Boutique for Plus-Size Fashion Opens in Wicker Park
Extra Chic
As Jessica Blair recalls, the evidence of the lack of full-figured fashion in Chicago was once in her own closet…
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Wicker Park and Bucktown Shops Hold Biggest Sidewalk Sale of the Year
Last Call
It’s going to be hard to walk out the front door this weekend without running into a festival, whether it’s West Town’s Food Truck Social, the South Loop’s Bash on Wabash, the West Loop’s Fashion in the Streets and Randolph Street Market, or the Bucktown Arts Festival. And that’s just to name a few…
Coach Reopens on Michigan Avenue with a Shop-in-a-Shop for Men
Coach House
The newly remodeled Coach (625 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-3167, coach.com) is a little larger, a tad brighter, and a whole lot friendlier to dudes…
Macy’s Presents Britain-Themed Glamorama Runway Show This Week
Cool Britannia
From London Olympics fever to Duchess Kate topping Vanity Fair’s international best dressed list, the Brits are captivating us in practically every category…
Summer Accessories From the Marrakesh Express
Jewelry, shoes, and housewares that summon the spirit of Morocco
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…