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Optimo Hat Company to Open in the Loop
SHOPPER: The company will sell its fedoras and other hand-sewn classics from the historic Monadnock Building
Our Favorite Winter Coats and Accessories for Him and Her
GETTING WARMER: Bundle up with a mix of cashmere, wool, leather, and fur—in unexpected cuts and up-to-the-minute colors
Pop-Up Shop Features Merchandise Designed in Chicago
Locals Only
Made In Chicago Presented by AIBI (44 E. Grand Ave.; 312-836-1041), a pop-up shop produced by the City of Chicago’s Apparel Industry Board Inc., brings together clothing, accessories, and home items from 21 local designers…
Haberdash Debuts Shop for Men’s Shoes and Accessories
All You Can Carry
Focusing on footwear and accessories for men, Haberdash EDC (611 N. State St.; 312-646-7870) opens Friday, November 25 on the same block as its “brother” store, Haberdash (607 N. State St.; 312-624-8551), which carries men’s apparel…
Resort Fashion 2011: Tropical Prints and Bursts of Color
EQUATORIAL EXPLOSION: Escape to warmer climes with these white-hot looks
Resort Fashion 2011: Simple Shapes and Muted Tones
IN THE AFTERGLOW: Bask in the sophistication of yesteryear
Resort Fashion 2011: Warm Escapes and Must-Have Trends
Scuba-inspired looks, electric color, yellow stones, floral fusion, luscious lace, and more
Combination Boutique and Screen-printing Studio Opens in Bucktown
Touch Screen
Vividbraille (2064 N. Damen Ave.; 773-772-8536, vividbraille.com), a locally produced line of men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and art, recently launched its first boutique in Bucktown…
Henri Bendel Comes to Water Tower Place
SHOPPER: The Chicago site of the high-end retailer is just one of the stores launched in a nationwide expansion.