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PUBLISHER/FOUNDER JASON UNDERBERG CO-FOUNDER BRIAN KOVENER EDITOR MICHAEL SCIVOLI EDITORIAL ASSISTANT ABBY MONTANEZ MARKETING & EVENT DIRECTOR JAMIE LAWRENCE SENIOR DESIGNER CHRISTINE CHIMENTO COVER PHOTO MARK NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHERS PETER BONACCI MAGED SAMUEL DISTRIBUTION MANAGER CRAIG KOVENER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS CLAIRE ALTSCHULER ROSY ALVAREZ KIERA MITRU MELISSA SORGE KELAN YALONG S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 M I C H A E L S C I V O L I E D I T O R The publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or claims of any advertiser in this publication. The advertiser is solely responsible for the info, statements, claims or warranties mentioned in their advertorial or advertisement. Reproduction of, or use without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, periodical, or design content of any manner is strictly prohibited. A UNITY MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION 201-850-1300 Visit www.vuenj.com for our exclusive blog. I t's a great honor to be writing my first editor's letter for VUE. ough the position is not new for me here, I'd like to thank our entire team for the work we've done together. Ever since we began VUE nearly four years ago, it's been a privilege to bring a luxury perspective on lifestyle to New Jersey. And don't worry, Jason is still here—we just thought it was about time I pulled back the curtain and properly introduced myself. Over the last few years, I've had the pleasure of visiting some unbelievable places (I write this to you now from a restored 14th- century Tuscan villa overlooking Florence) and meeting some incredible people—both here in New Jersey and around the world. Going into the summer of 2019, things are no different. In this issue, we showcase some names in fashion that deserve recognition in the luxury space—particularly Evarae's SS19 collection. e London-based designer gracing this summer's cover is contemporary yet timeless in style. Elsewhere, we follow some great stories locally and overseas. From NJ Chef Robbie Felice's bold journey into his second restaurant, Osteria Crescendo, to VUE writer Abby Montanez's adventure in the Guatemalan jungle, this issue is an embodiment of the stories we aim to share with you all. Ciao! FROM THE EDITOR V U E N J . C O M 28

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