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SHOP THE CITY Heavy Metal PEWTER AND CHROME AMP UP THE MASCULINE FACTOR OF CHICAGO'S MOST STYLISH ACCESSORIES FOR FALL. M odern, high-octane men's accessories—particularly those accented with black chrome and pewter—are hitting the shores of Lake Michigan and landing in Chicago closets everywhere. Designers such as Burberry (633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; burberry.com) and Bottega Veneta (800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com) have refreshed their staples with matte metals and clean lines on everything from sunglasses to cell phones. "I own a pair of pewter cuff links that were given to me when I started practicing plastic surgery at Northwestern," says Dr. Julius Few, the fashionable man behind the Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. "I like more understated accessories when it comes to dressing, and those cuff links allow me to wear jewelry without feeling too extravagant. It's all in the details for me." When it comes to chrome, Porsche Design (520 N. Michigan Ave., 312-3272300; porsche-design.com) is ahead of the curve. Opening its Chicago flagship store next month at The Shops at North Bridge, the German label caters to men with a heightened sense of style thanks to pieces that meet at the intersection of functionality and luxury. Commenting on Porsche Design's fall accessories, Chicago-based artist and Porsche Design Brand Ambassador Justin Pauly says, "The high-octane look is a great transition from work to play, giving the look of an urban modernist." The new outpost will be the brand's first stand-alone store in the Midwest. This fall Porsche Design will be showcasing dark, sleek pieces such as sporty cuff links, minimalist jewelry, and standout watches. A personal favorite from the fall collection for Pauly, the Dashboard watch boasts a finish of coated titanium that makes a statement of effortless attitude. "The Dashboard brings back old-school style," Pauly explains. "Updating it to make it a little more fresh and crisp, these pieces are subtle enough for work, yet cool enough to wear out after." MA Dashboard watch, Porsche Design ($6,000). Intrecciato antique silver tie clip, Bottega Veneta ($220). "I like understated accessories. It's all in the details for me." —DR. JULIUS FEW POWER OF PLATINUM Polish and prestige meet in this rare metal. FROM TOP: The new Porsche design store at The Shops at North Bridge; a look from Burberry's pewteraccented men's Fall show. 100 Rev up this season's ensembles with a powerful punch of platinum, the ultimate in high-octane metals. Platinum, the purest and most rare metal in the world, is an ideal accent to sunglasses, such as these hot-off-the-runway Santos de Cartier aviators. With a brushed platinum finish juxtaposed against a brown polarized lens, the best of style and sensibility are brought together in one pair. Platinum-rimmed sunglasses, Santos de Cartier ($850). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 100_MA_SS_Shop_October13.indd 100 9/17/13 12:45 PM