Spring Forward – Editor’s Letter

There are generally two kinds of fashion people-those who like the crisp weather of fall and those who like the warmth of spring. The fans of fall can’t wait to wrap up in layers of sweaters and fur at the earliest sign of a chill, and on the first balmy day of spring, fair-weather devotees … Read more

Haute Doggy – Sales Check

Bucktown now boasts a pet shop as stylish as its neighboring boutiques. At Red Dog House, owners offer a mostly exclusive assortment of designer duds and gear for our four-legged friends.

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The shape of fashion is shifting, from traditional forms to graphic designs and futuristic fabrics

Isn’t it Ro-MAN-tic?

Men hate Valentine’s Day. The flowers, the last-minute reservations scramble, the forced romance: the whole thing is basically just another blown anniversary waiting to happen (Exhibit A: “What to Get My Booty Call”). So this year, The Closer reclaims February 14th on behalf of the males of the species. I plan to order pizza, drink … Read more

What to Get My Booty Call

… and seven other ideas for men stumped by Valentine’s Dayby Sam Moulton My long-distance booty call who lives in NYCAn inanimate object isn’t going to cut it-you need to see each other, and fast! Book a last-minute getaway somewhere warm via the Web on site59.com. Its slick search function makes traveling from two different … Read more