Summer Accessories From the Marrakesh Express
Jewelry, shoes, and housewares that summon the spirit of Morocco
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Mezlan Steps Into the Gold Coast
SHOPPER: The retailer of Spanish-crafted men’s accessories opens in the 900 North Michigan Shops in August
Sales Check
Store openings and sales this month
Study Hall, a Local Boutique, Opens in West Town
Summer School
Study Hall (912 N. Ashland Ave., 312-733-4255, shopstudyhall.com), a new boutique in West Town, opened its doors last week with a concept that loosely mimics the academic semester…
CityTarget on State Street Opens This Week
Right on Target
The new CityTarget (1 S. State St., 312-279-2133, target.com) in the historic Sullivan Center (formally the Carson Pirie Scott building) officially opens Wednesday, July 25 at 7 a.m., but we’re told to expect more fanfare—and store specials—during a grand-opening event on Sunday, July 29…
Akira Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Big Sales in Bucktown
That’s Bazaar
Don’t be surprised to see a camel strolling down North Avenue this Saturday, July 21. It’s just part of the Turkish bazaar-themed party put on by Akira (akirachicago.com for stores) from 1 to 8 p.m…
Pitchfork 2012: Style Photos
Looks we loved from the fest
City Soles Holds Semiannual “Nickel” Shoe Sale This Thursday
Bringing Nickels Back
The nickel’s gotten a bum deal. Little to no purchase power since the 1940s. Often mistaken for the far preferable quarter…
Best of Chicago 2012: Health & Beauty
Food Drinking & Nightlife Shopping Fun Health & Beauty » Kids Neighborhood Bests Readers’ Choice Best Dog Contest Total Body at Shred415 Best salons and gyms in Chicago Cardio Dance at All About Dance 501 W. North Ave., 773-572-8701 This bi-level studio in Old Town offers the usual instruction in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and tap. … Read more
Best of Chicago 2012: Shopping
Food Drinking & Nightlife Shopping » Fun Health & Beauty Kids Neighborhood Bests Readers’ Choice Best Dog Contest Coffee and bikes at Heritage Bicycles Best Shopping in Chicago Best baby gear Galt Toys + Galt Baby 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-440-9550; 1915 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-327-9980; also in Skokie We tried, we really did, to find … Read more