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FASHION NEWS BELOW: Tommy Bahama's "urban resort" arrives in Chicago with items like the Island Modern Fit polo ($88 each). RIGHT: The Drift collection is perfect for sun and sport. out to sea CHICAGO-BASED EYEWEAR LABEL DRIFT REVEALS 12METER, A LINE OF SHADES INSPIRED BY THIS SUMMER'S AMERICA'S CUP. WITH A MOTIF SPUN FROM the yacht-racing culture of the mid-'70s and the return of the America's Cup to US waters, Drift eyewear launches a collection inspired by the 150-year-old race. The 12Meter collection is handcrafted with teak temples salvaged from vintage boat decking and framed in eco-friendly natural acetate built for both sun and sport. "The water has always been an influence on the brand," explains Drift co-owner and designer Chris Mantz, "always moving into new directions, but guided by the past." The America's Cup, which will take place in San Francisco July 4 to September 21, will also be the official launch site for the new line. I.D. Chicago, 3337 N. Halsted St., 773-755-4343; idchicago.com OFF THE CUFF tropic tone LUXURY LIFESTYLE BRAND TOMMY BAHAMA SAILS INTO THE WINDY CITY. U nveiling an expansive new boutique at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tommy Bahama brings summer to Chicago with its spirited assortment of linen shirts, relaxed trousers, and versatile loungewear. Designed to resemble an "urban resort," the airy, 4,400-square-foot space boasts men's apparel and accessories from the Tommy Bahama Collection, Jean, and Relax lines, offering such lightweight wares as cotton polos and yarn-dyed linen plaid shorts. For those looking to find an outfit to wear while relaxing at Oak Street Beach or sailing along the waters of Lake Michigan, brand President and COO Doug Wood suggests the new Paradise Tech Collection. Debuting in August, "the innovative fabrics in the [collection] are specially developed to optimize breathability and absorption, keeping you dry and comfortable." 664 N. Michigan Ave., 312-488-5686; tommybahama.com MA 92 Wisconsin-based jeweler HollenWolff brings its one-of-a-kind cuff links to the Windy City. Born of Milwaukee design duo Joe Locher and James Lohmiller's frustration at traditional, flip-closure cuff links, HollenWolff's snaptogether versions are a gentleman's dream. Debuting in Chicago this summer, the effortless, industrial-looking links come in a multitude of styles. "Chicago is filled with men who have a fierce sense of individuality," says Locher, the label's marketing director. Adds Creative Director Lohmiller, "There isn't one thing that defines the Chicago male, so his options are limitless." Isle of Man will be the exclusive retailer, offering the signature .68 caliber model, plus new designs like the smaller .55 caliber, which offers "a great option for the man who wants the function of HollenWolff in a more discreet housing," says Lohmiller. Isle of Man, 3856 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-697-8035; hollenwolff.com SK168 cuff links, HollenWolff ($575). MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 090-092_MA_SS_FashionNews_SUMMER13.indd 92 6/18/13 12:27 PM