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THE RADAR | NOW! | Edited by Elise Hofer & Korey Huyler LENNY KRAVITZ PHOTO BY MARC AUSSET-LACROIX, 2010 GETTY IMAGES TOP 1O! Man, OhMan Chicago is known for its chivalrous Midwestern men with good values and even better looks. Searching for a new sweetie? In honor of this guy-themed issue, here are our picks for the 10 most eligible bachelors in town. Enjoy! 1 Ryan Preuett We’re longtime fans of this 31-year-old Michigan native. Currently launching his own hospitality consulting and business development fi rm, this Gold Coast fi xture is charming, down-to-earth and a really great dresser—it’s the perfect trifecta. 4 Matt Matros 3 2 Jonny Imerman Frequently called the Mayor of East Bank Club, the 35-year-old philanthropist is best known for founding Imerman Angels, a nonprofi t that provides one-on-one cancer support and hosts hot-ticket fundraisers. Marc Lifshin T e über-successful and totally charming co-founder of LG Development, 34-year-old Lifshin (along with his partners) is the construction pro behind Girl & the Goat and many other projects. Matt Matros If food is the way to your heart, then 31-year-old Matros is the guy for you. T e owner of Protein Bar, which specializes in low-carb, high-protein meals, Matros is opening three locations in ’11. Oops. He might be too busy to date. BURNING QUESTION We ask men’s style pros: If a man was only going to buy one new item for spring/summer, what should it be? “A lightweight sport coat. It’s versatile in terms of outfi tting for both business and casual. He can pair a sport coat with dress slacks and a tie during the day for work. Later in the day he can trade out the slacks for jeans or linen pants.” –ELLEN ROSENBAUM, PROPRIETOR, MORRIS & SONS “T e deconstructed cotton blazer from L.B.M. 1911. It is eff ortlessly casual with a modern Italian fi t.” –ADAM BELTZMAN, OWNER, HABERDASH “T e current ‘heritage workwear’ trend speaks to craftsmanship and durability. T at’s why the one must-have should be a pair of Alden unlined suede chukka boots that pair up perfectly with denim or a light suit. –BRICE COOPER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-OWNER, ISLE OF MAN “A great linen jacket or a great linen suit. Guys need to start buying more seasonal fabrics. T e good thing about linen is that you can dress it up or dress it down—you can wear a linen jacket with jeans or khakis. Men, by nature, are boring with their clothes. Guys need to push the envelope.” –JOSEPH ABBOUD, PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, HMX GROUP 7 Jerrod Melman 5 Arturo Gomez T e most adorable of the three Rockit Ranch guys, 36-year-old Gomez is known for being smart, sweet and stylish. We’re suckers for those dark-rimmed glasses he’s been known to sport. 6 James Goeke T e 32-year-old private events coordinator is looking for a “partner-in-crime with a wicked sense of humor. Intelligence, good looks, confi dence, a sexy 5 o’clock shadow and the ability to fi x broken things are all attractive qualities,” he says. 8 Jason Erkes T e 41-year-old President of Chicago Sport and Social Club oversees hundreds of sporting events all over the city. Date him and you’ll be the star of the North Avenue Beach courts. Oh, and he’s friends with pretty much every important person in Chicago. T at’s hard to beat. Alex Samoylovich Resourcefulness is hot. In the depths of the recession, the 30-year-old co-founder of Cedar Street Capital hit it big turning distressed properties into apartments, including scoring a $12 million Elgin building for $2.4 million. 9 Jerrod Melman T e 28-year-old Lettuce Entertain You heir is a successful businessman in his own right, partnering with brother RJ on Hub 51 and Paris Club. Date him and you actually might be able to score a table at one of his hotspots. 10 Jason Erkes Brian Spaly T e 34-year-old creator of the Bonobos clothing line now runs T e Trunk Club, a personal shopping service for men. Like to work out?T e Princeton and Stanford grad is a health fanatic. CELEB SPOTTING Lenny Kravitz staying in a penthouse loft at The James Chicago and relaxing with two massages at The Spa by Asha. Arianna Huffi ngton of The Huffi ngton Post dining at Terzo Piano with her new husband. Vince Vaughn at Public House drinking Matilda and Left Hand Milk Stout. Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Shanola Hampton and the cast of Shameless playing pool at Rockit Bar & Grill. Jersey Shore heartthrob Vinny Guadagnino at Enclave. 36 | | April 2011 continued...

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Man, Oh Man Chicago is known for its chivalrous Midwestern men with good values and even better looks. Searching for a new sweetie? In honor of this guy-themed issue, here are our picks for the 10 most eligible bachelors in town. Enjoy! 1 Ryan Preuett We’re longtime fans of this 31-year-old Michigan native. Currently launching his own hospitality consulting and business development firm, this Gold Coast fixture is charming, down-toearth and a really great dresser—it’s the perfect trifecta. 2 Jonny Imerman Frequently called the Mayor of East Bank Club, the 35-year-old philanthropist is best known for founding Imerman Angels, a nonprofit that provides one-on-one cancer support and hosts hotticket fundraisers. 3 Marc Lifshin The über-successful and totally charming co-founder of LG Development, 34-yearold Lifshin (along with his partners) is the construction pro behind Girl & the Goat and many other projects. 4 Matt Matros If food is the way to your heart, then 31-year-old Matros is the guy for you. The owner of Protein Bar, which specializes in low-carb, high-protein meals, Matros is opening three locations in ’11. Oops. He might be too busy to date. 5 Arturo Gomez The most adorable of the three Rockit Ranch guys, 36-yearold Gomez is known for being smart, sweet and stylish. We’re suckers for those dark-rimmed glasses he’s been known to sport. 6 Jason Erkes The 41-year-old President of Chicago Sport and Social Club oversees hundreds of sporting events all over the city. Date him and you’ll be the star of the North Avenue Beach courts. Oh, and he’s friends with pretty much every important person in Chicago. That’s hard to beat. 7 James Goeke The 32-year-old private events coordinator is looking for a “partnerin- crime with a wicked sense of humor. Intelligence, good looks, con dence, a sexy 5 o’clock shadow and the ability to fix broken things are all attractive qualities,” he says. 8 Alex Samoylovich Resourcefulness is hot. In the depths of the recession, the 30-year-old co-founder of Cedar Street Capital hit it big turning distressed properties into apartments, including scoring a $12 million Elgin building for $2.4 million. 9 Jerrod Melman The 28-year-old Lettuce Entertain You heir is a successful businessman in his own right, partnering with brother RJ on Hub 51 and Paris Club. Date him and you actually might be able to score a table at one of his hotspots. 10 Brian Spaly The 34-year-old creator of the Bonobos clothing line now runs The Trunk Club, a personal shopping service for men. Like to work out? The Princeton and Stanford grad is a health fanatic. BURNING QUESTION We ask men’s style pros: If a man was only going to buy one new item for spring/summer, what should it be? “A lightweight sport coat. It’s versatile in terms of outfitting for both business and casual. He can pair a sport coat with dress slacks and a tie during the day for work. Later in the day he can trade out the slacks for jeans or linen pants.” –ELLEN ROSENBAUM, PROPRIETOR, MORRIS & SONS “The deconstructed cotton blazer from L. B.M. 1911. It is effortlessly casual with a modern Italian fit.” –ADAM BELTZMAN, OWNER, HABERDASH “The current ‘heritage workwear’ trend speaks to craftsmanship and durability. That’s why the one must-have should be a pair of Alden unlined suede chukka boots that pair up perfectly with denim or a light suit. –BRICE COOPER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-OWNER, ISLE OF MAN “A great linen jacket or a great linen suit. Guys need to start buying more seasonal fabrics. The good thing about linen is that you can dress it up or dress it down—you can wear a linen jacket with jeans or khakis. Men, by nature, are boring with their clothes. Guys need to push the envelope.” –JOSEPH ABBOUD, PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, HMX GROUP PASSING THROUGH Cruise Control She may have lit up the screen as Joey Potter, but Katie Holmes has come a long way since paddling to the wrong side of the creek. Mrs. Tom Cruise teams up with friend and stylist Jeanne Yang to create quality, madein- the-USA staples for women who move from the boardroom to baby’s room and out for cocktails in a fl ash. Hey, men have suits, so why can’t women do it all in heels and the perfect pants? We caught up with the Holmes & Yang duo at Barneys New York... What sparked this venture? JY: We were in our closets and thought, ‘Look at all this clothing—I still have tags on some stu !’ But we don’t have a uniform like our husbands or great goto items. We decided clothing should have substance and function. I noticed the pencil skirt with built-in Spanx. JY: There is nothing more mortifying than sitting and having your Spanx roll up on you. We thought, ‘Why not stitch power-mesh into the dress.’ KH: It highlights the good things—your nice curves —and it gives you a tight waist. It brings out the femininity in women. You know, let’s start feeling good about ourselves and wearing things that highlight our beauty. We try to design that way, and we really work hard on our cuts. So it’s form and function. KH: And we like details. Like this shirt [she points to the one she’s wearing], we have leather buttons down the back so it’s just something different and... JY: A little bit rock ‘n’ roll, a little bit sexy... but not... KH: Too obvious. Is that what the Chicago girl will appreciate? JY: In Chicago, there’s a very smart, practical woman who understands fashion and is cool and hip but not frivolous and silly. KH: I’m a Midwestern girl, and I was brought up with the sensibility that you invest in [quality] pieces of clothing and you take care of them. Of course you have fun pieces here and there, but you put your hard-earned money into nice things. Did you always want to transition to designing? KH: [Laughing] It’s really more of an addition, not really a transition. JY: It’s the funnest thing to show our daughters that we work, we create and we’re out there. This is a modern woman. Women can do a lot of different things, and why not do everyone a favor by giving them [clothing] that’s stylish, cool and easy. Is there a Mommy & Me collection on the horizon? JY: We want to focus on what’s going on with the woman first, and once we really get that sharp... KH: Then we can go into it—the kids and the men. –Katie Schroeder STYLE FILE Local Frock Star! Add 32-year-old Ruchika Singh to the growing group of local Chicago designers with whom we’re currently obsessed. Singh, a former strategy consultant and investment banker, launches her RÜCH line of silk cocktail dresses this month at Le Dress. Designed to be classic, elegant and affordable, each piece starts around $195 and is handmade in India. While we love the price, we really love the bright colors and flattering fits. We promise you that these look good on every shape and size. Le Dress, 1741 W. Division St., 773.697.9855, ledresschicago. Com –Kate Kulpa ART ATTACK Forget the Brillo box and Campell’s soup, Andy Warhol, the enigmatic artist whose signature works are as familiar as the “Mona Lisa,” was more than Pop’s main man. In 1978 and 1979, he created Shadows, a series of paintings that share the multiple format of his star-centric silkscreens. Housed in the Dia Foundation in Beacon, New York, 53 of the pictures are traveling for the very fi rst time to the Arts Club of Chicago, where they’re on view April 21-July 31. “Warhol pretty much changed everything—art, film, advertising, performance,” observes Arts Club Director Cathy Cottong. “Love him or hate him, you can’t ignore him.” 201 E. Ontario St., Monday through Friday 11AM to 6PM. – Thomas Connors VOYEUR For Art’s Sake Friday, 6PM After 15 years, First Fridays at the MCA are nearly as much of an institution as the Streeterville museum itself. February’s version of the monthly mix-and-mingle event was scheduled for three days after Blizzaster 2011. The stoplights of Michigan Avenue still fl ashed out-of-order distress and every step from cab to curb held slip-and-slide potential, but the crowd who braved the cold proved its determination in snow boots and stilettos alike. ‘Sugar’ was the theme of the night: pink-spun cotton candy, sugar-infused mani/pedis and frozen custard were among the treats. –Casey Barbaro SHOE REPORT A Walk To Remember Strut for your favorite cause in kicks by BucketFeet. Step aside TOMS... and make room for BucketFeet, the newest thing in the world of philanthropic shoes. Founder and Creative Director Aaron Firestein and CEO Raaja Nemani (both Chicagoans) met in 2008 in Buenos Aires—and in February they launched their first collection of slip-on sneaks that supports children’s charities in Chicago and beyond. Currently, BucketFeet sales are helping to fund MAGIC, which brings music programs to the South Side; Children Mending Hearts, which provides arts programs to homeless children; and love.futbol, which helps neighborhoods around the world build safe soccer fields. Inspired by Firestein’s hobby of drawing on his shoes, BucketFeet not only aims to help kids in need, but also to showcase the work of global artists. Translation? Customers not only get that warm, do-gooder feeling but also a pair of chic kicks that could one day be a collector’s item. $75 a pair; a portion of each sale goes to BucketFeet’s official partners. Bucketfeet.com –Hanna Howard BAUBLE BUZZ Into the Blues This month, Swarovski releases its super cute, Second Cityinspired pendant called Singin’ the Blues Eliot. Exclusively available at Chicagoland Swarovski boutiques, the street-chic necklace is a special edition of the brand’s muchloved Erika and Eliot series. First introduced in spring 2008, the fashion jewelry house recreates a new Eliot every season and has since featured the little guy on charms, coin purses and clutches. In honor of Chicago Eliot’s arrival, each location will host a commemorative in-store display. $270, at Swarovski,The Shops at North Bridge, 540 N. Michigan Ave., 312. 464.0130, swarovski.com –KK TEE TIME Bull Market Chicago Bulls player Kyle Korver and his brother, Klayton, are on a mission. Inspired by their father’s initiative to help clean up their hometown back in California, the brothers created Seer Out tters, a line of T-shirts and hoodies that benefits underprivileged children through the Kyle Korver Foundation. After the success of its 2010 launch, the Korvers are debuting the new spring/summer collection this month. Each Seer shirt depicts a positive theme (think strength, honor or love) through an artful image, with all proceeds going to the foundation’s efforts in Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake City and Philadelphia. “A grassroots approach is the best way to enact change,” says Kyle. “One child, one family, one school, one neighborhood, one city.” $25-$39, at seerout tters.com –Isabella Walker

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