750 N. Franklin, (312)587-8693, cleveralice.com
Goods: Clothing and accessories for women. Designers: Religion, Eternal Child, Plastic Island, Parisian line Casting, Kitchen Orange from Montreal, boots from Jeffrey Campbell and jewelry from local artist Veronica Riley Martin. Owner: Tamara Chaponot named her store after a children’s book she found in France. Vibe: Tailored, feminine designs stock a tranquil space in the heart of the gallery district. The staff is gracious, chatty and abundantly fashion-savvy. Price Range: Expensive. The Look: Prim and coquettish, creative and demure all at once—like the store’s fairytale namesake. Perfect gear for the belle of the art gallery or a hip young publicist. Shopper’s Perks: The sales at Clever Alice are the stuff of wardrobe-building legends, and customers on their email list will get the exclusive heads up on these deep discounts. The Thing for Spring: Eco-friendly pieces from Prairie Underground and the high-quality, won’t-break-the-bank line from Ikks.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


