowboy memorabilia from all over the world. Don’t leave without a King Ropes baseball cap, which has gained cult status after being spotted on the heads of several influential celebrities. slmag.net

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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith in Midnight Sapphire

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Sheridan counts seven billionaires among its 20,000 residents; while the scenic beauty is certainly a draw, a lack of personal and corporate income taxes and low property and sales taxes certainly helps. An influx of affluence has contributed to a robust cultural and arts scene relative to the size of the city. Tops among these is the spectacular Brinton Museum (thebrintonmuseum.org). Located on the historic 620-acre Quarter Circle A Ranch, the architecturally significant Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building holds an impressive array of pieces that respectfully represent American Indian art and culture, alongside examples of contemporary Western art. Part of the campus at Sheridan College, the Whitney Center for the Arts (whitneyarts.org) stages a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Wyoming Theatre Festival.

Omnipresent on the horizon, the mountains always seem to be calling in Sheridan, and having been given the keys to a Rolls-Royce for a few days, I was happy to heed the siren song.

With the convertible top lowered, the purring of the engine served as a gentle reminder of the V12 powerhouse responsible for our cloudlike ride as we headed into the 1.1 million acres that comprise Bighorn National Forest.

Focused on keeping my eyes (and the car) on the twisty roads during our foggy morning expedition, I was (almost) jealous of my three passengers, who had ample room to stretch out and admire both the scenery and the exquisite craftsmanship that defines the cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Weighing nearly three tons and stretching 17-feet-5-inches long, I was amazed at how nimble the Dawn felt in hairpin turns, and the way it rapidly responded without hesitation when a straightaway presented itself. Driving was such a pleasure that even an ardent hiker like me wasn’t all that disappointed when a planned trek up Steamboat Point was nixed because of the fog; it freed up more time to enjoy the Rolls-Royce hallmark “magic carpet ride” in an equally magical landscape. sl

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BRAGGIN' WAGON

There’s much to tout about the all-new Panamera Sport Turismo Written by Andre James Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this past March, the allnew Panamera Sport Turismo will be available in four different versions in the US market by the end of 2017: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and the Panamera Turbo.

With a design based on its successful sports sedan counterpart, these four Panamera variants boast a large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume, a 4+1 seating concept and up to 550 horsepower; amenities that meld to create the perfect combination of everyday usability and maximum flexibility. "For Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forward into a new segment, but retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche", says Michael Mauer, Director of Style Porsche.

Reflecting Porsche design DNA, the Sport Turismo is characterized by dynamic proportions: 198.8-inches long, 56.2-inches high, and 76.3-inches wide, with a wheelbase that spans 116.1-inches. The roomy silhouette is further differentiated by short body overhangs and large wheels measuring up to 21 inches. At the top of the vehicle, the roof extends into the first adaptively extendible roof spoiler, whose angle can be set in three stages, depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings. At track speeds, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics. When the optional panoramic roof system is open, the spoiler also helps to lower cabin buffeting noise.

The raised roofline of the Sport Turismo permits it to be the first Panamera to offer rear seating for three passengers. The two outer seats take the form of individual bucket-like seats–in keeping with the model line's reputation for sporty performance with maximum passenger comfort–thereby producing a 2+1 configuration in the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is available in a four-seat configuration with a pair of electrically adjustable individual seats in the back. A one-piece power-operated hatch grants entry to a noticeable increase in 38 slmag.net

storage over the sedan variant, even more so when the backseats are folded down (together or individually), to create a nearly level loading floor. Available as an option for the Panamera Sport Turismo models, a luggage compartment management system includes two rails integrated in the loading floor, four tie-down points, and a luggage compartment partition net.

All of the technological innovations introduced last year with the launch of the brand new Panamera model line are available in the Sport Turismo: digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, the advanced assistance system Porsche InnoDrive, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), adaptive cruise control, and turbocharged powertrains. Chassis systems, such as Rear Axle Steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport), the electronic roll stabilization system, are also available. Porsche Traction Management, an active all-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, as well as adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology, is part of the standard equipment.

Four propulsion systems are offered. Standard on the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine generating 330 horsepower, and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 5.0 seconds with launch control. Notch up to the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, and cover the same distance one-second faster with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine.

Combining the same combustion engine found in the 4S with an additional 136-horsepower electric motor, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo makes the 0 to 60mph sprint in 4.4 seconds. With launch control, 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 generating 550 horsepower in the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is the fastest of the lot, reaching 60mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Pricing for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo starts at $96,200; $104,000 for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo; $109,200 for the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; and, $154,000 for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, excluding the $1,050 delivery, processing, and handling fee. sl

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Guest accommodations take the form of charming cottages that collectively comprise an Englishinspired village.

A GEORGIA PEACH Barnsley Resort Written by Caylee Matthews It is easy to be enamored with old buildings. Their time-worn walls are stalwart keepers of secrets; a repository for thousands of stories lost in time. An astute observer may be able to elicit a few clues that whisper of the past and then conjecture the details. If ever walls could talk, those that remain in the ruins of Woodlands–a once stately manor built in the late 1840s by Godfrey Barnsley for his wife Julia a few miles from the rural town of Adairsville in northwest Georgia–would spin an epic tale. Hauntingly handsome in its current state of halted decay, and surrounded by gloriously maintained gardens as the centerpiece of 3,000-acre Barnsley Resort, the Italianate manor has borne witness to fortune and famine, love and loss, pain and perseverance, and even the murder of a Barnsley heir at the hand of his brother.

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in the annals of history. “If I had a nickel for every hour I’ve put into Barnsley, I could travel the world,” Coker remarked during a candlelit dinner in the ruins as part of my visit. Coker had a hand in convincing Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria to acquire the property in the late 1980s, and worked closely with him to commence an ambitious plan to stabilize the ruins and revive and expand the gardens, which are now one of the few surviving antebellum gardens in the South.

A little more than a decade later, Fugger opened Barnsley Resort, with guest accommodations taking the form of charming cottages that collectively comprise an English-inspired village influenced by the work of Andrew Jackson Downing (18151852). Downing, considered to be the founder of American landscape architecture, was also a prominent advocate of the Gothic Revival style in the United States. To this, Fugger added a Jim Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course, a spa, regionallyinspired fine dining at The Woodlands Grill and Rice House, and a host of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, sporting clays and hiking.

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Wilderness Arbor guest cottage

The 16th hole of the Tom Fazio-designed golf course

Private dinner in the ruins of Woodlands

The resort was sold to a private family from north Georgia in 2004, and the new owners have continued in Fugger’s vein of restoration and expansion by constructing four large multibedroom Estate Cottages and adding fly-fishing and paintball to the activities roster, among others. They also acquired 1,800acres less than five miles from the resort to create sister property SpringBank Plantation, which offers upland game hunting and one of the most extensive shooting facilities in the Southeast, with special programming geared specifically for women and teens through the Caesar Guerini Wings & Clays School. The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort and Georgian Hall, a special events venue, are both scheduled to open in early 2018 The resort-meets-village concept makes for an idyllic stay, with 90 individually decorated guest rooms and suites spread

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out over 36 cottages. Each building is linked by manicured pathways and common greenspaces with fire pits that encourage visitors to sit a spell Southern style both day and night. My 1,056-square-foot Arbor Cottage featured a spacious bedroom, bathroom with a claw-foot tub and separate shower, and a living room with fireplace. After I returned to my room each afternoon following a full day of activities, I was treated to an array of complimentary gourmet snacks and beverages to enjoy from my covered porch.

Woodlands is not the only historically significant building on property. Rice House, picturesquely positioned at the terminus of the village’s “main road,” is a 19th century farmhouse relocated from nearby Rome, Georgia. Though its façade bears the scars of bullets fired during a Civil War skirmish, today the home plays

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host to more peaceful gatherings, namely fine Southern suppers that incorporate the bounty of surrounding farms, including herbs picked on site, local farm-grazed cattle and Kurobuta pork.

“Rice House is all about simplicity, how ‘true’ food is supposed to be,” said Food and Beverage Director Aaron Stiles. He added that the resort is “upscale, but never pretentious”.

Open Friday through Sunday, weather permitting, the Beer Garden is a prime example of a high-quality experience offered in a relaxed environment. Illuminated by string lights suspended overhead between towering trees, guests congregate at picnic tables around a central pavilion to enjoy menu items from Atlanta’s Spotter Trotter Charcuterie and more than 30 craft beer options.

Our most memorable meal was staged in the ruins, which are used as a magical backdrop for weddings and private

events. Sinuous shadows cast by a plethora of candles and the still-functioning fireplaces animated the ancient walls. Like a broken heart torn wide open, the roof of the manor house was ripped off by a tornado in 1906. That traumatic event seems less consequential now in the semi al fresco setting, where the clinking of glasses and the sounds of laughter and happy chatter are free to dissipate into the starry night sky.

Although just 60 miles north of Atlanta, the resort’s rustic setting, combined with a plethora of activities, means that you can amply fill an itinerary for several days without ever leaving property. During a three-night girl’s trip to take advantage of the resort’s “Annie Get Your Fun” package, my travel buddies and I giggled and gallivanted all over the resort, many of us trying activities for the first time.

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Shooting instructor Skip Smith (right)

A resident of the Barnsley Barnyard

Shooting instructor Skip Smith, one of just 70 Level III instructors certified by the National Sporting Clays Association, had each of us channeling our inner Annie Oakley; by the end of the half-day session we were all feeling proud of our marksmanship (and coveting our beautiful women’s Syren shotguns on loan from the resort’s SpringBank Sporting Club).

Following a two-hour trail ride in the woods surrounding the resort and a visit with the miniature horses, donkeys and plucky goats in the Barnsley Barnyard, we headed over to the 10-acre lake on property for a fly-casting lesson with pros from the Cohutta Fishing Company. We capped off the weekend with a golf lesson and a round on the Par-72, 7,350-yard course. Spread out over 378 acres, it was designed by Fazio to wind around the resort’s

The Beer Garden

Fire pits located throughout the property are ideal gathering places for making s'mores.

lake, forests and gardens. Make your golfing friends jealous by snapping a photo or two of the dramatic drop and surrounding mountain peaks at the signature 16th hole.

We made sure to squeeze in plenty of pampering too, by indulging in a “Relax and Refresh” body treatment at the spa that incorporates loofa gourds harvested on property and a proprietary lavender and mint mask; relaxing around the salt water pool with a glass of sweet tea; admiring the historic gardens; and, enjoying a bourbon tasting in the Woodlands Grill. The short stay left me refreshed, recharged and equipped with a few new skills to apply to my leisure pursuits back at home. sl For more information on Barnsley Resort and their three-night Annie Get Your Fun Package, visit barnsleyresort.com or call the resort at 770-773-7480 for pricing.

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Holiday Wine Guide

The holidays evoke a time of celebration and good cheer surrounded by family and friends. More often than not, these festivities include food and drink, so, in the spirit of the season, I am pleased to offer a few suggestions for a special bottle of wine in the hope that you will be inspired to start a new fine wine tradition.

Thanksgiving is the first holiday of the season, so it is apropos to begin with Beaujolais Nouveau, the first Northern Hemisphere wine of the 2017 harvest. The large wine producing region of Beaujolais, located in the southernmost area of Burgundy, almost exclusively produces red wine. Like many French wine regions, it is named after the place and not its grape, Gamay, a thin-skinned variety that is low in tannins. Gamay is noted for pairing with a wide variety of foods; an important attribute when selecting wine to accompany the multitude of both savory and sweet flavors consumed on Thanksgiving.

There are basically four different types of Beaujolais: Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais-Village, and Cru Beaujolais (the highest category of classification). Beaujolais Nouveau is a fruity, quaffable and light red wine that is an excellent accompaniment for a variety of foods. The most popular Beaujolais are those produced by Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France, who is often referred to as the king of Beaujolais. I would also recommend trying the high-quality Beaujolais Nouveau produced by Domaine

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Written by Scott Harper, MS

Rochette, founded by Joel Rochette in the early 1980s. All Beaujolais Nouveau are rushed to market the third Thursday in November–just in time for Turkey Day–and may be served slightly chilled to emphasize their fruity freshness.

Christmas Eve has always been a big bottle night at my house.

To allow all of the wine drinkers gathered to partake from the same bottle, I traditionally open a three-liter bottle. Sometimes referred to as “jeroboam,” it is equivalent to four standard bottles. Once consumed, these bottles adorn the stairs that lead down to my wine cellar as a reminder of the good times that were created in their company. Bottles like these are a little hard to find, and are usually expensive because of their rarity and the additional cost to produce them. Think about buying age-worthy wines to serve as part of a future Christmas Eve fête. I suggest starting early to allow the necessary time to find that special bottle.

Christmas is designated as my finest wine day. For this occasion, I gravitate to a wine with some bottle age, along with the complexity and character befitting the happy spirit of what I believe to be one of the best holidays of the year. With such a tall order, as well as the likelihood of multiple imbibers, don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to serving a single wine.

My first selection would have to be the 2012 E. Guigal “Château d’Ampuis” Côte-Rôtie (Rhone Valley, France). It boasts a medium-purple color leading to a garnet red. Ethereal nose of

red and black fruits of black and red cherry, raspberry, blackberry and plum with generous baking spice, pepper, vanilla, anise, violets and cured meats. Dry, full-bodied and full-flavored with a tannic structure that benefits from decanting. This wine will age and should be consumed in five-to-10 years, but is seductive now! It is made from 93 percent Syrah and seven percent Viognier, and aged for 36 months in new French oak. The 2012 is the 20th anniversary limited edition and it is available in magnums as well as 750 ml bottles.

A close runner-up would be a mature bottle of 2006 Luigi Righetti “Capitel de’ Roari”, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.

Fourth-generation winemaker Gian Maria Righetti carries on the tradition of this family-run estate founded 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, seductive and full-bodied wine.

New Year’s Eve is always a great Champagne night and I can think of no better way to toast the coming of a new year than with a bottle of bubbly. A bevy of very good sparklers are available, but Champagne, some still say, stands alone as the quintessential sparkling wine. The French region of Champagne produces some outstanding examples. A few excellent Champagnes are Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Pierre Péters "Cuvée de Réserve" (for a light-

bodied delicate style, great with seafood or as an aperitif ), Brut Premier Cru, Gaston Chiquet Brut "Tradition" (for a big, rich, and fresh baked bread style that will go well with dinner, not just as an aperitif ), and Krug Grand Cuvée (strikes a balance between being big and bold with finesse and elegance, and is great with dinner).

In my opinion, New Year’s Day is the most difficult holiday for selecting wine. Depending on how much you celebrated the night before, you may not be in the mood for an adult beverage, so planning ahead may be a bit frivolous. However, should you find yourself in the mood to start 2018 with a toast, you will likely want a wine with longevity that is hearty and can provide a feeling of warmth on a cold winter’s day. My first choice would be Tokaji.

The 2013 Tokaji Esszencia Barta Estate is an amazing wine; thick as lemon curd with unbelievable unctuousness, yet with fresh acidity.

Full-bodied, full-flavored and full-sweet with the flavors of acacia honey, lemon curd, baking spice and mandarin orange marmalade, it is a very intense yellow/gold color. It offers an infinite finish that cannot be forgotten. When wine is said to be the nectar of the gods, I am quite sure they are referring to Tokaji!

Happy Holidays! I encourage you to make celebrating with family and friends extra special this year by sharing an exceptional bottle of wine and starting a new wine tradition. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 236 individuals worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Bibliotaph... The Life Aquatic

Compiled by Victoria Chase

A former New Yorker, author and interior designer Nina Freudenberger became fascinated by surf culture after moving to Venice, CA in 2013.

She traveled to 18 cities in four countries, visiting the homes surfers created for themselves, which often, in her words, "prioritize ease over elegance, good vibes over any sort of grand vision." Nina Freudenberger - Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water - hardcover, 272 pages, Penguin Random House (penguinrandomhouse.com)

This visually stunning coffee-table book, complete with four-page foldout photos, focuses on the J Class yachts Endeavor, Hanuman, Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Shamrock V and Velsha, in addition to historic and modern-era photos from races and regattas. The book is presented in a keepsake, full-wrap photo box. Franco Pace - J Class - hardcover, 160 pages, Delius Klasing (delius-klasing.de) A collection of intricate drawings by scientist Ernst Haeckel, depicting a flora and fauna from the sea, are transformed into pop-up prints by paper engineer Make Biederstaedt. Ernst Haeckel, Make Biederstaedt - Creatures of the Deep - hardcover, Random House (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)

Award-winning photographer Bernhard Edmaier presents stunning vistas of water in all forms as abstract art, as viewed through his lens from both the air and the ground. Angelica Jung-Hutti (author), Bernhard Edmaier (photographer) - Water - hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books In the hands of acclaimed English photographer Jon Nicholson, a Polaroid SX-70 camera is ideal for capturing the essence of a quintessential British landscape—the seaside. Jon Nicholson - Seaside Polaroids - hardcover, 96 pages, Prestel Publishing (pretelpublishing. randomhouse.de)

Edited by Tony Harris, one of the most knowledgeable insiders on the superyacht scene, this book provides a glimpse of the latest ships coming out of the most respected international shipyards. Tony Harris - The Superyacht Book - hardcover with jacket, 288 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)

A stunning array of black-and-white and color photographs highlight the refined world of over-the-top yachting and the dreamy waters and locales these vessels frequent. Kim Kavin - The Stylish Life: Yachting - hardcover, 176 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)

Named for the sea turtles that inhabit the region, Velaa Private Island is an ultra-exclusive boutique hideaway located in the azure seas of the Indian Ocean. One of the few islands privately owned by a single person, Velaa's owner Jiri Smejc is committed to setting the benchmark as a luxury resort development carried out in an eco-sensitive fashion. Velma: Island for all Senses hardcover, 220 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)

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Of Note... Shades of the Season

Compiled by Colin Dennis

Clockwise from top left: Diva espresso machine from Casa Bugatti ($735; casabugatti.com), Bouquet with artificial red fruits and preserved ivy fixed together with a red satin ribbon ($40; rosemarie-schulz.eu), Alessi Circus wine cooler ($245; alessi.com), Large Fortuny Peruviano vase ($330; l-objet.com), Pheasant luxury crackers ($50/6; annabeljames.co.uk), Ribbon Tree snow globe ($56; coolsnowglobes.com), Decoupage waste paper bin with decorative trim ($235; musthavebins.co.uk), AtelierGK Firenze light green jewelry box ($980; artemest.com)

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Clockwise from top left: Ranjana Khan Emerald crystal earrings ($340; ranjanakhan.com), Assael Sardinian coral five-row bracelet (price upon request; assael.com), Alexandra de Curtis Midi Loren tote in red ($600; alexandradecurtis.com), Bottega Veneta Thyme shearling glove (bottegaveneta.com), Longines DolceVita timepiece with diamond-set case and alligator strap ($5,275; longines. com), The Cocoonalist men's ostrich leather mules ($770; thecocoonalist.com), Bottega Veneta Ivy Intrecciato Continental wallet ($860; bottegaveneta.com), Johan men's down jacket from Nobis ($1,095; us.nobis.com), Columbian emerald natural green step-cut drop earrings ($265,600; Wsalamoon.com), Zoe Chicco 14K emerald prong open hoop earrings ($295; zoechicco.com)

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Of Note... Shades of the Season

Compiled by Colin Dennis

Clockwise from top left: Navy velvet Palazzo mirror (frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk), Jellycat Medium Bashful Blue Elephant ($30; yellowoctopus.com), Sky One Plane Bed from Circu (price upon request; circu.net), Georg Jensen HK 1.9L pitcher in polished steel ($525; georgjensen.com), Set of six sky blue crystal champagne glasses (gurasu.co.uk), Jesper blue and white lidded ceramic display jar with gold detail ($135; artisani.com), 2018 Signature agenda in chambray stripe from Sugar Paper ($48; sugarpaper.com), Iittala Kastehelmi bowl in Rain ($20; iittala.com), Yves Delorme Palladio decorative pillow ($110; usa.yvesdelorme.com), Turkey and Sprout napkins (annabellejames.co.uk)

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Clockwise from top left: Bottega Venetta multicolor multimaterial Garรงonne men's moccasin (bottegaveneta.com), Fiona Kroger Petit Skull timepiece ($13,400; fionakrugertimepieces.com), Game of Thrones Stark Fountain Pen ($350; store.hbo.com), Avakian sapphire and diamond cuff bracelet (price upon request; avakian.com), Blue and white ceramic cufflinks ($25; historicroyalpalaces.com), Cirari sapphire and diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), AirDP CAVA C2 BIS sunglasses ($175; airdpstyle.com), Xpandable sapphire and diamond bracelet by Picchiotti (price upon request; picchiotti.it)

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We All Shine On

'Tis the Season to Celebrate

Galvan London striped column dress ($1,424; galvanlondon.com)

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Clockwise from top left: "Y-Memento" white diamond and 18k white gold timepiece from Yeprem (price upon request; yepremjewellery.com), Silk pocket squares from the La Habana Collection

by Kinloch (kinloch.it), 18k white gold and diamond layered necklace ($283,000; yepremjewellery.com), Dark Moon18K yellow gold stud earrings ($1,895; eriebasin.com), Cirari diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), Lisa Bridge peridot, amethyst and emerald earrings ($279; benbridge.com), The Ralph Lauren Purple Label Anthony peaked lapel tuxedo is tailored from wool barathea ($2,495; ralphlauren.com), Phillip Gavriel skull cufflinks with red garnet ($380; phillipgavriel.com), Silver and jet cufflinks ($270; historicroyalpalaces.com), Simon Carter Pursuits stag head cufflinks ($75; henrytibbs.com), Men's Protecting Riviere black rubber macrame bracelet with black diamonds ($1,120; Anilarjandas.com), Concrete cuff links by MenschMade ($130; thedesigngiftshop.com), Roger Viver Strass sling-back pumps ($1,250; rogervivier.com), Duo sided Cool/Chic clutch from Emm Kuo ($875; emm-kuo.myshopify.com), Just Revolution Skin Yi ring in 18k white and black gold set with diamonds ($4,636; JSAY.com), Assael conch pearl and platinum ring (price upon request; assael.com), Roger Vivier evening box pompon in leather ($1,695; rogervivier.com), Available in the US in December, UWA Tequila's Reposado is aged seven months ($235; UWAtequila.com)

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Cesare Attolini tuxedo from the fall/winter 2017-18 collection (cesareattolini.com) Alexis Maximila jumpsuit ($594; shop-alexis.com)

Toni Garrn at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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Eric Rutherford at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Swarovski)

Penelope Cruz at the 74th Venice Film Festival (Photo

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Iman at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon) Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)

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Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo

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House of Nonie Cold Shoulder dress ($500; houseofnonie.com)

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Clockwise from top left: Swan salt cellar ($150; l-objet.com), Darlington Crystal Glitz Noir champagne flutes ($60/2; black-by-design.co.uk), Arthouse star-studded stag in champagne ($135; arthouse.com), Trianon Louis XV Wardrobe (price upon request; oficinainglesa.com), Tuxedo sofa with quilted upholstery from Herman Miller ($5,997; Store.HermanMiller.com), Lapin Chair from Sweetpea & Willow ($490; sweetpeaandwillow.com), Silver-plated top hat wine cooler ($165; annabeljames.co.uk), Monocles dressing table from Essential Home (price upon request; essential home.eu), Sonos Sub wireless subwoofers ($699/each; sonos.com), RBT tabletop corkscrew ($150; RabbitWine.com)

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Curating a Lifestyle: A Guide to Uncommon Gifts

Written by Amelia Jeffers

Clockwise from top left: Bird carvings and duck decoys are among a vast array of gift-giving options for the sporting enthusiast. This set of three shorebirds sold for just $720 at Garth’s.

This 19th Century trade sign sold for $1,500 at Garth’s Auctions in Columbus, Ohio.

When my kids were younger, my superhero power was Amazon Prime. Birthdays and holidays were no problem, as long as I gave myself a 48-hour buffer…and, as long as their lists included toys, books and electronics. But, gift-giving in the adult world requires a bit more planning and a lot more creativity. If you are in need of a gift idea for someone who already has everything Amazon covers, read on. You may need to channel your inner treasurehunter, but your friends and family will cherish these unique and personal items that are sure to become heirlooms.

no advertising category, though, is as broad as signs. The evertrendy barber pole aside, trade signs for optometrists (think striking eyes and swanky glasses), restaurants (hot and fresh?), and clothiers from seamstresses to cobblers offer endless gift-giving possibilities and are definite conversation starters. Where to look?

It’s a big category, so just about any antique mall or website will have options, though good trade signs are tougher to find. Try invaluable.com or 1stdibs.com and search “trade sign”, narrowing by date of origin (1880s - 1940s should offer some great choices).

ANY INTEREST, ANY AGE From handmade trade signs to printed tins, advertising memorabilia can be easy to find in a wide variety of interests, allowing you to cover just about anyone on your gift list. Beer signs and good old “Coca Cola” trays may be the first things that come to mind, but, far more sophisticated options are available. We’ve offered store displays at auction that range from holiday items to vintage toys; some of my favorite salesman’s samples include sewing machines and a printing press– perfectly reproduced in miniature and fully functioning. Perhaps

TEA AND COFFEE LOVERS Vintage coffee grinders have had a resurgence in part to America’s obsession with a certain mermaid, and the baristas who man the thousands of stores nationwide. But, beyond the basic (and possibly predictable) gifts for your favorite caffeine-addict, the antiques world has a slew of options. Lithographed tea and coffee tins are a bit later, and may appeal graphically to many, but a finely crafted, turned-wood English tea caddy from the 1700s or 1800s makes a stunning addition to any decor. Popularly produced

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Clockwise from top left: Store displays and salesman’s samples appeal to anyone who loves a perfectly-reproduced miniature. This tiny breakfront cupboard with verre églomisé panels is a gem, selling for just over $2,000 at Selkirk. Fruitwood tea caddies come in a variety of forms, including sweet shape like apples and pears. This examples dates to the late 1700s and sold for $960 at Garth’s. This French poster featuring the timeless and covetable Bugatti Atlantic sold for $720 at Selkirk in St. Louis.

in fruit-shapes like the pear shown here, examples may also be found inlaid with initials–adding to the personalized touch.

Fruitwood tea caddies and coffee grinders are relatively easy to find, but you should expect to pay in the high hundreds to low thousands for very good examples. Again, invaluable.com covers the middle-market of auction houses all over the world, but sites like rubylane.com should have a steady inventory if you are more of a last-minute shopper.

SPORTING ENTHUSIASTS One can only rely on Hermès for a few good sporting patterns before the theme starts to wear out, and expecting your recipient to accommodate a vintage fishing rod, saddle or snowshoes into their contemporary decor can be a risky bet. Easier to predict? The smile from receiving a kitschy (or classy!) Animalia artifact, a lovely equestrian print, or a sleek, carved bird decoy. While they are horrified by the obsession, my children know that I love a beautifully complete small animal skull for my growing collection (I know, I know, it’s my repressed scientist nature). And, if you think a cranium

is too macabre for your urban sensibilities, furnishings crafted from antlers can be simultaneously rustic and refined. Care should be taken when buying exotic animal items, as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service monitors certain restrictions on buying, selling and transporting such objects. For this reason, always buy from a reputable auction house or dealer.

CAR BUFF Car guys (and girls) can be an incredibly difficult set for whom to shop, with their good eyes for design and quality. If a Ghost is a bit beyond your gift-giving budget, relax and think outside the box with vintage auto posters, car show trophies, and high-quality models. Last year, Garth’s handled the estate of a car collector who had assembled large groups of vintage car tags from European races and framed them in shadowbox frames–a sharp and interesting display. Focusing on a particular make or model can make the process of sifting through a huge online selection a little less time consuming. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.

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Les Ambassadeurs bar at Hôtel de Crillon

12 DAYS OF ROSEWOOD One-of-a-kind experiences for the gift of a lifetime Compiled by Caylee Matthews Culled from Rosewood’s exceptional properties in Asia, Europe and the Americas, this unique collection of experiences showcase the most extraordinary and authentic elements of each locale, and offer the ultimate gift for the most discerning global explorer.

1) Aston Martin Discovery (London, United Kingdom): Aston Martin’s iconic new flagship vehicle can be acquired in the most remarkable way, beginning with private helicopter transfers from London to the automaker’s Gaydon headquarters. There, a consultation with its chief creative officer awaits, followed by the creation of a custom DB11 V12 coupe, and a private performance training session. The three-night experience is available at Rosewood London from $256,200.

2) Experience Ultimate Art de Vivre (Paris, France): Recipients of this gift will be among the first to rediscover the glories of the legendary Hôtel de Crillon, fresh off of a four-year transformation. The lavish experience includes a three-night stay in one of Les Grand Appartements, designed

by Karl Lagerfeld, that overlook Place de la Concorde, a private gastronomic journey in the historic salon where Marie Antoinette once studied music, tastings of rare cognac in the

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exclusive, subterranean La Cave wine cellar, and much more.

Available at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel for $67,270.

3) Discover the Magic of Oaxacan Art (Los Cabos, Mexico): This journey whisks guests by private jet to Oaxaca to curate their very own collection of Mexican artwork from the studios of the city’s most acclaimed artists, including a specially commissioned alebrije sculpture. Upon returning to the ultra-exclusive, 28,000-square-foot beachfront Ty Warner Mansion, guests will be pampered over a fournight stay with massages, a private chef, and a customized fireworks display from the Mansion’s 100-metre-long infinity pool. Available at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort for $160,000.

4) Fairy Tale Fantasy (London, United Kingdom): The child gifted with this one-of-a-kind slumber party, along with five friends, will become immersed into their favorite fable -- with the help of actors from legendary toy store Hamleys, and costumers Ivoy Paris at Harrods -- within a Rosewood London suite that is transformed into a spellbinding kingdom. Parent can enjoy the entertainers, magician butlers, movie screening, midnight feast and full English breakfast the following morning from their adjoining suite. Available at Rosewood London for $25,615.

Villa Gauggiole at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Ocean view pool pavilion at Rosewood Phuket

Bistro B at Rosewood Beijing Ty Warner mansion at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort

5) Caribbean Sailing Odyssey (British Virgin Islands): The recipient can invite up to five guests to set sail for seven nights on a fully crewed luxury vessel of their choosing, be it a sleek twin-hull yacht or ultra-chic catamaran, complete with gourmet chef, for a fully bespoke itinerary of discovery around the British Virgin Islands. Superb snorkelling and diving, idyllic deserted beach picnics, delightful boutique ports to explore and individually curated private island tours, are on offer. To start or end the seafaring sojourn, three nights’ accommodation is included at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, soon to re-open after a two-year renovation. Available at Rosewood Little Dix Bay from $29,999.

6) Discover Beijing’s Artistic Soul (Beijing, China): Highlights of this stylish, five-night cultural journey include a one-onone shan shui painting master class with celebrated Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Zhaohui and a curator-led exploration of China’s creative epicenter, the 798 Art District. A motorcycle sidecar excursion will pass iconic landmarks and wind through historic hutongs, topped by a sunset champagne stop by the gates of the Forbidden City after the crowds have gone. Available at Rosewood Beijing for $5,090.

7) One Night Only at Café Carlyle (New York, NY, U.S.): For one night only, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel presents a musical evening like no other, with a choice of one of two remarkable talents, Megan Hilty or Isaac Mizrahi, delivering a private performance for the lucky gift recipient and up to 24 friends in the legendary New York supper club Café Carlyle, accompanied by dinner and followed by a champagne reception after the show with the night’s star performer. Available at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel for $95,000.

8) Unveiling Hidden Treasures (Phuket, Thailand): Phuket’s myriad treasures of culture, history, wildlife and landscape – so often bypassed by the typical beach-goer – are on offer in this ultimate four-night Phuket discovery. Included is an expertly guided visit to a sanctuary for magnificent Asian elephants, experiencing the island’s rich Peranakan Chinese heritage through a gastronomic feast in a private beachfront pavilion, an exclusive peek inside a beautiful, historic Sino-Portuguese mansion in Phuket’s Old Town, meeting talented island artists and artisans in a bohemian arts village and a luxury yacht cruise along Phuket’s southern coastline to a tiny island, where guests will be blessed by Buddhist monks. Available at the Rosewood Phuket for $11,840.

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The historical Suite Duc de Crillon at Hôtel de Crillon Spa pool at Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Rosewood London THOD Qin dining room at Rosewood Beijing

9) Romance on Land and Sea (Bermuda): Thoughtfully curated as the quintessentially Bermudan romantic getaway, this experience includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through the charming town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a perfumery tour that culminates in the creation of a bespoke fragrance; a magical evening sail and snorkel around a secluded island; and active adventures within a verdant hidden jungle. The romantic home base is Bermuda’s premier resort, which resembles a British manor home, atop sprawling green hills with lawns that cascade down to a private pink-sand beach. Available at Rosewood Tucker’s Point for $14,570.

10) Royal Treasures of Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): This exotic present is one that delves into the Cambodia of centuries past, including an excursion to the former royal capital of Oudong to visit the country’s largest Buddhist center for a ceremonial blessing and viewing of an incredible collection of cultural treasures in a private monk’s residence. Upon returning to Phnom Penh, guests will be treated to a performance of Apsara, Cambodia’s most revered art form, on the grounds of the National Museum, and mingle with the dancers afterwards to gather inspiration for a subsequent private Apsara dance lesson by a master instructor. Available at the Rosewood Phnom Penh for $6,000.

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11) Explore China’s Tropical Paradise (Sanya, China): The perfect gift for those intrigued to visit the paradise island of Sanya this discovery is launched with a champagne toast upon arrival at Hainan Island, followed by the finest the destination delivers, including an excursion to Wuzhizhou Island – China’s best dive site -- for spectacular coral reef diving; time spent at picturesque Nanshan temple for calm reflection and an appreciation of Buddhist culture; a private fishing trip culminating in a fresh-catch seafood feast; and much more.

Available at the Rosewood Sanya for $4,338.

12) The Secret Beauty of Winter (Tuscany, Italy): Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco opens the doors to discovering the unheralded charms of winter in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. This specially designed gift includes three nights’ accommodation in a luxurious converted farmhouse, a private winery tour and vertical tasting of the estate’s own Brunello, and a cooking class with a private chef. Guests can also take the wheel of a Ferrari throughout their stay to explore the enchanting winter landscape that surrounds, the thrill of an arranged race track experience, and a first-of-its-kind, winter wildlife-spotting night safari in Tuscany.

Available at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco for $17,400. sl For more information, visit rosewoodhotels.com/en/12days

Sophisticated Source

’Tis the season for glamorous gifting. From intricate floral embroideries to strand upon strand of pearls… choose fabulously.

by Elise Hofer Shaw

BURN, BABY, BURN Inventum butterfly candle in pink porcelain, $450, by Gucci Décor at Gucci, 312.664.5504.

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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN Clockwise from top left: Eternal Prayer red and platinum numbered and signed edition of 20 crystal panel by Damien Hirst

for Lalique, price upon request, available through the Lalique Interiors showroom in the Design Center at theMART, 312.867.1787. Divas’ Dream necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and emeralds, $26,200, at Bulgari, 312.255.1313. Bird earrings in Toffee, $250, by Mignonne Gavigan at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Peekaboo mini embroidered velvet bag, $7,250, by Fendi at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Velvet cushion with cat embroidery, $1,150, by Gucci Décor at Gucci, 312.664.5504.

Flower plates, starting at $48 each, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Diamond flower earrings, $3,970, by Graziela at Elements, 312.642.6574. Lindsey top, $1,090, and Sacha skirt, $1,920, both by Erdem (and on the model on the left) at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Vintage coat with embroidery $6,900, by Gucci at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Dahlia Divin poudre d’or, $65, by Givenchy Beauty at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Jordan antique brass vase, $168, by Arteriors at Norcross and Scott, 773.564.9533. Boar’s Head II mixed media on canvas (84” x 64”), $22,000, by Adam Siegel at The Golden Triangle through January 31, 312.755.1266. Moulamax floral velvet 100mm red sole bootie, $1,095, by Christian Louboutin at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Chiavari chair with embroidered moth, $2,600, by Gucci Décor at Gucci, 312.664.5504. Burning Rose candle, $80, by Byredo at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Tiara fabric, $53 per 10 meters, by Marimekko at us.marimekko.com.

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BREAKFAST IN BED Wheat Leaf cup and saucer in bone china, $100, and hotel key ring in sterling silver, $250, both at Tiffany & Co., 312.944.7500. Photo by Roe Ethridge 68 slmag.net

TAUPE LOVE Clockwise from top left: Katie ankle boots, $1,145, by Gianvito Rossi at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Faux-fur block-heel ankle bootie, $595, by MM6 Maison Martin

Margiela at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Jonesy earrings in Toffee, $195, by Mignonne Gavigan at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Felina Mignon small velvet crossbody bag, $995, by Elena Ghisellini at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Emmanuelle fedora, $425, by Eugenia Kim at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Lamb fur pillow, $395, by Adrienne Landau at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Vintage kilim rug (11’3” x 4’9”), $975, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Mosaic entertainment console with white oak veneers, shagreen-wrapped door panels and plated brushed stainless steel frame, $2,600, at Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design stores. Cashmere spider pillow, $360, by Rani Arabella at Norcross and Scott, 773.564.9533. Cover 2 loveseat with intricate stitching and tufting patterns, from $3,145 (also available in a sofa from $3,965), by Marie Christine Dorner at Ligne Roset, 312.846.1080. Carolyn coat, $4,290, by Brock at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Babylon side table in taupe, $1,120, by Harry & Camila at DEDON in the Design Center at theMART, 312.982.7555.

Languedoc vase in bronze crystal, $6,800, at the Lalique Interiors showroom in the Design Center at theMART, 312.867.1787.

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STOP, LOOK & LISTEN Reykjavik speaker in Lavastone Black, $249, by Vifa at vifa.dk.

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APRÈS SKI Clockwise from top left: Velvet puffer vest with fur-trim hood, $4,795, by Brunello Cucinelli at Neiman Marcus

Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Selenite fireplace logs, $330, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Germantown Navajo rug from the 1880s woven in an Op Art design (49.5” x 68”), $27,000, available through Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, navajorug.com. Ankle boots in leather and shearling, $995, at Tod’s, 312.943.0070. Crystal objects, starting at $195, at Jayson Home, 773.248.8180. Stead natural horn (shed) sculpture with polished-brass-plated steel base, $100, by Arteriors at Norcross and Scott, 773.564.9533. Cluster diamond earrings set in platinum, price upon request, at Harry Winston, 312.705.1820. Luxewear collection knit tweed bomber jacket, $98, crew tie-sleeve sweater, $98, and stirrup leggings, $79, all at Ann Taylor stores. Winter Season reed diffuser, $33, by Illume at Nordstrom stores. Excess Champagne flute, $590, and water glass, $380, both by Saint Louis Crystal at Elements, 312.642.6574. Jadis snow pillow, $115, by Eastern Accents at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. Arthur bench, price upon request, by Hélène Aumont at Atelier Gary Lee in the Design Center at theMART, 312.644.4400. Lolly backpack, $165, by Marimekko at us.marimekko.com. Clint tailor-made rabbit fur throw (87” x 108”), $5,761, by Ivano Redaelli at Luminaire, 312.664.9582. Beanie Pomster hat, $215, by Mischa Lampert at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700.

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CROSS, CHECK Dwight reversible jacket in Trafford check cashmere with Wind Stretch Storm System, $4,950, at Loro Piana, 312.664.6644.

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NOT YOUR MAMA’S PEARLS Clockwise from top left: Lusciousness cat-eye sunglasses in pearl, $965, by Anna-Karin Karlsson at Neiman Marcus Michigan

Avenue, 312.642.5900. Sterling silver Dot Kick cuff with white freshwater pearls, $1,195, by John Hardy at johnhardy.com. 18K white gold premium Akoya cultured pearl strand necklace, $1,975, at Brilliant Earth, 312.265.6980. Perlee White porcelain dinnerware, $30-650, by L’Objet at Elements, 312.642.6574. Harper necklace in black, $425, by Mignonne Gavigan at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, 312.642.5900. The Fling boyfriend jeans, $328, by Current/Elliott at Nordstrom stores. Spongy velvet dress, $545, by MM6 Maison Margiela at VMR, 312.649.6673. Pearl-button trouser, $795, by Adeam at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Pure sheer SPF lip treatment, $25, by NARS at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Pearl eau de parfum, $95, by Apothia at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700. Pattern Mix 10 round rug from the Draga collection (8’ round, 100 percent wool), price upon request, by Battilossi for Lapchi at Lapchi Rug Design Studio in the Design Center at theMART, 312.321.0090. Casati pearl and shearling biker boot, $1,450, by Nicholas Kirkwood at Neapolitan Collection, Winnetka, 847.441.7784. Cloud XL chandelier, price upon request, by Apparatus at Atelier Gary Lee in the Design Center at theMART, 312.644.4400. Timpas pearl and diamond ring, $1,890, at Brilliant Earth, 312.265.6980.

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Senior director of Jordan Brand Energy and native Illinoisan Gemo Wong

RARE AIR: A CHICAGO STORY For Gemo Wong, Nike’s special projects designer for Jordan Brand, it could only have happened here.

By Matt Lee When you have a true passion for something, it shows. And not just in pedestrian ways like declaring your love for it on social media—but rather, when it’s authentic, and lasting, in the very indefinable circles and cosmic blueprints that govern our lives.

Such is the case for Gemo Wong, whose remarkable design career has been ineffably connected to the place he’s most passionate about in ways that defy mere coincidence. That thing? Chicago.

To back up a bit, Wong is not, in the technical sense, a Chicagoan. He was born downstate and has lived in Portland, where Nike is headquartered, for the last 13 years. But it was his formative years in the city, both growing up and as a fashion student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), that inspired him to become the artist he’s become, and continue to shape his work. The designer doesn’t merely draw on nostalgic memories of his stomping grounds, however, he has nurtured the relationship at every turn.

He’s had ample opportunities. As head of Energy Products at Jordan Brand, Wong has had a career articulated by design projects across the spectrum of footwear and apparel—ranging from limited promo runs to celebrations of special cultural moments to high-profile collaborations. Over the years, these have included initiatives with celebs such as Sean Combs and Roger Federer. But it’s his projects that relate back to the city where he became who he was, he says, that are often closest to his heart.

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“I always say I was born downstate but raised in Chicago,” says Wong, who traces his creative roots back to drawing Kiss album covers as a kid. “I went to school there and still have family there, so it’s like a second home. It’s my favorite city. Any time I do something with Chicago I want to see that project at its best. Whether I’m working with Don C, who is from Chicago, or doing stuff for the Chicago Nike Store or helping out our Wings program, which is our outreach program, the closer to home the better. When it represents Chicago is when I feel it’s most rewarding to me.”

For those not schooled in contemporary streetwear, native Chicagoan Don C, reportedly a onetime tour manager for Kanye West, has emerged as one of the most buzzed-about names in sneaker and streetwear culture. With Wong, he’s released a number of hugely successful projects with Jordan Brand, ranging from sneakers to apparel. The Wings Program, meanwhile, is an initiative from Jordan Brand and Triple Threat Mentoring that supports 300 students at six schools on the South and West sides. “I’m continually working with my counterparts in Chicago to figure out programs and products specific to the city,” says Wong, who has also collaborated with Chicago artist Hebru Brantley, most recently in 2015 when he incorporated Brantley’s Fly Boy designs into the shoe creative for the Jordan Melo M11.

For the new Air Jordan XV, Gemo worked closely with the co-founders of PSNY to execute a silhouette that highlights the intersection of sport and street culture.

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Air Jordan XV PSNY

An illustration of Gemo Wong holding an Air Jordan III (Illustration by Stephen Bliss)

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Brooklyn-based artist KAWS and Gemo Wong (at right) in Greater China promoting the Jordan x KAWS collection

Wong has spent time all over the city since he was a kid, but his allegiance is in part traceable to his student days at SAIC. He applied to SAIC after two years in a marketing program at DePaul and realizing that wasn’t the route for him. “I loved that school,” he says of SAIC. “It challenged me in ways I didn’t expect. There are amazing teachers and people; I still think about it every day, how it crafted my whole career. If I went to a different school, I’d probably be a doctor or lawyer or a marketing guy. Who knows? I just know that Chicago crafted me in ways that I will never forget, including that school.”

Of course, the Gemo Wong story couldn’t exist without the most famous Chicago icon of all time, Michael Jordan—a man whose legacy looms so large over the city, athletics, street apparel and the entire 20th century that, at this point, it’s hard to remember he was once a mere athlete. To that end, while Wong no doubt has his own aesthetic, he’s too focused on the historic legacy he’s been charged with to overthink it too much.

“My whole thing is, ‘How do I represent MJ the best? How do I continue to tell his story?’” he says. “That’s how I approach the design. The product is speaking on behalf of MJ, and we try to tell the story in a new and creative way.”

For Wong, who had senior roles at labels such as Urban Apparel and Sean John before landing at Nike in 2004, it was all meant to be. “It started when I was a kid in grade school,” he says of his passion for streetwear—particularly of the Jordan variety.

“Watching MJ play and being mesmerized by what he wore on his feet and seeing the AJ3 in Foot Locker and begging my mom to buy me those AJ3s. They were $99! I remember like it was yesterday. It’s just crazy that I’m working on that exact AJ3.”

The AJ3 shoe will always hold a special place in his heart, Wong says, but these days it’s one of many irons in his fire. He recently completed collaborations with “It” label Public School NYC as well as pop artist KAWS, and is working on a variety of Jordan silhouettes, from performance to retro styles. Speaking of retro styles, this month, Nike’s new Ten Icons Reconstructed collection debuts, a project spearheaded by Wong that includes the highly anticipated Air Jordan I x Virgil Abloh sneakers he co-designed with the Off-White designer (and Chicagoan).

Already spied on Chance the Rapper, Drake and Federer, even MJ had to have a pair, texting Nike for a size 13.

When he needs to feel inspired on all of the above, Wong knows where to turn. “I love Chinatown, which I grew up going to,” he says, launching into another Chicago jag. “I still go back there as an adult, and I’ll continue to go there the rest of my life.

I love Wicker Park; I love going to where I used to live on the North Side, finding new restaurants. To me, summer in Chicago is the best, hanging out on the lake shore. It just feels like home. I know my way around like it’s the back of my hand.” sl Gemo’s Chicago Faves Cubs or Sox: “Cubs!”

The pizza question: “Lou Malnati’s. The thin crust, that’s my favorite. I’ll get in trouble for saying this, but I don’t ever get thick crust.”

Favorite Wing of the Art Institute: “The Modern Wing.”

Chinatown hangs: “My parents would take us to Three Happiness, which is no longer there, for dim sum. Haylemon was another great one that’s gone.”

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HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

Chicago interior designer Nora Schneider creates a personalitypacked dwelling by breaking all the rules in her West Loop loft.

By Marissa Conrad / Photography by Anthony Tahlier

The Schneiders’ 3,700-square-foot timber loft in the West Loop features 40-foot ceilings above the dining room.

“People always ask, where do I start? And I say: Fall in love with something. Let’s go shopping and fall in love.” Interior design sounds simple when Nora Schneider, the energetic founder of Nora Schneider Interior Design, talks about it. Just fall in love with a chair, or a painting, and build your home around that.

It’s not so easy, of course. Assembling a cohesive array of beautiful objects is beyond most people’s skill set, but Schneider has a gift for envisioning the living room—or bedroom, or kitchen—you never knew you wanted, all based around a particularly captivating end table or colorful rug.

Ditching the corporate world in her late 30s to get her design degree was the “smartest thing I ever did,” she says from an A. Rudin armchair in her West Loop loft. She has lived here for 21 82 slmag.net

years with her husband, a jazz musician named Eric, and her cat, an opinionated ball of black-and-white fluff named Dex, who quickly makes himself at home by crawling inside of my purse.

Schneider spends her life shopping for other people. But last October, she took on a surprising client: herself. In just nine months, she pulled off a top-to-bottom overhaul of her 3,700-square-foot home, prompted by a generous gift she almost declined.

“When Eric was a kid his parents bought him this Steinway baby grand,” she says. “Last year, they told us they were moving and that we would get the piano. At first I said, ‘no thank you.’

And then one night it hit me: ‘What am I, crazy? Of course I want a Steinway baby grand. And everything has to change!’”

Chicago interior designer Nora Schneider standing beside her husband’s Steinway piano, the catalyst for the redesign of their West Loop loft

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For the master bedroom, Schneider chose wallpaper by Ashley Woodson Bailey from Bradley, a stone garden bench from Pagoda Red, bedding by Signoria Firenze from Designers Linen Source, a painting by Francine Turk and custom shoji-screen doors.

Schneider and her husband sold off or gave away nearly every piece of furniture in the loft, and most of the art, an experience the designer says was “liberating.” And then, faced with an empty house, she did something she has wanted to do for years: She painted the walls black. “People said I was crazy,” she laughs. “But I said, no. You have to trust me on this.”

The result is stunning: one massive black wall that stretches from the entry hallway through the living room, where two large paintings by one of her favorite Albanian artists, Genti Korini, depict bright geometric shapes on a stark black background. Dark gray walls in the study are set off by white built-in bookshelves neatly lined with books of all colors, and a fire-engine-red geometric painting by local artist and friend Adam Siegel. And in the kitchen, past a pair of framed fabric collages by 84 slmag.net

New York artist Susan Washington—“I would have been a fashion designer, but I can’t draw,” Schneider says—matte black lacqueredoak cabinets from Florense and an antiqued-mirror backsplash create a dramatic room that’s even better at night, when an illuminated Willis Tower sparkles from the window above the sink.

Mixing vintage and modern is a hallmark of Schneider’s work. In her foyer, a statement mural by Chicago artist Steven Hettrich depicts flowers snaking around each another, the blooms exaggeratedly oversized, inspired by the designer’s love of the 17th-century Dutch masters. A few more feet down the front hallway hangs a nearly floor-to-ceiling abstract painting

by Thomas Masters, one of Schneider’s other favorite local artists. At the mouth of the living room, an 18th-century armoire from China dominates the space.

The loft’s internal stairway was handforged in Italy and helicoptered in through the glass ceiling. (Dining room table by The Kara Mann Collection for Milling Road, art by Susan Washington, brass lamp from Interior Crafts in the Design Center at theMART)

“The sofa in the living room is the only piece of furniture that survived through the redesign,” says Schneider. (Sofa upholstery

by AS Upholstery, paintings by Albanian artist Genti Korini, table from The Kara Mann Collection for Milling Road, cast alligator skull from Primitive)

A recent revamping in the kitchen boasts matte black, lacquered-oak cabinets from Florense. (Art by Susan Washington, raw copper chairs from Blu Dot, custom silestone table)

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Schneider commissioned Chicago artist Steven Hettrich to paint a mural in the foyer. (Bronze sculpture from Dessin Fournir in the Design Center at theMART)

A painting by Adam Siegel and a custom sofa designed by Nora Schneider Interior Design (upholstered by AS Upholstery in a mohair fabric from Fishman’s Fabrics) make a bold statement in the library. (Family heirloom table, resin head sculpture by Cathy Bruni-Norris)

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The couple’s library house’s Nora’s lifelong collection of books and her husband Eric’s jazz records.

(Rug by Francine Turk for Lapchi in the Design Center at theMART, Eames lounge chair, beaded African tribal animal from ABC Carpet & Home)

A brass-dipped, horn leg table from Century, crystals and minerals by Ron Dier Design from Interior Crafts and a mirror by Wallace Fine Mirrors from The Bright Group add drama to the front hallway.

Schneider’s dressing table in the master bedroom boasts an unparalleled view of the city.

(Dressing table and chair from The Kara Mann Collection for Milling Road, lamp by Kelly Wearstler, horn statue from Redefined DĂŠcor)

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Schneider’s collections of Fornasetti plates and beaded heads from Cameroon add artful whimsy to the kitchen.

Schneider appointed the builtin bar with custom ash wood cabinets, a flocked wallcovering from Romo Fabrics, art by Francine Turk and heirloom pieces from her mother-in-law.

Painting by Prudencio Irazabal, Ribbon chair by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini

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Dex, the couple’s rescue cat, making himself at home in the kitchen.

(Chicken wire-embedded antique mirror backsplash tiles from Ann Sacks at LuxeHome in theMART)

An antique Syrian wedding chest made of camel bone and mother-of-pearl tiles anchors a nook in the master bedroom. (Art

by Thomas Masters, chaise from The Kara Mann Collection for Milling Road)

A few of Schneider’s favorite things: Murano glass bowl and beads from Redefined Décor, fashion books and violet peonies.

The Steinway gets prime billing next to a long bank of south-facing windows, which, along with two large skylights, pour sunshine into the space. Schneider’s loft is in a 1905 building, converted in the ’80s, and the unit she and Eric own was originally the developer’s, she says. He’s responsible for the staircase, an engineering marvel with dramatically open steps and a barely-there banister; the whole thing was hand-forged in Italy and airlifted through the loft’s 40-foot ceiling before the glass panes of the main skylight were installed.

Upstairs, the master bedroom, painted dark purple, is home to a black-framed poster bed with a rich purple quilted comforter, and one of Schneider’s most interesting pieces: an antique Syrian wedding chest inlaid with camel bone and mother-of-pearl tiles that sparkle like the ocean. “These are really hard to come by,” she says, running her hands over its facade. Above the bedroom, a roof deck with a wet bar and kitchen has a 360-degree view of the city.

Back downstairs, Dex is waiting, eager to pounce on my lap.

Schneider pulls out her phone to snap a shot for Instagram. Her phone case has bright lipstick marks that mirror the print on a vase just outside of her kitchen. “It’s Fornasetti,” she says. She collects pieces from the Italian decorative arts company, known for its whimsical prints. A series of Fornasetti plates is on display in her kitchen, one depicting a cartoon alligator chomping on an unsuspecting person.

I may meet a similar fate from the houseplant in the designer’s living room, which, at 12 feet tall, threatens to consume visitors in its sprawling leaves. “Watch for the plant,” she says, ducking under the leaves. It’s only now I notice more greenery nearby: a bright arrangement of flowers on top of the piano, and another bouquet popping out of a vase on Schneider’s dining room table.

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NORDIC CHIC Andersonville Passed Hors d’Oeuvres • Toast Skagen (peeled prawns, dill-lemon mayonnaise, fish roe, crisp sautéed bread) • Smoked Trout in Fingerling Potato (pickled relish, dill) • Prinskorv (mini sausage, puff pastry, dill-mustard drizzle) • Hakkebof Bites (ground sirloin, glazed onions, cocktail round) • Beggar’s Purse (wild mushroom, phyllo) Buffet • Gravlax (mustard-dill sauce, pumpernickel toast) • Swedish Meatball and Noodles (crispy meatballs, wide noodles, shaved cheese, fresh herbs) • Norseman’s Ham (relish, pickled onion, rye cracker) • Raggmunk with Lingonberries (fried potato pancakes, lingonberry jam) • House-Pickled Seasonal Vegetables

Bite-Size Desserts • Apple and Brie (fig jam, rye cracker) • Kanelbulle (traditional Swedish cinnamon bun) • Chocolate Pecan Mini Pies • Dumle (gooey chocolate-covered caramel) Mixology • Cranberry Punch (cranberry juice, orange juice, limeade, vodka, served in a rocks glass with cranberries and a lime garnish) Tabletop: Merriweather stainless steel flatware, $61 for a set of five; “Live Simply” cutting board, $85; Lilly white porcelain dinner plates, $21 each; Upton bone and metal cake server, $24; and Vaasa black wood off-center candleholder, $16; all available at the Entertaining Company Home Store, entertainingcompany.com/shop.

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MID-CENTURY MARVELOUS Logan Square Bar Snacks • Sweet and Spicy Mix (pretzels, wasabi peas) • Spiced Nuts • Marinated Olives and Peppers • Antipasto Skewers (imported cheeses, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, salami) Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: • Avocado Toast (pickled onions) • Whipped Feta on Handmade Olive “Cookie” • Harvest Silk Butternut Squash Soup Shooter (caramelized apple, crème fresh, apple crisp) • Warm Fig, Toasted Pignoli and Taleggio Tartlet • Arctic Char Crudo (horseradish whip, pumpernickel crouton) • Maple Bacon Biscuit (crispy pork belly, scallion pimento cheese) • Miniature Chicken Pot Pie (house-made pastry) Mixology • Winter Warmer (vodka, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, lime juice, served in a Martini glass with rosemary sprig and cranberries) • Bottles of Koval’s “Susan for President” Barreled Peach Brandy, Four Grain Single Barrel Whiskey and Millet Single Barrel Whiskey to fill out the bar (koval-distillery.com) 94 slmag.net

SPARKLE AND POP Gold Coast Savory Station • Vegetable Sushi Rolls • Smoked Trout on Chinese Spoon (horseradish mousse, chive garnish) • Baby Lamb Chop (dijon crust) • Sour Cherry Barbecued Duck (toasted cornbread round) • Filet Mignon (grainy mustard, pickled potato relish, pretzel crisp, microgreens) • Warm Fig and Gruyère Puff • Burrata Pâté (truffle, fresh basil pesto, garlic crouton) Seafood Station (on ice) • Crab Claws, Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail and Accompaniments Crudité Station • Selection of Fresh Vegetables (hummus dip, spinach and artichoke dip) • Handmade Breads and Crackers (whipped butter, pesto and sundried tomato butter triangles) Desserts • Chocolate Cup (lavender creme, honey florentine) • Passionfruit Mousse (graham cracker crust) Mixology • Classic Martini (dry gin, dry vermouth, shaken over cracked ice and served in a Martini glass with a pimento-stuffed olive encased in an olive-juice ice cube) Tabletop: Lilith white porcelain pinch-pot bowl with gold edge, $116, available at the Entertaining Company Home Store, entertainingcompany.com/shop.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY Beverly Family-Style Buffet • Roasted Chicken on Wood Board (fresh herbs, lemons) • Holiday Ham (pear-cranberry sauce) • Tri-Color Baby Potatoes • Farro Salad (roasted cider sweet potatoes, spiced pecans) • Grilled Winter Vegetables (mustard vinaigrette) • Selection of House-Made Breads and Biscuits Desserts • Mini Lattice Apple Pie • Whipped Pumpkin Mousse (streusel topping) Mixology • Rustic Manhattan (apple whiskey, raspberry-infused vermouth, aged bitters, served in a double old fashioned glass with an apple slice garnish) Tabletop: Mikki wood board, $58; Todd bone and metal cake server, $24; Henry silver pedestal bowl with handles, $32; and Nano handmade metal woven napkin rings, $32 for a set of two; all available at the Entertaining Company Home Store, entertainingcompany.com/shop.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS Theater District Passed Hors d’Oeuvres • Wild Mushroom Custard Tart • Fig Ricotta Toast (clementine, walnut, honey drizzle) • Butternut Squash Soup Shooter • Ruffled Smoked Turkey • Frizzled Onion and Bacon Marmalade (rye toast)

Dessert Buffet • Coconut Layer Cake (toasted pecan filling) • White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse • Champagne Cupcakes (buttercream frosting) • Lattice Top Apple Tartlet (dusted with powdered sugar) • Lavender-Infused Shortbread Cookies

Seated Dinner • Beef and Chicken Duo—Pepper-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef (Barolo wine reduction) and Brined Grilled French-Style Chicken Breast (seasoned with lemon, rosemary, parsley, oregano and thyme) • Vegetarian Option—Roasted Seasonal Vegetable in a Phyllo Purse • Both served with Parsnip Puree and Seasonal Vegetable Bundle

Mixology • White Christmas (vodka, white crème de cacao, Half & Half, served in a stainless steel Martini glass with a peppermintdusted rim and floating mint leaves)

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In June 2016, Lakeview Pantry opened its new site at 3945 N. Sheridan Rd., doubling its space for food distribution and social service programs.

Photo by Tom Harris

MIGHTY NEIGHBORLY

Lakeview Pantry rallies a community to fight hunger and feed hope to Chicagoans in need.

By Alexandra Sabbag Aside from a rumble in our stomachs when life gets chaotic and we skip a meal, most of us don’t know what it’s truly like to be hungry, let alone to be anxious about where our next meal is coming from. Now imagine being forced to choose between paying rent or providing dinner for your family….

According to Feeding America, while hunger can be defined as a temporary state of being, for nearly 42 million Americans it’s a way of life. And prolonged hunger has devastating physical and psychological effects including malnutrition, depression, lack of concentration and impaired memory. Here in Chicago, according to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), a staggering one in six people are determined undernourished and at risk.

Narrowing the focus even further, consider this: It’s estimated that more than 105,000 North Side residents go hungry on a daily basis, an epidemic that Lakeview Pantry (lakeviewpantry.org)—Chicago’s largest food pantry dedicated to providing food for those in need—has been fighting for almost 50 years. “Lakeview Pantry fulfills a basic human need by welcoming anyone living within our service area to come to the Pantry and shop for essentials,” says Jessica Dunne, who has been a board member since 2014. “All clients need to provide is a proof of address, the rest is purely need-based. If they didn’t need these supplies, they wouldn’t be here.”

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encompassing the areas between North Avenue and Argyle Street, from Western Avenue to Lake Michigan. And thanks to a special campaign that raised $3.5 million over the last six years, the Pantry was able to purchase a new, 7,500-square-foot building on North Sheridan in 2015 and fund a design and buildout that resembles a state-of-the-art grocery store. Designed by Loop-based Wheeler Kearns Architects, the building has already received several awards, including the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design through LISC Community Neighborhood Design Awards, Contract magazine’s Inspirations Awards Grand Prize and the American Institute of Architects Chicago Distinguished Building Award.

Inside, a rainbow of produce and proteins are right out in the open, and clients are empowered to choose their own goods while volunteers are staffed throughout the Pantry to discuss nutritional concerns, share recipe ideas and cooking tips, and more. There’s even an in-house chef on-site for cooking demos, recipe development and client consultations. “The experience is pleasant, welcoming, judgement-free and incredibly warm,” adds Dunne. “It’s a far cry from your typical church-basement soup kitchen.”

The Pantry keeps the process simple: Clients can shop once per month for bulk items (think everything from pantry goods to toilet paper) and weekly for fresh meats and produce. And before visitors leave Lakeview Pantry, each is given a beautiful bouquet of flowers (donated by Trader Joe’s, a corporate partner since 2003), a token meant to inspire hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Lakeview Pantry is Chicago’s largest food pantry, distributing more than 1.6 million pounds of food to the North Side’s most vulnerable residents.

Photo by Tony Armour Lakeview Pantry boasts more than 1,000 individual volunteers and 2,000 corporate volunteers.

Photo by Eric Futran

“There is a common myth about food pantries that they are only for the homeless or non-working people,” says Kellie O’Connell, executive director of Lakeview Pantry. “Almost half of our clients are working families striving to make it to the next month or through a challenging time while searching for a better job. In fact, only 3 percent are homeless, leaving the majority in the working poor category with a household income, on average, of $12,000 a year.”

“We don’t make assumptions about anyone that’s walking through the door,” O’Connell continues. “Our clients are not defined by their hunger; rather we meet people where they are in life and remain focused on talking to the person in front of us.

Providing resources for a more fulfilling life is part of who we are and how the pantry will continue to grow.”

To that end, Lakeview Pantry offers social services to assist clients with things like public benefits, job searches and training, the utilities assistance program, and more. And in July of 2016, the Pantry launched its Mental Health Program to offer mental health counseling after witnessing a growing need for clients suffering from depression, anxiety and grief. In all, the Pantry is powered by 16 full-time staff members, 17 board directors and 3,000 volunteers who are doing the job of what an additional 21 staff members would be doing. With an operating budget of $1.8 million annually, the Pantry relies on an additional $3.2 million in donated food to stock its shelves, making city-wide partnerships a key part of the equation.

In February 2017, Lakeview Pantry was awarded the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards’ Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for architectural excellence in community design.

Photo by Tom Harris More than 50 percent of Lakeview Pantry’s in-kind food donations come from local grocery partners.

Photo by Tony Armour

The Green City Market, Chicago’s chef-driven outdoor farmers’ market, donates more than $60,000 worth of food per year from farms like Iron Creek Farm in La Porte, Ind., Mick Klug Farm in St. Joseph, Mich., and Smit Farms in Chicago Heights. “We are passionate about giving our clients high-quality items,” says O’Connell. “If our volunteers are unpacking items that they wouldn’t want to feed their family, we don’t want to feed it to our clients.”

Other examples of resource-generating partnerships include GCFD, Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Plum Market, DSC Logistics and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market—and, most recently, Fortune Fish & Gourmet, providing clients with healthy, lean protein. (At the last drop-off, Fortune Fish donated more than 700 pounds of seafood.)

Still, “More than 100,000 residents on Chicago’s North Side are food insecure and in need of additional resources,” adds O’Connell.

“While we aren’t going to be a one-stop-shop for every last person, our goal is to continue to be a trusted resource for those struggling on the North Side and to continue our mission of eliminating hunger and increasing independence for our clients. We will further our expansion in thoughtful and purposeful ways, including exploring new partnerships with fellow community agencies and organizations.

However, our core values will remain the same. Providing services to our clients in a dignified and respectful manner will always be one of the cornerstones of who we are.” sl For information on Lakeview Pantry’s two major 2018 fundraisers, the Eliminate Hunger Social (April) and Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope (October), as well as other ways to donate or volunteer during the holidays, visit lakeviewpantry.org.

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MCA TALK: CHANCE THE RAPPER Friday, Nov. 17, 6PM, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Chicago-based recording artist, producer and philanthropist Chance the Rapper comes to the MCA for an evening of conversation with Pitchfork’s Adrienne Samuels Gibbs to discuss topics ranging from Chance’s interest in the art world to philanthropy. (Chance The Rapper’s Acid Rap gained the artist critical acclaim in 2013, followed by Coloring Book, which earned three Grammy Awards, including one for Best Rap Album, in 2016.) mcachicago.org Portrait by Zoe Rain

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CABARET CARAMBA!

More than 300 guests attended The Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Cabaret Caramba! benefit, a high-energy evening featuring a variety of musical entertainment, tarot card readings and blackjack, all in the elegant setting of a private club in Chicago. Co-chaired

by Mary Swift of Mettawa and Katie Hale of Lake Bluff, the event raised more than $130,000 for the Nora Cooney Marra Outreach Program’s support of The Healing Boutique at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which provides wigs, turbans, makeup instruction and cosmetic support to patients undergoing cancer treatment. –Elise Hofer Shaw

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1) Co-chairs Katie Hale and Mary Swift 2) Daniel Myerson, Hutton Phillips, Bobby Cooney and Elizabeth Cooney 3) Daniel Dolan and Nancy Adelman 4) Ginny Van Alyea and Jessica Nielsen 5) Jim Stebbins, Holly Cortes and Jim Metcalf 6) Thomas McInerney and Genevieve Dolan 7) Sarah Kelley and Dan Hayes 8) Stuart Mesires and Margaret Unetich

Thank You Invest For Kids Conference a huge success! for making the

9th Annual

This year’s event raised over $1.5M and 100% of the proceeds will be granted to nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of under-resourced children in Chicago.

Congratulations to our 2017 Beneficiaries

The 2017 Invest For Kids Conference Featured Speakers:

Dmitry Balyasny Balyasny Asset Management LP

Arne Duncan

Amos Meron

Emerson Collective

Empyrean Capital Partners

Rajiv JainRajiv

Rick Rieder BlackRock

GQG Partners

Jimmy Levin Oz Management

Michael Sacks GCM Grosvenor

Alec Litowitz

Bart Stephens Blockchain Capital

Magnetar Capital

Bethany McLean Freelance Journalist

Sam Zell

Equity Group Investments

875 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3400 | Chicago, IL 60611 | 312-664-5050 | investorkidschicago.org @investorkids

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VERONICA BEARD FASHION SHOW Neiman Marcus, along with hosts Lynne Bredfeldt, Monique Brinson Demery, Abby Baine Dunn, Kim Vender Moffat and Ceta Walters, welcomed more than 200 guests to a Veronica Beard fashion show at its Mag Mile store. Guests were invited to meet designers Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard before viewing a runway presentation of the label’s fall ready-to-wear looks.

Later, guests enjoyed libations and light bites while preshopping the Veronica Beard resort 2018 collection as well as the current fall 2017 collection. –Sally Meyer

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1) Veronica Swanson Beard, Abby Baine Dunn and Veronica Miele Beard 2) Model wearing a look from Veronica Beard’s fall 2017 collection 3) Sarah Blessing and Kim Vender Moffat 4) Model wearing a look from Veronica Beard’s fall 2017 collection 5) Jen White, Ceta Walters and Carrie Becker Meghie 6) DJ Chess 7) Sara Reifsteck and Lynne Brefeldt 8) Ana Silva Ernst and Missy Greenberg

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SUBLYME SOIRÉE More than 300 people gathered at Chicago Illuminating Company for a night of good, clean fun in support of the Global Lyme Alliance and its first major event in the Midwest. Guests sipped cocktails from Few Spirits and Almighty Spirits, and sampled gluten- and dairy-free fare created by some of Chicago’s top restaurants, including GT Prime, True Food Kitchen, Publican Anker and BellyQ. ESPN’s Sarah Spain hosted the event, introducing keynote speakers Dr. Omar Morales, the founder of Lyme Disease Mexico, and GLA National Director Angelo Masino. After partaking in live and silent auctions where 100 percent of the proceeds benefitted Global Lyme Alliance, guest departed with cookies from Emmy’s Organics. –SM

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1) Darcy Rogers and Laura Kimmel 2) Angelo Masiono, Lindsy Brophy, Kasey Passen and Alex Moresco 3) Chris Jones and Stacey Fredericks 4) Sa’Rayah from NBC’s The Voice 5) ESPN’s Sarah Spain with Brad Zibung 6) Sarah Aiken, Mindy Koenigsfeld, Samantha Perlman and Alex Moresco 7) Chefs from Bin36 creating gluten- and dairy-free dishes for the evening’s guests.

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THE ART OF LA SOIRÉE Cointreau and Chicago’s girl-powered editorial site The Everygirl hosted more than 130 guests at The Art of La Soirée, an evening of classic cocktails at Celeste in River North. The celebration evoked the spirit of the roaring ’20s (think a Champagne tower and sparklers) and spotlighted throwback sips like the White Lady and the Sidecar, which were originally crafted with Cointreau.

A create-your-own craft cocktails station kept things interactive, while fun demonstrations showed partygoers how to artfully celebrate the fall and holiday season with classic cocktails and creative food pairings courtesy of Celeste’s chef Mynor Cipriano. –Taylor Morgan

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1) Danielle Moss and Alaina Kaczmarski of The Everygirl 2) Guests mingling in the lounge at The Art of La Soirée with Cointreau 3) Ali Stone, Olivia Rink and Shai Chung 4) Dean Luzzi and Jenny Zurlinden 5) Leah Durham enjoying the make-your-own cocktails station during The Art of La Soirée with Cointreau 6) Cointreau’s Lady in the Garden cocktail 7) Cointreau’s Sparkling Sidecar tower 8) Emma Lenhart and Grace Herbert

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RNDD FALL GALLERY WALK More than 700 guests came out for the River North Design District’s third annual Fall Gallery Walk, which spanned 18 blocks and nearly 20 galleries and showrooms. Curator Daniel Kinkade carefully paired interior designers and artists to collaborate on a setting for each showroom, illustrating how art, furniture and design can come together in the modern home. RNDD newcomer Nicholas Moriarty was paired with Ligne Roset and knocked it out of the park, and Mitchell Channon Design’s vignette with Sebastian Domino at Moderne Living was a crowd favorite. The event concluded with a Vosges-sponsored after-party at The Golden Triangle featuring 34 works by Chicago artist Adam Siegel and music by DJ Madrid Perry. –EHS

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1) Mary Pat Wallace and Susan Brunstrum 2) Angela Stone and Jacque Kent (artwork by Francine Turk) 3) Suzanne Klutzien and her daughter 4) DJ Madrid Perry 5) Sebastian Seimer and Sabrina Vodnik 6) Jeff Davidoff and Barbara Ince 7) Jeffrey Miller 8) Carrie Lannon and Deborah Jackson

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MCA PRIME TIME: OFF RACK

Prime Time: Off Rack, an evening of music, fashion and dance at the Museum of Contemporary Art, welcomed 1,500 guests. Part of the museum’s ongoing after-hours Prime Time series that taps into the creative pulse of Chicago, the evening featured a performance by rapper and dancer Le1f in the museum’s atrium, and Style Wars, a live design competition presented by fashion collaborative House of Diehl of New York. Other appearances included Eda Yorulmazoglu’s costumed “creatures,” DJ sets from Rae Chardonnay and Cqqchitfruit, music and dance performances by Brandon Bullard and Sadie Woods, and a performance by Growing Concerns Poetry Collective. –EHS

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1) Style Wars model 2) “Creatures” by Eda Yorulmazoglu 3) Viviana Evans and Lydia Dana 4) Alivia DeHaan and Elizabeth Vande Gried 5) KJ Johnson 6) Ashley Crawford and Matthew Williams 7) DJ Rae Chardonnay 8) Jessica Sohl, M.J. Scott and Joseph Stevens

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The Green Tie Ball, one of Chicago’s longest-running gala charity events, gathered 1,000 guests for Devil in the Green City, an evening benefitting Chicago Gateway Green. The festivities, held at Artifact Events in Ravenswood, included karaoke with Twista and DJ White Shadow, a musical performance by Chicago Fire actor Miranda Rae Mayo, and a spirited live auction featuring a hug and a Chicago Fire cast-signed fire helmet from special guest Taylor Kinney. The sold-out event raised more than $300,000 for Chicago Gateway Green, which is dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago’s expressways, gateways and communities. –SM

1) Jacky Ferro and Beth Goldberg Heller 2) Tee Uhant and Tu Bloom 3) Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney with his mom, Pamela Kinney 4) Zoë Tanner, Margot DePorter and Joanna DePorter 5) Ramsey Prince and Megan Estrada 6) Candace Jordan 7) Paul Blair (DJ White Shadow) and Jerry Azumah 8) Nina and Bob Mariano

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More than 100 guests joined Havenly CEO Lee Mayer for a housewarming and tech panel celebrating female entrepreneurs. Havenly, the chic online source for interior design direction, partnered with the new Landmark West Loop residential building to showcase just how seamlessly you can transform your space with the click of a few buttons. Guests enjoyed bites by Paramount Catering, sips from Alit Wines and florals by Flowers for Dreams while checking out the pop-up condo that was designed to the nines. Later, the panelists—Eventup founder Jayna Cooke, Monica + Andy’s Monica Royer, Bangtel founder Liz Klafeta and eDrop-Off founder Corri McFadden (moderated by The Everygirl co-founder Danielle Moss)—spoke about building their brands and finding success. –EHS

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1) Havenly’s Landmark Lounge in Chicago 2) Guests mingling and sipping wine by Alit before the panel 3) Havenly’s CEO Lee Mayer with Jayna Cooke, Monica Royer, Danielle Moss, Corri McFadden and Liz Klafeta 4) Bites by Paramount Catering 5) Leslie Wong 6) Specialty cocktails by Paramount Catering 7) Havenly’s Gillian Grefe 8) Corri McFadden, Ceta Walters and Arden Fanning

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