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DESIGNING MEN

These Charlotte Men Deliver Form, Function and Beauty With Their Style Article by Elliott Harrell | Photography by Olly Yung Ken Pursley  The Pursley Dixon Studio                                                                                                                                                                                                                        F ounder, Chief Executive Officer & Partner Ken Pursley never debated having any other type of career outside of...

Travel

Modern Man Getaways

Inspiration for Your Next Guys’ Trip From Luxury Travel Consultant Ashley Theis of The Constant Wayfarer Article by Elliott Harrell When was the last time you went on a guys’ trip? And when was the last time your wife got away with her girlfriends?  “It's very rare that I get a request from a bunch of guys who are friends who decided they wanted to go somewhere for the weekend,” says bespoke travel planner Ashley Theis, owner of The Constant Wayfarer in Charlotte. “That tends not to happen as...

Life + Culture

Lance's Legacy

Two-term Mayor and Snack Company CEO Philip Lance Van Every Leaves a Sustaining Mark on the City Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Dustin Peck Before there was a John Belk, Hugh McColl or Johnny Harris leading Charlotte’s business and civic communities, there was Philip Lance Van Every. The grandson of Lance snack company’s founders rose from salesman to CEO, while elevating his family’s company into a national brand.   ToastChee, Toasty and Nekot crackers are still sweetening the...

Style + Beauty

Men's Spring Edit

Menswear Expert Noah Williams Shares Favorites for Spring and Summer Article and Photography by Noah Williams While winter layering will always be my first choice, spring in Charlotte is my second-favorite season for getting dressed. The cool mornings and mild afternoons present a unique challenge for layering lightweight materials. Spring is a great time to add a third layer. Something about it instantly refines an outfit. This is reflected in two of the next three looks featured here.  My...