Culture | Dec. 2025
THE BUZZ: DECEMBER 2025
By Contributor
ZOOM ZOOM
Zipping to the top of every chic wish list is the (VESPA PRIMAVERA)RED. Part of the (RED) collection benefitting the global health initiative, this model is lively in city traffic and super fun on the open road. Befitting its partnership, it’s also enveloped in the color red from the frame to the wheel rims right through to the ergonomic saddle, expressing the shared determination for fighting global health pandemics. The slimline design with chrome accents pairs modern details with timeless elegance to create a perfect balance between contemporary tastes and tradition. For every (VESPA PRIMAVERA)RED sold a portion of the proceeds goes to the Global Fund. To date, (RED) has generated nearly $800 million to support the fight against global health emergencies. red.org
RUGGED & STYLISH
If you followed the journey of The All Blacks, the national rugby team of New Zealand, as they battled the Irish nation team at Soldier Field in November, you might have noticed their enviable TUDOR watches. TUDOR sponsors the team, and the brand is the official timekeeper for events like the Rugby World Cup. This partnership is based on shared values of boldness, performance, and tradition. Fortunately for timepiece enthusiasts and rugby fans alike, the CD Peacock Mansion on Oakbrook Center is home to a TUDOR boutique so stocked with all the best from this iconic brand that ambassadors from the team visited as soon as they’d landed in Chicago for the match. cdpeacock.com
SARTORIAL READ
Kate Spade’s sudden passing sent shockwaves through the fashion world, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape modern style. In this deeply personal memoir, In We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade, Elyce Arons, Spade’s college roommate and the cofounder of their brand, recounts the story of their friendship, creativity, and entrepreneurial journey. Set against the glamorous and gritty backdrop of 1990s New York, the book offers a glimpse into their early years: working day jobs, making handbags at night, and building a company fueled by vision and sisterhood. Arons captures the emotional and professional complexities of their bond and celebrates Spade’s enduring influence, not only as a designer but as a woman with humor, heart, and an unmistakable point of view.
