The Old Town boutique Haberdash—one of the city’s few dedicated men’s shops—is opening a second location in River North in October. “We’re looking for a higher-profile spot that can put us on the map,” says Jerry Kamhi, who co-owns the shop with Adam Beltzman. “We used to be more about trend lines; now we’re a … Read more
BONPOINT: Parisian retailer peddles haute couture for tots
Salvatore Ferragamo silk blouse, $990 for similar styles, at Salvatore Ferragamo, 645 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-397-0464, ferragamo.com. Elsa Peretti open heart hoop earrings, $1,675, and open heart pendant with mesh chain, $2,900, at Tiffany & Co., 730 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-944-7500, tiffany.com. Photograph: Anna Knott
New Space, New Goods
Merz Apothecary (4716 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-989-0900, merzapothecary.com, smallflower.com) celebrates its 135th year by opening a storefront level shop at the Palmer House at 17 East Monroe Street (312-781-6900), taking the place of the boutique’s seven-year residency at Macy’s State Street…
Session Player
When Trunk Club, a men’s clothing service, first launched in Oregon a few years back, it involved female sales associates chatting with male clients via Skype and sending them some clothing options a few weeks later. “The business model was broken,” says the business’s new owner Brian Spaly, who re-launched Trunk Club …
SLING BACK: Whether you’re in Miami or Capri, this year’s resort collections let you trade the fur for chic comfort. Look for breezy sillks, sunny dresses, and casual pieces with a retro edge.
Haute Digs for Tots
The French luxury children’s brand Bonpoint (37 E. Oak St.; 312-475-9140, bonpoint.com), a favorite among celebrity and royal youngsters, opened on the Gold Coast in late October…
Twice is Nice
When the interior designer Kathleen Newhouse opened Park Place Interiors in Geneva, she wanted to offer her customers more than deep discounts on John Richard, Habersham, Highland House, Hancock & Moore, and Wesley Hall.
THE SHEET: We’re falling for geometric patterns and sustainable design—both evidenced in the Nanook chair by Philippe Bestenheider
WALL OF THE WILD: These prints bring the outside in
