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2/22/12
Oak Street Bootmakers First Store Opening
OK guys, it all makes sense now – George Vlagos, the founder and design director of Oak Street Bootmakers and Rafik from Shrine are great friends. According to our sources, they've been trying to find a way to collaborate over the past few years, and that collaboration is taking shape inside of Shrine.The addition that Oak Street Bootmakers is bringing to the table is called Independence.
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2/17/12
Jennifer Chun Returns to the Midwest
With a unique vision for the Midwestern woman, p.45 has long been shedding light on new designers and for Spring it's a doozy. Jennifer Chun, raised in Troy, Ohio and an American University and Pratt alumnus has had a full life so far working for Michael Kors, Derek Lam and Brian Reyes. Then, in 2009 she launched her namesake line in New York.
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2/16/12
Vera Wang Opens Gold Coast Gallery
Vera Wang has just opened her newest gallery-like boutique on Rush Street at Oak. The subdued dark atmosphere, black leather furniture, and small unobtrusive textures with overhead spotlighting lends itself beautifully to showing the celebrity inspired gowns.
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2/6/12
Spring is Saved! Sam&Lavi Arrive in Chicago
Your spring wardrobe just got a lot sexier, thanks to the arrival of Los Angeles brand Sam&Lavi to Chicago stores.
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2/1/12
The Ladies Behind Luxury Garage Sale
Luxury Garage Sale is one of our new found obsessions. You can find anything from vintage Chanel Jewels to sleek black Prada trousers. One of our favorite things about Luxury Garage Sale are the two Women behind it, born and raised in Chicago Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal are definitely putting the luxury back in the consignment business. Read on to learn more about these two Fabulous ladies!
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1/27/12
This Weekend: Shop The Loft Vintage Showroom
If your fervor for finding vintage never dies, we've found an epic event for you. This Friday and Saturday, don't miss The Loft, a vintage showroom event happening in Ravenswood. Six vintage retailers are banding together to offer clothing, accessories, and even furniture and housewares.
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1/25/12
Sofia’s Intimates Arrive in Time for V-Day
Fashion forward intimates line, La Fée Verte, just in time for Valentine's Day will available at Sofia on Oak. La Fée Verte is the first intimate collection for the boutique which focuses on the unique layering concept of using innerwear as outerwear
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1/23/12
Division Street Watch Co.‘s Timepiece-Inspired Jewelry
We love an on-trend sparkly statement necklace as much as anyone else, but every once in awhile you come across a piece so distinct and timeless (excuse the pun!) that you want to wear it forever, like Division Street Watch Co.’s new collection of timepiece-inspired jewelry and accessories.
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1/18/12
Oak Street Adds Lanvin to Roster
Oak Street is about to get one more succulent morsel of design – this time it's French – this time it's fabulous.
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1/13/12
Escada Coming in April
It's about time. YSL finally moved out and Escada took visual ownership over the store. Escada has recently put up ad imagery for Spring 2012. International model, Iselin Steiro looks stunning casually laying about in the windows on a warm seaside rock in sunny French Cote d’Azur.
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1/10/12
Balsan’s Fashion Luncheon Featuring Sarca
The Elysian's famous lunch spot, Balsan has recently become known for creating a community around food and designer apparel. Sold out nearly each time they host one of their Feast on Fashion events, this time around they've wrangled Sarca.
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1/6/12
Wolford Now Open at Shops at Northbridge
Wolford, the Austrian luxury ready-to-wear and hosiery brand has just announced the opening of its second Chicago boutique. The store at The Shops at North Bridge will open Friday.
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1/5/12
Gettin’ Hitched at The Vintage Bazaar
Heads up to new school love birds who love the old school look: The next incarnation of The Vintage Bazaar will be a boutique, wedding-themed pop-up market at the Empty Bottle on Saturday, January 21, from 11AM-4PM.
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12/27/11
Five Spots to Buy a NYE Dress
Now that the Christmas hustle and bustle is finally over, it's time to focus on the next task at hand -- New Year's Eve. Wow the crowd this year at your 2012 party with a head-turning dress from one of Chicago's most glam boutiques. From sequins to standard little black dresses, these boutiques have it all.
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12/22/11
10 Last-Minute Gifts from Perchance
We normally head to Perchance to drool over the shoes – but this time we're drooling over the last minute gift picks from the lovely ladies at their Elysian Hotel storefront.
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12/22/11
Perfect Holiday Gifts from eDrop-Off
One of the biggest challenges of the holiday season is finding the perfect gifts for all the special people in your life. Why go with the predictable when you can go for the one-of-a-kind? Luxury consignment boutique eDrop-Off sells only the finest authentic designer items, many of which are much sought after collectors’ pieces.
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12/20/11
Shop Lincoln Park Last Minute
This Wednesday, December 21, last minute shoppers have more options than, like, Best Buy. They can head to Lincoln Park for a 24-store after-hours sale and block party with special holiday discounts and treats.
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12/19/11
Sir & Madame’s Holiday Picks
Chicago-based Sir & Madame has expanded their private label, and this holiday season is making sure their customers have the best gifts to give or discover under the tree on December 25. The brand's latest release includes the exclusive Sir & Madame Wool Knit Hat and luxe leather iClutch.
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12/16/11
Suit Supply Invading the Gold Coast
Dutch men's suiting company, Suit Supply is planning a Gold Coast invasion on Oak Street.
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12/15/11
Made In Chicago
Made In Chicago is a pop-up store highlighting the most talented designers in the city, ranging from evening wear to jewelry.
