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FEATURES6 Welcome Letter 16 Greetings from the Fairmont22 A Fashionable Opera-tunity24 Fit, Fun, Fabulous Fashion for Family House48 Pittsburgh Revives Mellon Square54 Escapes: Star Treatment58 Art: Art Glass

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Dear Friends,

The new year often brings a time of great reflection. Along with it, springtime signals a period of rebirth and, here in Pitts-

burgh, gratitude for surviving yet another long, cold winter!

This season we have much to be thankful for at Larrimor’s: The health of our families and associates. The loyalty of enduring

customers. Our alliances with stellar designers. And our partnerships with vibrant community leaders. This unique confluence

of individuals has repeatedly come together on behalf of our business and our city throughout our 73 years of existence.

In this issue of Larrimor’s FORUM, we continue to celebrate our passion for Pittsburgh by showcasing those with a shared

commitment to our city. A heartfelt thank you to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for restoring the iconic 50-year-old Mellon

Park to its original grandeur, so that this historic landmark will be preserved for generations to come. We honor and cher-

ish our superb community partners like Pittsburgh Opera and Family House, so that we can host events that are not only

fun and fashionable, but also support the arts, education and families in need.

Alongside Larrimor’s is a unified group of other partners—independent re-

tailers like S.W. Randall Toys & Gifts, Carl W. Herrmann Furs, HeidiOptics,

Emphatics and so many others—who also contribute to the vibrancy and

distinctiveness of our Downtown landscape. Like Larrimor’s, they wear their

independent status proudly and help promote strong local economies

through their individual and collaborative efforts.

Larrimor’s is also proud to celebrate the work of the nationally recognized ini-

tiative, The 3/50 Project, which promotes stronger local economies through

the support of independent retailers and the consumers who shop with

them. Ask yourself, what independent businesses would you miss if they

disappeared? Then consider the Project’s simple ask: Pick 3, spend $50.

Energize the local economy through an investment that returns to your com-

munity through additional income, taxes, salaries that stay in the city and

other local business expenditures.

As always, we thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you soon. Happy Spring!

With gratitude,

Carl Slesinger, Lisa Slesinger and Tom Michael

Co-owners, Larrimor’s

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EACH ISSUE OF Larrimor’s FORUM spotlights new

trends, new designers and, of course, stunning new

clothing. And with each new issue comes a new edito-

rial spread and a photo shoot done months before the magazine

reaches the hands of our readers. This issue’s fashion shoot

took us out of the studio and into the stunning Presidential Suite

of the Fairmont Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh’s Four Diamond LEED

certified hotel. Located in Three PNC Plaza next door to Larri-

mor’s Fifth Avenue location, Fairmont Pittsburgh features 185

guest rooms with luxurious amenities, floor-to-ceiling windows,

sweeping views of the city skyline and a contemporary art-

meets-industry design. In other words, the perfect backdrop to

showcase incredible clothing.

The day began with our crew—stylists, photographers, art di-

rectors—arriving very early to set up in the Presidential. The lay-

out of the suite was incredible—a large foyer, full living and dining

area with a kitchenette (perfect for snacks and copious amounts

of coffee), a powder room, spacious bedroom and separate four-

fixture bath. Gorgeous as it was, we wasted no time moving fur-

niture and making room for a full day of shooting. We had six

outfits to shoot and eight hours to do it. Our model flew in from

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New York that morning and was quickly whisked into hair and

makeup when she arrived. From there it was a whirlwind of out-

fit changes, lighting tweaks, more hair and makeup, quick deci-

sions and lots of work. Everything from the dramatic headboard

in the suite to the artwork on the walls (all by Pittsburgh artists) to

those magnificent windows caught the eye of our photographer.

Fairmont Pittsburgh’s Canine Ambassador Edie even made a

cameo at the photo shoot, and in turn we all fell in love with her.

When not serving as the backdrop for photo shoots, we’re

told that the Presidential Suite can also be used to host birthday

parties, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties and

even small weddings. And of course it’s been home to some very

lucky guests since the hotel opened in March 2010, including

some names you might recognize. The Presidential Suite counts

Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Glenn Beck and Kanye West among

its one-time occupants.

For just $4,000 a night, you can add your name to that list!

We think it’s fair to add the Larrimor’s name to it, as well. For

one very busy Saturday in December, we called the Fairmont

Pittsburgh Presidential Suite home. And we’ve got the photos to

prove it. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Left: Photographer Tom Cwenar (seated) in the Presi-dential Suite of the Fairmont Pittsburgh, wrapping theLarrimor’s spring fashion shoot. Clockwise from bottomleft: Fairmont Pittsburgh’s canine ambassador Edie,Fairmont Pittsburgh manager Julie Abramovic, Larri-mor’s co-owner and buyer Lisa Slesinger, SamanthaBarnhart, model Jorgi Guadalupe, makeup artist Jes-sica Keglovich, and Larrimor’s stylist Michelle Pacis.Below: The Presidential Suite of the Fairmont Pittsburgh.


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ASKFORUMQ: It seems that prints are everywhere, but I’ve

never considered myself a “prints person.” Help! From bold geometrics to dreamy florals, our favorite designers are offering allmanner of fabulous prints for 2012. With so many to choose from, there’s some-thing out there for everyone. If you’re new to prints, an easy way to introducethem into your wardrobe is with a flowy, romantic blouse or dress, like the onefrom Vince pictured at left. There are no hard and fast rules, so the most impor-tant thing is to come in and start trying things on! Don’t discount anything untilyou see how it looks on you. We promise to help you find a pretty print you canwear with confidence, and put the spring back in your step this season.

Q: I love white for summer. What can I do to add some visualinterest to an all-white outfit?

If you thought white was boring, or that you could only wear it a few months outof the year, you might be surprised at the lighthearted—and light colored—fash-ions that dominated this season’s runways. You can add both newness andlongevity to your wardrobe by layering different tones (bright white, cream andtaupe) and contrasting textures (pique, eyelet, embroidery and knit). This look isall about approachability and ease, so try a loose, sheer blouse over a georgettecami, or top a silky slipdress with a chunky cardigan. And don’t forget to careful-ly consider your undergarments, the literal foundation for any successful whiteensemble.

Q: Asymmetric hemlines look great on the runway, but how can Itranslate the look for real life?

Skirts, dresses and tops with asymmetric cuts are hot right now, so you’ll beremiss if you let their tricky fits scare you away! Don’t be dismayed if you try iton and it doesn’t look exactly like it did on the model. This style is all about pro-portion, but you can always have a piece tailored and tweaked to flatter your par-ticular shape. Working with your associate is key: she can point you toward thepieces that will work for you, help you decide what alterations to make, and sug-gest the perfect footwear to complete the look.

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ASKFORUMQ: I’ve had some of my suits for over a decade and they’re holding

up pretty well. How do I know when it’s time to replace them? Just because your old suits aren’t worn out doesn’t mean they’re still in style.Cuts are slimmer now, so if you haven’t bought a suit since the country had a bal-anced budget, your closet needs updating! Jackets are also slightly shorter, two-buttons are in and pleated pants are out!

The trimmer a suit gets the more important fit becomes, so it’s a good idea toinvest in well-made pieces. Ask us to show you how quality canvassing, construc-tion and fabrics all come together to form the perfect fit, one that highlights yourshape and moves with you without constraining you. We’ll bring you up to speedwith updated models that suit your taste and budget. And don’t forget to pick upa few slimmed-down shirts and ties to complete the new you; nothing ruins thesilhouette of a trim suit faster than wearing a large, lumpy shirt under it.

Q: What can I do to make my casual wardrobe current forspring/summer 2012?

Warm weather sportswear can be casual, but never sloppy. One perfect way toupdate is with the season’s hottest bottoms: slim chinos. Available in bright col-ors and updated neutrals, the new chinos pair equally well with polos or softcoats. Make sure they hit just at the top of your shoe, or roll them up a few timesfor relaxed elegance. Don’t forget to ditch your socks or replace them with onesthat can’t be seen, like the new styles from V.K. Nagrani.

The boat shoe is also back in a big way this summer. We’re firm believers thatdeck shoes offer a perfect footwear option for casual style. Try them with colorfulshorts for day, or dark jeans and a blazer for evening. Drivers and loafers arealways safe bets, too.

Q: My wife switches her closet every season, but I wear the samesuits and slacks all year round. Am I doing something wrong?

Yes! Suits in particular are often designed by season. Tropical-weight, at 6.5 to8.5 ounces per linear yard, is comfortable for spring and summer weather. Mid-weight suits (9 to 10 ounces) can be worn 10 months out of the year, and regular-weight suits (11 to 13 ounces) are suitable for fall and winter months. Some fabrictypes are also more appropriate for certain seasons: linen, cotton and seersuckerin lighter colors help keep you cool in summer, while corduroy, tweed and flannelin darker seasonal tones are great layering pieces for the colder months.

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atered down" liquor is aloaded term, implying a less-than-premium product. The fact is, almostall hard spirits are watered downbefore you buy them. By U.S. law,most hard spirits must have a mini-mum ABV (alcohol by volume) of40%, or 80 proof (liqueurs, sweetened,infused alcoholic beverages, can havea much lower ABV). Since booze usu-ally comes off the still between 110and 190 proof, water is added to bringit down to our acquired palate andmaximize the base product.

The concept of ‘cask-strength’spirits—that is, bottling the productexactly as drawn from a maturingbarrel—has only recently gainedcachet, particularly among Scotchwhisky drinkers. These days, thereare cask-strength releases ofLaphroig, The Glenlivet, TheMacallan and so on, targeting themalt whisky aficionado. "Cask-strength whiskies generally have amuch more intense flavor profile,"says Michael J. Neff, co-owner of thewhisky-driven Manhattan bar WardIII. "It allows a broader range ofexperience.”

‘Cask strength,’ by convention, is"the natural strength of the spirit,unadulterated by water, and is

dependent on maturation conditions,"says Iain McCallum, master blenderfor The Bowmore, Auchentoshan andGlen Garioch whiskies. As a result, thefinal proof usually differs from bot-tling to bottling, so the latest release ofAuchentoshan Valinch might have anABV of 57.5%, while Bowmore's 10-year Tempest Batch 2 is 56%.

Whisky and bourbon aren't theonly aged spirits drinkers are sippingstraight from the barrel these days:

• DeLeon Tequila, a relatively newluxury label, released its extra-agedexpression last fall at cask strength.The $250 tequila, aged 51 months,comes in at 51 proof. Founder BrentHocking is confident in thepurity of his product. "Atcask strength, you can tasteflaws or additives," he says.

• Because Cognac isgenerally a blend ofdozens of barrels, andheavily regulated byFrench law, it's rare to findcask-strength expressionsin America. So whenPierre Ferrand Cognacreleased its $600 limitededition 1972 CaskStrength a couple of yearsago, it was a big deal. And

when it's gone, it's gone.• Pisco, a white, brandy-like grape

spirit, is gaining popularity in NorthAmerica. According to JohnnySchuler, founder of the new premiumlabel Pisco Porton, "in Peru, pisco isdistilled to strength, with no water,oak or anything else added." This pro-duces a clean spirit at about 86 proof."It's an honest drink," Schuler says.

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precise effect of an urban oasis. It is at once exciting and

relaxing, a place to see and be seen, a refreshing splash of color,

sound and light for all the senses. Great urban spaces are an al-

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hustle and bustle.

One of America’s greatest urban spaces is Pittsburgh’s Mellon

Square, a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece now undergoing

restoration. The Square is an emblem of Pittsburgh’s post-war

Renaissance, when civic leaders sought to rebrand the then-

smoky city with much needed open space. Financier Richard

King Mellon envisioned the Square as the signature space and

amenity to anchor new office towers for Alcoa and U.S. Steel,

much like Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center.

Mellon had also been impressed by Union Square in San Fran-

cisco, where a 19th-century park had become the 20th-century

roof garden of an underground parking garage. Pittsburgh was

desperate for parking, and the new Mellon Square would offer

1,000 spaces in the heart of the city’s “Golden Triangle.”

Pittsburgh’s Mellon Square opened to great fanfare on Octo-

ber 18, 1955, when R.K. Mellon declared the Square to be “an

artistic achievement.” Considered iconic for its design and char-

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parking garage, and a forerunner of green roofs. Collaboratively

designed by the renowned modernist team of Mitchell & Ritchey

architects and Simonds & Simonds landscape architects, Mellon

Square brought liveliness and beauty to downtown Pittsburgh

for 50 years.

Like any classic beauty, though, Mellon Square needed loving

care to maintain its grace and glamour. Everyday wear and tear,

exacerbated by lack of maintenance, had degraded its value and

quality by the turn of the new century. Pittsburgh turned to a na-

tional leader in parks restoration and management, its own Pitts-

burgh Parks Conservancy, to rescue and renew this treasure.

The Parks Conservancy was formed in 1996, to improve the

quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by permanently restor-

ing the park system to excellence [in partnership with the City of

Pittsburgh]. In 2009, with funding from the Richard King Mellon

Foundation and the Bank of New York Mellon, the Conservancy

developed a restoration and management plan with a team led

by Heritage Landscapes LLC.

In keeping with the Parks Con-

servancy’s philosophy of preserving

historic design while serving con-

temporary needs, the 1.37-acre

Square is being fully restored as well as enhanced by a new lawn

terrace and green roof. The $7 million capital project is updating

the green roof technologies underlying the public space to keep

water from intruding into the parking garage and retail storefronts

that underpin Mellon Square. Its vibrant central fountain and the

water cascade along the main stairway are being returned to

their elegant slimline form and water play of the ’50s. And the

Square’s most distinctive element—the harlequin Rustic Terrazzo

paving inspired by Sarah Mellon Scaife’s impressions of St.

Mark’s Square in Venice—is being refurbished to its sparkling

play of light and dark overlapping triangles.

Once completed in 2013, this vibrant place will be jointly man-

aged by the Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh. A $4

million permanent maintenance fund will ensure that the invest-

ment can be expertly maintained for the pleasure of Pittsburgh’s

citizens and visitors. The economic impact of the restored

Square will be dramatic, increasing surrounding property value

by $71 to $106 million, and stimulating an estimated $2.5 million

in consumer expenditures.

It’s a tribute to the enduring value of Mellon Square’s superb

design that, even before restoration got underway, it was named

one of “10 Great Public Spaces in America” by the American

Planning Association in 2008. For Mellon Square to continue ful-

filling its civic role as an oasis in the heart of the city, it must also

generate public delight. In addition to the lure of fountains, the

oasis effect requires verdant plantings. Visitors in all seasons will

be enchanted by a rich interplay of texture and color, light and

shade. The shimmering silvery leaves of linden trees, the mot-

tled bark and brilliant fall color of Parrotia trees, and the blooms

of crabapple and magnolia will create an ever-changing canopy.

Beneath, holly and pieris shrubs will provide structure, berry and

bloom, playing against the finer textures of native bearberry

groundcover and spring flowering bulbs. These and other plant-

ings will weave a richly elegant fabric for this remarkable green

roof that graces and inspires city living.

To discover more about Mellon Square, or to make a donation,

please visit www.pittsburghparks.org or call 412.682.7275.

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smell and sound unique to the oldJags. Would the new XJL inspirethe same passion?

I was able to make the compari-son at Motorcars Incorporated inPlainville, CT, where Dean Cusanosells primarily vintage Jags. Amonghis offerings: a 1958 Jaguar XK 150.It was easy to see why these oldJaguars became so popular in theirday: dramatic sculpted lines, expres-sive headlights, a long hood line, adignified grill, and one of the mostpowerful engines of its time.

The new Jaguar XJL displayssimilar characteristics, with an

even more graceful stance. Witha 5-liter overhead cam and 4valves per cylinder V8 engine,this supercharged Jaguar pro-duces an amazing 510 horsepow-er. Its 6-speed automatic trans-mission can also be shifted man-ually using the shifting paddleson the steering wheel, similar tothose found in modern Formula 1racecars.

Connecticut and Jaguar haveanother connection: the town ofThompson is home to America’soriginal purpose-built race circuit.Thompson Raceway began operat-ing in 1940 as a 5/8-mile pavedoval track. In 1952, sports cars likethe Jaguar XK 120 began racingon what had become a 1.5 mileproper road race circuit on landowned by John Hoenig. For years

Thompson Raceway was the hometrack of racers in the Sports CarClub of America’s northeast divi-sion, but the last race held on thecourse was in 1977. The track isstill operated by the Hoenig fami-ly; John Hoenig’s great grandsonJonathan, now marketing manag-er, plans to one day reconstruct thecourse and bring road racing backto northeast Connecticut.

Before my time with the car wasup, I took the superchargedJaguar around the time-honoredoval track for a few hot laps. TheJaguar was at home on the play-ground of its ancestors. I wasthrilled to feel this luxury road carinstantly transform itself into aracecar, as I thought of the leg-endary drivers who preceded meat this iconic speedway.

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THE IDEA OF CAMPING—fresh air, friendsgathering around a campfire, slum-bering under the stars—appeals toalmost everyone. Sleeping on theground, dirt-speckled food andprimitive bathroom facilities do

not. Fortunately, enterprising campcreators are removing much of theuncomfortable stuff from a stay inthe great outdoors, preserving allthe good and adding even moreincentives. Glam camping, or

“glamping” as it’s now called, hasspread around the world.

The Clayoquot WildernessResort is located on the westcoast of Vancouver Island (reach-able by boat or sea plane). Here,

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guests who love the great out-doors can hike, fish, or climb to atreetop observation platform toview one of the oldest temperaterainforests in the world, then “fly”over the forest via a 285 meter-long flight line. For those whoprefer less strenuous exploits,Clayoquot offers wine tastings,spa tents and library tents with aninternet café. And the accommo-dations will surely attract the lux-ury-loving camper. Tents reminis-cent of those used in 19th-centurygreat safari camps have king bedswith down duvets, antiquedressers and tea tables, Persiancarpets, working bathrooms andheated floors. There are evenbathrobes and turndown service.

The Resort at Paws Up, locatedon 37,000 acres along theBlackfoot River near Missoula,Montana, offers a range of year-round activities: 120 miles of des-ignated hiking and riding trails,fly-fishing, whitewater rafting,cross-country skiing, and more.Recently, Paws Up has openedtheir most luxurious tentedaccommodations ever. Set on abluff overlooking the BlackfootRiver and Elk Creek, PinnacleCamp has one- and two-bedroomsuites with climate controls, jettedtubs in the ensuite bathrooms and

decks with river views. There’seven a personal “camping butler.”

If you want to go off by your-self, boutique adventure compa-ny Global Expeditions, Inc.offers private custom excursions.This company doesn’t have afixed location or standard pack-

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Floating Eco-Lodge in Cambodia,located in Tatai, next to the Thaiborder between Bangkok andPhnom Penh. There are 12 tentedvillas, each with a flat-screen TV,mini-bar and wi-fi. You can trek

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If you want to get away from (andabove) it all, Lion World Tours, spe-cializing in trips to southern andeastern Africa, can arrange for youto stay in a treehouse. In the SabiSands region of South Africa, anastonishing bedroom has beenbuilt around a majestic 500-year-old Leadwood tree. Guests aretaken to the camp at sunset to gazeout over the plains while enjoyingChampagne and local delicacies,before turning in on lavish linensin complete privacy… and, natural-ly, sleeping under the stars.

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A MIXTURE of the most common mate-rials—sand, calcium and ash—is trans-formed by fire into glass. Artists turnit into masterpieces.

Making glass dates back to about2500BC in Mesopotamia. Phoenicianswere accomplished glassmakers aswere the Egyptians, known for stun-ning turquoise and blue pieces creat-ed with copper and cobalt oxides. Butit was the Syrians who discoveredglassblowing in 50BC.

Until then, glass objects were luxu-ry items, considered more valuablethan precious gems. Apart from somejewelry—beads and amulets—mostglass was used for utilitarian purpos-es: holding wine, perfume and oils.

Glassblowing made it possible forlarge quantities of diverse glasswareto be produced inexpensively, creat-ing two categories of glass: luxuryand functional. Over the centuries,various areas became renowned asglass centers: Venice, Bohemia,France, Sweden. But while a few indi-vidual artists such as René Laliqueand Louis Comfort Tiffany becameinternationally recognized for innova-tions in the field, glassmaking

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remained industry based, oftenshrouded in secrecy.

It wasn’t until the 1960s in theUnited States that the idea tookhold that individual artists couldcreate art glass objects in theirown studios. Fueled by desire andtechnical advances, in 1962 artistHarvey K. Littleton and glass sci-entist Dominick Labino ledgroundbreaking workshops at theToledo Museum of Art, introduc-ing artists to the use of glass as amaterial for contemporary art.Soon, glassmaking programssprang up at universities and artschools across the country, andwhat became known as the StudioGlass Movement developed into aninternational phenomenon.

Dale Chihuly is one of the best-known American artists to emergefrom the movement. But Britishartist Peter Layton also happenedto be in the States at the time,teaching ceramics at the

University of Iowa; he became sotaken by the properties of glassthat he changed disciplines.

“Glass has a life and will of itsown that you need to work withrather than control,” explainsLayton. “I love the fluidity of themedium and the spontaneity itdemands.”

Back in England, the glass-smit-ten Layton established TheContemporary Glass Society tosupport and encourage glassmak-ers and opened the LondonGlassblowing Workshop to createand teach contemporary glass art.

Now, Peter Layton and one of hisinitial students, Adam Aaronson,are considered mainstays ofLondon’s art glass scene. Both takenature as an inspiration and “land-scape” and “painterly influences”

are two major areas of commonexploration. Although the execu-tion is quite different, their workhas the feeling of Impressionistpaintings rendered in solid form.

“As an artist, I am inspired bythe ceaseless variability of light onthe landscape, in the sky and on

water,” Aaronson says. “Glass isthe ideal medium to express thisidea of continual change since itsproperties are inherently fluctuat-ing, not only in its molten state butalso in the way the play of lightcreates endless nuances in the fin-ished piece.”

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Above: RubyConicalIntersectionwith AmberSphere byHarvey K.LittletonRight: Squill IbyAdamAaronson

Viewing Art GlassIn 2012, the 50th anniversary of the Studio Glass Movement is being celebrat-ed at museums across the world.

THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASSCorning, New York (www.cmog.org)

Special 2012 Exhibitions: Founders of American

Studio Glass: Harvey K. Littleton & Dominick

Labino; Masters of Studio Glass: Erwin Eisch;

Making Ideas: Experiments in Design at GlassLab

TACOMA ART MUSEUMTacoma, Washington (www.TacomaArtMuseum.org)

Permanent Collection:

Chihuly: Gifts from the Artist

ZeST GALLERY AT THE INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE OBJECTS & FUNCTIONAL ART FAIRNew York and Santa Fe (www.sofaexpo.com)

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