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PHOTOGRAPH BY SJOERD DE WIT (FOKKE DE JONG) MEN'S REPORT Suitsupply on North Rush Street step up SALVATORE FERRAGAMO CELEBRATES TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AND STYLE WITH A NEW LINE OF CUSTOM SHOES. A s if Salvatore Ferragamo's shoes weren't already lust-worthy, the Florentine powerhouse will be releasing a special-edition custom line this fall in its f lagship stores. The entirely hand- made Tramezza collection caters to male customers seeking the finest shoes with the impeccable Ferragamo aesthetic. Seven styles are avail- able in a selection of four hand-stained colors and a range of leathers that include lush calfskin, crocodile, and ostrich. As the result of a unique process, the shoe not only looks impeccable, it's fantastically comfortable, too, thanks to double instep mem- ory, which is activated by natural heat. Soft Alcantara travel cases, cleaning cloths, and a guide to proper shoe care ensure that shoes will wear well and withstand the test of time. Since each pair requires 320 steps and three weeks to produce, only 10 are constructed each day, making them truly exclusive. Ferragamo also offers a complementary line of belts with hand-worked straps and the brand's signature double Gancini buckles. 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com MA Tramezza handmade leather shoes ($1,750—$2,050) emperor's STRONG SUIT Fokke de Jong brings custom tailoring to Chicago men with the new Suitsupply store, just in time for fall. It's no secret that Chicago men appreciate a well-tailored suit. Fokke de Jong launched Suitsupply in Amsterdam in 2000 to offer high-quality, artisan-style tailored suits to men at an affordable price point. The luxury suits weigh in at $399 to $999, depending on how many extras a customer desires. Two on-site tailors can make any last-minute adjustments, often while you wait in the rooftop garden. "We are like our customers," says de Jong. "We've created the ultimate men's fashion destination with our Oak Street penthouse." Suitsupply, 945 N. Rush St., 312-340-6909 new clothes RUSSELL SIMMONS COLLABORATES WITH JOSEPH ABBOUD ON A NEW LOOK FOR ARGYLECULTURE. RUSSELL SIMMONS is joining forces this fall with American menswear powerhouse Joseph Abboud to create a new aesthetic for his Argyleculture brand. Simmons's pieces are contempo- rary and all-American, while still honoring Chicago's love of classic, no-frills menswear. Macy's, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys.com 98 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM Argyleculture blazer ($350), vest ($90), and shirt ($80)