instant gratification
Architects of award-winning Swiss design, USM Modular Furniture now offers the “Quick Ship” program for those who can’t wait to have pieces like this yellow credenza ($2,234). Delivery is available in as little as two weeks, which really comes in handy during the holidays. Haute Living, 222 W. Kinzie St.; haute-living.com
e-scential
The latest scent from Hermès’ master perfumer, Jean-Claude Ellena, is Iris Ukiyoé (which literally means “image of the floating world”). The ninth translation in the Hermessence collection ($575 for 3.3 oz. in a leather case) is crisp and delicate, with iris, orange blossom and mandarin. 25 E. Oak St.; hermes.com
pioneered tough
Levi’s Workwear by Filson is quality denim meets sturdy, rugged construction. Inspired by America’s frontier pioneers, great pieces like the denim duffle ($228), with reinforced bridleleather straps, are built to last. It’s all crafted in the US—just the kind of thread Americana is made of. 600 N. Michigan Ave.; levi.com
Pop It!
Dom Pérignon commissioned London’s Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design to interpret Andy Warhol’s iconic style. These three bottles ($157 each) are its tribute. Binny’s Beverage Depot, 1720 N. Marcey St.; binnys.com
RAW G
Innovative luxury-denim label G-Star reintroduces Raw Essentials. With a reputation for an edgy style evocative of grit, G-Star pushes the apparel boundaries with continuous experimentation and product development that has made fans out of many worldwide. Rough and rudimentary, yet in a high-end quality, Raw Essentials is a selection of jerseys, shirts, knits, jackets and—of course—denim featuring a straight-hip, tapered-leg style, a slimfit lower half tailored for the leg. The silhouette is all G and absolutely essential. 1525 N. Milwaukee Ave.; g-star.com
