GAYLE ONG 25
model
Manila, Philippines
Burberry cashmere fringe scarf, $225, and Juicy Couture cashmere hoodie, $240, at Neiman Marcus.
Favorite memory from the Philippines: The beach, sunbathing, bikinis.
Best thing about Chicago winters: Staying home with a good book and hot chocolate.
LUCCA EMANUEL 28
photographer and surfer Lima, Peru
Cotton striped scarf, $14.99, at Gap stores nationwide; IC Berline sunglasses, $425, at Contactsand Specs, Chicago.
Favorite memory from Peru: Waking up facing the ocean and surfing until the sun does down.
Best thing about Chicago winters: I found my other half and my friends here are the best.
PEDRO FREYRE 28
artist
Mexico City
Dior Homme extra-long wool scarf, $245, Barneys striped wool sweater, $145, at Barneys New York, Chicago.
Favorite memory from Mexico: The beaches. Being there is the closest thing to paradise.
Best thing about Chicago winters: I first came here during the winter and I fell in love at first sight [of snow].
CRYSTELLE TIPTON 20
theology student
El Paso, Texas
Paul Smith fluorescent lime-green and gray scarf, $125, fluorescent lime-green and brown tweed hat, $210, at Neiman Marcus. Green wool turtleneck sweater, $58, at Gap stores nationwide.
Favorite memory from Texas: Wearing summer clothes-all year-round.
Best thing about Chicago winters: It’s beautiful when the snow first falls. The busy city life never seems to slow down during the winter.
