114 E. Oak, (312)787-1171, ultimo.com 
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Goods: Women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Designers: Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Roberto Cavalli, Nancy Gonzalez, Christian Lacroix and Josef Statkus. Shoes? Almost entirely Manolo Blahnik. Owner: Sara Albrecht—artist, designer and Hubbard Street Dance Company director—continues the thirty-year tradition of one of Chicago’s most established high-end boutiques, originally owned by Joan Weinstein. Vibe: From the rich colors to the plush carpets, the soft lighting to the metal sculptures, this store is lux-u-ri-ous. But don’t let the impeccably dressed staff fool you—they’re welcoming, attentive and willing to go the extra mile. Price Range: Luxury. The Look: The society pages. Flip through In Style and see your new shoes on the red carpet. Shopper’s Perks: Best selection of Manolos in the city. The boutique’s four hand-drawn sketches, made by Blahnik himself, demonstrate the close relationship Ultimo has with the designer. The Thing for Spring: The soft pastel colors in Blumarine’s collection.
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September 27th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
[...] Peter Soronen, was discovered by Joan Weinstein, the original owner of high-end Chicago boutique Ultimo, who also has ties to Ikram Goldman. Soronen moved from Chicago to New York in the late 90s to [...]