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The SOURCE: STYLE WHO: Director, Graff Diamonds (103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graff diamonds.com). FAVE 'HOOD: "The Gold Coast, especially with the renaissance happening in the Oak Street area. It is the ultimate in luxury, easy to walk around, and has a small neighborhood feel." INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE: "The Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph St., 312- 334-7777; harristheaterchicago.org). The building design brilliantly connects the city with an open-air feel in the middle of Millennium Park." SUMMER LOVES: "Walks along the lakefront or a picnic at Ravinia (200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, 847-266-5100; ravinia.org). Just taking the time for a short walk along the lake makes you feel like you have had a little getaway." LOCAL INDULGENCE: "I don't really get that much 'me time,' so escaping to the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660; mcachicago.org) for an hour to see the latest exhibit or a performance is my escape." EVERY VISITOR SHOULD: "Take the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour (cruisechicago .com/architecture-tours). Definitely my all-time favorite thing to do in the city. There truly is no better way to see 20th- and 21st-century architec- ture at its best in one city." ‒ Secret Source ‒ EVE ROGERS screenings, as well as contact lenses and a variety of eyeglasses from sophisticated brands like Tom Ford, Bulgari, Versace, and Chanel. 2852 N. Halsted St., 773-549-1111; visionsource-halstedeyeboutique.com INTERMIX On-trend fashions from a curated mix of designers, like Victoria Beckham and Alexander Wang, with locations in three of the city's hottest shopping districts: the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park's Armitage Avenue, and Bucktown. 40 E. Delaware Pl., 312-640-2922; 841 W. Armitage Ave., 773-404-8766; 1633 N. Damen Ave., 773-292- 0894; intermixonline.com IWAN RIES This family-owned tobacco lovers' paradise has been a Windy City institution for 160 years. Along with a world-class selection of merchan- dise—including 15,000 pipes, plus cigars, lighters, pipe tobaccos, and more—the business boasts an on-site BYOB smoking lounge unique to downtown Chicago. 19 S. Wabash Ave., 312-372-1306; iwanries.com JAMES & SONS FINE JEWELERS The recipient of Hearts on Fire's 2016 Global Retailer of the Year award, this service-focused business features luxe watches, jewelry, diamonds, and engagement rings. 1457 N. Halsted St., 773-327- 8800; 15234 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, 708-226-0800; 112 Indianapolis Blvd., Schererville, Indiana, 219-864-9090; jamesandsons.com JIMMY CHOO The fine footwear favorite has taken its place among its fellow fashion behemoths in the Gold Coast, set- tling into a gleaming new storefront on Oak Street. Shop the interna- tional icon's latest collections, from pumps, sandals, wedges, and boots for women to men's sneakers and dress shoes, plus bags, belts, and other elegant leather goods and accessories. 114 E. Oak St., 312- 255-1170; jimmychoo.com KAEHLER LUGGAGE Before embarking on your next getaway, be sure to visit this expanded outfitter to the jet set, which carries a wide selection of luxury travel brands, such as Tumi, Filson, Rimowa, and the boutique's own chic Kaehler 1920 line, featuring duffels, briefcases, and accessories made with the Windy City's own Horween leather. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Fl., 312-951- 8106; worldtraveler.com LESTER LAMPERT Renowned for its stunning custom- made pieces crafted on-site by expert gemologists, this famed family- owned Chicago jeweler has settled into a luxe new bilevel, 5,000-square- foot River North showroom boasting a watch gallery and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and design room. 7 E. Huron St., 312-944-6888; lesterlampert.com MARSHALL PIERCE & COMPANY With a watch- and clock-making heritage dating back to 1880s Sweden, the Bern family's Chicago jewelry business adds serious sparkle to the Magnificent Mile with a broad- ranging collection of timepieces, as well as bauble brands including Oscar Heyman, Roberto Coin, and Chicago's own Dana Rebecca Designs . 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312- 642-4299; marshallpierce.com MONCLER The ultimate in alpine-chic outerwear for men, women, and children, this French brand, now based in Italy, features everything from luxurious parkas, cardigans, and sweatshirts to shoes, luggage, scarves, and eyewear, all with the label's signature outdoor-fabulous aesthetic. 33 E. Oak St., 312-361- 8573; moncler.com NEW THE M2057 SHOP Oprah, Michelle Obama, Brooke Shields, the cast of Empire… Veteran Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto has dressed them all. Browse her architecture- and design-inspired M2057 line of sculptural tops, dresses, pants, and more in signature mono- chromatic hues and new prints at her sleek Fulton Market District studio space. 833 W. Washington Blvd., 888-868-2057; m2057.com OXXFORD CLOTHES The only suit maker in the nation that tailors its custom garments by hand, this famous West Loop-based label has been a Chicago institution since its founding in 1916 by broth- ers Louis and Jacob Weinberg. 5635 S. Archer Ave., Unit 2, 312- 829-3600; oxxfordclothes.com SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Top designer brands (from Fendi and Balmain to Stella McCartney) and of-the-moment fashions are on tap at this style lover's paradise, an upscale institution since the 1920s. The seventh-floor restaurant, Sophie's, is a chic dining destina- tion for lunching ladies and gents. 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-799- 5211; saks.com VERSACE The ultimate Italian brand has returned to Chicago in an intimate bilevel space in the middle of the Gold Coast action, where loyal customers can peruse every one of Donatella Versace's latest runway 142 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM