ML - Michigan Avenue

2014 - Issue 8 - December/January

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON (LAGERFELD) PERFECT PRIMING Holiday prep just got a little easier, thanks to the opening of Blowtique's second location, this time at The Shops at North Bridge. Updos, braids, hair treat- ments, and the shop's signature blow-outs are available, with trusted brands like Kérastase and Oribe in use and for sale. Hardcore devotees can also purchase a monthly membership applicable for discounted services and products. The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave., 3rd Fl., 312-494-3389; blowtique.com MIDWEST MADE Wicker Park is feeling a little Motor City fl air these days with the arrival of Detroit–based lifestyle brand Shinola. The boutique features the label's full suite of handmade products, from watches and bicycles to leather goods and pet accessories. Founded on a passion for American manufacturing, Shinola is committed to using Chicago's oldest tannery, Horween, for its leather watch straps. 1619 N. Damen Ave., 844-744-6652; shinola.com Monogram Mania SIX MASTERS OF DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS REIMAGINE THE LOUIS VUITTON BAG. Louis Vuitton is celebrating its 160th anniversary in a typically stylish way, tapping Christian Louboutin, Karl Lagerfeld, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Marc Newson, and Rei Kawakubo to collaborate on the fashion house's Celebrating Monogram collection. The six creatives have each personalized their own pieces that incorporate their unique history and signature style, ranging from Kawakubo's "bag with holes" to Lagerfeld's boxing set—complete with baby punching handbag and limited-edition trunk to house the full-size version. The entire collection lives interactively through a custom website (celebrating.monogram.lv) and is available for purchase at the Louis Vuitton store on the Mag Mile. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; louisvuitton.com on point the buzz Ultimate luxury label Hermès has introduced its fi rst writing instru- ment this season with the Nautilus. Available in two versions—the fountain pen comes in six widths, from extra- fi ne to stub, with fi ve ink colors, including carob blue and blood orange, while the rollerball pen offers two point widths and is available in blue and black—the pen is complemented by an assortment of writing papers, envelopes, notebooks, and leather goods, including a leather cartridge box that epitomizes the brand's understated elegance. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com The Nautilus pen in fountain (TOP, $1,650) and rollerball ($1,350), Hermès. // GR AND OPENINGS // THE WRITE STUFF The box clutch is a perfect accompaniment for the holiday party circuit. Alexander McQueen ($1,995). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com // grab and go // BOX IT IN Marchesa (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com Judith Leiber ($2,195). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com Kotur ($395). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com Chanel (price on request). 935 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-5500; chanel.com Karl Lagerfeld has designed a boxing-inspired collection to mark Louis Vuitton's 160th anniversary. 44 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM STYLE Spotlight

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