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18127 Melrose Road | Wildwood | $899,900

1238 Shepard Oaks Court 9440 Old Bonhomme Road

16763 Eagle Bluff Court

3615 Gustave Hollow

18610 Thistle Hill

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Dr

9033 Clayton Road

1033 Barberry Lane

Ladue | $1,475,000

1510 Homestead Summit

13173 West Watson Road

2150 Wakefield Bluff Wildwood | $995,000

Wildwood | $985,000

34 The Orchards Lane

16339 Wynncrest Falls Way

17605 Lasiandra Drive

41 Washington Terrace

19272 Saint Albans Forest Ln 7042 Westmoreland Drive 17010 Eagle Valley Drive

Wildwood | $999,900

Ladue | $925,000

St Louis City | $780,000

Sunset Hills | $995,000

Wildwood | $899,900

Wildwood | $719,900

Chesterfield | $1,299,900

40 Washington Terrace

Wildwood | $1,599,000

Wildwood | $879,000

University City | $710,000

St Louis City | $1,074,000

Ladue | $799,000

Marthasville | $565,300

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Wildwood | $1,000,000

Chesterfield | $975,000

Kirkwood | $799,000

704 Cooper Way Drive O’Fallon | $550,000

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15 Countryside Lane Frontenac | $750,000

1422 Country Lake Estates Drive

Maryland Walk - 8025 Maryland Avenue #5K

Chesterfield | NEW PRICE | $975,000

Clayton | NEW PRICE | $1,175,000

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16182 Wilson Manor Drive | Chesterfield | $850,000 1.5 Story on 1.18 acre cul-de-sac lot in Rockwood School District.

Roberta Rollins 314-541-5166 www.RobertaRollins.com

704 Wilkinson Place | Labadie | $1,249,000

French country style Mitchell Wall home with impressive finishes throughout on 9 acres of land, perfect for horse enthusiasts.

15 Sackston Woods Lane

2 Meadowbrook Country Club

11600 Kehrs Mill Road

Simon Homes premier build - UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Custom home to be built at Meadowbrook Country Club.

Colonial Williamsburg style home on 10 ac. in the heart of Chestefield.

Creve Coeur | $1,536,900

Ballwin | $1,575,000

Chesterfield | $2,100,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

2791 Gravois

St Clair | $750,000

57 Acre country estate w/barn, 10 ac. lake & orchard.

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Style:

ONE LOOK, TWO WAYS

Katie Yeadon, LN’s favorite fashionista, contemplates the seasonal transition from summer to autumn, pondering how best to accentuate a Halogen dress from Nordstrom at work and at play – say, with a pair of fab kicks from Giddyup Jane.

University City Children’s Center STAGES St. Louis

ABODE 20 22 24

Design Elements The Trio Feature: Mademan Design

STYLE 48 49 51

Arts & Culture Feature:

DINNER & A SHOW

Abode Feature:

MADEMAN DESIGN

As LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter relates, St. Louisan Nick Adams is pursuing his design-build dreams with his company Mademan Design, constantly trying to “push the envelope” and enlarge the area architectural profile.

Writer/photographer Mabel Suen journeys to The Hill in St. Louis to introduce LN readers to Carnivore, a steakhouse/Italian restaurant launched in May by Joe Smugala and Mike Lutker with their spouses, Kerri Smugala and Casie Lutker.

On the cover 10 Concordance Academy offers a clean slate to the silent prison populations, who seek to re-enter society, make positive contributions and create better lives for themselves. Find out more on page 10. Pictured (from left to right) are Danny Ludeman, CEO and President; Alison Marshall, Pathways Coach; Tom Grant, President, Concordance Employment Agency; and Michelle Smith, Chief Administrative Officer. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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EDITOR ‌WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I DREAMED ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER. I wanted to see the world, partake in new adventures, try new foods and share the breathtaking beauty of our world with others. Now, though, I couldn’t imagine living out of a suitcase, constantly on the road without my handsome husband and baby boy. However, I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to vicariously live through our lovely contributing writer Alice Handelman. On p. 72, Handelman takes readers on a journey through the magical land of Norway. Handelman and her husband, Howard, enjoyed the expedition this summer and graciously shared details on things to see and experience while in Norway. Although Norway wasn’t previously on my long list of places to see, it certainly is now. Between seeing the northern lights, experiencing breathtaking views from the mountains and getting to enjoy king crab freshly caught right before your eyes, I’m ready to pack my suitcase. We hope that you enjoy learning about this lovely country, its many rich offerings, and that it maybe even inspires your own getaway in the future. Also in this week’s edition, we hope you enjoy learning about Mademan Design – a product of architect, builder and St. Louis native Nick Adams. Starting on p. 24, LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter shares Adams’ inspiration for creating modern residences with energy-efficient options in his hometown. All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Harris-Stowe State University announced it

Congratulations to Chesterfield native

recently received a $250,000 donation from the

Rucha Vyas for receiving the Humanitarian

Enterprise Holdings Foundation and the Taylor

Scholarship at St. George’s University.

family, the owners of Enterprise. According

According to the St. George’s University

to a press release, the gift will support the

website, applicants are evaluated “based on

Hornet Summer Bridge Program, which is a

their backgrounds in humanitarian work, such

five-week residential experience that “provides

as dedicated work in Vista, the Peace Corps,

incoming first-year students with the tools

Habitat for Humanity, medical missions,

necessary to successfully transition from high

volunteer in community organizations – all

school to college.” Funds will help support

activities that show a dedication to improving

the program for an additional two years. The

the general welfare of mankind and its

program is currently in its fourth year and has

communities.” According to a press release,

aided 121 participating students. According to

“Rucha volunteers with the Red Cross and

a press release, “University data indicates that

is part of a student-run clinic – Sojourner’s

participants are more active in campus activities

Health Clinic – in downtown Kansas City.

and more likely to remain in school to graduate

Globally, she participated in a volunteer

than nonparticipants.”

medical camp trip to Bhopal, India.”

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29 THE BOULEVARD · CLAYTON · 314·725·5100

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4. 7448 Amherst Avenue • University City

1. 8025 Maryland Avenue #15C • Clayton

2. 16 Terrace Gardens • Frontenac

3. 8169 Stratford Drive • University City 1. 8025 Maryland Avenue #15C • Clayton

5. 7449 Kingsbury Boulevard • University City

6. 8921 Moydalgan Road • Ladue

7. 525 South Rock Hill Road • Webster Groves

FEATURED LISTINGS

One of a kind condominium custom designed by Lawrence Group and Katz Design. Features include beautiful exotic wood, limestone flooring and unique metal fireplaces. $2,995,000

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Stellar Period Restoration storybook home boats gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and state-of-the-art appliances. Backyard features custom patio and wood burning fireplace. $699,900

2. 16 Terrace Gardens • Frontenac

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3. 8169 Stratford Drive • University City

7. 525 South Rock Hill Road • Webster Groves

4. 7448 Amherst Avenue • University City

8. 254 Carlyle Lake Drive • Creve Coeur

NEW LISTING! Immaculately updated home with multiple living spaces, 4+ car garage, stunning pool, custom patio, screened porch and multi-use workout room. $1,150,000 COMING SOON! Wonderfully remodeled home with open floor plan on the main level including modern kitchen, gracious living room, dining room and deck overlooking backyard. $849,900 COMING SOON! Immaculate four bedroom, three and a half bath home. Main level boasts open floor plan, living room, dining room, powder room, family room and kitchen. $514,900

Stunning property has numerous living spaces, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, incredible finishes, treasured design, over 5900 square feet and a sprawling floor-plan. $1,525,000 Classic Colonial with open circular floor plan featuring hardwood floors and wonderful kitchen and family room with stone fireplace and built-ins. Charming screened porch and patio. $797,000 NEW PRICE! Stunning four-bedroom 4.5 bath condo boasts kitchen with custom cabinetry, center island, granite, stainless appliances and breakfast room. $739,900

8. 254 Carlyle Lake Drive • Creve Coeur

MORE NEW LISTINGS 9828 Old Warson Road (Ladue) $1,995,000 Completely renovated in 2016 and move in ready on 1.8 acres overlooking Old Warson Country Club. High ceilings, custom millwork, hardwood floors put this home in a class by itself. 806 Summer Oak Court (Ellisville) $489,000 One of a kind home boasts beautiful professional finishes. Professionally finished lower level is amazing with kitchen, recreation room, exercise room, theater, full bath and family room. 1009 Meramec Grove (Ballwin) $392,500 Custom additions include arched doorways, 9’ ceilings, vaulted master bedroom and lower level featuring full bath, egress window and a special bookcase at the end of the stairs that acts as a door. 2601 Rockford Avenue (Rock Hill) $199,900 NEW PRICE! Charming two bedroom 2 bath cottage features fresh paint, gleaming hardwoods, and plantation shutters. Newer kitchen with stainless appliances and custom built-in banquet.

Sunday Open Houses u12-2 1-3 n2-4 $1,000,000 PLUS 18 Upper Warson Road (Ladue) $4,800,000 1751 N. Woodlawn Ave (Ladue) $3,600,000 9936 Litzsinger Road (Ladue) $3,200,000 5 Chateau Oaks (Ladue) $2,950,000 32 Clermont Lane (Ladue) $2,200,000 9828 Old Warson Road (Ladue) $1,995,000 35 Chesterfield Lakes (Chesterfield) $1,975,000 16 Ladue Lane (Ladue) $1,985,000 8921 Moydalgan Road (Ladue) $1,525,000 7618 Westmoreland Ave (Clayton) $1,469,000 156 Belle Maison Ln (Creve Coeur)$1,399,000 67 Briarcliff (Ladue) $1,325,000 9757 Old Warson Road (Ladue) $1,199,333 16 Terrace Gardens (Frontenac) $1,150,000 28 Thorndell Dr (Richmond Heights) $1,150,000

$750,000 - $1,000,000 671 TBB Pine Creek (T & C) $999,999 663 TBB Pine Creek (T & C) $999,000 11717 Claychester Drive (Des Peres) $998,900 30 Crown Manor (Clarkson Valley) $950,000 1802 Elmsford Lane (Chesterfield) $949,900 206 Pleasant Valley Est (Eureka) $899,900 $899,000 947 Cabernet Drive (T & C) 17 Brookwood Road (T & C) $890,000 4 Glen Forest (Ladue) $859,000 60 Berkshire Dr (Richmond Heights) $850,000

8169 Stratford Drive (University City) 4 Deer Creek Woods Drive (Ladue) 10 Cricket Lane (Brentwood) 525 S. Rock Hill Rd (Webster) 32 Hill Drive (Kirkwood)

$849,900 $839,000 $799,000 $797,000 $785,000

$749,900 $749,000 $709,000 $699,900 $699,000 $679,900 $649,900 $599,000 $595,000 $539,000 $514,900

2601 Rockford Avenue (Rock Hill)

$199,900

924 North Geyer Road (Kirkwood)

$155,000

28 Cheyenne Court (Glendale)

$180,000 $119,900

LOTS AND ACREAGE 663 Pine Creek (Town & Country)

$450,000

671 Pine Creek (Town & Country)

$450,000

706 Oak Avenue (Valley Park)

$57,500

CONDOS AND VILLAS 150 Carondelet Plz #2801 (Clayton) $4,500,000

8025 Maryland Ave #15C (Clayton) $2,995,000

150 Carondelet Plz #1601 (Clayton) $2,350,000 7749 Maryland Avenue (Clayton)

$1,925,000

26 Bonhomme Grove (Chesterfield) $985,000

$300,000 - $500,000 806 Summer Oak Court (Ellisville) 368 Sturbridge Drive (St. Charles) 540 Fairways Circle (Creve Coeur) 901 Dielman Road (Olivette) 1009 Meramec Grove (Ballwin) 7448 Gannon Ave (University City) 2536 Maple Crossing Dr (Wildwood) 3934 White Rose Lane (St. Charles)

7250 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills) $220,000

8516 Philo Avenue (Affton)

$500,000 - $750,000 24 Black Creek Lane (Ladue) 217 Ladue Oaks Dr (Creve Coeur) 608 Woodside Pl (Webster Groves) 7449 Kingsbury Boulevard (U. City) 212 Elm Avenue (Glendale) 545 Dielman Road (Olivette) 33 North Elm Ave (Webster Groves) 1739 Janet Place (Kirkwood) 12587 Glencroft Drive (Sunset Hills) 2149 East Drive (Crystal Lake Park) 7448 Amherst Ave (University City)

UNDER $300,000

$489,000 $488,800 $399,000 $398,900 $392,500 $349,000 $300,000 $299,900

254 Carlyle Lake Dr (Creve Coeur)

$739,900

113 Wake Forest (O’Fallon)

$539,900

13346 Fairfield Square (T & C)

$589,000

1109 Webster Oaks (Webster Groves) $350,000 610 Forest Court #3 (Clayton)

617 Highview Circle Drive (Ballwin)

$275,000

$249,900

4466 West Pine Blvd #2G (St. Louis) $239,900

1136 Washington Ave#300 (St. Louis) $150,000

A Closer View

5 Chateau Oaks • Ladue • $2,950,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Full 2 Half Baths Listed by Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe Call 314.378.4077 for more information

Captivating French Manor nestled in a wonderful landscape. Unique home exudes charm with updates and additions that complement the original Maritz & Young architecture with modern conveniences. Gorgeous marble kitchen features hearth and breakfast room with custom bar and butler's pantry opens to private patios, plus library and his/her offices. Enchanting vaulted master suite includes timbered ceiling and adjoins sitting/dressing room, walk-in closets and master bath. Spacious formal living and dining rooms feature arched French doors to brick patios and charming walkways leading through gardens to magnificent newer pool and pool house complete with kitchen and living room, bedroom, bath and supplemental two car garage. Truly one of a kind.

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507 Cottage Crossing Drive | NEW LISTING O’Fallon $225,000

7314 Stanford Avenue | NEW LISTING University City $349,000

508 North Warson Road | NEW LISTING Creve Coeur $799,000

111 Grand Meridien Forest Court Wildwood $1,995,000

NEW LISTINGS 508 NORTH WARSON ROAD, Creve Coeur. Special property offering sophisticated style and one of the loveliest lots in the area. Picturesque wrap around porch on 2+ lush acres. $799,000 7314 STANFORD AVENUE, University City. The perfect combination of updated finishes and classic details. 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. 2 car garage. $349,000 507 COTTAGE CROSSING DR., O’Fallon. Perfect ranch that backs to trees. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a walkout lot, attached 2-car garage and open concept family room. $225,000

LuxuryCollection 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$7,695,000

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$5,995,000

36 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$5,995,000

171 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

$4,500,000

544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans.

$3,480,000

1703 EAGLE BLUFF DRIVE, St. Albans.

$3,450,000

2283 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

$3,395,000

5 RUTHERFORD LANE, Town & Country.

$3,295,000

11 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$2,995,000

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,995,000

124 Keystone Crossing O’Fallon $269,900 | OPEN 9/2, 12-2 PM

544 Quail Ridge St. Albans $3,480,000

32 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

$2,200,000

772 RIVER HILLS DRIVE, Fenton.

$885,000

3 JACCARD LANE, Frontenac.

$2,195,000

57 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$849,000

51 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$2,098,000

9901 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.

$839,000

6 BARCLAY WOODS, Ladue.

$1,999,999

11 MARYHILL, Ladue.

$824,900

12027 GAILCREST LANE, Town & Country.

$1,998,000

124 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

$789,000

111 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST CT., Wildwood.

$1,995,000

70 WATERMAN PLACE, CWE.

$788,000

12 GLENVIEW ROAD, Ladue.

$1,849,000

6 LADUE MANOR, Ladue.

$745,000

33 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,775,000

124 FRONTENAC FOREST STREET, Frontenac.

$695,000

620 MOREL COURT, St. Albans.

$1,645,000

244 SAINT GEORGES, St. Albans.

$695,000

544 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE, Kirkwood.

$1,599,000

18034 PANORAMA DRIVE, Wildwood.

$689,900

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1004, Clayton.

$1,500,000

17706 GINGERTREE COURT, Wildwood.

$675,000

9743 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$1,499,000

16598 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$675,000 $675,000

visit us Open Sunday, September 2nd 124 KEYSTONE CROSSING, O’Fallon.

12-2 PM

919 CHESTERFIELD VILLAS CIRCLE, Chesterfield.

$410,000

6334 SOUTH ROSEBURY AVENUE, UNIT 1W, Clayton. $359,900 1121 LOCUST STREET, UNIT 202, St. Louis.

$355,000

4552 WESTMINSTER PLACE, St. Louis.

$354,900

230 MCDONALD PLACE, Webster Groves.

$1,499,000

91 WEST GLENWOOD, Kirkwood.

17291 COURTYARD MILL LANE, Chesterfield.

$1,495,000

764 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$669,900

916 RIDGEPOINTE PLACE CIRCLE, Lake St. Louis.

$316,825

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,449,000

1639 MISTY HOLLOW COURT, Glencoe.

$659,900

484 LAKE AVENUE, UNIT 4N, CWE.

$289,000

731 THE HAMPTONS LANE, Town & Country.

$1,425,000

4904 PERSHING PLACE, CWE.

$649,000

4449 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 101, CWE.

$235,000

2 SUMAC LANE, Ladue.

$1,395,000

138 SOUTH GORE AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$629,900

782 KENT ROAD, Ladue.

$1,350,000

236 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$570,000

815 WESTWOOD, UNIT 1N, Clayton.

$209,000

8 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE.

$1,298,000

11701 FALLBROOK, Town & Country.

$499,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM AVENUE, UNIT 2N, Clayton.

$145,000

7947 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$489,000

213 TROON COURT, St. Albans.

$1,179,000

9052 CLAYTON RD., TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

1038 CHESTERFIELD FOREST DRIVE, Wildwood.

$442,500

20 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$1,099,990

3548 SAINT ALBANS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

8001 CLAYTON LANE COURT, Clayton.

$1,095,000

12254 FOXPOINT DRIVE, Maryland Heights.

$284,900

41 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,039,000

124 KEYSTONE CROSSING, O’Fallon.

$269,900

713 CROSSWOOD DRIVE, St. Charles.

$266,895

509 CHERRY AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$250,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

1136 WASHINGTON AVENUE, UNIT 210, St. Louis.

$139,900

8009 DELMAR, UNIT 5, University City.

$125,000

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS

565 BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

$2,950,000

5231 STUDER LANE, St. Louis.

$998,900

9450 LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$2,749,000

63 MUIRFIELD COURT, Town & Country.

$975,000

25 SOMERSET DOWNS, Ladue.

$2,700,000

3 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

$959,000

312 NORTH BRENTWOOD BLVD., UNIT 3, Clayton. $890,000

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,485,000

11 DWYER PLACE, Ladue.

$929,900

2216 CROYDON WALK, Crystal Lake Park.

10088 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$2,395,000

1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.

$919,000

520 NORTH AND SOUTH, UNIT 401, University City. $472,000

1 TBB AUBURN AT VILLAGE VIEW, St. Albans.

$454,900

1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

$2,280,000

4912 PERSHING PLACE, CWE.

$899,000

1 PORTLAND COURT, CWE.

9052 CLAYTON ROAD, Richmond Heights.

$375,000

$729,000 $449,900

1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$1,550,000

16 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, Town & Country. $1,390,000 2 TBB CAMPTON AT VILLAGE VIEW, St. Albans.

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pictured, from left to right: tom Grant, Concordance employment agency president; alison marshall, pathways coach; tamara reavis, pathways specialist; and dr. roderick nunn, evp of education and employment.

A Fresh sTarT

By Amanda Dahl | Photos provided by Concordance Academy

resh beginnings are hard to come by, especially when you have served time and face the prospect of rejoining society. Concordance Academy understands this challenge and assists in navigating this difficult terrain, so former inmates can successfully reintegrate and become productive members of their communities. To date, the Academy has served more than 300 participants. “We have an integrated, holistic program that is evidence-based and provides participants with most of what they need to be successful,” says Dr. Roderick Nunn, EVP of education and employment. “You don’t have to think hard about the impact that mass incarceration is having on our nation and our community – where we live, work and raise families.” Tamara Reavis divides her time between the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center, and the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center for men. As a pathways specialist, she guides participants through Concordance Academy’s pre-release and post-release process by leading one-on-one and group sessions. “I have the opportunity to support our participants through a wide range of services,” says Reavis. “We look at different types of job skills and talk about the support they will have when they go back to work. I teach and model career readiness skills in prison and build on those skills at the Academy, making sure they are ready to succeed in their jobs.

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this deliGhtFully ChillinG Gala promises a wiCked Good time. don Costumed attire and revel in the Fun-Filled eveninG, FeaturinG auCtions, raFFles, a dinner and live musiC. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit concordanceacademy.org/gala. ”Participants move through a career model, known as “now-next-later,” where they enter into a new job simulation program, with instructors acting as supervisors. From understanding the importance of attendance to learning how to be a team player, participants gain valuable experience before entering the workforce. As of June 30 of this year, eight of nine participants have completed the simulation, with all eight landing a job. Seven participants still retain those jobs, which marks a promising start for this initiative. This fall, the Academy’s biggest fundraiser, the Hallow’s Eve Ball, promises a spectacular celebration on Oct. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The festive event will spotlight the achievements of Academy participants and those who continue to believe in them. Nunn notes that participants who stay diligent in their ongoing efforts are the ones who find the most success – but not without support. “You can’t erase a lifetime of bad habits in just a few months,” he says. “It is a blessing to come to work every day in this space, and to participate in an innovative, high-impact model that stays with the participants through their alumni phase. We will always be there for them.” Concordance Academy, 1845 Borman Court, St. Louis, 314-396-6001, concordanceacademy.org

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Photos and story by Diane Anderson

he 13th annual Fairy Tales Can Come True concert and event recently took place in The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s in downtown St. Louis to benefit University City Children’s Center along with LUME Institute. Guests gathered for a cocktail reception with passed appetizers while posing in a photo booth at the event, participating in an interactive “wall of hope” and being amazed by a roaming magician. The outdoor terrace featured an interactive drum circle, and food stations provided yummy treats for all. The main event featured music by Melissa Brooks and Eleanor Dubinsky and her band. Jovial KSDK TV anchor Rene Knott emceed a “fund a need” component of the bash, to raise vitally important tuition assistance funds for families unable to afford the full cost of tuition.

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TAGES St. Louis held its annual fundraiser at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood to benefit STAGES St. Louis educational and artistic programs. Guests gathered for a pre-show reception in the lobby and outside tent to sip cocktails and enjoy light bites. After that, on entering the theater, they experienced a festive, fun evening of entertainment and giving benefiting STAGES, with the entire STAGES family performing “Cheers! Leading Men Don’t Dance!” Spotted in the crowd were Kathy and Michael Caton, president of the board, along with Jim and Merry Mosbacher and Michael and Liz Gibbons, board trustees.

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fter designer Gigi Lombrano helped her clients with their St. Louis home, they brought her on yet again to help with design services when they moved. The pictured space, though beautiful externally, was renovated from the inside out in a gut remodel job. The fireplace had been at one end of the room, and the clients decided to move it to the other end. This entailed leveling out the ceiling and ripping out the Mexican tiling that had been the flooring. “Really just getting the bones of the space first was so integral to the project,” Lombrano says. “We took advantage of the views and natural light.” As far as inspirations for the space go, Lombrano says she and her clients drew more from the feeling they wanted to evoke from the space. “We wanted it to feel warm – not overly modern,” she says. “But cleanliness and calmness were important.”

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From modern residential homes to modular construction and energy-efficient options, Nick Adams of Mademan Design has opened the door to daring design in St. Louis.

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ick Adams is on a mission to push the design envelope in St. Louis. The native St. Louisan has followed a lifelong passion for architecture and fabrication all over the country before landing back in his hometown – where he started his own company, Mademan Design. Adams went to the University of Kansas, where his master’s program, Studio 804, turned into “one of the defining characteristics of my life.” During the program, Adams and 21 other students designed a house during their first semester. During the second semester, they built the home they’d designed: a modular home constructed in a warehouse in Lawrence, Kansas. “We trucked in seven modules to Kansas City,” Adams recalls. “Most architects [in school] are doing watercolor and balsam wood models. We were actually hammering two-by-fours together.” For some students, Studio 804 pushed them away from fabrication and architecture. But others, like Adams, were drawn to the design-build process even more. When he finished school, he came back to St. Louis and worked for SPACE Architecture + Design for five years. Adams became restless, though, and had what he calls a “quarter-life crisis.” He loaded up his car and traveled westward to every major city he could see himself eventually moving to. Although the trip didn’t end in his moving, Adams discovered something important: He wanted to – and would – start his own company. “If I started my own company, I could do work I felt was impactful,” he says. “I figured the best chance of success of pulling that off was if I came back to St. Louis, where I had a network of people.” On returning to St. Louis, he picked up part-time work for SPACE again while he helped renovate a co-worker’s Tower Grove house. “It was a mess, but it was great,” he says. “That started Mademan, though it wasn’t Mademan at that point. It was me trying to figure out how to generate work.” His friend’s mother had a quartet of four-family homes that needed kitchens and bathrooms redone, so Adams took on those projects. Then, he left SPACE and worked for UIC/CDO for a few months before deciding it was time to commit to his own small client base full time.

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above: a rendering of proposed “whale bones” detailing for avatara technology’s downtown office. Below: Custom built-ins made from salvaged sycamore, spalted maple and acid-etched steel.

an inside look of the Richmond Heights house.

When he turned his focus to what would become Mademan, all of Adams’ jobs were fabrication. Through a former SPACE co-worker, Adams learned about a workstation project at Mackey Mitchell Architects and put in a bid. He won the bid, opening up the door for other opportunities. He took on small furniture projects while studying for the Architect Registration Examination – needed to earn an architect license – and finally officially founded Mademan in early 2013. Through another lead, Adams secured his first substantial residential project, a modern Richmond Heights house. “That project was a true labor of love,” he says. “These days, it probably takes us 200 hours to finish a residential project. This one was 450.” The modern home took months of deliberation with the municipality, along with having to secure a new general contractor partway through the process. After editing $100,000 out of the initial general contractor’s budget, Adams and his small team created a sleek, modern, energyefficient home that satisfied the clients’ wish list and budget. “When it got complete, it opened up so many doors for us,” Adams says. A passionate traveler, Adams relates seeing modern homebuilding all over the country, but hardly any of it here in St. Louis. “When you travel outside of St. Louis, it’s easy to recognize how huge of an opportunity there is for some stuff out of the ordinary,” he says. “A lot of people looked at [the Richmond Heights project] and thought, ‘What a deviation!’ But this is the first step into making some awareness of doing modern architecture in a way that suits our city.” Since then, the company has worked on projects of all shapes and sizes: from steel fabrication and design for Blueprint Coffee to cabinets for The Collective to a home at Dry Fork. Currently, Mademan is in the process of constructing two houses that are “kickass.” Adams and his team are also putting finishing touches on their work for Yellowbelly, a new restaurant project from the owners of Retreat Gastropub. (“We just need to deliver some steel, and it’s basically done.”) Overall, Adams and his team want to continue to push the envelope and bring an architectural style that St. Louis doesn’t currently have. “I didn’t start [Mademan] to find ourselves in the middle of the design world in terms of style,” he says. Adams also hopes St. Louisans consider the option of modular construction: He’s pushing to change the delivery system of architecture and build big parts of houses under a roof before trucking them to a site, which ends up being more affordable. Aside from a passion for modular and modern design, Adams is also a proponent for energy-efficient options. “The Midwest is one of the hardest places to pull that off because of the hot, humid summer and the cold, dry winters,” he says. “It’s always an added cost for sustainable features. It’s more insulation, higher-efficiency furnaces, forced-air units, solar panels and geothermal. We’ve had success pushing the envelope in terms of design, but I’m hopeful to start implementing more sustainable features into those modern designs.” Mademan Design, 4145 Papin St., St. Louis, 314-971-0950, mademandesign.com

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ccumulating more than $1 billion in real estate sales in St. Louis since 1991, The Ryan Tradition, part of Coldwell Banker Gundaker, is synonymous with success and luxury. John Ryan and his team routinely list and sell some of the area’s most impressive properties, and possess an unparalleled knowledge of the million-dollar market. “The market has been strong in all price ranges [this year],” states Ryan. “Consequently, there have been some very significant sales at the top end of the market, between $4 and $10 million. Buyers’ criteria are highly specific, and there are high levels of interest in very special homes.” The Ryan Tradition’s latest listing – the magnificent estate on 9625 Ladue Road, known as “The Woodlands” – is second to none. Situated on eight sprawling, impeccably manicured acres in Ladue, this stately brick Tudor possesses more than enough space for your lifestyle and entertaining needs. A long, pea gravel drive and inviting front terrace lead you into the manor house, which boasts five bedrooms, six full and three halfbathrooms. Once inside, you’ll discover a world of distinctive architectural flourishes. Gaze upward and be dazzled

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and True brands. Complete with two center islands and an adjoining butler’s pantry, the space makes meal prep a cinch. After the plates have been cleared, bring guests downstairs for drinks, conversation, and maybe even a game or two. The finished lower level proves ideal for entertaining, with family and recreation rooms. Offer guests libations from the wine cellar, which is located behind a full bar. Or perhaps you’d prefer to continue the party outside? The lush formal gardens on the property’s eastern terrace are a horticulturist’s delight, and lead into the serene pool and pool house area. A covered, poolside dining area makes for a striking place to indulge in an after-hours aperitif. Once the guests have left – or settled in for an overnight stay in the property’s carriage house – retire upstairs to the sumptuous master suite, which features updated, his-and-her baths and dressing rooms. When you’ve enlisted the help of The Ryan Tradition to make “The Woodlands” your kingdom, you’ll surely sleep like a dream. The Ryan Tradition of Coldwell Banker Gundaker, 9651 Clayton Road, St. Louis, 314-941-0572 (Ryan), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

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8921 Moydalgan Road | LADUE

The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

Jill Beilein Azar Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Located in a two-home gated community within the Ladue

Built by R.G. Apel Development, this impressive residence

This attractive residence proves a showstopper, marrying

School District, this elegant home rests on 1.26 acres, with

showcases masterful design and a fantastic open floor

both modern and traditional tastes inside a pristine

a circle drive and fountain. Admire the main-floor master

plan. From tall ceiling heights to stainless appliances and

package. Residing on a private Ladue lane, the renovated

suite, custom kitchen, handsome library, convenient mud

masonry fireplaces, every inch of this home wows. Admire

home offers beautiful design, fantastic finishes, impressive

and laundry rooms, and more. $1.585 million

quartz and marble surfaces, luxurious amenities and more.

windows and a wonderful open floorplan. $1.525 million

$2.495 million

‌8956 Moydalgan Road | LADUE

15 Pine Valley Drive | LADUE

44 Portland Drive | FRONTENAC

The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

This incredible home, original to Ladue, has been updated

This splendid home resides on St. Louis Country Club

This renovated, 1.5-story home invites you to explore its

for the modern era, with top-of-the-line appliances and

grounds. Its incredible architectural details are sure to impress,

5,700-plus square feet. Relax on the covered front porch

unbelievable amenities. Outside, enjoy a garden, courtyard,

as is the interior, which highlights paneled wainscoting, seven

or in the walkout lower level, with a recreation room.

terraces, pool and studio. Inside, admire endless windows,

fireplaces, an antique walk-behind wet bar, a renovated guest

Appreciate the gourmet kitchen or beautiful family room,

expansive rooms and more. $2.15 million

apartment and much more. $3.25 million

with backyard access. $1.355 million

2352 Richborough Road | CLARKSON VALLEY Marina Levchinsky Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 17050 Baxter Road, Suite 200, 314-313-3143 (direct), 636-537-0300 (office), bhhsall.com

5 Rutherford Lane | TOWN AND COUNTRY Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-629-3931, finesthomesstl.com This 3-year-old residence has been designated as one of St. Louis’ most distinctive properties by Architectural Digest. The custom, English country-inspired manor,

Located on 1.29 acres, this two-story residence stuns, with incredible terrace views that

overlook the dazzling pool, lake and gazebo. Admire the gourmet chef’s kitchen and

architects McAlpine, features five bedrooms, guest quarters and 6,900 square feet.

walkout lower level. Stop by the open house on Aug. 26 from 12 to 2 p.m.

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34 Somerset Downs Drive | ST. LOUIS

2 Sumac Lane | LADUE

Butler Felsher Group Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 8077 Maryland Ave., 314-872-6713 (office), 314-630-3165 (direct), butler-felsher.com

Ann Carter Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-277-1089, janetmcafee.com/anncarter

Residing on three park-like acres, this four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home offers the modern family comfort and elegance. The family room opens to the patio, pool and gazebo, while the lower level boasts a recreation room, with a wet bar.

12921 Timmor Court | TOWN AND COUNTRY Mary Beth Benes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-707-7761 (direct), 636-394-9300 (office), exceptionalhomesbymarybeth.com

This 12-year-old residence proves exceptional, with 5,500-

TOWN AND COUNTRY Mary Beth Benes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-707-7761 (direct), 636-394-9300 (office), exceptionalhomesbymarybeth.com

plus square feet of living space, five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The main-floor master suite dazzles with his-

This modernized home, inspired by classic English country

and-hers walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom. You’ll

estates, offers beautiful amenities and design details.

adore the kitchen, hearth room and finished walkout lower

Appreciate the magnificent millwork and wide plank flooring

level.

of the main floor. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, with premium appliances, or the coffered master suite. $1.699 million

18 Upper Warson Road | LADUE

7618 Westmoreland Ave. | CLAYTON

Helen Costello & Julie Buck Brooks Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-651-7792 (Costello), 314-330-5198 (Buck Brooks), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Lisa Nelson Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-477-8580 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Situated on a sprawling three acres that back to Old

Adjacent to Hanley Park, this wonderful home sits on

This five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home boasts more than

Warson Country Club, this custom-built, architectural

a beautiful landscaped lot and offers an abundance of

9,800 square feet of living space. From the impressive and

beauty delights with soaring ceilings and thoughtful

privacy. The open floorplan delights, with a roomy kitchen

dramatic marble foyer to the chef’s kitchen, with glazed

finishes. A state-of-the-art kitchen opens to the covered

and high-end appliances, a delightful family room and a

cabinets and Dacor appliances, to the coffered master suite,

patio, with a bar, laundry, bath and fantastic pool.

sun-filled, four-season room. $1.495 million

you’ll enjoy every luxury. $2.695 million

51 Westmoreland Place | CENTRAL WEST END Kevin Hurley Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-560-4977, janetmcafee.com/kevinhurley Restored to its magnificent glory, this architectural masterpiece offers breathtaking craftsmanship. The center hall and staircase impress upon entry. The paneled dining room and marble fireplace mantles showcase beauty. Additional amenities include a splash pool and an updated kitchen.

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With almost 20 years of real estate experience, Sandra Mesker, a five-star agent, was recognized in 2018 for

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WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON

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New custom home to be built by Dublen Homes on a .74-acre site with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, approximately 5,300 SF and loaded with upgrades. ...$1,995,000

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By Arko Group. A 1.5-story with 4 BD, 4.5 4,000 SQ FT on .4-acre site. ...$999,500

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New custom 4 BD, 3.5 Bath 2-story home with approximately 3,300 SF to be built by Dublen on a .49-acre lot. ...$799,900

Perfect location for this remodeled 5 BD Clayton Gardens gem with first-floor master suite, approximately 3,038 SF on three levels and backed by the Home Protection Plan. ...$774,999

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Spacious ranch with approximately 3,245 SF on two levels, plus swimming pool, .46-acre lot, & Home Protection Plan.. ...$430,000

3 BD, 2 Bath ranch charmer with 2,286 SF on a level .53-acre lot in Ladue Schools with Home Protection Plan. ...$398,788

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Maryland Walk Condo with 2 BD, 2 baths, garden style 3rd floor, 1,320 SF unit with private balcony with gorgeous Clayton views. 2 assigned parking spaces in garage. ...$625,000

708 haRveSt lane New Custom Home with 5BD & 3.5 baths in Ladue Schools with approximately 3,510 SF on 3 levels and loaded with upgrades . ...$698,000

9600 ManSfield dRive New home to be built in Oak Estates, Ladue Schools, 1.5-story, 4 BD, 3.5-baths, by Helmut Weber Construction. ...$895,000

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PROPERTY

1215 Hampton Park Drive By Amanda Dahl

esiding on almost two acres of lush grounds, this enchanting home, inspired by the architecture and grandiose surrounds of an English manor, features decadent stonework and sharp gables that are sure to impress. Enjoy the sounds of chirping birds by day and crickets by night out on the pristine stone patio. Venture inside to explore the property’s extensive renovations and wonderful upgrades. Sit for a spell inside the light-filled reading room, with custom bookshelves. The zigzag kitchen allows for easy flow through the space, and offers a butler’s pantry and first-rate appliances. Host a divine dinner party in the spacious dining room, surrounded by windows. The immaculate three-car attached garage promotes productivity with an office and fitness area. Finally, retire to the master suite, where you can cleanse the day away in the hotel-chic bath. Discover endless beauty, like slate and hardwood flooring, leaded glass, gallery walls and four fireplaces, in the details of this decadent abode.

THIS 5-BEDROOM, 4 FULL-BATHROOM AND 2 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN RICHMOND HEIGHTS IS LISTED FOR $1.595 MILLION. MARCIA HARRIS 314-791-3777 (direct), 314-725-0009 (office), dielmannsothebysrealty.com Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty combines the local expertise of a boutique agency with the global connections of a centuries-old brand. The company is proud to be the St. Louis affiliate of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, an international collection of real estate companies chosen for their history and reputation of providing a high level of client services. The services of 100 agents and its global resources make Dielmann Sotheby’s unique in the St. Louis market.

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‌ s summer slowly, slowly comes to an end, the transitional dress is becoming a go-to. This Halogen dress, A for instance, gets us in the mood for autumn while still keeping us cool in late August – and in the metro area, we all know what that means! (Halogen dress, $69, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com) -

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Boots, $280 Giddyup Jane

Necklace, $55, Ivy Hill

Marc Fisher boots, $279, Nordstrom Cleobella bag, $279, Ivy Hill

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elly Peck’s deep appreciation for art carries over to her closet. That’s what makes her fashion as unique and unexpected as the arts and cultural events she carefully curates as the vice president of the St. Louis-based artist and exhibition agency Barrett Barrera Projects. “I view [fashion] designers as artists,” she says. “I am interested in those that experiment, take risks and have an eye for smart design.” Peck follows a number of innovative international “artists” for fashion inspiration: Japanese designer Yoshikazu Yamagata’s artistry-based conceptual label, written afterwards, and more wearable line, written by; Belgian designer Dries van Noten’s carefully balanced colors and patterns depicting globalism; and Japanese luxury brand Sacai’s experimental fabrics and silhouettes. “[Sacai] also has a sporty feel that works well with my lifestyle: balancing work with young children,” Peck notes. For local style inspiration, Peck frequents SKIF International, a boutique carrying St. Louis artists’ knitwear and silk tunics. “The silk tunics are incredibly versatile – they can be layered with knits or worn very simply,” she says. In her daily life, Peck wears well-crafted clothing and accessories that transition between work and home. “I like to be comfortable, and I love innovative pieces with unique details,” she explains. “So black FRAME jeans with Golden Goose sneakers and a sweater or blouse with an interesting pattern or graphic is my most immediate go-to … [and] I tend to mix and match small, simple earring studs in my day-to-day dress.” And when it comes to special occasions, the artsy fashionista reaches for a rare combination: heels with low ankle socks. “I just bought this great pink metallic pair of socks that I plan to wear with high white wedges for a night out,” she says. “Small accessories like socks can make a dress I’ve worn 1,000 times seem new.” Peck also is careful to point out that a closet full of designer labels doesn’t make a fashionable woman. “Some of the most stylish people I know have very simple wardrobes that work across occasions and are curated in very thoughtful ways,” she notes. Rather than buying into trends, Peck recommends investing in pieces that collectively create a personal style – and caring for those special selections, so they

last. “I am very patient about how I shop,” she explains. “Typically, I create multiple online wish lists with pieces that catch my eye. I revisit those and edit out which doesn’t hold my interest across time. For me, the hunt is part of the fun, and I like knowing that every purchase was a considered one.” On the other hand, if Peck feels connected to a particular piece that cannot be easily sourced, she may splurge. “Recently, I found an amazing Xiao Li tulle

jacket, and it was only at one retailer in one size,” she recalls. “Ultimately, it was worth purchasing because I know it’s very limited and is something I can wear multiple ways for many years.” Above all, Peck lets her work in the arts influence the evolution of her style. “I am surrounded by incredibly creative people … [and] privileged to work in an environment driven by experimentation, and that extends to my fashion choices.”

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As his high-end mensweAr compAny moves to the LAdue/cLAyton juncture, A Long-serving LocAL hAberdAsher refLects on his trAde.

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eal style is never a matter of right or wrong,” G. Bruce Boyer observes in True Style, his delightful 2015 primer on the history and principles of classic menswear. “It’s a matter of being yourself. On purpose.” In all likelihood, longtime professional haberdasher David R. Corbitt would appreciate that observation – were he not still refining the relocation of Bespoke Apparel, the concierge custom clothier which he founded in 1989 in Atlanta and which he nowadays operates with his daughter, Danielle. Corbitt, a graying but still sprightly gentleman, briefly and amusingly explains the breakdown in labor at the haberdashery between his daughter and him: “Dani has spent the last five years apprenticing every aspect of the biz. She’s proficient in all things Bespoke. Her major focus is obtaining a new client base, retaining them as she builds – sales. Her subfocus includes social media, event planning and biz strategy. I basically handle all things everything.” Ah, “all things everything.” Assistance with that whimsical phrase, in context, comes from Bespoke Menswear: Tailoring for Gentlemen, Bernhard Roetzel’s 2014 disquisition on the topic, which loosely defines it as “those garments that a tailor or shirtmaker creates as a oneoff piece from a custom-made pattern – by hand, of course, at least for the most important parts of a garment.” Corbitt senior continues by explaining the relocation to Clayton’s western edge, which took effect when Bespoke Apparel opened its doors at 8500 Maryland Ave. on Aug. 1. The expiration of their previous Town and Country lease prompted his and his daughter’s search for a new site. “We walked the streets of downtown [Clayton] hoping to find the perfect location,” Corbitt says. “We’re full-service concierge custom clothiers – a mouthful – which means we need a location that isn’t traditional retail. We must be able to meet our clients in their office or home, as well as a high-end showroom. “Enter The Barton [the new mixed-use development Bespoke Apparel now occupies]. … I called and found out the opportunity and thought it was a great fit for us.” Corbitt also briefly contrasts the new location with Bespoke Apparel’s prior digs at 169 Lamp & Lantern Village. “The old space was a more traditional retail [space] with retail hours,” he says. “It made it hard to truly be of service to our clients all around the city and country when we both were tied down to being at the store.

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The new location offers us the opportunity to set appointments most convenient for our clients and move around the city better.” Corbitt similarly contrasts the metro area with Georgia’s capital, from which he and his family relocated in 2004 – and reflects on variances within the metro area. “I still travel to Atlanta several times a year, assisting clients,” he relates, noting that its booming population often sparked massive traffic jams – which themselves inspired his innovative haberdashery. “Out of this situation, I developed the ‘concierge clothier’ concept, where I would bring the store to the client. He wouldn’t have to lift a finger and weather the traffic jam. That was my job. “Coming to St. Louis, I haven’t had to endure the insane travel times around the city [of Atlanta]. … The thing I did notice was the [Interstate] 270 divide as well as the Delmar [Boulevard] divide. I have clients across every divide and would absolutely love to see these divides fade away into the history books.” Corbitt continues by addressing how “cultural and social norms have had tremendous effects on menswear over the decades. One major trend has been the transformation of the suit wearer. “Back in the day, a client would buy six suits and 12 new shirts and a boatload of ties and absolutely no sport coats! Over the years, that’s evolved into a couple of suits and dress shirts and several sport coats and pants to round out his wardrobe.” He also emphasizes the growing importance of expert advice and attention in menswear. “It used to be dark suits, white shirts and solid ties,” Corbitt says. “Today, a man must navigate through an ever-widening selection of colors, fabric textures, as well as fabric combinations. ‘What are the dos and don’ts?’ is a constant question I hear from men.” Ultimately, Corbitt muses on how Bespoke Apparel differs from both traditional brick-and-mortar menswear stores and online purveyors, which, he says, “must be trendy, cool, always changing their inventory in order to stay relevant. They make money in their number of turns of inventory; therefore, they want their customers constantly chasing the latest and greatest in hot fashion. … “At Bespoke, in many ways, the exact opposite approach is taken. One way to think about it is in the stark difference between style and fashion. Fashion comes and goes like late-afternoon summer thunderstorms across the metro area, while style is that constant in your life that defines you as a person. … Your style will evolve and grow as we do as people, and yet, there’s a strong foundation. We don’t need to chase fashion – we need to express our individual style.” Corbitt continues by detailing how he serves as a haberdasher. “When I work

with a client, I spend time getting to know him and his hopes and aspirations, his likes and dislikes, his vision for himself,” he says. … “After getting to know my client, I’ll spend hours putting together outfit ideas which will flow best with him and his needs. The idea is to strike a definite balance and harmony in his wardrobe. “My goal for every client is for him to feel so secure in his wardrobe that every time he walks into his closet, no matter where he’s going to that day, who he’s meeting and what’s demanded of him, he walks out of his closet feeling perfectly attired. Because the old saying is very true today that ‘when you look good, you feel good.’ “I like to add that by feeling good, your performance skyrockets! Test out my theory to see if I’m right. Walk into your closet, and dress your absolute best – and then, as you move through your day, be alert to compliments coming your way. Ask yourself how they made you feel when you received them.” Almost sheepishly, Corbitt adds, “Sorry – I could talk for days and days about these ideas.” Bespoke Apparel, 8500 Maryland Ave., No. 306, St. Louis, 636-707-1177, thebespokeapparel.com

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“Bespoke is simply the greatest!” That exclamation numbers among the testimonials posted to the website of Bespoke Apparel, the professional haberdashery operated by the father-and-daughter team of David R. and Danielle Corbitt, and in context, it constitutes quite a compliment, given the identity of its source: the nonpareil 20th-century pugilistic powerhouse nicknamed “the Greatest,” Muhammad Ali. Corbitt père briefly reminisces about his relationship with Ali, which lasted nearly two decades. “Ali was a fantastic human being,” he says. “He was sincere and observant. Very intelligent! Nothing missed his attention. When he handed out autographs in a hotel lobby, he’d stay there until everyone received one and a hug. … “On many of my visits over the years [to serve Ali’s clothier needs], we talked about every subject possible – religion, politics, humanity, sports and so forth. You name it, we covered it.” Corbitt recalls that his first fitting with Ali took place at the 1994 Super Bowl in Atlanta. “I helped him into his new outfit to make sure everything fit properly,” he says. “Lonnie [Ali’s fourth and final wife] then told him to change back into his sweats so they could go catch their flight. He told her, ‘No, I’m too pretty!’ in that very unique Louisville drawl and proceeded to leave the room. “We worked together for almost 20 years. I have to say his mind was always sharp as a tack even when he was unable to verbally communicate.”

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Book Corner

By Alecia Humphreys

ue McCarthy is often welcomed into some of the most luxurious, beautiful closets in the world to purchase pieces for her multimillion-dollar resale boutique, The Vault Luxury Resale. However, there was a point in McCarthy’s life when she had neither a closet nor even a home to call her own. “We found ourselves homeless often through circumstances,” McCarthy says. “We didn’t believe in taking charity from other people, so if you didn’t have any food, you just didn’t eat, and that’s all there was to it.” This life experience, though, is what McCarthy believes helped shape who she is today and what also helped inspire her first book: Good, Better, Best – the rags-to-riches story of the upscale resale queen. “When I say it’s a story of somebody who turned every obstacle into an opportunity, absolutely,” McCarthy says. “I always knew that whatever I did, I would have to be good at it. The name of the book, Good, Better, Best … that was important to me. I wrote that from the time I was a child.”

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People won’t remember what you said, but how you make them feel, and that is what I hope people will get from the book – that anything is possible, and just persevere. Good, Better, Best takes readers not only on McCarthy’s journey to founding The Vault Luxury Resale but also behind the scenes of the luxury resale world and into the closets of some of the world’s most stylish women. “After our television show [the defunct Esquire Network’s Resale Royalty], people wanted more of the closets, and so I wrote about some of the closets,” McCarthy says. “We can do 50 closets, and 40 of them are just we go in for an hour, we get the stuff, we pay them, they are happy, we leave. But then you come to

the ones … It’s not the stuff that you get, but it’s the story in the closet. … You invite people into your home, into your living room, into your kitchen, but rarely does anyone get to go into anyone’s closet. That is a very personal space, and we literally open the curtains to that personal, personal experience. You don’t think about it, but that is the truth.” Although McCarthy takes great pride in sharing an inside glimpse into the array of closets, she truly hopes readers will put her book down feeling empowered. “I hope they learn that anything is possible,” she says. “People won’t remember what you said, but how you make them feel, and that is what I hope people will get from the book – that anything is possible, and just persevere. And if you always do the right thing, it comes back to you tenfold.”

Good, Better, Best is available at The Vault Luxury Resale and through Amazon and other online purveyors. The Vault Luxury Resale, 2325 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 314-736-6511, thevaultluxuryresale.com

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nce couples say, “I do,” they begin building their lives together. Although most people who speak those two beloved words have sincere intentions of remaining together forever, eternity may not always be the outcome. That’s when the experts come in – helping you decipher what’s yours and what’s your soon-tobe ex-spouse’s. According to Michelle Spirn of Spirn Family Law, a divorce lawyer’s first task is to characterize property as either marital or nonmarital, assuming a prenuptial agreement isn’t already in place. “Generally speaking, a marital asset is property that was acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on a title or deed,” Spirn says. “The court only has jurisdiction to divide property that is marital; separate, nonmarital property, which was gifted to, inherited or owned by one of the spouses prior to the marriage, is set apart to the owner of that property.” Property, in the context of divorce, according to Spirn, includes all assets owned by either spouse or both spouses. Such assets can include real estate, cars, bank and security accounts, retirement assets and personal property like furniture, life insurance policies with a cash value, business interests and even – believe it or not – furry friends. Missouri is categorized as an equitable distribution state. However, equitable doesn’t always mean equal – rather, what is fair given the particular facts in any given case. According to Missouri state law, the following factors are considered when dividing marital property: the economic circumstances of each spouse, the contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of marital property, the value of the nonmarital property of each spouse, the conduct of both parties during the marriage and the custodial arrangements for minor children. “A judge can take certain things into account when dividing assets and debts, including marital misconduct and issues of separate property,” says Allison Schreiber Lee of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal. “For example, if somebody has $5 million of separate property and they only have $100,000 of marital assets, there is a chance that the judge will not divide things 50-50 because one spouse has significantly more separate property than the other. “As far as misconduct goes, that is a little bit harder to prove, and it depends on really each judge. But generally speaking, if you can prove misconduct – like there is a dissipation of marital assets – so for example, if someone gambles away $500,000 of marital assets, judges will typically take that into account. It may not be dollar-for-dollar that you would give that back to the other spouse, but there is typically some kind of accounting for that kind of misconduct. “As far as having an affair goes, that is a little more difficult. It depends on how long there has been an affair. It

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depends on if there was money spent on the affair. It depends on the effect of the affair on the marital estate. It’s not simply that just because you had an affair it’s not 50-50. Some judges do think that’s the case – that they will change it simply because of an affair. Some judges will not. So it really can be judge-specific.” Contingent on the cooperation of both parties, a division of assets can be quick or rather lengthy. “Depending on the case, the division of property and debt can sometimes be resolved by the parties quickly and easily,” Spirn says. “And other times [it] is the center of the parties’ dispute and requires the judge to rule after a trial. In general, most cases in St. Louis County are resolved within a year of the initial filing for divorce.” Spirn even notes that either party can either request to be awarded certain assets or waive the right to receive certain assets. “It’s just important to remember that the division of property, once complete, is final,” she says. “It can’t be modified by the court.” Schreiber Lee recommends that anyone who even has an inkling that a divorce is in his or her future begin discussions with an attorney. “A lot of times, when people are shocked with a divorce, they are sort of numb, and they say things or do things that they would later regret,” Schreiber Lee says. “So I always tell people, go meet with a lawyer; talk to somebody; get [his or her] input; figure out what, if any, planning you need to do [and] what do you need to do to protect yourself.” Spirn mirrors Schreiber Lee’s sentiments. “As always, knowledge is power,” Spirn says. “I always recommend that my clients make a list of all the property and debt they know of, regardless of how it is titled, and, if possible, obtain documents relating to the assets – for example, the closing statement from a real estate purchase or the loan statement from a mortgage. If an asset was owned prior to the marriage or was received as a gift, it may be necessary to prove the date of purchase.” Although there are certainly an array of factors that can play into each and every divorce, there are experts available who will say, “I do,” to helping you move forward. Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, 165 N. Meramec Ave., No. 110, St. Louis, 314-727-2266, pcblawfirm.com Spirn Family Law, LLC, 7700 Bonhomme Ave., No. 325, Clayton, 314-451-1700, spirnfamilylaw.com

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Joint, with 80 seats in the dining area, 40 by the bar and 30 more on an outdoor patio. The interior features an industrial feel, with neutral colors and newly installed lighting. A mural of The Hill’s markets and restaurants by artist Wendy Weller of House of Paint & Design provides a colorful focal point in Carnivore. “We’re really steak-centered – hence the name – and that’s what we focus on and take pride in,” Joe Smugala says. “We also have a little bit of Italian flair. Most restaurants on The Hill have a steak, but we wanted to really focus on it well. That’s why we brought this concept here.” Mike Lutker, who previously ran the kitchen at the nearby Gian-Tony’s Ristorante for seven years, serves as head chef at Carnivore. “A lot of the food here is what we cook at home,” he says. “We brought it over

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‌Story: An unsmiling Valet escorts Garcin into a room in hell. Garcin has certainly expected something different. Decorating it is old, 19th-century-style furniture consisting of an ottoman, a sofa, a chair and a Persian rug on a wooden floor, along with a bricked-up fireplace and an immovable statue on the mantel. Moreover, it lacks any perceptible devices of torture, which surprises Garcin. The Valet offers no clues except to say that she reports to a relative, a senior valet in the hallway. She then leaves and returns with Inès, another damned soul, followed by a third one named Estelle. The Valet departs and the three “newbies” begin to talk to one another in a somewhat guarded fashion. Although Garcin and Estelle express surprise about occupying hell, Inès observes that all three landed there because each did something terrible in life and that they might as well admit their sins. Garcin identifies himself as a journalist vilified as a coward during the war for being a pacifist, while Estelle claims to have been an innocent young woman who married an older, wealthy man who would take care of her. Inès scoffs at both and says that each of the three is, in reality, the torturer of the other two – and that they’d better get used to that notion. Inès feels attracted to Estelle, who in turn flirts provocatively with Garcin, who admits no interest in either of them. Gradually, as they grate on one another’s nerves, Garcin reveals that he cheated on his wife, mistreating her badly, and that she died while he was imprisoned. Inès states that she seduced the wife of her cousin, destroying his marriage, while Estelle finally admits to having had an affair with a young man who impregnated her and then killed himself after she murdered their baby. The revelations bring no relief to any of them, however, because all three seem trapped by their own inertia. When Garcin somehow manages to open the door to the hallway, which previously had been locked, he can’t bring himself to walk through it, nor can the two women. Welcome to their shabby little room, where hell “is other people.” Highlights: Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble/ SATE Ensemble Theatre continues its “Season of Entrapment” with an intriguing presentation of existentialist writer Jean-Paul Sartre’s landmark drama of the mid-20th century. Director Bess Moynihan gets handsome performances from her players, who keep the audience involved in the travails of three wayward souls lost in eternal damnation. Other Info: SATE utilizes a new translation by Alyssa Ward in its one-act, 90-minute rendition and includes an interesting analysis of the work by dramaturge Andrea Robb in its program notes. The performance takes place on a nifty set designed by Moynihan, which cleverly includes a “No Exit” sign to the side of the stage and strategically places

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pieces of furniture at far ends of the performing area to underscore the emotional distance between characters. Moynihan addresses the chasm between the characters by frequently positioning them at opposite ends of the stage. Sarah Morris commands the stage as Inès, insinuating herself into the wretched, tormented souls of the other two inhabitants of the chamber. She shows Inès as manipulative, cynical and caustic, yet succumbing ultimately to the relentless anguish of her eternity. Her Inès expertly mocks Garcin with contemptuous remarks or sneering glances and cleverly wears down Estelle as the latter’s self-appointed “mirror,” only to be ultimately repudiated. Rachel Tibbetts conveys the “damaged damsel” demeanor of Estelle, adeptly showing how her character’s true colors emerge to reveal a shockingly self-absorbed spirit. As Garcin, Shane Signorino depicts the arrogance of a man who frantically wants to shed the “coward” label and implores the women to bolster his eroded self-image in desperate and futile fashion. Katy Keating completes the quartet in a fine performance as the menacing, venal Valet, who enjoys setting up the latest denizens of hell for eternal wailing and gnashing of teeth, existentialist style. Sartre and other writers including Albert Camus, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche and Søren Kierkegaard wrote about the complexities of life from the existential point of the human subject as the beginning of philosophical thinking, albeit from religious, agnostic or atheistic perspectives. SATE’s compelling presentation of No Exit invites audience members to consider how their own views align with such profound thinkers.

Company: Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble/SATE Ensemble Theatre Venue: The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive Dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 1 Tickets: $15 to $20; contact 314-827-5760, info@slightlyoff.org or brownpapertickets.com Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | August 31, 2018 69

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