Trading Frenzy
After launching a zero-waste initiative across Oak Park School District 97, Michelle Vanderlaan pushed her go-green efforts forward with Sugarcup Trading (110 N. Marion St., Oak Park; 708-524-5336, sugarcuptrading.com), a new shop specializing in recycled and eco-friendly children’s toys, clothing, and gear from all over the world…
Turkish Delight
One of the latest fall openings, Kiz Chicago (2035 W. Division St.; 773-278-9800, kizchicago.com) features trendy, outside the box fashion for locals looking to stand out from the crowd…
The Alpha for Omega in Chicago
Omega (909 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-291-9412, omegawatches.com) opened its first Chicagoland boutique last week, kicking off the luxury watch line’s expansion in the U.S.
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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…
