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FALL PREVIEW

Your must-haves to face the season’s social swirl beautifully.

With fall upon us, the crisp air calls for cashmere, velvet, and sumptuous textures. Lake Forest’s Smith’s Men’s Store offers a bounty of men’s fall fashion—all the right items to keep North Shore gents in style. Who better to trust than the shop that has been an area favorite for more than eight decades? Smith’s

INNOVATIVE & FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

Legendary Chicago-based fashion designer Maria Pinto has adorned countless leading women, including Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, with innovative yet functional designs. Pinto shares insights into her boutique’s recent move and the evolution of her collections. 1. Why the move?The West Loop was home to my first store when we launched ten years ago. Today,

MORE THAN SHE IMAGINED

Winnetka’s Peyton Merrill grew up in the fashion world. Having worked her way up the ladder of a national retailer to running its 10,000-squarefoot store on Michigan Avenue and managing its 40 employees—she dreamed that one day she might have her own store. That time finally came in February 2020. “Can you believe my timing?”

SHORE VS. CITY: JEN HASLEY

JEN HASLEY grew up in Winnetka with her parents and two sisters, Noelle and Aimee. The three girls all reside in their childhood suburb and today have 11 children between them—making family dinners great fun. Hasley married her high school sweetheart, Scott, after pursuing a degree in nursing. She began her career at Prentice Women’s

THE SPORTING LIFE

Fall essentials for the well-dressed man are all available at Lake Forest’s Smith’s Men’s Store.

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