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Ya c h t ’ s a l l , f o l k s The Italian maker Paul & Shark creates sportswear inspired by the yachting world. Thus, it’s known for styles that are both crisply nautical and sturdily resistant to weather extremes. This season, the Dude, label offers bold brights along with the plaids, where’d stripes, blues, reds and those duds whites that symbolize come from? the breezy freshness of It’s impossible to imagine the wardrobe of a well- an outing on lake or sea. dressed man without certain classic pieces: an over- coat, khaki trousers, a sport shirt, a tweed jacket. Of The shark logo lets you course, each of these indispensable items has a histo- know that the fabric has ry—a moment of inspired creation, followed by mass been created and treated by acceptance. Pinning down those moments is the work Paul & Shark for a specific of the new book Icons of Men’s Style (Laurence King Publishing). Take, for example, the leather biker jacket, purpose, such as the brand’s iconized by Marlon Brando in The Wild One. It was smooth, breathable Cool commissioned in 1928 by a Harley Davidson distributor Touch pullovers and waterproof who saw the need for a tough, zip-up leather jacket to Watershed outerwear. protect motorcyclists. And consider the provenance of the trench coat, all but inseparable from one’s image of Humphrey Bogart circa Casablanca. That was first created for the British army officers who oversaw the trench warfare of World War I. Meanwhile, the loafer, which perhaps reached its style apotheosis when Michael Jackson moonwalked, owes its inspiration to the rough-hewn deerskin shoes of Native Americans. As for the modern necktie, that dates to just 1924—but its roots go back as far as Roman legionnaires of the 2nd century, who added color to their uniforms with scarf-like pieces of cloth. Even more interesting than their origins is the way these iconic pieces are reinter- preted and refreshed over the generations, by heroes, Hollywood stars and regular guys alike. Hats are back. While not the male necessity they were in the pre-JFK era, they’re being LONG embraced as a stylish accessory by a growing number of men. For casual warm-weather LIVE wear, we recommend one of our Wigens caps, shown here. Wigens is the official hat maker to the King of Sweden, and what’s good for the king is surely good for you. THE The cap shown above, sometimes called the “snap brim” because the crown was held CAP to the brim with a snap, became popular in the 1920s and has been cool ever since.

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SERIOUS STEAKS The Chicago Chop House is a quintessential Chicago eatery, with superb steaks—USDA Prime dry-aged, wet-aged and Kobe—served in awesome portions. One of its signature cuts is the Tomahawk, a variation on the bone-in rib-eye steak that’s distinguished by its Sweet tees long French-cut bone. The recipe below, shared by Executive Chef Hector Villegas, is one Graphic print tee shirts can be sentimental, or be in-your-face, or the perfect of the Chop House’s most-requested and serves four folks with big appetites. thing to wear to the arena or stadium. What they aren’t, usually, is stylish. Red Jacket has set out to change that, with a mission of blending sports Tomahawk Surf n’ Turf styling with bold fashion initiatives. The brand’s retro-inspired screen-print designs adorn well-considered tees, jerseys, hoodies and hats. Fittingly Q4 dry-aged Kobe Tomahawk Q1/4 cup water for this election year, Red Jacket pays homage to popular political history ribeye steaks, about 32 oz. each Q1 tsp. paprika with shirts championing favorite candidates from Roosevelt (“Roosevelt or Q2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil Q4 Australian lobster tails, Ruin”) through Lyndon Johnson (“LBJ All the Way”). Check out the nostalgic QKosher salt and about 14 oz. each selection at Syd Jerome. freshly ground black pepper Q2 lemons, halved, for serving Q2 cups unsalted butter QClarified butter, for serving

Preparation: Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Armani goes for Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the water and paprika in a large deep skillet over medium heat. the gold Add the lobster tails and poach until just opaque through the thickest part, 8 to 10 minutes. If Olympic events were won on style alone, Italy would While the lobster tails are poaching, grill the steaks until cooked to your taste, 4 to 5 have a significant competitive advantage at this summer’s Games in London. Giorgio Armani joins the small circle of minutes per side for medium-rare (cooking time will vary with the thickness and type of world-class designers (Stella McCartney for Britain, Ralph steak you are using). Lauren for the U.S.) who are creating team uniforms for Arrange the steaks on warmed individual plates. Lift the lobster tails from their shells, set their home countries. The Italian pairing should be a them on top of the shells and perch alongside the steaks. Add a halved lemon and small perfect fit, as Armani’s luxe, minimalist designs have long dish of clarified butter (for dipping the lobster) to each plate and serve right away. been the ultimate in power dressing. Italian athletes from cyclists to table tennis players will wear uniforms inspired CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE, 60 WEST ONTARIO, 312.787.7100; CHICAGOCHOPHOUSE.COM by (and sometimes actually included in) Armani’s super high-tech sport line EA7. “A passion for sport is central to the Italian way of life,” the designer explains.

NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT When it comes to suiting up for work on warm days, cooler heads must prevail. While a more casual office aesthetic has made cotton and linen suits acceptable office garb, you may be surprised to learn that wool is still a top choice for warm-weather wear. That’s because it breathes easily, holds color dyes well, resists wrinkles—and, well, looks great. Tropical weight wool is the lightest wool, at about 6.5 to 8.5 ounces per linear yard. This open plain weave, ultra-lightweight worsted wool is ideal for the summer. In the high-tech fabric arena, Isaia has developed Aquaspider, a 100 percent merino wool that resists wrinkling and shrugs off rain. And Ermenegildo Zegna has developed a 100 percent wool fabric known as “Cool Effect” with a special finish that reflects direct sunlight in a way that minimizes heat for the wearer. Let your favorite Syd Jerome sales associate show you how you can be the coolest exec in town this summer.

12 / SYD JEROME the syd jerome guide The A-to-Z List Syd Jerome features more than 50 designer brands under one roof. See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping We all know that truffles are a form of fungi, experience you’ll love. Not to be traditionally found by rooting pigs, and that the Agave Denim J. Lindeberg Trussini mere mention of a truffle on a menu—whether Alberto Jeans J Paul Versace truffled with in shavings, thin slices, or oil—causes the price Allegri John Varvatos VK Nagrani of a dish to skyrocket. In fact, they’re the most Giorgio Armani Joseph Abboud Wigens expensive food in the world, costing as much Collezioni Kaenon Zanella Belvest Kim Herring as $3,600 a pound. They can’t be cultivated, Boconi Kroon and the truly desirable ones need the soil and Borgo 28 Lacoste ETON climate of Europe to grow. “Truffles are one of Borsalino MAC Jeans those incredible ingredients that compare with Brioni Mason’s the finest champagne or the most expensive Canali Maui Jim caviar,” says Tony Mantuano, chef/partner of Cole Haan Moncler Corneliani Nat Nast Spiaggia, the many-starred Michigan Avenue Derek LM Oxxford Clothes restaurant. “They should be shaved over a DiBello Pacific Shoe dish at tableside, as we do at Spiaggia, so you Donald J. Pliner Paul & Shark can really appreciate their aromatic quality.” Duncan Walton Puma To best enjoy the taste, Mantuano advises, Ermenegildo Zegna Raffi order them on fresh pasta, risotto or poultry Eton Robert Graham Etro Robert Talbott dishes—but not with tomato or other strongly Flag Rufus

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14 / SYD JEROME the syd jerome Let’s Keep It Clean guide Answers to your questions about cleaning fine garments

Beyond How do I remove ballpoint ink from my shirt or pants? Fittingly casual Fridays for such a common problem, you can use any of several ordinary Tailored jackets are being worn products: hairspray, rubbing alcohol (test fabric first) or glycerine (a in very casual ways—with jeans thick, colorless liquid available in drugstores). If you’re dealing with a and most any style of shirt, from non-washable fabric, blot with a clean cloth to get out as much of the button-front to polo to tee. For ink as possible. Then, get thee to a dry cleaner posthaste! For wash- the warmer months, nothing ables, put a few drops on the spot and keep dabbing with a cotton beats a “soft sportswear” ball or clean cloth as the ink comes out. Next, gently rub a mild deter- jacket—a washed cotton gent and a drop or two of water on the spot; form suds and rinse. For number with casual, vintage particularly stubborn stains, make a paste of water and baking soda, appeal, such as those offered and leave it on the spot for five minutes, then rub and rinse. by the Kroon Collection. I love my linen jacket, but how do I keep it looking sharp? Linen The Kroon motto of is made from the long stalk fibers of the flax plant. While admirably “Life, Luxury, Levity” reflects light and airy, said fibers are also stiff, leading to linen’s trademark the brand’s relaxed approach to wrinkles. Depending on how structured your linen jacket is, it may tailored clothing. A Kroon jacket is need to be dry-cleaned, or it may do fine with a gentle cycle or hand resolutely casual, although you’ll also wash (check the label). Let it dry naturally, and—this is key—iron while find thoughtful sartorial details, like funky it’s still damp. Finally, learn to love a certain amount of wrinkle in linen; patterned fabrics used as pocket linings. it’s part of the fabric’s debonair charm. This is a jacket that you can treat like a pair of What’s the best way to care for my tuxedo? Experts agree that jeans: unconcerned that it’s going to get messed storage and a high-quality dry cleaner are major factors. The tuxedo up by whatever fun the evening throws your way. should spend its inactive days in a breathable suit bag, and in a cool, dark place. Toss in a few cedar balls, or use a cedar spray, to keep hungry moths at bay. Sleep to build muscle SYD RECOMMENDS LAKE CITY CLEANERS (LAKECITYCLEANERS.COM) Sloan Luckie, author of the new book Body Under Construction: How to Build and Maintain Optimal Health, has a three-part approach to achieving optimum fitness at any age. One is what he calls “fitness adventures,” a series of varying exercises that thwarts workout ennui. 90 DAYS TO A Another is an “optimal nutrition” plan that focuses not only on what to eat, but when and BETTER how to eat to stop yourself from overeating. And the third is, simply, to sleep. BUSINESS “Research has shown that when we don’t get enough sleep—and that usually Ancient cultures recognize the time means 7 or 8 hours a night—our body does two things,” says the Chicago-based author. period of 90 days as significant for all “First, it spurs us to eat more, in an attempt to get some of the energy it didn’t get from interpersonal relationships, including sleep. Second, lack of sleep actually inhibits the body’s business interactions, according to production of a growth hormone, which builds Chicagoan Andrew Sadock, author of muscle mass—and muscle is the enemy of fat. It’s Conscious Relationship. He explains: what burns calories.” “It takes 90 days to establish trust at Luckie’s advice: Sleep like a vampire, in a a subconscious level. So recognize room that’s as cool and dark as possible. So set the that whatever you express, thermostat in the mid-60s, close the curtains tight, turn beyond objective fact, will not off anything that glows (cell phone, TV) and turn the be fully received until the passage of 90 days into the relationship. Hence, the power digital clock to the wall (or replace it with the old- of gradually building relationships, and an initial soft-sell fashioned analog kind). You’ll feel better—and, predicated upon ... patience. Once trust is established eventually, more buff. For more tips, visit at a subconscious level, transactions occur most bodyunderconstructiononline.com. efficaciously, with reduced resistance and least effort. The 90-Day Rule specifies that relationships change at approximately 90 days (given Pictured: Author Sloan Luckie reasonably continual communication). That’s when you will likely notice a shift in the relationship—more specifically, a change in how you and the other party react and relate. Anticipate this shift. Understand that the foundation of the shift is ... trust, at a subconscious level. With regard to the context of business transactions, this is the juncture beyond which you can more freely express yourself—push to close the deal, etc.” To learn more or order the book, visit andrewsadock.com.

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