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PHOTOGRAPH BY TK; ILLUSTRATION BY TK FASHION 411 WELL READ Burberry Prorsum's new resort collection is perfect for a winter vacation or Boston stay-cation. Alton Lane's Colin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins future fit A Burberry's Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey has once again delivered a distinctive look for his latest resort collection for Burberry Prorsum. Inspired by faded Virginia Woolf book covers, the collection's soft neutrals and slim-fitting shapes evoke the 1930s. While many resort collections offer much lighter fare with warmer destinations in mind, Bailey has included heavier pieces, such as bomber jackets and thick sweaters, for a more practical "buy now, wear now" approach for those who may not be bound for milder climes this season—or don't want to sacrifice style for warmth. Relax in Burberry's resort wear by the fire at the Bristol Lounge or while strolling in Newport for last-minute holiday shopping. 2 Newbury St., 617-236-1000; burberry.com Caption will go here tk xerit lore del utpatisit velisl jacket, from the latest resort Prorsum's bomber Burberry collection. bag check ALTON LANE BRINGS NEW ENGLAND'S FIRST VIRTUAL DESIGN LAB TO NEWBURY STREET. lton Lane is the first men's store in Boston to use 360-degree body scanning for a flawless fit of its shirts, suits, blazers, and tuxedos. Hand measurements are also taken, and both sets of numbers are sent to Alton Lane tailors to ensure the best possible cut. Clients can browse fabric samples from renowned textile brands including Holland & Sherry, Thomas Mason, and Vitale Barberis Canonico, and choose their collar, cuff options, vents, lapels, pleats, and lining in Alton Lane's 1,800-square- foot showroom. Suits generally take four to five weeks from measurement to arrival at the customer's home or office. The bespoke men's clothier is the brainchild of Colin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins, who founded Alton Lane in 2009 after being frustrated by the market's options. "I knew when we launched Alton Lane that Boston would be one of the first cities because we have so many clients based here," says Hunter, referring to customers who were previously being fitted in the New York showroom, including professional athletes and former pres- idents of discerning taste. 91 Newbury St., 646-896-1212; altonlane.com BC 88 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL MAKE LOTUFF SATCHELS A TOP NEW ENGLAND CHOICE. LEATHER-GOODS company Lotuff has hit the market in a big way. An embodiment of quality and style, each piece is handcrafted in Connecticut from fine leathers that are uncorrected to let their natural beauty shine through. A standout in the collection is the Zip Top Briefcase ($680), which calls to mind a timeless piece that might be stowed in a corner of your grandfa- ther's Beacon Hill closet. Shreve, Crump & Low, 39 Newbury St., 617-267-9100; lotuffleather.com Lotuff's Zip Top Briefcase