2108 W. Roscoe, (773) 244-3100, shopfixture.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Jewelry, handbags, candles, wall art, stationery, home décor and other perfectly giftable items. Designers: Handbags by Hobo, Latico and Big Buddha; bath goods by Thymes; jewelry by Deana Rose, Prima Donna, Dogeared and Ayala Bar; artwork by Heather Gentile Collins and Tamara Hensick. Owner: Former wholesaler Patti Carr originally opened her gift-filled shop in Logan Square, but moved to quaint Roscoe Village three years ago. Vibe: Energetic, cluttered and colorful, with upbeat worldwide music from Putamayo causing a few spontaneous dance moves as you shop. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: The gal who has the perfect gift for any occasion. Whether it’s a housewarming, a baby shower or a birthday party, her perfectly wrapped present is always tailor-made for the recipient. Shopper’s Perks: Fixture carries an array of gifts that can be easily monogrammed or personalized, and they offer complimentary gift wrapping, for those who grab their gifts on the way.

Fixture

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

2211 W. Roscoe, (773)248-1110, itsacoolerplanet.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Organic clothing made from chemical-free fabrics, shoes made from recycled car tires, eco-friendly housewares; messenger bags made from recycled bicycle inner tubes. Designers: River Blue Canoe, Under the Canopy, Simple Shoes, Oscar + Belle, Pixel Organics, Maggie’s Organics, Ag bags. Owners: Heidi Bailey and Krista White opened A Cooler Planet after they realized that many eco-friendly products were hard to find, and they wanted to help uncover beautiful, sustainable items. Vibe: Bailey says she hopes to create “a positive place for positive change.” That energy radiates through, as after one visit, you’ll embark on at least two “Save Mother Earth” missions. Price Range: From $2.50 for an organic chocolate candy bar to $1,500 for an organic mattress. The Look: Comfy-looking and eco-conscious blankets, soft organic towels, eco-friendly cleaning products and more make going green seem logical and fun—and a cooler planet indeed. Shopper’s Perks: With so many daily items featured here, eco-consciousness is inextricably linked to day-to-day activities.

A Cooler Planet

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

2037 W. Roscoe, (773)281-2210, apiedshoeboutique.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Taryn by Taryn Rose, All Black, Jeffrey Campbell, Corso Como; bags by Joelle Nadine. Owner: Trudy Robinson Foley, owner of maternity boutique Kickin’, opened her shoe shop in mid-May because it was the only wardrobe essential her neighbors couldn’t find in Roscoe Village. Vibe: Mellow, bright, spacious and cozy. Antique Persian rugs and old trunks add vintage flavor to the exposed brick and hardwood floors, while a fireplace and the sonic sounds of John Mayer keep it comfy. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: A style-obsessed city gal who leaves the house at 7am and doesn’t return until 10pm. The shoes are chicly European in their aesthetic yet practical in their form, so you won’t be nursing blisters after your eight-block walk to the El. Shopper’s Perks: Originality all the way. Robinson Foley works with many smaller lines to custom-design shoes, and a few of the shop’s offerings are made exclusively for A Pied.

A Pied

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

Daily Candy reports that Roscoe Village now has its first shoe boutique, `A Pied. Lines include Taryn by Taryn Rose, Hispanitas, Modern Vintage and All Black.

2135 W. Belmont, (773)832-4866, Rrclothing.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for men. Designers: Christian Audigier (celebs love his hoodies), Juicy Couture for men, 1921 Denim, Lacoste, Kid Robot, Affliction. Owners: Between the five of them, buddies Patrick Draut, Andy Mullady, Cee Sanchez, Chris Poole and Bob Brown have experience as club owners, designers and real estate investors. They opened Revolver in late 2006 as a way to combine their interests. Vibe: The upscale men’s boutique features “Godfather”-blaring plasma screens, video games and cold brewskies for shoppers (21-plus shoppers, that is). Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Relaxed, confident, young, cheeky and a bit rebellious. This guy has a great sense of humor, but he’s got a tough side to him too. Think Turtle from Entourage. Shopper’s Perks: Customers who spend $200 or more are given free CDs loaded with current hits. Customers who are feelin’ lucky will appreciate this: free condoms are also doled out. The Thing for Spring: Revolver is adding a personal shopping service, and they’re excited about the unique, authentically vintage tees (which will save an afternoon digging through the thrifts).

Revolver

2002 W. Roscoe, (773)525-7004, glamtogo.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, kid’s clothes, kid’s books and toys, body products. Designers: Language, 525 America, Mistral, Topin, Weston Wear; bags by Shiraleah, Maruca Designs and Tano; jewelry from Hotcakes and Satya. Owner: With a strong background in retail, Jenny Flynn opened Glam to Go with a mission to build a beauty deli. Vibe: With every surface covered in glitter, ribbons or frills, one could easily lose track of time taking in everything this small shop has to offer. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Feminine and whimsical. Perfect gear for visiting the Butterfly Sanctuary at the Notebaert Nature Museum. Shopper’s Perks: The complimentary gift-wrapping confirms that this place is perfect for grab-and-go gift shopping.

Glam To Go

2004 W. Roscoe, (773)935-2820, thedenimlounge.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. Designers: Rock & Republic, Joe’s Jeans, Antik Denim, Serfontaine, 1921 Denim, True Religion. Owner: David Shelist modeled this full-size boutique after the original Denim Lounge—a store-within-a-store in his Gold Coast Madison and Friends shop—because he wanted to bring a family-friendly denim store to Roscoe Village. Vibe: Denim Lounge takes its name seriously, with a massive wall of jeans overlooking an overstuffed blue couch, stacks of magazines and a large-screen plasma TV. The mirror mosaic counter, saltwater fish tank and dogs-welcome policy round out the laidback lounge atmosphere. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Rock-star cool, headed to the Empty Bottle for a show. Shopper’s Perks: Watch for random Bag Sales, when $250 will get you whatever you can stuff into a drawstring bag.

The Denim Lounge

2104 W. Roscoe, (773)281-2466, cinnamonboutique.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s clothing and accessories. Designers: Jeans by Mavi, Red Engine and J Brand; dresses by Liquid, pieces from Free People and Original Penguin. Owner: A former school social worker, Emily Helfrich dreamt of opening her own boutique for years before finally taking the plunge. Vibe: Amidst the deep pink walls and sea of wooden hangers, you’ll find plenty of classy staple pieces and enough colorful creativity to keep your heart rate up. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: These sleek and stylish basics will let you head straight from the office to a meal at Green Zebra. Shopper’s Perks: Cinnamon features four local jewelry designers, including Dana Wadas and Ulia Carella. The Thing for Spring: Printed trench coats from Penguin and mod shift dresses from Liquid.

Cinnamon Boutique