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If you bumped into Dion Gioloto, you wouldn't peg him as one of the premium cigar industry's up and coming players, more likely pegging him as a rock-a-billy bass player who dabbles in UFC. And, giving credit where credit is due, perhaps "up and coming" isn't even accurate anymore since his innaugural brand Illusione has become one of the most sought after "boutique brands" on today's market.

When time is money and money is power, why would you waste valuable time going to the gym when the gym could be brought to you? This is the premise behind Chicago In Home Self Defense. Avoid the crowded, intimidating and inconvenience by making your own schedule and lesson plans.

Today I am a year older and hopefully a year wiser, but my days of being able to skip the gym are numbered. I am not quite sure if anyone can relate, but this day comes once a year and in the past few years I am inundated with anxiety. Coincidentally the weather Gods must have gotten the memo because May gray

If your car-buying tastes and budget have burgeoned to the point where a standard Ferrari is no longer an adequate expression of your automotive passion, then you may want to consider commissioning an authentic, factory-sanctioned, one-off custom job, care of Ferrari’s Special Projects division. Of course, showroom visits and test drives are not an option for such an extravagant order, but the next best thing would be a trip to this year’s Concorso Italiano, the annual August celebration of Italian cars, fashion, and food that is held at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, California, just down the road from the almost-concurrent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The suburbanites rejoice when new and noteworthy restaurants open outside of Chicago proper. Prasino is the newest suburban hotspot making headlines for being green and delicious. With a slogan of “Eat Green Live Well,” this cafe incorporates eco-friendly cooking, design and decor into all aspects of Greek chic.

Swimming, swimming in the swimming pool, when days are hot, when days are cold, in the swimming pool. Breast stroke, side stroke, fancy diving too. Oh, don't you wish you never had anything else to do but take a dip in these haute 5 pristine waters?

Isabella Blow, muse to Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy, discoverer of Stella Tennant and Sophie Dahl, Vogue fashion editor, and complete fashion goddess, had one of the most enviable collections of over-the-top McQueen, Philip Treacy, and Manolo Blahnik pieces.

Frequently seen on celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Rachel Bilson, denim brand Paige Premium Denim, based out of California, is known for being the “best butt jeans” to its many fans. With its recent announcement that the brand will add leather to its offerings, it hopes to be competitive in its leather department as well.

Perrelet, the inventor of the automatic movement (yes, a long time ago) recently developed the concept of a double rotor—where the automatic movement rotor on the rear of the watch is connected to a second rotor on the dial of the watch.

Imagine a speedboat capable of carving the water at 46 mph. Not terribly unusual—until you realize the boat is actually a monochromatic nautical sculpture designed by a leading French artist.

Dior brought its 2011 Cruise collection to Shanghai over the weekend. And while Shanghai may not inspire images of leisurely days bathing in the tropics, you can always count on John Galliano to deliver a spectacular show and even more breathtaking clothes.

The way in which music is delivered to your ears can make or break a song, and Art.Suono, a musical enhancement system from the DW Collection, is here to make sure that task is tended to with ultimate perfection.