CityBlue Denim & Apparel

*New Boutiques, -Accessories, -Jewelry, -Menswear, -Womenswear, Chicago Boutiques, Old Town No Comments »

1444 N. Wells, (312)664-2222

Goods: Men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories. Designers: Genetic, Citizens of Humanity, Ella Moss, Splendid and Junk Food are all in rotation at this premium denim boutique. Owner: 25-year-old Mallory Ulaszek may be young, but when it comes to denim, she knows her stuff. “I’ve been shopping for premium denim since I was like, 10!” she says. Vibe: Loud tunes and bright colors put the final spin on this edgy little shop – it’s a total rocker’s paradise. Price Range: Moderate to Inexpensive. The Look: Rock and roll all the way. Amongst the Jimi Hendrix tees and record-based display cases you’ll find everything you need to channel your inner superstar. Bring back the ’80′s with some acid-wash jeans, or go back a little further with a hip tye-dye scarf: no matter what decade you’re going for, Ulaszek pays homage to it Shopper’s Perks: All of the art is up for grabs – all you have to do is ask!

DNA 2050

*New Boutiques, *The Nationals, -Accessories, -Jewelry, -Mens Shoes, -Menswear, -Women's Shoes, -Womenswear, Chicago Boutiques, Gold Coast, Shoes No Comments »

900 N. Michigan, Level 3, (312)944-0040 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Men’s and women’s denim, shoes and accessories. Designers: The store houses thirty women’s denim brands and twenty men’s, including C.R.A.F.T. Denim, Hudson, G-Star, Rebecca Minkoff, House of Harlow, Naked & Famous, Nobody and Grace Sun to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

Embellish Boutique

-Accessories, -Jewelry, Chicago Boutiques, Green, Lincoln Square No Comments »

4161 N. Lincoln, (773)525-4400, embellishchicago.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Women’s jewelry and accessories. Designers: Rebecca Zemans, Anne-Marie Chagnon, Ubuntu, David Aubrey, Bellissima. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. and Mrs. Digz

*New Boutiques, -Accessories, -Jewelry, -Mens Shoes, -Menswear, -Vintage, -Women's Shoes, -Womenswear, Andersonville, Chicago Boutiques No Comments »

Mr and Mrs Digz 003UPDATE: The current version of this listing is found here.

5668 N. Clark, (773)447-8527, mrandmrsdigz.com

Goods: Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts. Designers: Mixing couture vintage with great new finds, you can find everything from classic Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel to fun tees, hoodies and frocks from labels like Eva May, Nabi and Corporate Punk. Read the rest of this entry »

Sabbia

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75 E. Walton, (312)440-0044, sabbia.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Fine jewelry and accessories. Designers: Dodo by Pomellato, Alex Sepkus, Yossi Harari, Lina Fanourakis. Read the rest of this entry »

Urban Style Emporium

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Urban Style Emporium 010200 E. Delaware, Unit C, (312)335-1353, urbanstyleemporium.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Formerly known as Only She, the store has expanded from women’s clothing and accessories to also include gifts and art. Designers: Lorain Croft, Elm Design and Ivan Grundahl. Read the rest of this entry »

Yolanda Lorente

-Jewelry, -Womenswear, Chicago Boutiques, Designers, Gold Coast No Comments »

900 N. Michigan, 5th Floor, (312) 867-0900, yolandalorente.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s apparel and accessories. Designers: All of the clothing is hand-painted and designed by the store’s namesake, with jewelry from local artist Elaine Fisher. Read the rest of this entry »

Bella Chica

-Accessories, -Jewelry, Pilsen No Comments »

1253 W. 18th, (312)927-3535 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (2 votes, average: 1.50 out of 5)
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Goods: Paintings, jewelry, scarves, vintage and handmade accessories. Designers: JenStyle, Sherry Lou, Natalie Prazen, il Jocale, Jewelry by Jessica, Happenstance, Kaley Kouture and more. Owners: Anne Marie Garza and Jennifer Lorenz. Vibe: Artsy. In the heart of the art district, the store’s décor is loud—bright orange walls are adorned with colorful paintings and sheet metal surrounds the door. Price Range: Inexpensive. The owners and their designers wanted prices “that fit the current economy.” The Look: Cultured. Many of the pieces are inspired by Meso-American culture in particular, or have been influenced by the designers travels. Shopper’s Perks: The prices. You can find a lot of great stuff for under $20!

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

Bella Chica, 1253 W. 18th

Hunny

-Accessories, -Jewelry, -Womenswear, Bucktown No Comments »

2027 N. Damen, (773)292-1120, hunnyjewelry.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Clothing, accessories and jewelry for women. Owner: Charyl Witz of Hunny Jewelry. Designers: Clothing from  J Brand, Serfontaine, RYU, Testament, Jenny Han and Fluxus; jewelry from Lulu Frost, ToyWatch, Pyrrah and Lana. Vibe: The exterior black-and-white sign is a nod to the interior’s elegance. Inside the neutrally decorated shop, jewelry is housed in sophisticated armoires, chandeliers radiate glamor and displays feature combined clothing and jewelry for ensemble inspiration. Price Range: Inexpensive-Expensive. The Look: A gal who has her act together, she effortlessly combines current trends with classic pieces. Head to Juicy Wine Company for a glass of vino, then Piccolo Sogno for Italian. Shopper’s Perks: Witz is abreast of the latest Hollywood trends.

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UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

The Silver Room

-Jewelry, Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village 1 Comment »

1442 N. Milwaukee, (773)278-7130, thesilverroom.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Silver jewelry, watches, hats, purses, messenger bags, sunglasses and other accessories for men and women. Designers: The Silver Room carries mostly small jewelry designers, like Nooka, B. Tiff, Alessi Watches and Tivi. Owner: Eric Williams has owned and operated The Silver Room for over twelve years. Vibe: A large open space creates a relaxed shopping experience, though The Silver Room’s in-store DJ can infuse the shop with energy on demand. Price Range: Inexpensive-Expensive. The Look: Art-school chic. Shopper’s Perks: Sign up on the store’s Web site for discounts and to receive invites to their monthly in-store events, parties and local artist openings  in their gallery space within the store.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

The Silver Room