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FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE RAINFOREST

Once a fashion photographer, Owen Deutsch now turns his lens to birds—using his art to inspire awe and advocate for conservation. As a fashion photographer, the models Owen Deutsch captured on film were clothed in silks and satins. Today, as a bird photographer, his subjects are adorned with more exotic plumage. Take, for example, the

CUSTOM COUTURE

Chicago’s Veronica Sheaffer’s custom designs reflect a quiet escape into decadent dreams. The flicker of a black-and-white film. The sweep of a bias-cut gown. The quiet opulence of Old Hollywood. This era marked the beginning of a love affair between fashion design and Veronica Sheaffer, whose young mind re-imagined her childhood in small-town Illinois into

SHE’S BACK

With the support of her family and friends, Lake Bluff’s Cilla Stoll navigates her way through grief using the tools she’s spent years mastering—meditation and yoga. ON DECEMBER 20, 2021, Cilla Stoll’s world was forever changed. “We had been in Florida,” she recalls of her husband of more than 30 years. “Ryan flew back to

MEREL MINUTE: FIVE COSTLY MISTAKES HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS MAKE DURING DIVORCE

Divorce is difficult for everyone, but for high-net-worth individuals, the stakes are significantly higher—and so are the risks. After more than 20 years practicing family law and representing thousands of clients, I’ve seen firsthand how even small missteps during the divorce process can lead to massive financial and emotional fallout. If you’ve spent years building

DRESS REHEARSAL

Opulent interiors become the backdrop for fall’s most striking looks—classic, romantic, and unapologetically bold.

BEYOND THE BLOOMS

Chicago Botanic Garden grows community, science, and learning across the region. Spanning 385 acres of gardens, landscapes, and retreats, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a living museum with deep roots. Using art to connect people to nature, the Garden creates must-see and must-do experiences for visitors. This summer’s exhibition, Patterned by Nature, brings together art

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