Spring 2023 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden

As spring returns to Northeast Ohio, so do outfits with a bit more color and fewer layers. As we at Jstyle anxiously await more sunny days, warmer weather and the return of foliage and flowers outside, it was the perfect time to visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle for our photo shoot. Dressed in spring fashion from local boutiques with which Jstyle partners, our models ventured into the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s various spaces filled with plants and even animals from around the world – all during its Orchids Forever show, which ran through early March.   

Photography: Casey Rearick / Casey Rearick Photo 

Fashion: Jessica Simon

Hair & Makeup: Ramona Dauksa Studio


Teddy Eisenberg

Teddy wears a Technical stretch fabric shirt jacket by Marco Pescarolo; ultra-lightweight cotton poplin shirt by Fedeli; and cotton and stretch trousers by Mason’s, all from Kilgore Trout in Woodmere. Shoes by Aldo are his own.

Age: 29

Hometown: Parma

Synagogue: Temple Israel Ner Tamid

Work: Self-employed artist manager and promoter


Abby Ruffier

Abby wears a cinched waist rain jacket in flame by tyler böe; front-seamed denim pant by Marc Cain; and Kendra tropic sweater in ivory by Oats Cashmere, all from Lisa Moran Ltd., in Woodmere. Shoes by Naturalizer are her own.

Age: 34

Hometown: Akron

Work: SEO strategist at uShip


David Buchinsky

David wears a sport coat in plum by Tiglio Dolcetto; white V-neck T-shirt by Raffi; blue jeans by Luchiano Visconti; and patterned pocket square, all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier in Beachwood. Shoes by Johnston & Murphy and belt by Columbia are his own.

Age: 24

Hometown: Solon

Synagogue: Solon and Twinsburg Chabads

Work: Tennis coach at Hawken School; starts medical school in July


Kara Lustig

Kara wears a Pointelle dress in spiced orange by Dorothee Schumacher from Kilgore Trout in Woodmere. Shoes by Steve Madden are her own.

Age: 22

Hometown: Chagrin Falls

Synagogue: Temple Emanu El

Work: Digital marketing coordinator at Koroseal Interior Products


Abby wears salt white Celia knit tank by Brochu Walker, denim jacket by Marc Cain and striped pants by tyler böe from Lisa Moran Ltd. Kara wears a navy brilliance sweater by Fabiana Filippi; cropped jacket by Rains; and ‘denim love’ jeans in white by Dorothee Schumacher, all from Kilgore Trout.
David wears a race car jacket by Regency Leathers; V-Neck T-shirt in blue by Raffi; and black soft jeans by Luchiano Visconti, all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier. Teddy wears a Technical fabric vest by Waterville; long-sleeve knit by Rag & Bone; and light-wash jeans by PT01, all from Kilgore Trout.
Kara wears a merino mock neck top by Dorothee Schumacher; jeans by Moussy Vintage; and an A-line double-breasted trench by Herno, all from Kilgore Trout in Woodmere. Shoes by Steve Madden are her own.
David wears a sport coat in gray by Jack Victor; black sport shirt with a multicolor pattern by Alberto Zimni; and black soft jeans by Luchiano Visconti, all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier. Belt by Columbia is his own. Abby wears a Scuba white hoodie, denim jacket and printed skirt, all by Marc Cain from Lisa Moran Ltd.
Abby wears a multi-colored dress by tyler böe and black denim cropped jacket by Vette, both from Lisa Moran Ltd. Teddy wears a peached cotton cardigan blazer by Rag & Bone; striped slub cotton knit tee by Officine Generale; and ultralight cotton stretch 5-pocket pants by Brax, all from Kilgore Trout. Shoes by Nike are his own.
Kara wears a Mac skirt by Veronica Beard and Janelle denim jacket in Indio wash by L’Agence, both from Kilgore Trout. White top is her own. David wears a denim-look leather jacket by Missani; sport shirt by Alberto Zimni; and blue jeans by Luchiano Visconti, all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier.
Teddy wears a short-sleeve knit polo by Rag & Bone and dark wash selvage denim by S.M.N, both from Kilgore Trout. Shoes by Aldo and sunglasses by Ray-Ban are his own. Kara wears a merino mock neck top by Dorothee Schumacher; jeans by Moussy Vintage; and a statement zebra print coat of the season by Smythe, all from Kilgore Trout. Shoes by Steve Madden are her own.

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