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Michigan Avenue - 2016 - Issue 5 - Late Fall - Jim Gaffigan

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PhotograPhy by NiNa thomPsoN (hats); Courtesy of the tie bar (shirt aNd tie); Courtesy of JohN hardy (braCelet) clockwise from lower left: John Hardy's classic chain triple wrap bracelet on black leather with pusher clasp ($495), available at James & Sons; Optimo Hats has been creating stylish toppers for men since 1995; The Tie Bar ventures into shirts with a new collection for fall. Crisp leaves mean crisp new autumn looks—and when it comes to mens- wear this season, accessories take center stage. At James & Sons (1457 N. Halsted St., 773-327-8800; jamesand sons.com), luxe leather bracelets from John Hardy ($495) bring warmth to fall fashion. "It's really cool seeing men have some fun with jewelry beyond the watch and the wedding band," says president John Sunderland of the chic triple-wrapped design. For the man looking to merge fashion and functionality, the timeless styles from Optimo Hats (51 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-922- 2999; optimo.com) are getting an update for fall with new colors and wider brims ($650–$1,000). Also new for the brand? Its recently expanded headquarters and showroom. "I've dreamt about this for the past 20 years," says owner Graham Thompson of the new space, which includes a VIP lounge devoted to Montecristi Panama hats. And Chicago-based staple The Tie Bar (918 W. Armitage Ave., 877-888- 8437; thetiebar.com) has big changes in store as well with the unveiling of its first shirt collection (3 for $149). From Tattersall to gingham, the shirts will serve as the perfect "blank canvas" for their bolder fall ties, says Vice President of Merchandising and Design Allyson Lewis. "Texture is a thing we're really excited about, and we're playing with it in a lot of different ways this fall." . accessories with attitude upgrade your look in a stylish snap. By Kiera KoscioleK DRESS LIKE A MAN "It's cool seeIng men have fun wIth jewelry beyond the watch and the weddIng band." —john sunderland 102  michiganavemag.com Style must-have

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