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STYLE SETTER the stag's leap M A NEW LOOK FOR HIS SOUTH END STUDIO. BY VICTORIA RIVERS VEILLEUX ark Miller opens the door of his newly remodeled 7,500-square- foot South End showroom and manufacturing headquarters with one pant leg still rolled high above his wing tip—a telltale sign of his bike ride to work from his Brookline home. His conscious deci- sion to not own a car, to ride a bicycle or take the T, and to live as sustainably as possible might seem out of character for someone known for creating a lavish line of outerwear and skiwear. However his dedica- tion to doing the right thing is exactly what ensures there's no skimping on fabrics, every last grommet is artfully designed, and all raw materials come from what he considers the world's best resources. Despite being a favorite of the international ski set, with his apparel sold in more than 275 stores worldwide, Miller remains relatively unheralded locally. The M. Miller brand is distinctly retro-inspired but completely high-tech, using the best cold-weather textiles, including Swiss-made aerospace fabrics, Canadian goose down, and Thinsulate linings, not to mention Swarovski Elements crystals for the details. He and his wife, Miyuki Tachibana, design three lines for the brand: the Alpine Heritage with this year's vintage-inspired, hand-designed 78 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM LUXURY SKIWEAR DESIGNER MARK MILLER DEBUTS Mark Miller with his wife and business partner, Miyuki Tachibana.