Swiss châteaux; cycling through the countryside in the South of France; exclusive vineyard access in Provence; founder
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CONTENTS SPRING 2017
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It’s all about accessories for local jewelry designer April Soderstrom, who is renowned for her delicate, feminine, headturning designs.
30 // LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 32 // LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 34 // THE LIST 39 // INVITED
COVER STORY 50 // BOSTON BEAUTY From model to model citizen, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo is ready for her next step: the Hollywood spotlight.
SCENE | STYLE | SPACE DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. gives guests a taste of some of the world’s finest wines, foods, and lodgings—all on two wheels.
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Bold and blue is the way to roll with wallpaper this spring, says interior designer Kristine Irving.
55 // CULTURE OVERLOAD! Mass yoga, haute openings, spectacular art: Here are Boston’s six can’t-miss events this season.
58 // BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY From the runway to the Back Bay, spring fashion goes jet-set gypsy.
60 // INDOOR BLOOM Home décor bursts forth with all sorts of surprises.
62 // THE BEAUTY AND BIJOUX With her coveted baubles, fine jewelry designer April Soderstrom hits Boston big.
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SPACE TRAVEL
BIKE. EAT. DRINK. REPEAT. ANDY LEVINE’S TWO-WHEELED ADVENTURE COMPANY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF FIVE-STAR LEISURE.
Andy Levine is an unapologetic perfectionist. “We curate our trips based on fine culture. For example, anyone can make crap coffee,” he says while sipping a macchiato, “but it takes time and money to find that good espresso. That’s how I run my business, and my life.” Levine is the founder and president of DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., a Sommerville travel company that creates toptier bike tours around the world. “After college, I was cycling through vineyards in France. I could smell the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay,” he says. “You can’t experience that through the windshield of a bus. Biking engages all your senses.” Twenty years later, Levine’s company offers trips to 21 countries—with 50 different itineraries. In 2017, Duvine is expanding to Greece, Peru, and Corsica. As for the threats of terrorism, Zika, and other travel hindrances, Levine has an opinion: “Are you going to bury your head in the sand and be afraid, or are you going to live your life? My uncle always said, ‘Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.’” He finished his macchiato with a slurp. “Now that was a good cup of coffee.” 667 Somerville Ave., Somerville, 617-776-4441; duvine.com
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Divine DuVine! CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: European bike tours include stops in Swiss châteaux; cycling through the countryside in the South of France; exclusive vineyard access in Provence; founder Andy Levine; tastings are central to the DuVine experience.
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