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The SOURCE: STYLE BOUTIQUES ALLSAINTS The edgy British fashion brand returns to Chicago with a sleek new boutique in the heart of the Gold Coast. Browse the latest collections for men and women in the trilevel shop, from handbags and bomber jackets to jeans and swimwear. 46 E. Walton St., 312-962-0088; allsaints.com BILLY REID Stock up on Southern-cool staples for men and women at the first Midwest boutique from this New York- and Alabama-based designer, the 2012 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year, who has collaborated with the likes of Levi's, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, and K-Swiss. 845 W. Randolph St., 312-614-1503; billyreid.com BLAKE One of the city's most exquisite shop- ping destinations, this go-to from veteran style mavens Marilyn Blaszka and Dominic Marcheschi features a smart, fastidiously edited selection from top-of-the-line designers like Balenciaga, Dries van Noten, Céline, and Marni. 212 W. Chicago Ave., 312-202-0047 BURDI Trim, distinguished, and perpetually dapper, Rino Burdi is the ultimate ambassador for Gold Coast style. It's only fitting, since he practically grew up in the neighborhood while his Italian-born father, master tailor Alfonso Burdi, was establishing his boutique as the city's premier source for handmade Italian style. Decades later, designer Rino carries on the family name with flair. 58 E. Walton St., 312-642-9166; burdiclothing.com DOLCE & GABBANA The Italian haute couture brand is one of the pinnacles of high fashion on Oak Street, with everything from vibrant footwear and showstopping gowns, jewelry, and accessories to men's suits and street fashion from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana's latest collections. 68 E. Oak St., 312-255-0630; dolcegabbana.com FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO With 130 stores offering savings of up to 75 percent, this shopping center specializes in the international arbiters of chic, including Burberry, Prada, AllSaints, and St. John. INSIDER TIP: Purchase a Green Savings Card for $5 from the Concierge Services desk on Level 1 for additional discounts. 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, 847-928-7500; fashionoutlets ofchicago.com GIORGIO ARMANI Milan style near the Mag Mile. Explore the latest collections from this Italian fashion powerhouse at its Gold Coast headquarters, featuring filmy fabrics and loads of fringe for women and easy jackets and pants for men. 25 E. Oak St., 312-751-2244; armani.com GRAFF DIAMONDS Renowned gemologist and Chicago store director Eve Rogers and her team showcase some of the most brilliant baubles in the world—from diamond-and-ruby-encrusted necklaces to extraordinary time- pieces—at this jewelry leader's Gold Coast location. 103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com HALSTED EYE BOUTIQUE Dr. Joanna Slusky offers quality comprehensive vision care, including Lasik consultations and cancer 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 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 PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TIFFANY & CO. Here's your chance to own a Picasso—Paloma Picasso, that is. The latest collections from the renowned jewelry designer have arrived at Tiffany & Co., and they're stunners. Paloma's Melody ( pictured), a new interpretation of one of Picasso's most successful collections, features bracelets adorned with breathtaking diamonds and gems, while Paloma's Groove, a handsome new men's series, includes rings, cuffs, pendants, and cuff links. Both timeless and totally on trend, the two collections are a chic way to add a sophisticated accent to the season. 730 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-7500; tiffany.com . RAZZLE DAZZLE PALOMA PICASSO BRINGS THE BLING WITH HER LATEST COLLECTIONS FOR TIFFANY & CO. from top: Five-band bangle in 18k rose gold with diamonds ($19,500), five-band ring in 18k rose gold with black spinel ($5,700), nine-band bangle in 18k yellow gold ($12,500), and five-band ring in 18k gold with diamonds ($8,500), all from the Paloma's Melody collection. MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 153