Boston Common - 2015 - Issue 1 – Spring

SPRING FASHION

THE NEXT BIG THING BOSTON'S HOTTEST COOL-HUNTERS

GLORIOUS SPRING FASHION FABULOUSLY SASSY FLORALS

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Jordana Brewster MAYFLOWER ROOTS AND HOLLYWOOD DNA ADD UP TO SUPERSTAR POWER IN HER LATEST THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS FILM

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oping the technology to weave chain mail into clothing and accessories.

Hollywood soon came knocking, ordering Gloria Stuart’s custom mesh dress in the 1930s, Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra-inspired collection in the ’60s, and the mesh fashions worn by the stars who shook up the dance floor at Studio 54 in the ’70s. Now, nearly 140 years later, the company is relaunching its storied collection of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

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The mother-daughter team behind knitwear brand Nic+Zoe has big plans for the future.

10 // front runner 26 // Letter from the editor-in-Chief

28 // Letter from the pubLisher

30 // ... Without Whom

this issue WouLd not have been possibLe

32 // the List 61 // invited

style 35 // Knit happens Natick-based knitwear giant Nic+Zoe expands into retail sales and home décor.

38 // inK bLoCK Cubistic accessories add black, white, and headline-grabbing style to Boston’s minimalist looks.

Bloomingdale’s brings hot new exclusives to Boston shoppers, Tiffany & Co. arrives on Newbury Street, and Brelyn Spindel reinvents the necktie.

42 // WorLdLy Women Calendar watches are all the rage with women who travel extensively or need to keep track of their busy schedules—in style.

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Mille-feuille pastry with house-smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and caviar at Café ArtScience.

people 52 // FanTaSy Man It’s good to be Jason Robins, the king of the fast-growing fantasy sports start-up DraftKings.

54 // i.v. leagUe Dr. Daniela Winston is determined to improve Bostonians’ immune systems, and she’s not the only one rolling up her sleeves.

56 // cellUloid hero Boston-based flmmaker Raber Umphenour takes viewers inside the process of making a movie.

58 // QUeenS oF hearT Boston’s fercest philanthropists duke it out on the silver screen to become the city’s top fundraiser.

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45 // Movin’ on Up

69 // The ScienTiFic

Hingham native Brian Brooks pushes physical and artistic boundaries with a dance premiere at the Citi Shubert Theatre.

Take the city’s top culinary innovations. Add a Harvard genius. Serve.

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Groupmuse hosts house concerts that remix classical masterpieces and audience expectations.

72 // The beST oF The Boston’s beloved restaurateurs launch inventive new eateries.

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Davio’s owner Steve DiFillippo celebrates his restaurant empire with... another empire.

Mixed-media artist Wangechi Mutu explores womanhood at this year’s Adderley Lecture at MassArt.

76 // TaSTe SpoTlighT

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50 // cUlTUre SpoTlighT

Yo-Yo Ma plays Symphony Hall, the Peabody Essex Museum goes into the woods, and art and nature unite at the MFA.

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Mario Batali arrives on Fan Pier, Tasting Counter serves dinner and a show, and the Boston Wine Festival toasts 26 years of exquisite tastings.

78 // acT one: The bar Grab a front-row seat and watch these cocktails perform.

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Indie filmmaker Raber Umphenour is no stranger to heights, thanks to his days with the circus.

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FEATURES 82 // JORDANA THE EXPLORER

From Yale to Hollywood, Jordana Brewster has charted a course from academia to soap operas to the megasuccessful The Fast and the Furious franchise—and into parts unknown.

By Jared Bowen Photography by René & Radka

88 // COOL HUNTERS Meet the Bostonians unearthing the great, glam, and groovy—and winning at survival of the trendiest.

By Lisa Pierpont Photography by Conor Doherty

96 // THE ROSE WAY Romance meets modernity in spring’s sophisticated florals, fit for Boston tea parties and SOWA open studios.

Photography by René & Radka Styling by Martina Nilsson

HAUTE PROPERTY 105 // REWRITING HISTORY

108 // FORKS, FABRIC, AND FUJI MUMS

Boston’s design scene blossoms with chic new retail options for spring.

110 // DREAM MACHINE The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 aims to change the view from the driver’s seat.

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The Fast and the Furious star Jordana Brewster personifies brains and beauty.

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the guide Designer Meichi Peng unveils new bags for spring and her frst line of home accessories.

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Roar into spring in the new Mercedes-Benz C300.

114 // acquire Boston-area designers to watch.

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115 // relax Spa treatments for spring.

Liz Caan launches a redesigned store for home décor.

parting shot 120 // hair Piece How do you do your do, Boston?

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Moderating the Lord & Taylor fashion show with designer Jessica Richards and Amy Rauen. below: Fantasy driving in the 2015 Range Rover Sport.

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EvEryonE lovEs discovEring what’s cool , don’t you think? The hot new restaurateur,

popular professor, up-and-coming interior designer, or Midas-touch entrepreneur—it never gets old. The science behind what catches on as a trend is fascinating, frustrating, but irresistible good fun.

In Boston, there are a select few who continue to call in cool again and again. They are art consultants, nightlife czars, movie scouts, and start-up kings who have the eye to spot raw talent and the gut to feel what’s real. Paul English, founder of Kayak.com and Blade.net (among a slew of other businesses), heads our lineup as the perennial spot-on idea guy, now focusing his attention on grooming the next magnates. There’s also Elizabeth Erdreich White, who roams the globe in search of master artists; youngblood bloggers Kat and Ashley Hess, chasing fashion dreams; and Hollywood movie location scout Mark Fitzgerald, securing just the right South End alley for a getaway scene. Some consider themselves risk-takers. Others call themselves lucky. We call them cool-hunters.

The recent season at Boston Common reaffirmed for me how the cool factor continues to saturate our great city. Dolce & Gabbana seduced Bostonians with sumptuous red and animal-print textures at its boutique opening. Dorfman enticed customers with a spankingnew collection from the world’s best emerging jewelry designers. At our own holiday gift gala at the Mandarin Oriental, I overheard more than a few people saying, “That’s what I will buy for her… him… me!” At Lord & Taylor, I emceed a fashion show that unveiled the insanely chic and pragmatic 424 Fifth collection, fit for every season. And with that, I wish you a lovely, super-cool spring.

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3 1. Rowing I’m hoping to pick up where I left off in learning how to row on the Charles River this spring. It’s a whole other world on the Boston water.

2. Matsu One of Newbury Street’s coolest boutiques, Matsu, has hit the suburbs. Owner Dava Muramatsu stocks the shelves with bejeweled crowns, ethereal sheaths, and intoxicating candles.

3. Tea Tasting I associate spring with a proper tea. Why? Who knows.

L’Espalier treats guests to a spread ft for a queen every Saturday and Sunday, including fve teas, delicate sandwiches, pastries, and petits fours.

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With American Idol judge and our Men’s Issue cover star Harry Connick Jr. at a party held at Bistro du Midi in his honor.

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have had the great luck of being with the magazine since its inception and watching it grow along with Boston. Both Boston Common and our beautiful city are different—stronger and more defined—than when we published our first issue, with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on the cover.

We ended 2014 with a flurry of wonderful events and are excited to jump-start our anniversary year. I was delighted to be on hand as Tiffany & Co. opened a beautiful store on Newbury Street in the former Chanel space. It adds another dose of high-wattage glamour to the first block. I had a blast as the Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common turned its ballroom into a German Christmas market, complete with mulled wine and food stalls serving up authentic dishes. I traveled even farther, to the Emerald City, when the Four Seasons held its annual Christmas lunch, this year with a Wizard of Oz theme. The hotel transformed tables into the Yellow Brick Road, while the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Dorothy (or was that the hotel’s regional vice president, Bill Taylor?) all made visits.

It is always a pleasure to attend events for the Berkshire Hills Music Academy, and the pre-Christmas shopping event at Burberry was no exception. We capped off the season with our own Holiday Gift Gala at the Mandarin Oriental with presenting sponsor Land Rover, which showcased some of its sleek new models. Guests were able to engage with all of our partners while enjoying holiday punch by Hendrick’s Gin. We are looking forward to the arrival of true spring and to launching another 10 years of Boston Common in 2015.

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1. I am looking forward to the 2015 Boston Marathon; the race has taken on new meaning and is truly a beacon of pride for our city.

2. We all know that winter can linger in New England, and although I’m eager for the snow and slush to clear, I love getting in extra runs at Killington Ski Resort.

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Eric LEvin photographer Eric Levin grew his photography business from modest beginnings, gaining recognition by peddling his artistic works on the street. Since then Levin’s talents have earned him features in national publications, photo sessions with celebrities (like Morgan Freeman and Andrew Garfield), a host of global clients, and even an Emmy Award in 2013 for his work on Styleboston. Now Levin’s Elevin Studios (with locations in Boston and New York City) is a hive of photo and filmmaking activity and an incubator for young talent.

In this issue: Levin photographed filmmaker Raber Umphenour for “Talent Patrol.” What struck you most about Umphenour? “I’ve been friends and neighbors with Raber for about a year now. He is an incredibly intelligent, eloquent individual who has a charming way of establishing himself as an authority while somehow remaining modest.”

How do you balance your artistic and entrepreneurial sides? “When you’re an artist and businessman, those two sides battle each other. I’ve spent my career struggling to keep the artist alive, and as business grows over the years this has been a continual challenge. I’m amidst a major reinvention. Let’s call it an internal renovation. What’s coming next is going to be very exciting.”

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A native Bostonian, Alexandra Hall studied at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, where she wrote for the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times. She has also held staff positions as senior editor at dailycandy.com and as an editor at The Boston Globe.

She is currently a freelance writer for magazines including Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Elle Decor.

In this issue: Hall writes about John Updike’s former estate on the North Shore for “Haute Property.” What did you enjoy most about the Updike estate? “For any professional writer, writing about a literary god like John Updike is pretty much like visiting the proverbial mother ship. And writing about something as personal as his home, while researching and discovering the things he’s said comparing homes to novels, was pure serendipity.” What is your dream piece of real estate? “I grew up on the ocean on the South Shore of Boston, so give me anything by the sea and I’m like a kid again.”

Andy Ryan’s photographic career is best described with one word: metamorphosis.

Since he began shooting professionally in 1985, he has photographed a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the 1989 crackdown in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to the gourmet dishes of Italian master chef Giuliano Bugialli. Ryan creates images for advertisements, annual reports, books, and magazines. His work appears in Domus, Condé Nast Traveler, and Food Arts.

In this issue: Ryan shot the new Café ArtScience for “So Many Dinners.” What caught your attention about the restaurant?

“The innovative bar experience. You can sit at the bar and watch your drinks prepared in what’s essentially a laboratory. The interior is also so open and bright; it was a pleasure to photograph.” Do you prefer old-school comfort food or something from the molecular gastronomy cookbook? “I’m a more-complicated-thebetter person.”

EricA corsAno writer/broadcaster Erica Corsano has her hands in many creative projects. As the lifestyle editor and social columnist for the Boston Herald, she spends most of her time scouring the city for all things fabulous. She is also an image/brand consultant, freelance writer, and cohost of a local radio show called “Status Report.”

Her free time is spent with her two Jack Russell terriers, Penelope and Henri; volunteering with the MSPCA; and traveling around the globe. In this issue: Corsano profiles the knitwear giant Nic+Zoe for “Tastemaker.” What struck you most about the Nic+Zoe brand? “The tremendous business they do with wholesale accounts.

Their foray into retail is a surprising and interesting one. I also love how their new home collection was born out of necessity. It’s always impressive when creative brands use that creativity to problem-solve.”

What is your favorite clothing piece this spring?

“My color-block Pierre Hardy sandals with a stacked wooden heel.”

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Joe Doyle

Bryan Rafanelli

Florence Kieran

Jeffrey Leerink

Abby Larson

Jessica Hardesty

Barry Segal

Larry Burak

Caroline Humphrey

Heloisa Helena Fitzgerald

David Melkonian

Jim Pallotta

Cara Forte Diaz

Michelle Tolini Finamore

Stanley Tucci

Adriana Cohen

John Humphrey

George Blair

Margrette Mondillo

James Franco

Stephanie Sullivan

John Slattery

Ryan Madigan

Brian Bugler

Silvi Naci

Lauren Nasella

Stuart Segal

Clifford Nash

Ashley Waters

Brian Flynn

Richard Baldani

Jane Deery

Mark Bracken

Griffin Nash

Sam Slater

Bea Rogers

Rachel McAdams

Mark Ruffalo

Edward Kaplan

Alli Achtmeyer

Todd Lamothe

Gregory Gomer

Caroline M. Leed

Chase Garbarino

Nyama Sillah

Dava Muramatsu

Tyson Goodridge

Peter Monaco

Arienne Bistany

Brad Craig

Athena Lazaro

Joanna Humphrey Flynn

Ethan Wayne

Ana-Katarina Petrovic-Dervisevic

Melina Giandomenico

Mark Schonfeld

Meghan Trainor

Heather R. Faulkner

Rosemary Porto

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natick-based knitwear giant NIC+ZOE eXPands intO retaiL and HOMe dÉcOr, aiMing tO becOMe a FULL-serVice LiFestYLe brand. by erica corsano PhotograPhy by Joel benJamin

A working mom for many years, Dorian Lightbown was sick of suits. “Ten years ago, if you wanted to buy work clothes, there were just suits,” says the founder of the Natick-based fashion brand Nic+Zoe. “There really wasn’t anything for those women working in schools, real estate, or doctor’s offices—it was just Juicy Couture tracksuits,” she adds with a laugh. continued on page 36

Dorian Lightbown (left) and her daughter (and company namesake), Zoë ChatfieldTaylor, are building a loyal following with customers— and supermodels.

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STYLE Tastemaker So in 2006, after decades of designing knitwear for major brands like The Limited and Sigrid Olsen, Lightbown launched her own collection, aimed at elevating the attire of working women.

“We probably started with 15 employees at the most,” she recalls. Named for her two children, Nicholas and Zoë, the line has grown to include her signature sweaters as well as tunics, tailored dresses, and much more.

Overall, the brand generates millions of dollars in sales to more than 800 stores across the country, including Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor. The company’s newest initiative: branching out from wholesale to retail. Last fall Nic+Zoe opened its first brick-and-mortar store, a pop-up in the Prudential Center, which proved so successful it will remain until May. Building on that momentum, the brand plans to launch similar locations this year.

Now at 60 employees, the company added another notable working woman about five years ago: Lightbown’s daughter, Zoë Chatfield-Taylor.

Beginning as a merchandising assistant, she is now director of merchandising, liaising between the sales and design teams to ensure that the company is unified in its approach to customers. “She’s involved with the line from concept to final product,” says Lightbown. “She’s as much a part of it as I am.”

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The workspace at Nic+Zoe headquarters in Natick. right: The Nic+Zoe pop-up store at the Prudential Center.

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This mother-daughter duo has the rare relationship that can weather the storms of professional collaboration. They even travel together when seeking inspiration for new collections. “People ask me how I do it,” Chatfield-Taylor says. “Well, I like my mom!” And there are perks to being related to the chief creative officer. “I can speak to her unlike most people can,” she says. “I can say, ‘No, I don’t like that; that’s bad.’ We have a good time.”

The pair’s classic, cool-cat style is reflected in Nic+Zoe. “Our woman wants to come across like she understands what’s going on in fashion,” says Chatfield-Taylor. “She wants to look like she’s current. But we make the product so that it fits her. It’s not fitting a 15-year-old who’s shopping at Forever 21.” Indeed, the line is geared toward the woman who’s 35 or older (“Unfortunately, she’s not serviced enough,” Chatfield-Taylor notes), and prices hover around $150—attainable luxury, so to speak.

The brand is known for its well-constructed knits, but recently it expanded into home décor. “When we decided to do home,” recalls Lightbown, “all those pieces that came in as sweaters, we said, ‘Let’s put them on pillows!’”

This spring, the company will release a clothing collection called Wanderlust, which features a palette of greens and neutrals. “We thought about a woman

“Our wOman wants tO cOme acrOss like she understands fashiOn.” —zoë chatfield-taylor

in the desert, but she’s going to a party and dressed fabulously,” explains Chatfield-Taylor. The brand has also gained recognition for the caliber of models in its ad campaigns. Previous seasons were anchored by runway stars such as Arizona Muse and Angela Lindvall, and the Spring 2015 collection features supermodel Karolina Kurkova. “She’s a hard worker on set, and she made the product look really great,” Chatfield-Taylor says.

“We’re excited to continue to grow our presence,” she adds. “We’re expanding our categories and want to become a full lifestyle brand.” And of course, a family brand, too. Nordstrom Rack, 497 Boylston St., 857-300-2300; nicandzoe.com BC

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COOL CONTRASTS M Cabas tote, Balenciaga ($2,075). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-5363660; neimanmarcus.com.

Half-white, half-black bracelet ($285), oblong bracelet ($280), and white outer bracelet ($275), Hermès. 50 Park Plaza, 617-482-8707; hermes.com. Agatha bootie, Vince ($450). 71 Newbury St., 617-2790659; vince.com

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Micro details and contrasting hardware bring texture to sleek bags and shoes.

Bold stripes punch up clean silhouettes.

1. Revere belt, Sportmax ($425). Max Mara, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775; sportmax.com. Spectator sandal, Paul Andrew ($895). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. Clutch, Boss (price on request). Copley Place, 617-266-7492; hugoboss.com. 2. Ester wedge, Santoni ($805). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Ava resin minaudière, Serpui ($450). Sara Campbell, 44 Plympton St., 617-482-7272; saracampbellwebsite.com. Luxe mini white clutch, Kara Ross ($1,750). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; kararossny.com. 3. Patent pointed gold metal detail pump, Lanvin ($850). Neiman Marcus, see above; lanvin.com. Striped leather handbag, Dolce & Gabbana ($2,495). 11 Newbury St., 857-254-0669; dolcegabbana.com. Sabrina pump, Oscar de la Renta ($950). Neiman Marcus, see above; oscardelarenta.com.

4. Cutout medium clutch, Vince ($495). 71 Newbury St., 617-279-0659; vince.com. Chevron pointed pump, Nicholas Kirkwood ($750). Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; nicholaskirkwood.com

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Audrey Would Approve tiffany & co. launches a new boutique on newbury street.

Who needs Fifth Avenue? Tiffany & Co. has opened a new 1,800-square-foot boutique in the former Chanel store on Newbury Street, overlooking the Public Gardens. “We are excited to be on such a prestigious and historic street,” says Vice President Tom O’Rourke. The new boutique features three jewelry salons outfitted with walnut paneling, rich Tiffany blue velvet, Art Deco detailing, and marble floors. Many of the brand’s gorgeous collections are on hand, including glittering pieces by Jean Schlumberger, sculpted jewelry by Elsa Peretti, and the unmistakable designs of Paloma Picasso. Clients can also shop the new Tiffany T collection by Francesca Amfitheatrof, the company’s design director, with timeless pieces such as bangles, rings, and necklaces that span generations with a modern-chic look, like this 18k rose-gold and sterling silver bar hinged cuff ($3,500). The opening also marks Tiffany’s 30th anniversary in Boston. Could be time for a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Boston remake. 5 Newbury St., 617-217-5778; tiffany.com

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Christian Louboutin ($2,395).

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This spring, Bloomingdale’s is joining forces with fashion’s hottest designers for an ambitious retail initiative. Called 100% Bloomingdale’s, the program offers exclusive women’s and men’s apparel, accessories—like this Coach for 100% Bloomingdale’s shoulder bag ($395)—beauty items, and home décor. Boston’s stylish set can scoop up limitededition pieces such as the Charity by Design charm bracelet by Rhode Island–based designer Carolyn Rafaelian, founder of the Alex and Ani jewelry brand. Twenty percent of proceeds from sales of the bracelet are donated to the Child Mind Institute. 225 Boylston St., 617-630-6000; bloomingdales.com

Timing is everything, especially for jewelry designer Daniel Bass.

One of his signature necklaces, bearing the eight-pointed Persian star in diamonds and platinum, ended up onstage during a Wyclef Jean concert. The singer loved the piece so much that Bass (also an actor and film producer) donated it to benefit earthquake relief in Haiti.

Shortly after, a close friend asked Bass to design a dog tag necklace, and a brand was born, complete with celebrity clients like Will.I.Am and Christina Milian. Says Bass about his necklace design, “It brings out the rock star in you when you wear it.”

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All tied Up

Boston-born designer Brelyn Spindel reinvents the necktie in black and brown leather (and other colors as well) with The Beso Collection, featuring handmade lambskin ties with hand-stitched details and sterling silver accents. breeelyn.etsy.com

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Freshen up your spring look with a lively patterned bag.

Paula Cademartori ($1,800).

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Chanel ($1,800).

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Stella McCartney ($1,120).

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Valentino ($3,145).

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Calendar watChes are all the rage with women who travel extensively or need to keep traCk of their busy sChedules—in style. by roberta naas photography by jeff crawford

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clockwise from top left: From JaegerLeCoultre, the Rendez-Vous Perpetual Calendar watch ($49,800) is crafted in 18k pink gold and houses the automatic JaegerLeCoultre Calibre 868.

Displaying the hour, minute, second, day of the week, date, month, year, and phase of the moon, it is set with 1.78 carats of diamonds and features a black alligator strap. Shreve, Crump & Low, 39 Newbury St., 617-267-9100; jaeger-lecoultre.com

The Blancpain Women Complete Calendar watch ($55,700) houses an automatic movement and offers full calendar functions, a small seconds indicator, and a moon-phase display.

It is fashioned from 5N 18k red gold.

Shreve, Crump & Low, 39 Newbury St., 617-267-9100; blancpain.com This Hermès Arceau Petite Lune watch ($7,900) is crafted in steel and includes a subdial to indicate the

date and a moonphase display at 10:00. Featuring a mother-of-pearl dial and indigo alligator strap, it’s powered by a mechanical selfwinding movement.

Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, 617-4828707; hermes.com Snake Temple aviator sunglasses, Roberto Cavalli ($395). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; neimanmarcus.com.

Pliplat clutch, Hermès ($5,000). 320 Boylston St., 617-482-8707; hermes.com

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The popularity of calendar timepieces is on the rise, with more sophisticated designs appearing each spring, especially for women. Whether it features a simple date indicator, an annual calendar (requiring adjustment only once a year, in February), or a perpetual calendar (which automatically sets the correct date every month), a calendar watch provides valuable assistance to both the global traveler and the businesswoman who works on an international scale. The world’s finest watchmakers often incorporate into their creations a moon-phase indicator to display the waxing and waning of the moon, adding a touch of celestial beauty that will keep a woman’s eye on more than just the time.

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HingHam native Brian Broo s pusHes pHysical and artistic boundaries onstage at tHe citi sHubert tHeatre. by jared bowen Brian Brooks is coming home. Not just hopping the Acela to check out his old Hingham haunts. No, this is the big time—the splashy homecoming that every kid who’s ever set foot on his high school stage dreams about. His name is on the marquee, he’s performing with his own dance company, and the artistic vision is entirely his.

“It’s the first time I’ve performed in Boston,” Brooks says. “It’s a pretty big moment for me.”

The New York –based choreographer’s troupe, Brian Brooks Moving Company, performs February 28 through March 1 at the Citi Shubert Theatre as part of its Celebrity Series. Fresh off a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, Brooks will present a series of pieces that, continued on page 46

Brian Brooks Moving Company’s Run Don’t Run is danced amidst hundreds of taut strings.

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CULTURe hottest Ticket Shiny happy SymphonieS

Groupmuse’s house concerts remix classical masterpieces and audience expectations.

Descent, another piece

by Brooks, explores the paradoxical relationships between bodies.

“ I’m Interested In what rIgorous physIcalIty can do for communIcatIng.... we care so much about traInIng the body to do somethIng just unbelIevable and refIned.” —brian brooks

In the era of the Billboard Hot 100, it has become de rigueur to assume that the death of classical music is near. Hang up your harps: Katy Perry is the new Prokofev!

Only it’s not true—in Boston, anyway. Case in point: The Museum of Fine Arts recently released a commissioned report titled Culture Track 2014: Focus on Boston, which takes stock of the city’s cultural audiences. It turns out we

a laugh. Trips to Boston Ballet as a student at the city’s celebrated Jeannette Neill Dance Studio further fueled Brooks’s ambition: “A few patrons took me to Boston Ballet, and I saw Twyla Tharp’s In the upper room. I’ll never forget that.”

Joining Brooks on the Shubert bill is dancer Wendy Whelan, whose retirement last year from New York City Ballet inspired lavish tributes. For the classically trained Whelan, working with Brooks was creative love at first sight. Their initial encounter was at the Fire Island Dance Festival, where both were performing. “The audience just went bananas for his work, and I thought, This guy is amazing!” she recalls. Whelan also noticed him wearing his Top-Siders offstage. “And I thought, You are preppy! He’s

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unpredictable, and his work is unpredictable.”

Like Brooks, Whelan has a ferocious determination to push both her body and her artistry as far as she can—not to mention her comfort level.

“No nutcracker—that’s over,” she says emphatically about her ballet days. “I’m really determined to go forward with the new Wendy.” Enter Brooks, who choreographed the dramatic duet first fall for them to perform together.

“It’s a new duet unlike anything I’ve ever done,” Whelan says. “It’s something unique to me. It’s so incredibly close-knit between the two bodies…. It cannot be done separately in any shape.

I can’t remember the dance alone. I need an extra body to dance with.” february 28–march 1. citi shubert theatre, 270 tremont st., 617- 482-9393; citicenter.org BC

surpass the national average in cultural attendance—especially for classical music.

That’s no surprise to Groupmuse founder Sam Bodkin.

His organization, which the Newton native launched in 2012, uses online social networks to connect classical musicians with eager ears. A Groupmuse concert is a mash-up of chamber music and house party, with 20-somethings bringing the booze and the Brahms. Here’s how it works: A Groupmuse can be hosted by anyone with a space and a Groupmuse account. The evening begins with a reception, followed by a performance. After the music, guests can donate to and meet with the musicians, who are almost all conservatorytrained. “By utterly reforming the scene surrounding classical music,” says Bodkin, 24, “we can turn its social character from its greatest liability into its greatest asset.”

Groupmuse hosts events across the country and has teamed with major institutions like the Boston Symphony Orchestra and WCRB. While the organization has yet to turn a proft, it has a group of eight working for next to nothing except love for spreading the gospel of classical. “We want to encourage people to rethink the way they spend time together,” Bodkin says. “And we want society to reappraise the role that great works of art can have in our lives”—all, he adds, while “partying like pros.” groupmuse.com

photography by Christopher Duggan (brooks); Jill Wheeler (groupMuse)

characteristic of his work, test the limits of the human body. Call it extreme dance.

“I’ve always been interested in what really rigorous physicality can do for us in terms of communicating,” he explains. “We care so much about training the body to do something just unbelievable and refined.”

Growing up in Hingham, Brooks says, he was naturally drawn to the performing arts: “I had a very fast and strong connection to dance making, and it seemed intuitive.” He built sets for the drama club, took dance lessons, and choreographed Hingham High shows like anything goes and grease despite having no formal choreographic training. “I remember telling my mom I was going to move to New York and become a choreographer,” he says with

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EvErybody WangEchi TonighT Founded 142 years ago as the country’s first—and still only—public college of art, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design was imagined as a school that would foster the Commonwealth’s mind, body, and spirit. Since then it has produced a host of notable artists, including William Wegman, Ricky Allman, and Kelly Wearstler. And each year, MassArt opens to the public for its free Adderley Lecture, which has been delivered by poets, activists, and, of course, visual artists. Although not always household names, Adderley lecturers have gone on to win the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius grant,” to be named poet laureate, and to participate in the Venice Biennale. “Lecturers are not told what to speak about, but it’s a way to introduce their work, viewpoints, ideas, and methodologies,” says Lisa Tung, curator of the school’s David and Sandra Bakalar Gallery and Stephen D. Paine Gallery, which showcase contemporary art. “We want people to think about art differently.”

Taking the podium on March 3 for the esteemed lecture’s 20th anniversary is African artist Wangechi Mutu, fresh off retrospectives in London and Sydney and an exhibition that toured the United States. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Mutu moved to the US to study art and anthropology. Now based in

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Brooklyn, she is best known for her works depicting women in large-scale collages fusing found materials, sculpture, and painting. “The work is flowy, lyric, and sometimes very disturbing in that she’s representing women in new ways,” Tung explains. “She’s redefining what women can be perceived as.”

Mutu’s women are often fantastical creatures—a cross between glamazon runway model and something born from the darkest recesses of outer space. (Imagine gorgeous women who also have the ferocity to gobble up mankind.) As part of her lecture, Mutu will present slides of her work, and attendees will have a rare chance to hear the artist describe her inspirations as well as the historical contexts of her pieces. “She knows that there has been a history of objectification of black women or creating particular stereotypes, and she turns that upside down by mixing all of these elements of nature, biology, and sometimes a landscape,” Tung says. “The images are definitely meant to provoke.” They’ve certainly stirred up the art world, with Mutu recognized as one of the most significant African artists working today. Established in the pioneering, public-spirited ethos of the 19th century, MassArt continues to be state-of-the-art. 621 Huntington Ave., 617-879-7000; massart.edu BC

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Mixed-Media artist Wangechi Mutu explores woManhood at this year’s adderley lecture at Massart. by jared bowen

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THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS UNITES ART AND NATURE, JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING.

BY MEAGHAN CALLAHAN

Life imitates art in the Museum of Fine Arts’ annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit. From April 25 to 27, the museum will be transformed into a living artwork when garden clubs and f loral designers from across New England craft f lower arrangements inspired by pieces in the MFA’s Greek galleries, the Arts of the Pacific Gallery, and the Hokusai exhibition in the Gund Gallery. “Every year it is awe-inspiring to see the garden clubs and professional designers pair the museum’s masterpieces with beautiful arrangements, providing fresh interpretation to the timeless works,” says event chair Jerry Parsons. Lectures and floral design classes with acclaimed French designer Christian Tortu will also take place that weekend. 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300; mfa.org

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Rustic New England craftsmanship meets contemporary art in the exhibit “Audacious: The Fine Art of Wood from the Montalto Bohlen Collection,” on display through June 21 at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Featuring 100 sculptures and vessels, the six-part exhibit explores the forms, materials, and techniques that artists have used to create exquisite works of art from Honduran rosewood, coconut palm, blue mahoe, and other types of wood. The exhibit coincides with Bob and Lillian Montalto Bohlen’s donation of 47 works of contemporary wood art to PEM, supporting the museum’s commitment to collecting the most distinctive art of its time.

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Flowers won’t be the only things blooming at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this spring when it displays the glass sculptures of artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, including La Rose des Vents, which will be hung across the building’s roof. March 12–September 7. 25 Evans Way, 617-566-1401; gardnermuseum.org

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YO-YO MA’S HITS

PLAY IT, YO-YO MA! The world-renowned cellist and Harvard University graduate takes the stage once again during Symphony Hall’s Celebrity Series, as part of the Silk Road Ensemble’s 15th anniversary concert on March 4 at 8 PM. Established by Ma in 2000, the Silk Road Ensemble unites musicians and composers from around the world to explore the diversity of contemporary music. This performance will feature the premiere of Paramita by composer Zhao Lin. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617-482-6661; celebrityseries.org

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Boston-based Rhythm of the Universe joined forces with The Amazon Aid Foundation to produce “Anthem for the Amazon,” a music video that raises awareness about the destruction of the Amazon rainforests. The video will be shown at the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC, March 17–29. Boston audiences can view it at amazonanthem.org.

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Fantasy Man

Why it’s good to be Jason Robins, the king of one of the country’s fastest-groWing fantasy sports start-ups, draftkings.

Warning: CEOs, avert your eyes. According to a recent study, US companies lose an estimated $13.4 billion on fantasy football every year. No, it’s not that these firms are crummy at picking their rosters on draft day. Rather, the study found that millions of Americans spend at least two hours a week checking stats, making trades, and managing their fantasy teams—all on company time. So where’s that $13.4 billion worth of distraction going? Meet Jason Robins.

“I can’t think of a time when I was able to use a computer that I wasn’t playing fantasy,” Robins tells me over drinks at Scholars American Bistro & Cocktail Lounge in downtown Boston. The 34-year-old is CEO of DraftKings, one of the fastest-growing fantasy sports start-ups in the country. With $74.8 million in backing and more than a million registered users and counting, DraftKings has sacked competitors, buying out both DraftStreet and StarStreet in the span of two months last summer. Now, in true Red Sox/ Yankees fashion, this Boston-based company is battling for the top spot in the nation against a New York City rival known as FanDuel.

Robins is fast-talking and easy to like. He sits with one arm slung casually over the back of his chair, exuding a confidence that’s equal parts Poindexter and Don Draper. “Sports are evergreen,” he says. “The content is constantly new,

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and the numbers you can look into are just endless.” Robins is making good use of this limitless flow of content. Beyond hosting daily games and leagues across a wide range of fantasy sports, he and cofounders Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman have created a bustling digital marketplace and entertainment provider. Robins wants DraftKings to be like Facebook: the first site people check after waking up and the last they check before going to bed. With his players now averaging some four hours a week on DraftKings, achieving that status may not be a fantasy.

Born in California and educated at Duke University, Robins was an executive at Capital One and then Vistaprint, where—literally at the watercooler—he, Kalish, and Liberman hatched the idea for DraftKings. In 2012, Boston became the team’s base of operations, due to the Hub’s thriving tech talent pool, which Robins says is on a par with Silicon Valley’s. The city also offers a “passion point” when it comes to fantasy sports. “Of everywhere I’ve lived,” he says, “Boston has by far the most knowledgeable sports fans.”

Robins himself is a diehard fan of the New England Patriots, but not for the reasons you might think. “Bill Belichick is incredible. Tom Brady is an unbelievable quarterback. Their whole team is world-class,” he says. “But it all starts with the vision the Krafts have in how they want to build that organization.” Robins has good reason to sing the praises of team owner Robert Kraft and his sons. Last October, he landed the Patriots as a partner, the first time a pro football team has aligned with a fantasy sports provider. Digital signage at Gillette Stadium and DraftKings content on the team’s social media feeds are part of the package.

A month later, he signed the Denver Broncos to a similar deal. “The Krafts run a top-notch organization,” he says. “They’re inspirational to anyone who’s building a business.” Just then, the table starts vibrating. Robins picks up one of his two iPhones. “Speaking of which, will you excuse me for a second?” He flashes me the screen: Incoming call… Jonathan Kraft.

Robins retreats to a far corner of the bar to take the call from the Patriots’ second-in-command.

Although he doesn’t look tired, the young CEO hasn’t slept more than a couple of hours in the last two days. Just before kickoff the previous Sunday, a bug in the code of DraftKings’ website caused it to go down. These things do happen. The same kind of crash struck the company’s nemesis a month earlier. But rather than hide behind the Internet curtain, Robins took the error on the chin, appearing on DraftKings’ YouTube channel to answer questions and issue his mea culpa. He also pledged to refund any losses that players might

“sports are evergreen. the content is constantly new, and the numbers are just endless.”

—jason robins

top:

DraftKings player James Tran won this first-place trophy and $1 million in 2013. bottom: Robins and Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil, after they signed an exclusive partnership deal last year.

have incurred during the outage. Talk about customer service.

DraftKings has also become known for making many of its players filthy rich. Dave and Rob Gomes, for instance, became the first Bostonians to win DraftKings’ weekly Millionaire Maker.

Twenty-seven bucks and their lucky selection of newly signed Patriots running back Jonas Gray in week seven turned the Gomes brothers into the toast of their mother’s North End restaurant, where they received a giant million-dollar check. And the Gomeses are not alone. DraftKings pays out more than $13 million in winnings each week.

When Robins will collect his own DraftKings winnings remains unclear. He says there is probably an IPO in the company’s future, and if the confidence of his early investors is any indication, the play will hardly be a gamble. Meanwhile, Robins is content to continue playing the game he’s in: a young tech entrepreneur turning his fantasy into reality, one click at a time. BC

GAME THEORY The CEO of DraftKings shares his inspirations in sports and in business.

Game niGht:

“Boston Beer Works is my favorite place to watch a game. I was there when I watched the Celtics’ epic comeback against the Lakers in the NBA fnals a few years ago. Now I’m superstitious and try to watch big games there as often as possible.”

SportS town:

“When you look at Boston, it’s pretty clear that the fans understand the teams and the sports more.

Fantasy sports rank higher relative to the population in

Boston than in almost any other city in the country.” wordS of wiSdom:

For business advice, Robins turns to The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman, who writes: “Most entrepreneurs want to make a lot of money and to run the show. New research shows that it’s tough to do both. If you don’t fgure out which matters more to you, you could end up being neither rich nor king…. Founders’ choices are straightforward: Do they want to be rich or king?”

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This working physician has transformed a standard medical therapy into a cutting-edge wellness and beauty treatment.

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Dr. Daniela Winston is not one to follow trends. Nary a stitch of makeup graces her flawless freckled skin. And while she can slay Christian Louboutin stilettos like a cover girl, medical scrubs are more her style. These days—along with working overnight shifts at Stoughton Hospital—she’s spearheading a health movement that’s all the rage with Tinseltown’s brightest (reportedly including Rihanna and Cindy Crawford) and bringing it to Boston.

“Wellness on the inside translates into beauty on the outside,” Winston says. She means this quite literally. Last May, she opened Daniela Winston MD Medspa, a wellness and beauty center on Newbury Street. In a sparse, spotless room framed by bay windows, Winston escorts clients to a comehither chaise longue, where she preps them for her exterior and interior turbo-cleanse: a hydrofacial and intravenous nutritional therapy. “The hydrofacial maintains the quality and hydration of your skin,” she says. “The IV infusion nourishes your immune system with an influx of vitamins and nutrients.” Known in hospitals as the Myers cocktail, the IV infusion contains an array of important vitamins and minerals, including all the Bs (B1 through B6, as well as B12), C, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc, plus amino acids. “Vitamins keep our bodies running,” she explains. “They help build muscle and bone, capture energy, and heal wounds.”

Such non-acute procedures are new for Winston, who graduated from the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania to

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become a doctor. The multilingual Winston moved to New York to pursue her medical career, but after meeting her husband-to-be, Alex Winston (of the Winston Flowers dynasty), she relocated to Boston. For almost 15 years, she treated patients at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, and other local hospitals. “I have always loved what I do, but I have realized that there are plenty of good physicians who can take care of you if you’re ill. We don’t have enough people to coach you not to get ill.”

The Myers cocktail “has been around for a very long time,” Winston says.

“Many people who come into an emergency room get an IV with minerals and vitamins, but a regular person is depleted of nutrients because of daily living.

By administering minerals and vitamins on a monthly basis, you would only optimize your wellness.” The procedure, which costs $250 to $300 per treatment, is not without its risks: Allergic reaction, infection, and low blood pressure are rare but possible side effects. Yet it can also increase energy, improve clarity of thought, reduce depression, and provide relief from the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other diseases.

“Coming from LA, where alternative health options are abundant, it was a challenge to find them in Boston,” says animal-rights activist Amber D’Amelio.

“I’ve been doing vitamin IVs for years, maintaining my strong immune system and health while making me feel amazing.” As Winston would say, just what the doctor ordered. 135 Newbury St., 617-391-0551; danielawinstonmedspa.com BC

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Dr. Daniela Winston is determined to improve Bostonians’ immune systems. and she’s not the only one rolling up her sleeves. by lisa pierpont

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Celluloid Hero

Boston-Based filmmaker RabeR UmphenoUR takes viewers inside the process of making a movie—in more ways than one. by jennifer demeritt

“Orson Welles called celluloid ‘ribbon of dreams,’ and I think of it that way,” says Raber Umphenour, a Boston-based do-it-yourself filmmaker who is writing, directing, and financing a love letter to celluloid. “The entire film takes place in a 35mm projection booth,” he says. “It revolves around this pivotal period when the industry is shifting from 35mm celluloid to digital projection.” In April, Umphenour will release a series of short films that take viewers behind the scenes of his production (check them out on Vimeo or raber.co). “It’s not the glamour people typically see, but all the adventure and ups and downs of learning filmmaking.”

The projection booth, in fact, plays a leading role, and it’s where Umphenour himself worked for nearly a decade, at the Avon Cinema in Providence, Rhode Island. “I was up there reel after reel, showing classic films, foreign films, indie films. It couldn’t have been a better job for a young filmmaker.” To recreate that experience in his movie, Umphenour is building a replica of the Avon’s projection booth

INSIGHT Who needs Hollywood? “Filmmaking is fueled by passion, and Boston attracts some of the most imaginative people in universities, tech, and the arts, who work hard and think deeply.”

As part of his film about the art of filmmaking, Raber Umphenour is creating a replica of the 35mm projection booth where he used to work.

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in his studio. “But the set has walls that can move away and a ceiling that can float off that will enable us to get the cameras in at different angles.”

Umphenour studied set design at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, but he’s been infatuated with the camera since he was 3, when modeling mogul Eileen Ford discovered him and his twin brother, launching a career that landed him in countless ad campaigns. On a whim as a teenager, he joined Circus Smirkus in Vermont, where he performed a slackwire act. After he was sidelined by an injury, Umphenour started writing plays with his twin brother in order to stay creative. The path to moviemaking, he says, was no accident, but a way “to fuse stage design, opera, theater, magic, circus, puppetry—all these things I was interested in.”

To make his feature (slated for release in 2016), Umphenour has many collaborators, including some of his neighbors at Midway Studios in Fort Point. As a board member, he crusaded to acquire ownership of the building and secure its future as a live/work space for creative professionals. Now he’s reaping the rewards. “So many people here are participating in the film, either by creating props or helping with camera work. It’s great when you can walk down the hall and say, ‘Can someone lend me a lens?’ and three people poke their head out the door.” raber.co BC

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Kristen Daly and Alissa Ford at the Jett Foundation’s table at the Charity Warriors gala. right: Victoria Humphrey, Erica Corsano (holding her dog), and Elisha Daniels at the MSPCA-Angell table at the gala. below: Mary Chiochios and Christy Scott Cashman.

Queens of Heart

Quietly and mightily, five formidable women have been facing off—each one equipped with a sharp tongue, a steel will, and a take-cover thirst for victory—in the ultimate cat fight.

Frankly, it sounds horrifying. Hollywood has lately seemed intent on setting women against each other—in The Hunger Games and the Real Housewives franchise, for example—and it’s never a pretty image. But Christy Scott Cashman and Mary Chiochios had another notion. Take a group of women who are naturally nurturing and particularly strong at multitasking and put them to good use. “Our concept is to create fundraising platforms to expose a donor to multiple charities in one campaign,” Chiochios explains.

It’s called Charity Warriors: part contest, part reality show, and all about fundraising. “We use a competition between fundraisers to create a fun experience for the supporter and lead to more donations for each charity,” Chiochios says. Enter Barbara Quiroga, Christine McSherry, Reia Briggs Connor, Michelle Sanchez, and Erica Corsano. “Christy recognized my passion for fundraising and noticed I was always out and about, not to mention

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the fact that I’m not shy,” says Corsano, who competed on behalf of MSPCA-Angell, which works to relieve the suffering of animals, provide for their health and welfare, and prevent cruelty.

You can see how Corsano and her fellow warriors fared on April 15, when Cashman and Chiochios, both veteran producers (Cashman produced the movie The Kids Are All Right, with Julianne Moore and Annette Bening, while Chiochios produced Open Book Club on NECN), unveil a 90-minute documentary revealing the passion and strategies of the women in their quest for victory, as well as the final results (the funds raised by the warriors were donated to their respective charities). It’s funny.

It’s touching. It’s heart-wrenching. And it’s real life.

“I have made it my life’s work to see a day when Duchenne is no longer a death sentence,” says Christine McSherry. When her son Jett was 5 years old, he was running around with his classmates. By his sixth birthday, he had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a lethal genetic disorder affecting one in every 3,500 boys. She founded the Jett Foundation, a Kingston-based nonprofit raising money to research and cure the disease.

PhotograPhy by Michael blanchard (gala); dylan Scott (caShMan and chiochioS)

Boston’s fiercest philanthropists duke it out on the silver screen to Become the city’s top fundraiser. by lisa pierpont

Christy Scott Cashman at the launch party for Charity Warriors.

For McSherry, the opportunity to compete in Charity Warriors—whether or not she won—was thrilling. “I was humbled to be included among these amazing, philanthropic, and inspirational women in this competition.”

Barbara Quiroga, who fought for Rogerson Communities, which supports elderly and lowincome men and women, agrees. “I thought, What a great opportunity to get in front of a new audience and talk about Rogerson Communities.” Rounding out the field are Michelle Sanchez, who battled for the Epiphany School, a charter school in Roxbury,

Charity register and Reia Briggs Connor, who fought for Jared’s Foundation and Team Sanfilippo. Briggs Connor, a former New England Patriots cheerleader, joined the competition to represent her son, Jared, who was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a condition that stops normal development and causes hyperactivity, sleep disorders, loss of speech, dementia, and, in many cases, death before adulthood.

But the April screening isn’t the end of Charity Warriors, says Cashman; it’s just the beginning. As well as announcing the winner, the screening will introduce the candidates for next season’s edition.

Viewers can vote for their favorite on the Charity Warriors website, where prospective competitors can also submit audition videos, which the public can watch. “Charity Warriors is a combination of a contest, an online platform, and a live event,” says Cashman. “The website will also house content to assist women who are not in the contest. A mentoring section, informative videos, and other helpful content will be created for general fundraising ideas.” Isobar, a digital marketing agency, is the first main sponsor, but Cashman hopes that others will step up to help spread the idea from state to state. “It sounds like a cliché that everybody wins in Charity Warriors,” she says, “but everyone really does win.” April 15 at 7 pm. For the venue and other information, visit charitywarriors.org. BC

Opportunities to give.

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

What: Mix philanthropy with fne food at the 17th annual Chefs Cooking for Hope event, benefting patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. More than 50 restaurants will be represented, including Tresca, Stephi’s on Tremont, and La Morra, with star chefs preparing small dishes to delight guests. Specialty drinks will also be served, courtesy of Mayfower Brewing Company and Fruitations. The event, chaired by Sree Balamurugesh, aims to raise around $60,000, as it has in previous years. dana-farber.org/friends When: March 5, 6:30 pm Where: 125 High St.

MASSGENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

What: The Aspire Spring Gala supports programs at MassGeneral Hospital that help young people on the autism spectrum fnd ways to express themselves. The event’s organizers, including cochair Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, hope to surpass the $1.67 million raised last year, with all proceeds directly funding these important programs. Aspire’s mission will be front and center all night as more than 800 guests enjoy a cocktail reception and dinner. aspiregala.com When: April 2, 6 pm Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St.

The Warriors: Follow these fundraising femmes on TV and online.

Christine MCsherry

Occupation: Executive director, the Jett Foundation Passion: The Jett Foundation raises awareness and funds to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy—the number-one fatal pediatric disorder, which robs young boys of the ability to walk, limits their independence, and leads to early death. Due to a recently developed breakthrough drug, there is new hope, and the organization is lobbying for its accelerated approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Money is also needed to continue offering the programs that support children with the disease. jettfoundation.org photography by ryan Stranz

MiChelle sanChez

Occupation: School principal Passion: Epiphany School provides economically disadvantaged children in grades fve through eight with an education that challenges them academically.

The program focuses on individual attention and skill building and offers

its students far-reaching support. The school is open more than 12 hours a day, 11 months a year, and also assists its graduates with extracurricular programming. epiphanyschool.com reia Briggs Connor

Occupation: Former New England Patriots cheerleader, founder of R&B Entertainment Passion: Team Sanflippo is a medical research foundation started by a group of parents determined to fnd potential therapies that can be tested clinically in the hope of curing Sanflippo syndrome, which stops normal development in children and can cause death before adulthood. The foundation works in partnership with similar organizations to advance research and improve the quality of life for children with the disease. teamsanflippo.org eriCa Corsano

Occupation: Journalist Passion: MSPCA-Angell is a leader in

ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY

animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. The private organization is the second-oldest humane society in the United States.

Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement, and veterinary care. mspca.org

What: Show your appreciation for the arts at the 10th annual Greatest Party on Earth. The evening will begin with a benefactor reception, where guests can view and purchase artworks by teenagers while indulging in hors d’oeuvres, wine, and signature cocktails. The party will continue in the Lewis Gallery, where guests are invited to enjoy live entertainment and dance the night away.

Funds raised will beneft Artists for Humanity and its efforts to bridge socioeconomic gaps and promote independence in teens. afhboston.org

BarBara Quiroga

When: April 25, 7:30 pm

Occupation: Founder and proprietor of the marketing and PR frm Barbara Quiroga and Associates

Where: EpiCenter, 100 W. Second St.

Passion: Rogerson Communities serves countless elders and their families in Greater Boston by providing affordable housing for low-income seniors and adult day health programs. With 26 properties and programs, innovative ftness training, and memory-loss care and treatment, Rogerson promotes independence, longevity, and vitality. The funds it raises support its programs, provide respite for families, and maintain homes that elders can be proud to live in. rogerson.org

What: Channel your inner prima donna in support of the arts at the Spotlight Spectacular, a night of music, auctions, dinner, and cocktails, benefting the Huntington Theater Company’s wide range of programs and initiatives designed to enrich the Boston community. This year’s event will honor the Huntington’s president, Mitchell Roberts, and his wife, Jill. The organizers hope to raise $1 million, as they have in previous years. huntingtontheatre.org

HUNTINGTON THEATER COMPANY

When: April 27, 6 pm Where: Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St.

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The Hunger Is campaign is a collaboration between The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to raise awareness and improve the health of hungry children.

INVITED Cover star Harry Connick Jr. chatted with Boston Common’s Glen Kelley and Lisa Pierpont as well as VIP guests.

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COVER STAR HARRY CONNIC R. WOWS LADIES AND GENTS ALIKE AT BOSTON COMMON’S MEN’S EVENT. It was a stylish who’s who when Boston’s most notable tastemakers came together at Bistro du Midi to celebrate Boston Common’s annual Men’s Issue, with cover star Harry Connick Jr. Boston Common’s publisher, Glen Kelley, and Editorin-Chief Lisa Pierpont toasted the issue, along with Bistro du Midi’s fifth anniversary.

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Taylor KielpinskiRogers, Heather Walker, and Susan Barabino

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mingled with the crowd at his Boston Common cover party at Bistro du Midi. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by executive chef and partner Robert Sisca, as well as specialty Bombay Sapphire cocktails and Champagne provided by Palm Bay International. As they departed, attendees received gift bags from Sidney Thomas Jewelers.

Pramila Yadav and Ashley Bernon Elizabeth Chaplin, Chelsea Deakin, and Sarah Mcconnell

Ruta Laukien and Michael Carucci Guests enjoyed small bites from Bistro du Midi.

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Randy Clutter and Robert Sisca

Dana Bigelow and Rich Leeret

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Kristen Lambert, Carina Donoso, and Christina Frediani

Janet Wu, Krassi Diehl, Todd Saunders, Anna Selig, and Heather Greenbaum

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GIFT-GIVING GALORE Khurram and Pernilla Jamil

MORE THAN 300 TRENDSETTERS were making their lists and checking them twice when they gathered at Boston Common’s annual invitation-only Holiday Gift Guide Gala. The event took place at the Mandarin Oriental and was presented by Land Rover, which showcased the 2015 Range Rover Sport and 2014 Range Rover Evoque. The crowd enjoyed savory passed hors d’oeuvres, created by the hotel’s culinary team, while sipping signature cocktails by Hendrick’s Gin and Champagne from Moët Impérial. Partners like Saks Fifth Avenue, Mr. Sid, Audio Video Intelligence, Primigi, Precision Fitness, and many others showcased their top picks for the holiday shopping season.

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Carl Sciortino and Alexis Bittar

Jen Ball and Christi Villarreal

Gerry Connors and Charlene Buontempo

Ricardo Rodriguez and Michael Kelley

Svetlana Javakhyan

BACK BAY BANGLES NEWBURY STREET WAS AGLOW in fine jewelry and Lucite bangles when designer Alexis Bittar and Boston Common Editor-in-Chief Lisa Pierpont cohosted an in-store event to celebrate the boutique’s

Guests tried on jewelry throughout the evening.

first anniversary. Guests met with the designer and shopped the new collection while enjoying Champagne and light bites. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited the AIDS Action Committee.

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FASHION FRENZY

Guests enjoyed sweet treats from Cameo Macaron.

IT WAS METALLICS, florals, and patterned

leather as far as the eye could see when Lord & Taylor designer Jessica Richards and Boston Common cohosted an in-store fashion presentation to celebrate the fun new 424 Fifth collection.

Guests met with the design team while shopping the new collection and enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats by Cameo Macaron.

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The Scientifc Method

Take The ciTy’s Top culinary innovaTions. add a harvard genius. serve. by scott kearnan photography by andy ryan

Most bartenders use a shaker. Todd Maul uses a centrifuge.

Surprised? Don’t be. There is nothing formulaic about Café ArtScience, an upscale eatery recently opened near Kendall Square, the heart of Cambridge’s tech and innovation sector.

From behind small spectacles, Maul peers at bottles of spirits, syrups, and house-made potions, like cigar essence, infused with tobacco wrappers from a Connecticut farm (it creates a smoky, sophisticated Manhattan). Tucked inconspicuously in one corner—just another bar tool—is the centrifuge. The laboratory machine stirs contents much faster than two hands can, allowing Maul to separate an ingredient into its distinct, unadulterated components based on their molecular weight.

“It’s not gimmickry,” says Maul, a cofounder of Café ArtScience, about all the wizardry afoot. He sets down a gin-based Singapore sling, its glass brimming with -40 degree ice cubes pulled from a blast freezer. They are designed to time-release the tart cherry juice that he injected into their centers. “It’s all very pragmatic. It’s about precision. It’s about improving the method.” continued on page 70

At Café ArtScience, mille-feuille pastry is layered with house-smoked salmon and crème fraîche and dotted with caviar.

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TaSTE So Many Dinners (So Little Time) GOURMET GIZMOS Here’s the dish on Dr. David Edwards’s most intriguing inventions.

Aeropods: Small cartridges flled with inhalable food particles— Café ArtScience’s spin on after-dinner mints.

clockwise from top left: A bartender

mixes the Mastricollins; the dining room of Café ArtScience; the salade de canard, with caramelized chestnuts, poached pears, and brioche.

Building better foods is central to the work of Dr. David Edwards, the esteemed Harvard engineer who founded Café ArtScience.

Edwards’s background is in biomedical engineering; his first company, Advanced Inhalation Research, pioneered the aerosol delivery of medicine. But he’s also dedicated to forging “the future of food,” particularly through the unique inventions of his Paris design center, Le Laboratoire (see sidebar for details).

Café ArtScience opened in conjunction with Le Laboratoire Cambridge and lets Edwards bring progressive ideas directly to consumers. “The idea is to create an innovative environment where we pioneer the future of food with an eye toward better, healthier, sustainable living,” he says, describing a restaurant that boasts design

DNA that Steve Jobs would approve of. Café ArtScience’s white interior includes a shelf displaying Le Laboratoire products for sale. Overhead hang futuristic hexagonal panels of shimmering green glass; they echo the towering walls of the Honeycomb, a partitioned rotunda used for private events and a biweekly seminar series covering breakthroughs in art, food, medicine, and technology.

Yet when it comes to the cuisine served in the airy dining room, Café ArtScience trades Silicon Valley for the Loire Valley.

The kitchen is helmed by Patrick Campbell, who spent nearly a decade at Barbara Lynch’s iconic No. 9 Park before passing through the Kenmore Square brasserie Eastern Standard. He smartly manifests Café ArtScience’s innovative spirit with an oft-changing menu that marries refined,

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“The idea is To creaTe an innovaTive environmenT where we pioneer The fuTure of food.”

—dr. david edwards

classic French dishes and hints of American ingenuity.

Sci-fi shtick this is not.

In one dish, the pastry of a delicate mille-feuille is layered with house-smoked salmon and a light, luscious crème fraîche; it’s dotted with caviar and accompanied by roast beet. For another, a tender veal loin crepinette is wrapped in pancetta and plated with roasted cabbage and gnocchi Parisienne, crispy dumplings that yield delightful dough with a bite.

A plate of beef carpaccio receives Burgundy truffle,

medallions of juicy lobster meat, and a little drizzle of XO, a spicy Chinese seafood sauce that is one of the few Eastern nods on the menu.

Back at the bar, Maul continuously toys with his tipples. “There’s no other trade that doesn’t embrace technology to move itself forward,” he says. “Progress isn’t about saying, ‘This is how they used to do it.’ It’s about asking, ‘How can I do this better?’” We’ll drink to that. 650 Kendall St., Cambridge, 857-999-2193; cafeartscience.com BC

Le WhAf: Resembling a wine decanter combined with a lab beaker, this contraption uses ultrasonic waves to turn liquids (coffees, soup broths, cocktails) into favored clouds that are wafted into a glass for “sipping” through a straw, like drags on a cigar. ophone: Last summer Edwards sent the frst transatlantic “scent message” using this device, which lets you combine favor notes to transmit an aromatic puff of air to a recipient. You’ll fnd a demo “hot spot” at Café ArtScience’s bar.

WikipeArLs: Spherical snacks (yogurts, cheeses, and more) encased in a gel coating that, like a grape’s skin, serves as an edible protective package.

Cofounder Todd Maul tweaks some to use as cocktail garnishes.

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The Best of the New

Boston’s Beloved restaurateurs launch inventive new eateries. by Hallie Hesslein clockwise from top:

A charcuterie platter at BISq; Chef Michael Serpa of Select Oyster Bar; The Burger at BISq; truffle pizza at Serafina.

Are your taste buds in need of a spring awakening?

Boston’s dining scene is heating up this season with four new restaurants that are sure to draw raves for their creative menus (Creole calf’s liver, anyone?), noted chefs, and delicious plates that will have you coming back for more.

Boston Goes BBQ Chef-owner Keith Pooler (also of Bergamot) and Executive Chef Dan Bazzinotti are dedicating their new 49-seat Inman Square restaurant, BISq, to thoughtful small plates and inventive charcuterie.

The space complements its rustic fare with wood panels and a chandelier made from wine bottles, beneath which guests dine on fried and pickled pig’s ears, chicken rillettes, and rabbit and foie en croûte. Worth ordering as well are the “Stuff to Share” plates, including bone marrow with escargots and black trumpet mushrooms and the N’awlins BBQ shrimp toast. If you arrive early for dinner, head next door to the bocce court; BISq has all the equipment. 1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-576-7700; bisqcambridge.com

It’s back to (tasty) basics at the buzzy Italian eatery Serafina, from local restaurateur and nightlife guru Seth Greenberg, who also owns well-known dining spots in New York. Petra Hausberger of Somerton Park Interiors, who designed Bastille Kitchen, has transformed the former Radius space with Tuscan-inspired décor. Expect to dig into traditional Italian fare from chef Jerome Picca in the form of tender homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and main dishes like rock salt –baked branzino. 10 High St.; serafinarestaurant.com

The Story of O Move aside, cupcakes; there’s a new kid in town. The South End’s Blackbird Doughnuts (from The Gallows Group) is making lots of friends with handmade brioche-based doughnuts in wild flavors like sesame Sriracha, dark chocolate pomegranate, and lemon honey pistachio. The petite shop offers an everchanging daily assortment of eight to 12 flavors, so you have an excuse to return over and over again. 492 Tremont St., 617-482-9000; blackbirddoughnuts.com

Of Sturgeon and Sea Urchin Michael Serpa, formerly of Neptune Oyster, has opened a new shellfish mecca: Select Oyster Bar, housed in a Victorian brownstone in the Back Bay. The menu features East and West Coast oysters as well as sturgeon confit, Santa Barbara sea urchin, and Gloucester monkfish. Serpa infuses many of his dishes with Moroccan and Southeast Asian spices, putting a global spin on seafood. 50 Gloucester St.; selectboston.com BC

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“One myth I hear Is that we wOrk crazy hOurs, whIch we dO, but It’s nOt wOrk when yOu lOve what yOu dO.” —steve difillippo

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Boston restaurant magnate Steve DiFillippo, whose eateries attract both celebrities and locals. below: Angel hair with fresh basil in a pomodoro sauce.

The Big 3-0 What is the secret to staying on top in the restaurant business for three decades? VIP friends and patrons—like Tom Brady, Billy Costa, and Gisele Bündchen—don’t hurt. But the real key, declares Steve DiFillippo, is to “hire good people. It’s so important to surround yourself with good people.”

He knows whereof he speaks. At the tender age of 24, DiFillippo opened his first Davio’s location, on Newbury Street, where he also served as executive chef ( Julia Child was an early customer; her favorite dish was the angel hair pomodoro). Today he has seven restaurants to his name and plans to launch others, in Florida, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico.

What creates the demand for these restaurants is the food, of course. The signature Davio’s Philly cheesesteak spring rolls, served with sides of spicy mayo and homemade ketchup, have earned such a cultlike following that DiFillippo manufactures them as a frozen food product now sold at grocery stores. The Bolognese sauce with tender tagliatelle, and Maine lobster risotto with lobster cream, however, are delicacies that the food connoisseur can

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enjoy only in person, thank you. DiFillippo spoke with Boston Common about the challenges and joys of the trade.

Today’s dining scene: “There are more restaurants than ever in the suburbs; it’s not just downtown Boston anymore. Also, there has been a resurgence of food that my parents wouldn’t eat back in the day, such as polenta and Kobe meatballs, but they’re so popular that we have to put them on our menus now.”

Restaurant myths versus realities: “One myth I hear is that we work crazy hours, which we do, but it’s not work when you love what you do. We have a good time and we work hard.”

Most memorable customer: “I was working the door at Davio’s on Newbury Street. We were busy—a 45-minute wait for a table. A guy came in, an attractive woman by his side, and he said, ‘Can you get me a table right now? I know Steve, the owner.’ I couldn’t believe it. ‘Oh, you know Steve?’ I said. ‘Really?’ I pretended to look at our list of reservations. ‘Why don’t you go upstairs to the bar and let me see what I

can do.’ I wasn’t about to bump him up in the line, but a table opened up quicker than expected, in about 20 minutes. I found him at the bar. ‘Sir, I have your table.’ The big shot nodded smugly to his girlfriend and said, ‘I’m gonna call Steve tomorrow and tell him how great you are.’ It didn’t occur to this guest that the person at the host stand could be the owner. If I had embarrassed him, he would have had a bad time and we never would’ve seen him again. It was about making the sale and running a strong business.”

Advice for new restaurateurs: “Pull together as much money as you can for your first year. Many restaurants fail within their first year, not because they aren’t good but because they don’t have enough money to handle issues that might arise.”

The quality equation: “We serve great-quality food and meats from Brandt, but sometimes you can get creative with foods that you might not think would be popular. For example, our chicken livers are so popular, but chicken livers are not very expensive. It’s all about quality ingredients and good technique.”

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TASTE Spotlight Winter Caprese salad at Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca.

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Twenty-five restaurants, three Italian markets, 10 cookbooks— Mario Batali is a culinary force. His empire includes New York City’s Eataly and Los Angeles’s Osteria Mozza, and now Batali has finally arrived in Boston, opening Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca on Fan Pier. Modeled after his acclaimed Otto restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, the new restaurant—whose design pays homage to Boston’s old warehouses—has three Carrera marble bars: a traditional wine a nd spirits bar, an antipasto bar for quick bites, and a bar offering Batali’s mouthwatering pizzas. Expect flavor-rich dishes like spaghetti alla carbonara and pizzas such as the vongole, topped with fresh garlicky clams, and the self-explanatory potato, anchovy, and ricotta. 11 Fan Pier Blvd., 617-421-4466; mariobatali.com

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Nick Varano’s new restaurant, Strip by Strega, opening this spring at the Park Plaza Hotel, merges the lush atmosphere of Strega Waterfront with the steak-and-chops focus of Strega Prime. At the sure-to-be-sexy eatery, Executive Chef Farouk Bazoune will offer classic fare like steak au poivre and juicy rib eye, as well as refined dishes such as roasted beet salad with honey-whipped ricotta, pistachios, and a micro marigold garnish (PICTURED).

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Satisfy your eyes as well as your appetite at Tasting Counter. Chef Peter Ungár, who honed his craft at Le Céladon in Paris and Aujourd’hui in Boston, is offering a three-course tasting menu for

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King St. Tavern head bartender Jesse Dupuis (below) created the New Classic (right), whose preparation climaxes with a flame of citrus oil (far right).

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11 oz. High West Double Rye

3 oz. Aperol 1 oz. yellow Chartreuse 2 dashes Bittermens Boston Bittahs 1 bar spoon Luxardo cherry syrup Orange twist Pour all liquid ingredients into a chilled rocks glass (without ice) and stir. Warm the orange twist with a match, squeezing quickly to express the oil over the fame and ignite it.

Act One: the BAr

The art of the cocktail is about so much more than mixing and garnishing drinks. It’s also about swagger. From flaming peels to vaporizing spirits to the f lair of the bartender, at many Boston bars the drama unfolds right before your eyes—and in your glass.

Shooting flames take center stage at King St. Tavern at the Ames Hotel (1 Court St., 617-979-8203; kingstreetboston.com), where head bartender Jesse Dupuis has created the New Classic, a blend of High West Double Rye whiskey, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, Bittermens Boston Bittahs, and cherry syrup that has sparked (pun intended) many a conversation among bar guests. The cocktail is Dupuis’s modern interpretation of the 18th-century original, which combined spirits, sugar, and bitters. “This recipe was a work in progress for quite a while,” he explains. “Once I fine-tuned the proportions, I experimented with a number of bitters and sweetener combinations until I arrived at the finished, perfectly balanced recipe.” For the fiery conclusion, Dupuis squeezes an orange twist over a lit match, igniting a flame of citrus oil.

Over at Fort Point’s Tavern Road (343 Congress St., 617-790-0808; tavern road.com), bar manager Ryan McGrale fuels the fire even further. “The

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Kraken is a theatrical spin on the Remember the Maine, which is my go-to drink for Manhattan and Sazerac fans looking to do something a little different,” he says. Because the original was named for the ship sunk in Havana in 1898 that ignited the Spanish-American War, “it seemed only fitting that its showy sibling be named after a sea monster like the kraken.” McGrale combines Heering cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, rye whiskey, and orange bitters in one glass, then lights a snifter of green Chartreuse before slowly pouring the cocktail into it, creating a smoky haze worthy of a second act.

For even more jaw-dropping imbibing, head over to the aptly named Café ArtScience (650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge, 857-999-2193; cafeart science.com), where one cocktail has to be seen—and tasted—to be believed.

Known for pushing the boundaries of bartending, Clio cocktail alum Todd Maul reimagines the standard tiki bar drink with vapor technology and a little help from you. The Whaftiki requires that you inhale a vapor of cachaça (Brazilian brandy) before Maul pours a room-temperature mixture of rums, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup over flavored alcoholic ice cubes. Then sit back and watch as the drink changes shape and color before your eyes. Now that’s entertainment. BC

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FROM YALE TO HOLLYWOOD, JORDANA BREWSTER HAS CHARTED A COURSE FROM ACADEMIA TO SOAP OPERAS TO THE MEGASUCCESSFUL THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS FRANCHISE—AND INTO PARTS UNKNOWN. by jared bowen // photography by rené & radka // styling by gaelle paul

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hen you consider that Jordana Brewster’s ancestors arrived on the Mayflower and that her grandfather was the president of Yale University (from which she graduated), it’s a little easier to accept that this exquisitely sculpted beauty is actually a bit of a nerd. Long before she rocketed to fame in the Fast and the Furious film franchise, Brewster mapped out her career as any methodical middle-schooler would.

“I was the lead in the school play, and I decided to prove to myself I can do this while still living under my parents’ roof and being supported by them,” she recalls with a laugh.

“Who’s so practical that young to figure that out? But I’m glad I did!” Born in Panama to a Brazilian supermodel mother and an American investment banker father, Brewster moved around the world with her family before finally settling in New York at age 10. “I thought [acting] is what I wanted to do because I just loved role-playing and fantasy.” And just like her forebears, she enjoys discovery.

It was 1620 when William Brewster sailed to the New World, helped to establish the Plymouth colony, and was granted land on the Boston Harbor islands that still bear the Brewster name. The colony’s only university-educated member, he was a respected elder and became a close advisor to the governor. Four hundred years later, education remains paramount to the family. Brewster says her matriculation at the college where her grandfather Kingman Brewster Jr. was president for 14 years in the 1960s and ’70s seemed preordained, and her parents graciously gave her plenty of latitude in her Ivy League pursuits. “I remember my dad saying, ‘You know what? Explore. Just see what you enjoy and see what you like; that’s what these four years are for.’ That was such a luxury.”

By the time she reached New Haven, Brewster was already an established actress with a recurring role, Nikki Munson, on the television soap opera As the World Turns—a part she landed with one of her first auditions, when she was just 15. “The timing was great, because I feel like you have so much more guts as a kid than you do as an adult,” she says. “I’m glad I ventured into it early on.”

For Brewster, the frenetic schedule of a soap opera—producing an episode in just one day, as opposed to the seven or eight days required by a prime-time series—made the experience like acting boot camp. “It was very rigorous,” she says. “It was a great playground for exploring. You also get used to having a camera in your face, which is what a lot of performers struggle with—letting go of that self-consciousness.” But nothing could prepare her for the global phenomenon that is The Fast and the Furious.

The latest installment, Furious 7, hits theaters this spring, and no one is more surprised by the series’ longevity and popularity than Brewster. The original film was released in 2001, with Brewster playing Mia, the grounded, good-girl love interest of Paul Walker’s undercover police officer. “With the first one, I took a semester off from school, and I really had no idea [how successful it would be]. I was like, ‘Oh, it’s a movie about cars—whatever.’

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($62).

Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Duo in Sc-4 ($34).

Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara ($30). Sephora, see above. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Secret ($27). 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055; chanel.com. Sachajuan Root Lift ($29) and Volume Powder ($32). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com. Balmain Paris Argan Moisturizing Elixir ($28). balmainhair.com Photography by René & Radka/Art Department Hair by Makiko Nara at Walter Schupfer Management for Sachajuan Makeup by Kathy Jeung/Forward Artists Nails by Stephanie Stone/Nailing Hollywood for Chanel Video: Nardeep Khurmi

And then something really worked, so to be a part of it 14 years later is insane.”

The cast, which also includes Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, has formed a tight-knit family, Brewster says. “It’s strange because on the one hand, there’s this larger-than-life aspect to it—it’s global and just gets bigger and bigger. On the other hand, there’s such a comfort level with being on that set, because you know everyone. We’ve been through so much.”

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n November 2013, Walker, the franchise’s leading man, died in a horrific auto accident when the Porsche Carrera GT he was riding in crashed into a lamppost and burst into flames. Authorities determined that the car, driven by his friend Roger Rodas, a semiprofessional racer, was traveling at up to 93 mph and that speed was the sole cause of the crash. Ironically, the incident occurred during the filming of Furious 7 in California. Brewster still finds her costar’s sudden death exceedingly difficult to discuss. “Recently someone asked me something about Paul on the red carpet,” she says, “and I so badly wanted to say I can’t express what he meant to me or what the impact of him being gone has had on my life in one quote, because I loved Paul so much.” In the ensuing months, she found consolation in constant reminders of Walker’s compassion and humanity. She was particularly struck by the posthumous revelation that he had anonymously purchased an engagement ring for an Iraq War veteran to give to his fiancée after overhearing in a jewelry store that they couldn’t afford the one she wanted.

“What Paul had was the gift of being really present to everyone around him,” Brewster says. “It’s something I’ve worked really hard on. I think all of us try so hard, and it’s difficult to have that innately.” Walker was also her on-set confidant, she adds, someone with whom she could speak without any judgment. “It’s one of the best qualities you can have in a friend. He didn’t want the drama. He didn’t get wrapped up in the stuff that so many people in the industry do…. So I was just blessed to know him at all.”

With her easygoing manner, Brewster herself seems pretty detached from the trappings of Hollywood. Even though she has spent years atop various magazines’ “sexiest women” lists and has stirred a frenzy in many a Furious fanboy, she comes across as unaffected.

In fact, the actress, 34, has no qualms about pulling back the curtain to reveal the evergrinding cogs in the Hollywood machine. “I used to think that everything in this business happened really organically,” she says. “I didn’t understand that your agent or your publicist or your manager and all these people were working really effing hard to get you a job, to get you on covers and pitching you. I thought it must all be coming because there’s really something special about you. And now that I get how much work it is and what you have to put into it, I see the artifice behind it. That helps me separate who I am day-to-day versus the chick who got her hair and makeup done who’s going to the premiere and looks stunning because of all the work people put into it.”

And how does the Ivy League grad feel about the fawning over her looks? “I used to take it so seriously in my early 20s. I was like, ‘I don’t want to be objectified blah blah blah,’” she says in a mock Valley girl accent. “But then I realized, Wow, this is super fleeting…. It allowed me to not take everything as seriously and kind of enjoy everything more. So that’s been really, really great for me.”

Today much of Brewster’s time is centered on her 2½-year-old son, Julien, and her husband, producer Andrew Form, whom she met on the set of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2003. The couple live in California, although their work often divides them. “We chat about 10 times a day…. It’s really nice to want to talk to your best friend all the time,” says Brewster, who reportedly dated Boston’s own Mark Wahlberg back in the day. And motherhood, she confesses, has changed her: “Just becoming a mom, I’ve done two things I swore I would never do.” For starters, she decamped from the trendy West Hollywood to a much more family-friendly enclave closer to the ocean. And she’s shocked to find herself on the hunt for preschools. “I’m trying to figure out where I want him to go and what would be the best fit,” she says. “I thought I would be so mellow about this stuff, but I’m really not.”

With the latest Furious film about to be released and her work on the Dallas reboot over with the cancellation of that series last year, Brewster is considering her next steps. She finds herself drawn to darker material these days, counting Showtime’s national security thriller Homeland and the BBC psychological crime drama Luther among her favorite shows. It’s their gritty reality that compels her, and she attributes that to motherhood, too: “It’s sort of deepened everything. I feel everything so much more, and the stakes are so great.” Sounds like the sentiment of a woman who, like her forebears, is setting sail for uncharted territory. BC

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Sisterly Sass

Ashley And KAt hess Lest you wonder whether blogging is here to stay, just take a look at the posts on thepartyof2.com. Lace rompers! Two-tone Saint Laurent satchels! Marine culottes! Always in the plural because behind every stylish entry are not one but two fashionista masterminds. Identical twins, to be exact, in the form of Ashley and Kat Hess, whose lives consist of headline coverage in Boston’s society pages and answering daily fan mail from budding fashionistas (“They thank us for the ‘inspo,’” says Ashley). The “inspo” for the twins is their mother, Linda Holliday, the esteemed other half of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. “Simply stated,” says Kat, “no one’s had a greater influence on me than my mother.” To which Ashley adds, “My mother and role model opened her own boutique without ever having done anything remotely like that before.” Well, the apple doesn’t fall far: The twins, both Phillips Andover graduates now in their senior year at Trinity College, are blazing their own path and earning a reputation for precisely choosing what’s in, hot, and now, now, now.

The cooler-Than-cool spring ouTfiT, according To ashley: “White high-waisted culottes; white cropped, sleeveless turtleneck; a lilac duster; and gray suede mules with a pair of Céline Audrey sunglasses.” according To KaT: “A two-piece suede set: shorts just barely peeking out from under a belted jacket, in a teddy-bear shade of mustard, paired with cornflower-blue lace-up sandals, long navy shoulder bag, and printed silk neckerchief.”

The f-bomb, according To KaT: “The two f ’s—fringe and faux fur—are having a huge moment this spring. Pastel faux fur is huge.” according To ashley: “A lot of designers are playing with some of the most iconic looks of the ’60s and ’70s. Fringe, suede, and denim are everywhere.” a sTylish day in bosTon, according To ashley: “We’d start at Blackbird Doughnuts with a blackberry lavender doughnut and tall drip, then head to the Harvard Art Museums. We’d finish with dinner at Sorellina or Ostra—both are longtime loves, and I’m in no hurry to ditch them for something newer.”

“fringe and faux fur are having a huge moment.”

—kat hess

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on kat: Top ($495) and shorts ($425), Tibi. Cusp, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 617-244-6081; tibi.com. Gold thin collar, Alexis Bittar ($195). 130 Newbury St., 617-236-0505; alexisbittar.com.

Ancient Arch bracelet, Michelle Campbell ($215). campbell collections.com. Lana pumps, Bionda Castana ($805). Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; intermixonline.com. Earrings and ring, Kat’s own on ashley: Jumpsuit, Alexis ($598).

Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; intermixonline.com.

Rhodium thin collar, Alexis Bittar ($195). see above. Block bracelet, Robert Lee Morris ($795). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-5363660; neimanmarcus.com.

Earrings, Ashley’s own

Meet the Bostonians unearthing the great, glam, and groovy—and winning at survival of the trendiest.

cool HUNTERS

by Lisa Pierpont // photography by Conor Doherty

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Eyes White Open

ElizabEth ErdrEich WhitE Art consultant Elizabeth Erdreich White sees the world in colors and shapes. And if they’re worthy, chances are she knows who sculpted, painted, or drew them, too. The founder (“and CEO and COO and secretary and treasurer!”) of Erdreich White Fine Art, she scours the planet for masterpieces, old and new, for corporate and private collections. “I help complete spaces with awesome art,” she says. “I am passionate about challenging people who may have never thought about contemporary art, and helping artists along the way.” Her curated galleries have served as locations for two films and several TV series (“All of our art was in them”). The Alabama native moved to Boston for her education and set up shop soon after; she now counts CannonDesign and Price Waterhouse Coopers among her top clients. “We discover unknown exceptional talent all the time. My eye catches on art that’s fresh, has energy, and is unique, inspired, sensual, sexy.” She calls it real talent. We call her that, too.

Entry-lEvEl collEcting: “Don’t be intimidated! Go to museum shows and read the wall text. This will start the art engine running. Concentrate on what inspires you and keeps you up at night. Buy what you love.

Remember, a high price does not necessarily make it good. There is no right and wrong.

Personally, I love painting—the sense of the hand, the gesture, the human touch and imprint. Jump in and enjoy!” Artist pridE: “I highly recommend the ICA. It has phenomenal groundbreaking shows, brilliant curatorial endeavors and performance.” hiddEn gEms: “I love going to the Mission Hill student galleries at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts: They’re like a petri dish of budding talent with fabulous professors.”

Top ($1,325) and skirt ($1,695), Roland Mouret.

Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com. Silver, diamond, and emerald earrings ($3,200) and 18k gold black-and-white diamond ring ($6,400), Persona Jewelry. 62 Charles St., 617-2663003; personastyle.com

“I hIghly recommend the IcA. It hAs phenomenAl groundbreAkIng shows.”

—elizabeth

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Cashmere sweater, Malo ($895). Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com. T-shirt, John Varvatos ($198).

Copley Place, 617-2368650; johnvarvatos.com.

Jeans, Black Brown ($89). Lord & Taylor, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-6000; lordandtaylor.com.

Houston derbies, Coach ($345). Copley Place, 617-262-0419; coach.com

Location, Location

Mark Fitzgerald

“the locations i like best are the ones you can only find in boston, like fenway park.”

—mark fitzgerald

The orphanage in The Cider House Rules, the lake house in Grown Ups, Fenway Park in The Town—for location scout Mark Fitzgerald, these memorable movie settings represent weeks of combing the region to find the perfect spot. “It’s safe to say I discovered the old Fore River Shipyard in Quincy,” he says. “I first shot there on The Departed; it’s where Matt Damon shoots Jack Nicholson.” Since graduating from Emerson College, the Framingham native has amassed thousands of photos, descriptions, and tags to fulfill any location dream a filmmaker could have. Red barn in a rural setting? He’s got 50. Back alley with graffiti? Piece of cake. “An average film will have anywhere from 40 to 60 locations,” Fitzgerald says. “The production designer will want to see 10 to 20 options for each.” Judging from his résumé, he’s got it nailed. beantown usa: “The locations I like best are the ones you can only get here in Boston, like Fenway Park, the State House, and Boston Public Library. The neighborhoods of Boston are spectacular, and you cannot find that look or feeling anywhere but here: Southie, Charlestown, South End, and Beacon Hill.” Making it: “Be yourself. If you’re full of it, people will see through it sooner or later.” Finding the one: “Sometimes you just know. I scouted over 100 houses before I found [the house on the lake for the first Grown Ups]. I had to walk through the snow for 10 minutes in 2 degrees, but when I saw the house and the way it was situated in relation to the lake, I knew it was a winner.”

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Blade Runner

Paul English If you ever meet Paul English at a party, feel free to just ask him: What is the next big business thing?

Because Paul “I’ve started six companies” English knows. He founded his first business, Speed Games, in high school. “I designed a game called Cupid and licensed it to Games by Apollo,” he says. “I made enough money to buy an Apple computer.” He’s since become the pride of West Roxbury (his hometown), Boston Latin School, and the University of Massachusetts. After all, this is the guy who started Kayak.com—you know, the company that was recently sold to Priceline for a cool $1.8 billion. His newest venture is called Blade, an incubator for Boston tech entrepreneurs.

By day, it’s just another office in Fort Point Channel. But by night? “Blade transforms into a private club with a dance floor, stage, green room, bar, and some pretty fun technology.” blade.com Being Paul english: “I would advise anyone who is deciding what type of company to work for: Just interview at a bunch and pick the one that has the smartest people you will actually work with every day. The strength of your team is more important than anything else in a company.” life at the toP: “Never stop learning. You can learn from absolutely anyone, even if it’s just learning how to be a better listener.” tech Boom: “I am very excited about mobile apps, which give consumers service on demand, whether it’s a babysitter from Care.com, someone from TaskRabbit to assemble furniture, or a plumber from Handy. They not only make service on demand simple for consumers, but they also create new opportunities for people to be self-employed.” fort Point skinny: “I love working in Fort Point. The energy is amazing, a great combination of old industrial with modern hip. I love the basement bar at Bastille Kitchen and the bar at Tavern Road.”

“I am very excIted about mobIle apps, whIch gIve consumers servIce on demand.”

—paul english

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Blazer, Sartoria Partenopea ($3,125).

Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com. T-shirt, Handvaerk ($95). Louis Boston, see above. Jeans and belt, English’s own

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Jaron shirt, Boss ($145).

Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com.

Jeans, John Varvatos ($498). Copley Place, 617-236-8650; johnvarvatos.com. High-top sneakers, Nike ($140).

AWOL, 190 Harvard Ave., Allston, 617-787-0600; shopawol.com. Jacket and vest, Gershfield’s own

Kingpin

ACE gErshfiEld

“I love the bIg DJ acts at house of blues anD the Royale.”

—ace gershfield

To call Ace Gershfield a night owl is more accurate than you can imagine. As president of 6one7 Productions, he is up all night, of course. He’s a nightclub guy. But like an owl, Gershfield can see in the dark: He spots trends— the hottest DJ, best entertainer, coolest guest list—before they’re visible to the rest of the crowdsourcers. Although he grew up in the wilds of Washington State, he set the Northeastern University night scene on fire with his partymaking prowess and went on to start his own company, doing everything from booking talent to landing sponsors.

(His partners now are Jeff London and Dimitri Petrosian.) Gershfield—whose clients include Maxim magazine and the Indy 500—lists Jamie Foxx and Adam Levine among his celebrity guests. “Crowds are picky. Something is hot for a couple of months and then they’re on to the next party. We have always been here for the long run.”

Venerable Venues: “I love the big DJ acts at House of Blues and The Royale. The craft beer and cocktail scene has exploded. The Lawn is a really cool concept and open space.” a grand affair: “We once had a secret-password party called Blind Tiger. You had to go down a dark alley and give the doorman a password or secret invite. It ended up being an eclectic mix of the who’s who and all the artistic, creative minds around town.” it’s all in the details: “For entertainment, we’ve been doing live bongo players or a saxophonist who performs with our DJs. There are some really cool visual performers for the clubs, like A-Borg or Kryoman. These guys come in full robotic LED suits and shoot cryo smoke.”

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Style Whisperer

Ekom EkwErE She crawls the Web and snakes through the streets. If you see her taking a pic, that’s the clue that she’s on to something: a sequined beret or maybe a fringed belt that you’ll soon be able to purchase yourself at the Boston-based online boutique Karmaloop.com. Ekom Ekwere is technically called a buyer, but that’s just code for finding what’s cool to wear in the world. “Our customer is young and trendsetting,” she says, “looking for staple pieces from top names in streetwear.” The same could be said of Ekwere.

“Well, I dress loud and I am loud! I’m not afraid to try different and unconventional styles. It’s always worth leaping outside of the box with fashion choices.”

Spring fling: “Florals are still going strong in women’s fashion. Gingham is another popular print this spring. The ’70s are coming back in a big way—fabulous printed bell-bottoms and flowing fabrics and silhouettes.” Boutique hopping: “I am a vintage junkie. Nothing beats the Garment District for me. The way they divide the store into decades helps me fill my ever-changing need to channel different divas from several points in time.” the BoSton look: “I go for distressed light-denim boyfriend jeans as a spring staple. Pair this with a plain white V-neck, light beige trench coat, and a favorite pair of ankle boots. And don’t forget confidence. Nothing looks good without it!”

“The ’70s are coming back in a big way— fabulous prinTed bell-boTToms and flowing fabrics.”

—ekom ekwere

Shirt, Rosie Assoulin ($1,100).

Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com.

Pants, Thomas Tait ($1,350).

Louis, see above. Sunglasses (in hand), Illesteva Leonard ($178).

Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; intermix online.com. Vermeil faceted hoop earrings, Hannah Blount ($350). 450 Harrison Ave., Studio 312, 508-221-2635; hannah blount.com. Russian gold bracelet ($495) and Sabrina pumps ($950), Oscar de la Renta. Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; oscardelarenta.com.

Embellished Lucite hinge bracelet, Alexis Bittar ($295).

130 Newbury St., 617-236-0505; alexisbittar.com Styling by Janine Maggiore/

Ennis Inc. Hair by Louise Rusk/Mizu Boston Makeup by Tavi de la Rosa Shot on location at the newly

renovated Presidential Suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common

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The Rose Way romance meets modernity in spring’s sophisticated florals, fit for Boston tea parties and soWa open studios. photography by rene & radka styling by martina nilsson

opposite page: Nude silk

organza beaded flower dress ($6,190) and Russian gold flower necklace ($695), Oscar de la Renta. Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-2628500; oscardelarenta.com this page: Cotton seersucker

dress, Hermès ($1,925). 50 Park Plaza, 617-482-8707; hermes.com

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opposite page: Bellini dress

($7,900), resin drop earrings (price on request), and Firenze T-strap sandals ($995), Altuzarra. Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com this page: Double linen

embroidered collar dress, Valentino ($4,390). 47 Newbury St., 617-578-0300; valentino.com

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Long blue three-tiered silk dress, Lanvin ($5,150). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; lanvin.com. Gunmetal crystal flower necklace, Oscar de la Renta ($1,195). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; oscardelarenta.com.

Flower Power Notte sandals, Casadei ($895). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above opposite page: Pale banane

embroidered cotton dress, Bottega Veneta ($10,000). 310 Boylston St., 617-960-0880; bottegaveneta.com beauté: Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation ($62).

Sephora, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-4200; sephora.com. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe ($21). Sephora, see above.

Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadow in Prune Taffetas and Brun Cachemire ($23 each).

Sephora, see above. Tom Ford Lip Color in Sable Smoke ($50).

Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; neimanmarcus. com

L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Smooth & Shine Crème ($7), Elnett Hairspray Extra Strong Hold ($15), EverStyle Texture Series Energizing Dry Shampoo ($7). lorealparisusa.com Photography by Rene & Radka at Art Department Styling by Martina Nilsson at Opus Beauty Prop styling by Jason McKnight at Exclusive Artists Hair by Dimitris Giannetos at Opus Beauty using L’Oréal Paris Makeup by Kathy Jeung at Forward Artists using Givenchy Model: Rachel Roberts at Next Production by Art Department Photo assistance by Adam Rondou Styling assistance by Jacquelyn Jones

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haute property In renovating the former home of John Updike, the owners’ goal was to maintain its dignity and refinement while making every room relaxed and inviting.

RewRiting HistoRy

How tHe former NortH SHore Home of pulitzer prize–wiNNiNg autHor JoHN updike Started a New cHapter. by alexandra hall PhotograPhy by andy ryan “Every novelist becomes, to a degree, an architect,” wrote the revered John Updike in 1985. “A novel itself is, of course, a kind of dwelling, whose spaces open and constrict, foster display or concealment, and resonate from room to room.”

It’s a telling analogy from a man who viewed both his writings and his homes as such personal endeavors. And when design consultant Suzanne Eliastam was approached by the new owners of one of the late author’s most beloved abodes—a grand Georgian home on the

North Shore named Haven Hill, where Updike lived for years—she took that sentiment to heart in redecorating it.

“Above all, the homeowners were interested in creating something that respected the heritage of the home but was also inviting and very livable,” says Eliastam, who has known the new owners socially for years. “They had been remodeling the house for four years and had fired two other designers when they asked me to help. They were continued on page 106

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haute property The living room is filled with light, which brightens the sumptuous furnishings, both antique and modern.

“I LOvE TO GIvE THE MUNDANE ITS bEAUTIFUL DUE. THAT’S A qUOTE FrOM JOHN UPDIkE. I rEAD IT WHILE WOrkING ON THE HOUSE AND IMMEDIATELy IDENTIFIED WITH IT.” —suzanne eliastam trying to keep the home as intact as possible while still modernizing it.”

Maintaining the dignity and refinement of a residence while making it so congenial that everyone feels relaxed in every room is no small challenge. How do you take a proud historic house and turn it into a home—a place where you’d want to kick back and hang out?

The first answer came from within the house itself. One of its most impressive pieces is something Updike left behind: a huge mirror, almost 10

An indoor/outdoor dining space, inspired by the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris.

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feet tall, framed in wood with gold leaf. It shared space in the living room with the original fireplace, both of which were left untouched while the room was renovated. “Our objective was to create light to the other side of the room,” Eliastam explains. The living room’s two expansive new windows don’t just offer stupendous views of the ocean; they also provide a flood of sunlight, which the space had lacked.

The mirror now reflects both the views and the light, which brightens the furnishings, such as a large round table in front of the mirror, flanked by two club chairs reupholstered in a cut chenille.

“We were aiming for gravitas, but also to lighten things up,” says Joseph Gordon Cleveland, who partnered with Eliastam on the home’s interior redesign. To that end, out went the dark, heavy rugs and in came a gold and pale-blue Oriental carpet. It was the perfect complement to the recently refinished honeyed floor. As the homeowners and design consultants dove deeper into the spirit of the home, they allowed themselves to take liberties that dovetailed with its original design aesthetic. Exhibit A: a rare, massive stone horse sculpture from China’s Tang Dynasty, added

by Eliastam. She had noticed that it was coming up for auction (Eliastam is widely known as a wiz at finding treasures at Sotheby’s, Skinner, and other auction houses) and snapped it up for a song. “They were so delighted to see it in person, in the house,” she says. “You could see that their reaction was immediate.” Cleveland agrees. “It was visceral,” he says, “and once we knew they loved it and they

were comfortable living with it every day, it was a done deal.”

To both the design team and the homeowners, combining that kind of fearless style choice with comfort was always the point. “I like to think of how people move in the space first and foremost,” says Eliastam, who herself lives in a townhouse, perched at the top of Beacon Hill, that manages to be both stunning and cozy. “I always aim for every room to be elegant but very real-life. Every single corner has to be a place you want to live in, not just a showroom.”

That philosophy melded perfectly with the goal of the homeowners, who were searching for a way to gracefully nudge history into the present, to honor both the home’s formal character and its highly personal contemporary details. The beautiful moldings and high ceilings, for example, were punctuated with starkly contrasting trims, while antiquities were mixed with bold objets d’art and sleek furniture—both modern items and striking period pieces.

“I love to give the mundane its beautiful due,” says Eliastam. “That’s actually a quote from John Updike,” she adds with a chuckle. “I read it while working on the house and immediately identified with it and knew it was unexpected but real inspiration. And I just thought, Could anything be more perfect?” BC

“Orangerie” is the new Black

Turning a sunroom into a sanctuary.

The challenge: transform a sunroom into an indoor/ outdoor dining space. The solution: create a North Shore version of the Musée de l’Orangerie, an art gallery in Paris’s Tuileries Gardens.

“Usually a garden is a separate building from the house,” says interior designer Suzanne Eliastam, “but this one was attached with two spectacular French glass doors. I knew the owners wanted to eat out there in the summer, and so I thought, Why on earth not make it something very different?” So she did.

Having spotted a faded sofa in the attic, she reupholstered it with apple-green velvet. Then she scouted for antiques (bookshelves, birdcages, and such), painted some in high-gloss black, and flled the space with palm trees and hibiscus fowers. “I look at a room,” Eliastam says, “and see it as a painting.”

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Liz Caan’s Open HOuse

Designer, renovate thyself! To create space for art shows and networking events, interior designer Liz Caan recently refurbished her own studio, Liz Caan Interiors, making it more “exterior,” she says. Working with architect Jason LaGorga of DesignCrossover and builder Payne Bouchier, Caan joined the two side-by-side spaces she was using for her business, which offers design services as well as fne objects for the home. “We cut through the wall and then constructed a horizontal divider, so the front of the space is for retail and the back is for the design studio,” she explains. Caan, who recently launched a dinnerware collection with Jill Rosenwald, will host her next event on February 12, when Liz Roache shows her original paintings. 1064 and 1066 Centre St., Newton, 617-244-0424; lizcaaninteriors.com

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BOSTON’S DESIGN SCENE BLOSSOMS WITH CHIC NEW RETAIL OPTIONS FOR SPRING. by jessica bowne above:

The Flexform Zeus, available at Showroom. clockwise from top right: A floral arrangement by Bloom Couture; unique home items in Liz Caan’s Newton store; the retail section of Liz Caan Interiors.

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It’s out with the tulips and roses and in with the freesias and Fuji mums at foral and interior designer Suphoj Chancheaw’s new South End studio. A part-time interior designer at the Boston studio of Meichi Peng, Chancheaw is merging his passions in Bloom Couture Floral Studio (which he owns with Scott Vanich), where the arrangements are customized for each client’s décor. In his native Thailand, Chancheaw inherited his grandmother’s knack for arranging banana leaves, he says, before earning a master’s degree in architectural studies from Columbia College in Chicago. In balancing color, texture, and form, Chancheaw’s arrangements aim to add beauty to every room. 769 Tremont St., 857-263-8062; bloomcoutureboston.com

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How do you celebrate 10 years of defning the contemporary furnishings market in Boston? By making the next 10 years even better. Doug Gates, owner of Showroom, began his career in the family business, selling fabric trimmings to couture fashion lines in New York City. At Showroom, he has carefully curated a selection of top-tier contemporary furniture brands (all exclusives in Boston), including Flexform, Poliform, and Dedon.

Gates recently debuted Piet Boon in the store and is excited to expose local designers and homeowners to the company’s sleek, angular pieces. “My love for contemporary furnishings continues to keep me passionate about the industry,” he says. Gorgeous furniture that doubles as art? Not a diffcult thing to be passionate about. 240 Stuart St., 617-482-4805; showroomboston.com

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Dream machine

I believe that cars can impart an attitude in their drivers, as if sliding behind the wheel were putting on a costume and becoming a character in your own movie. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 makes me feel like a mobster. You know, the kind of goodfella who doesn’t necessarily whack people but is still not to be trifled with. Even at a standstill, this Benz looks like a fist flying over the pavement. Which is apparently no coincidence, as the salesman noted that the front bumper was designed so that if you were to hit a pedestrian, you’d pop him onto the hood instead of running him over. Good to know in case I need to collect a debt later today.

After a zero-to-60 test drive behind the dealership that prompted a sweet little old lady to shout, “Wipe that stupid grin off your face, you jackass—this isn’t a racetrack,” I’m off to cruise. Nearing 93 North, I flip a switch on the dash and change the driving mode from Comfort to Sport+. All of a sudden I’m gripped by the unmistakable lurch of a sports car pleading for more

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speed. Its V-6 engine becomes guttural, heaving with all the might of its 241 horses. Pressing the pedal to the floor delivers the satisfaction I imagine you must get kicking down a door. The cockpit is designed with just as much bravado: black on black with sleek electronics. A nearly eye-level flat screen is controlled by a nifty touch pad and knob off the right armrest. And if the C300 inspires me to light up a fat Cuban, as mobsters are wont to do, everything can also be operated through voice command. Fuggeddaboutit.

Starting at around 40 grand, this Benz won’t break the bank, but it packs enough heat to make you consider robbing one. I’m sure Mercedes-Benz will hardly be thrilled by the fact that I’m giving this C300 the Sopranos seal of approval. But isn’t that the sign of a truly great car—that it drives you to the realm of fantasy? So I’d say give one a spin and see who you become.

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Out of the Bag

Designer Meichi Peng unveils new bags for spring anD her first line of home accessories.

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by jessica bowne

Out with the old and in with the cool this season, as Boston-based interior and handbag designer Meichi Peng melds her two artistic worlds in her new handbag line for spring. For this season’s bags, Peng was inspired by the “natural look of the outdoors,” she says, and activities such as hiking and horseback riding. “By pairing and utilizing earthy tones in natural, breathable fabrics like leather and canvas, I was able to achieve highly functional designs with a nod to nature.” We love the Peng No. 7.1 Baguette bag ($1,150), available in aubergine, cream, mustard, and 10

other colors. With side zipper detailing and a short strap, it’s a perfect day-to-evening clutch. The bags’ signature detail stitching is echoed in the leather boxes, stationery sets, and trays in Peng’s new home collection. “I want to bring the level of quality and craftsmanship to my home accessories line that I have with my handbag collection,” she explains.

Her next goal? Opening her own store, separate from her Boston design studio, in the near future. Rest assured, the space will be very well designed. 460 Harrison Ave., Ste. A6, 617-521-8660; meichipeng.com BC

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the guide Acquire that draw attention for their detailing, such as a crop top and high-waisted skirt, a full A-line patterned dress, and a balloon ball gown with a metallic shimmer. byjeffreydickerson.com

Candice Wu creates daring apparel made from 3-D-printed material.

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Designers to Watch Boston’s up-and-coming designers fashion sheaths, silver, and 3-d swaths. by jessica bowne Ashley Vick Trendsetting women, make some room in your jewelry case for a quartz and twisted-silver ring designed

by Ashley Vick of Filomena Demarco Jewelry. Influenced by her travels in the Southwest, Vick also credits her bold style to the artistic flair of her great-grandmother Filomena Demarco.

Joy Street Studios, No. 30, 86 Joy St., Somerville, 401-301-5382; filomena demarcojewelry.com

Candice Wu Material takes on a whole new meaning for Candice Wu, whose focus is 3-Dprinted apparel. Inspired by her Chinese ancestry and her childhood in Hong Kong, the designer creates ready-towear prints and pieces that juxtapose modern and retro motifs, like military-style jackets and khaki shirt-

dresses. Her couture line of voluminous dresses in unstructured fabrics calls to mind exotic flowers and unrestrained glamour. candicewucouture.com

Chynna Pope Don’t let the exotic moniker fool you. Chynna Pope’s aesthetic is country-club chic with its fair share of swagger.

The designer renders her dresses in gray, black, and white silks with leather accents, adding a dash of nontraditional flair to attire meant for formal events like polo matches, high teas, and galas. Pope is also inspired by menswear, as in her coveted “lady tuxedo.” chynnapope.wordpress.com

Dominique Quinque A scientist for 10 years (most recently at Harvard Medical School), Dominique Quinque now channels her creativity

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into an edgy ready-to-wear collection featuring dresses, tops, and skirts, designing “with practicality, transformation, and multifunctionality in mind,” she says. Quinque, who prefers subtle colors and single hues to patterns, loves to put a unique spin on a garment by reversing materials or adding pleating and beading where you’d least expect it.

By appointment, dquinque@googlemail.com

Jeffrey Dickerson The future is now for Rhode Island–based designer Jeffrey Dickerson’s standout designs, often crafted in silk taffeta and dupioni. Dickerson, who creates structured pieces with classic silhouettes, “takes chances being provocative but also infuses artistic energy” into his work, he says. He views his clothes as “theatrical pieces”

Old Hollywood would have adored Luke Aaron, a former model who blends the past with the present in his clothing designs. He draws on the idea of storytelling to fashion a visual, wearable narrative that helps bring his clients’ personal stories to life.

Aaron creates both fluid and structured pieces (including formal gowns) using materials like silk crepe or silk and wool woven together.

46 Waltham St., Courtyard Ste. 700, 617-728-2829; lukeaaronboston.com

Sophie Hughes Flash just one piece of Sophie Hughes jewelry and you’re guaranteed to stand out in a crowd. Hughes creates raw yet refined items, each one meticulously crafted by hand in her studio, located above her South End store, Ore. She particularly enjoys fashioning engagement and wedding rings for the significance that each piece carries.

80 Dartmouth St., 617-2477426; sophiehughes.com

Risk-taking designer Candice Wu on what’s new for spring. what are you inspired by for spring? i am inspired by the life that spring represents, all the colors and the energy. my spring collection explores the circle of life from the microcosm of the insect world. given their intricate beauty, insects have historically been a common source of inspiration for the fashion industry and the art world. what materials do you use for your prints? they’re usually plastic, but i would like to experiment with metal soon. what in boston infuences your work? Boston to me has always been conserva-

Ty Sinnett Ty Sinnett learned early on the value of personal style and a discerning eye: Her family owns the famed Martha’s Vineyard clothier Bramhall & Dunn. A graduate of Bard College and Boston’s School of Fashion Design, Sinnett now turns out several collections a year inspired by her island upbringing, with pieces including airy dresses made from floral-patterned fabrics. www.tysinnett.com BC

tive, and i guess that’s why i like to make things differently. what type of woman is your muse? someone whose life is about fashion. she lives and dreams fashion and infuences others just by being here.

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Mud Season Detox from winter anD ease into spring with a therapeutic spa treatment. by talia nutting Bella Santé Dry skin from the change of seasons? No problem. Opt for the Signature Medical Grade Facial from Bella Santé.

Start with a SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque to restore the balance your skin may have lost to fluctuating temperatures. Using alpha hydroxy, bentonite, kaolin, and natural earth clay, the mask draws impurities from pores and leaves skin looking clear and luminous, even before dermaplane extraction and microcurrent therapy.

38 Newbury St., 617-4249930; bellasante.com

Canyon Ranch Retreat to the Berkshires for the healing Parafango Body Treatment at Canyon Ranch.

Combining the moisture of paraffin wax and the curative properties of fango, a mineral-rich mud, this 80-minute warm body mask vitalizes circulation and

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Unwind with the healing Parafango Body Treatment at Canyon Ranch.

detoxifies your skin. After the treatment, take a stroll through the resort’s historic Bellefontaine Mansion.

165 Kemble St., Lenox, 413-637-4100; canyonranch.com

Mandarin Oriental Awaken your body as Mother Nature rises from her winter slumber. Designed to restore full-body circulation, the 80-minute Definite Detox Body Wrap uses Aromatherapy Associates gels and oils infused with citrus, juniper berry, and rosemary to purify your skin, while your lower body is enveloped in mud and oils to draw out toxins and other impurities. Continue the experience afterwards in the spa’s relaxation area.

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Ocean House Experience the healing

powers of the sea with the Marine Mud Wrap at Ocean House. First your body is wrapped in purifying gray clay and laminaria digitata, a metabolism accelerator.

The enzymes in this blend of Phytomer products envelop you in warmth, transporting you to a state of tranquility, followed by a soothing shower and aromatic lotion.

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Omni Mount Washington Resort Cure the fatigue from a day on the slopes with the Moor Mud Wrap. After a session of dry brushing to exfoliate your skin and restore lymphatic circulation, you’ll be cocooned in warm, therapeutic Hungarian mud and wrapped in heated blankets, then treated to a scalp massage. The detoxification is followed by a relaxing

shower, topped off with an application of shea butter.

310 Mt. Washington Road, Bretton Woods, NH, 603-278-1000; omnihotels.com

The Spa at Equinox The Spa at Equinox’s Detoxifying Mud Wrap will transport your mind to the Dead Sea while the combined healing powers of a mud wrap and a mask extract the toxins from beneath the surface of your skin. This 80-minute treatment also gives your health a boost by clearing your lymphatic system and providing just the right dose of relaxation.

3567 Main St., Rte. 7A, Manchester Village, VT, 800-362-4747; equinoxresort.com

Spa SkillS The Mandarin Oriental’s new director of spa, Virginia Lara, gives us the dirt on mud treatments.

How do mud treatments detoxify the skin? our wraps begin with dry body brushing, one of the best-kept beauty secrets there is. routine practice transforms

SpaTerre at Hotel Viking Your skin and mind will reach optimum clarity with SpaTerre’s 80-minute Volcanic Earth Clay Ritual.

The treatment starts with a detoxifying full-body clay mask and a Balinese foot massage. After a soothing shower, the Balinese massage is extended to your whole body, incorporating aromatherapy oils and several massaging techniques.

1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 401-848-4848; hotelviking.com

dry skin by removing dead cells, promoting blood circulation, cultivating cell regeneration, and removing accumulated toxins.

What are your favorite scents to include in a treatment? if i need to relax, i enjoy patchouli with a touch of ylang-ylang, or a combination of vetivert, geranium, and chamomile. this will help me have a restful night after a long day. being new to the Mandarin Oriental, what do you hope

Topnotch Resort Revive, rejuvenate, and reinvigorate with the Clay Body Mask. After a dry brush exfoliation, you’ll be painted with warm Dead Sea mud, followed by a thermal linen wrap and a head and neck massage. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed dinner in the resort’s cozy restaurant, Flannel.

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to bring to the spa? a fresh pair of eyes is always good for innovation to develop new ideas, treatments, products, and projects that will enhance what the team has already accomplished.

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for Thirst Boston’s second annual cocktail festival. Guests in black tie sipped artfully prepared cocktails from the city’s best bartenders. C.J. Husk of Island Creek Oysters was on hand to shuck fresh oysters while the dance floor saw plenty of action. Andrew Deitz, Brandy Rand, and Maureen Hautaniemi, who produced Thirst Boston, spared no effort in creating the fun, festive parties, intimate pop-ups, delicious tastings, and educational seminars throughout the weekend at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

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IT WAS SPARKLES, sparkles everywhere as Boston Common celebrated the newly redesigned Dorfman Jewelers on Newbury Street. Guests marveled over display cases brimming with fine jewelry, as well as the boutique itself, while Italian

designer Melina Farroni, owner and creative director of Agori, fresh off the plane from Rome, charmed her clients. Attendees toasted the celebration with Rutherford wine and small bites

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CHAMPAGNE, ANYONE? Aerial acrobatic performers

descended from the ceiling and offered coupes of bubbly to snazzily dressed (and masked) guests before singer/songwriter and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi gave an intimate performance for the VIP crowd at the inaugural UnMask Cancer event. The “UnGala,” presented by Mandarin Oriental at the Seaport’s District Hall, raised nearly $200,000 for the Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Jewelry by Daniel Bass was featured at the event.

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when Royal Jewelers and Boston Common held an intimate event showcasing one-of-a-kind jewelry at Bastille Kitchen’s private space, the Chalet.

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HAIR PIECE How do you do your do, Boston? by robert cocuzzo

From frosted tips to fauxhawks, bobs to bangs, the history of hair trends is long and tangled. Recently there’s been a surge in blow-dry bars in Boston, where women can get their tresses washed, dried, and styled without a set of scissors in sight. It’s the equivalent of a Scrubby Bubbles car wash: all detailing, no bodywork.

As for men, it’s a mistake to think we care less about our hair than women do.

Look no further than our sports teams for proof. I mean, what would the 2013 World Series champion Red Sox be without those gross beards? Or consider Adonis himself, Tom Brady: He’s had more hairstyles in the last decade than his supermodel wife, Gisele. These days many men are living back in the 1920s, rocking that Ryan Gosling high-and-tight slick-back you can set your watch to.

The only real mistake you can make when it comes to a haircut is thinking it will magically transform who you are. I witnessed many people walk into my dad’s shop clutching a picture of a celebrity torn out of a magazine like it was a ticket to fame and fortune. Just because you buy a pair of Jordan sneakers doesn’t mean you’ll be able to dunk. As with all fashion, a haircut should represent who you are on the inside, beneath the follicles. Like bushwhacking through the Amazon, we’re all cutting, curling, and blowing on a mission to figure that out. In hair-related matters at least, hairdressers can serve as our guides. BC

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My first job was at a hair salon. So while my buddies were caddying on the weekends, I was sitting on a radiator in my dad’s shop in Harvard Square, waiting to sweep up a pile of somebody’s hair. It was there, with broom and bin in hand, that I learned the adage that there are three people in life you don’t want to screw with: your cardiologist, your tattoo artist, and your hairdresser.

Because how we do our dos says a lot about who we are and where we come from.

Growing up, the jocks in my hometown of Arlington sported either bowl cuts or buzz cuts, better known as “whiffles” come summertime. Without even meeting them, you could assume that most of their dads paid little more for a haircut than for a regular at Dunkin’s. Indeed, the hockey-dad haircut was (and still is) prevalent in many middleclass neighborhoods like mine, a look that might be best described as a few Nascar races short of a full-blown mullet. Meanwhile, one only needed to spot my scraggly rat tail waving in the wind to assume that my parents were as crunchy as kale.

As an adult, I now see some hair trends holding true, like the weaves many women are spending staggering sums to get sewn onto their scalps. Which reminds me: Can someone please enlighten me on the difference between hair extensions and a hairpiece? Why is one glamorous while the other taboo? The last time I heard someone talk favorably about a toupee, it was being submitted as a piece of evidence in a court case.

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