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INVITED Susan Baxter and Elaine Pietsch Kevin Ahearn PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN STRANZ (WELL-DRESSED) ; DAVID NEHMER, COURTESY OF FOODCHANNEL.COM (MISSION FOCUSED) Cheryl Barrus and Abby Alemu Jason Der, Andrew Gola, and Lauren Sykes the well-dressed man Juan Gautreau and Danielle Barkhausen Boston Common and Saks Fifth Avenue partnered to celebrate The Men's Forum on November 8. Publisher Glen Kelley hosted the intimate gathering at the department store, as guests browsed shoes and accessories from designers such as Jimmy Choo, Prada, Gucci, ST Dupont, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Oxley Gin ambassador Jamie Evans was on hand to talk to guests about the brand and offer samples. Hors d'oeuvres were served and guests were able to watch as a master roller from Cigar Masters assembled cigars by hand. Kim Lapine and Keith Schaufler Lyndsey Hodges, Jeff Hall, Natasha Young, Spencer Kympton, and Lori Stevens mission focused Smith & Wollensky and Boston Common cohosted a Green Carpet Event to announce a partnership with The Mission Continues. The organization awards fellowships to post-9/11 veterans to enable them to serve their communities when they can no longer serve the country. Michael Feighery, president of Smith & Wollensky, welcomed guests and stressed the importance of honoring America's veterans and giving back after they have sacrificed so much. Spencer Kympton, chief operating officer of The Mission Continues and a veteran himself, introduced two program fellows, Natasha Young and Jeff Hall. The event served as a fundraiser for the organization. 035-043_BC_FOB_Invited_Spring_13.indd 39 Oxley Gin Raffle prizes. BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 39 2/12/13 2:50 PM