• editor's letter

DADS OFTEN get overlooked, in life and in magazines. So in celebration of

Father's Day, we've decided to devote the June issue of Platinum to dad.

Beginning with "Who's Your Daddy?" (The Goods, page 14), we've assembled a

selection of gifts to suit any dad, whether he's buttoned-up or laid back, sports nut

or fashionista. In "A Salon Of His Own" (page 20), writer Karen Buscemi tags along

with Ken Litvin of Berkley, who tries out four different barber shops around town

that cater to men. And in "Golf Chic" (page 27), family and friends — men, women

MISSION STATEMENT

Platinum is a monthly lifestyle
magazine published by the
Detroit Jewish News. It reflects

all aspects of life in the Metro
Detroit Jewish community,
including decor, fashion, food,

health, spirituality, books,
shopping and more. Whether

profiling a unique member of
our community or the latest hot
spot or trend you should know
about, Platinum's got it covered.

and children — assemble for a stylish display of what's cool on the green this season.

Also in this issue, Annabel Cohen tells all you need to know to throw a success-

ful graduation party ("Graduation Party Primer," page 32). Plus, in "Vintage Vows"

(Snapshots, page 18), we celebrate the most popular month for weddings by offer-

ing a nostalgic sampling of the winning photos of the Platinum-sponsored Vintage

Wedding Photo Contest (to see all submitted photos, log on to andreasolomon.com ).

Happy Father's Day!

Lynne Konstantin, editor

lkonstantin@thejewishnews.com

Our goal is to be a part of the

fabric of the Jewish and Metro
Detroit communities and to

One of. the two best dads I know (a tie with

my own): My husband, Jeff, snuggles with

reflect those who have
created it — our readers.

our then 7-month-old son, Charlie.

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