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photography by galdones photography (sign, fruit, neighborhood); damien thompson (dayhoff) Since moving to Chicago in 1981, designer Richard Dayhoff has undergone a fash- ion evolution. Initially focused on womenswear (his eponymous label has been sold in more than 300 stores around the world), he's changed his focus over the last five years to zero in on men's underwear and T-shirts. "With womenswear, I got to the point that I could do it in my sleep," declares Dayhoff. "Menswear is more about educating, and that's what I like because I think it gives you more of a challenge." Dubbed "ath-leisure" wear and designed for the active man's lifestyle, Dayhoff's new collection is made in the USA using the eco-friendly fabric Tencel and can be found on notable Chicagoans such as Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ryan Chiaverini of Windy City Live, and even Stedman Graham, Oprah's other half. ("The customer I attract is an educated guy who considers this the first layer of fashion," Dayhoff says. "If he's wearing luxury and lives that lifestyle, why would he be wearing Hanes?") While his fashion ambitions have changed, one thing that has remained con- stant for Dayhoff is his passion for his Lakeview East neighborhood. He explains how he found his own form of "church" in the 60657 zip code and shares the places where he's always up for a night on the town. "Lakeview East is so casual. There's fashion in this neighbor- hood, but it's comfortable. It's so chic in its own way because it has its own place. I live in a Mies van der Rohe building, which is like living in a museum; I love the pure minimalism of the architecture. The whole place is filled with artists. My view, as I sit on a mat in the morning and meditate, is the entire lake. I feel like I'm in this inland sea. It's inspiring. The energy hasn't changed from when I first moved here in 1981; there are still the anchors of this neighborhood. The restaurants have changed, but my favorites are timeless, and they're not the ones that just came in that everyone is running to at the moment. I'm all about permanent style, so it's the same with the neighborhood. "Intelligentsia has been here 19 years, and I've been going there since day one. When it first opened, it was more bohemian. "Lakeview East Is So Chic." ThirTy-Three years afTer moving To ChiCago's norTh side, designer RichaRd dayhoff ConTinues To find inspiraTion in This vibranT nook of The Windy CiTy. by kristin j. larson Designer Richard Dayhoff has lived in Lakeview East for 18 years. top right: While the neighborhood is becoming less bohemian, its comfortable vibe hasn't changed. right: The Nettelhorst French Market sells fresh herbs and flowers every Saturday. Continued on page 70 68 michiganavemag.com PEOPLE Native