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Earlier this Summer, I saw a man wearing the most interesting pair of sunglasses I've ever seen. I own over a dozen pairs of sunglasses, which to me represent the most important accessory in your wardrobe. When I was living in Miami it was strange to see someone not wearing a pair, but this was the first time I approached someone to find out exactly what they were wearing. e brand was Christopher Cloos, and I decided to reach out and learn more about them. at initial outreach sparked an incredible collaboration opportunity, culminating in this issue's cover featuring the iconic Tom Brady. It turns out that Christopher Cloos started much the same way as how I discovered the brand. One night in the south of France, the founders approached a well-dressed man, drawn in by his presence, particularly his classic pair of sunglasses. Aer a conversation that lasted several rounds of drinks, a new company was formed and named Christopher Cloos to honor this man and his story. Fast forward to less than five years later, and the company welcomed Tom Brady as its new brand ambassador. How did the partnership form with Christopher Cloos and one of the most famous celebrities in the world? e story is fascinating, and if you keep reading I promise you will find out. is has been one of our favorite collaborations to date. Not only were they more than accommodating to having late-night discussions with our journalist (Christopher Cloos and the team are based in Denmark), they wanted us to experience every style of the Cloos x Brady line. In fact, at our most recent Clubs for a Cause charity golf tournament, they provided a pair of sunglasses for every guest in attendance. Our Fall Issue is stocked with intriguing and entertaining content like this. In fact, my editor is asking for me to keep my word count even less if possible. Always a challenge but I try my best. In our last issue, I shared the pending announcement of the biggest news in the history of VUE NJ. Unfortunately (as of press time), that news is not ready to be published just yet. However, that will change soon. Perhaps, by the time this reaches your hands. Make sure to follow us at vuenj.com and @vuenj on Instagram for real-time news and updates. If you're not following us yet, what are you waiting for? We've had so much fun enjoying the summer and bringing this issue to life. We truly hope you enjoy reading this as much as we enjoyed putting it together! Brian Kovener Co-Founder Brian@vuenj.com 24 VUENJ.COM

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