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In This Issue
Green is sexy. The eager, gawky teenager of environmentalism—which arguably began as an obligation for most and a passion for some who saw the world a little differently, has emerged as a gorgeous, glowing adult. The “green movement” has outgrown the activist angst of its adolescent years, the grungy idealism of its formative “late-night” college years and the trendy popularity of its Sex and the City years. Now it’s almost, shall I say, pedestrian—even MBA-sensible, along with things like sunscreen and fiber. In terms of matchmaking perfection, the offspring of “environment” and “sustainability” has cemented what used to be far-flung fantasies of utopia and huggable trees into smart business, sensible lifestyle and healthy perspectives. Those fashion mavens that wouldn’t have been caught dead in green in the ‘90s, are craving petulant chartreuse and amped up grass-hues. Sarasota’s green revolution has settled into a committed, loving evolution whose significance has been no less transparent. Green has arrived, sexy and confident. As the writer intones in this month’s cover story, Sarasota has swapped her baby Birkenstocks for an edgy new pair of bamboo heels. Not only can I see them, but I’m sure we’ll be buying them (Manolo Blahnik should begin working on their eco-chic line now). This July, SRQ looks for signs of this new evolution of “green” in the formal dialogue, coffeehouse chats, corporate mandates and ubiquity of daily routines. We even look to our four-legged friends to share the perspective. Green has passed the period of one-night rendezvous trendiness and we couldn’t be happier.
For this year’s inaugural Green List, we are thrilled to be working with Bryce Wymer, a recent graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design and now senior creative director for Bryce Wymer Studios in Brooklyn, New York. We think you’ll fall in love with his illustrations.
Green sensibilities continue into the house and home features. We yearn for an older, traditional Florida home that’s kind on the wallet, even if it’s rough around the edges—one with big airy windows, sleek modern kitchens and bountiful bathing retreats—somewhat of a rarity if you look at the homes that were being built three to four decades ago. There are two prevalent species of residential homes from that time period in abundance: the cozy cottage and the concrete ranch. Tooled with tips from interior designers and architects, now you can have your cake and eat it too. Learn how these owners transformed and refreshed their traditional spaces to realize their modern-day vision. Enjoy a month of revitalization.
—Lisl Liang, Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director
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