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Grand Slam: Hermès tennis bag
Form and function dominate the court with a modern twist on an Hermès classic
New Local Line of Handbags Surfaces
Give Yourself Some Skin
Annie Handbags (6263 N. McCormick Blvd., Ste. 160; 312-498-3933) launched last year, bringing women a fresh batch of luxurious yet practical purses, totes, and messenger bags.
West Loop Salon Expands
Inflationary Pressure
While many shops and spas seem to be at a standstill these days, some locally owned businesses, such as Solo Salon (1065 W. Madison St.; 312-491-9771, solo-salon.com), continue to thrive.
New Designer on the Scene
Made-To-Measure
Shortly after graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Michelle Barone was asked to create an exclusive clothing line for the opening reception of the museum’s Modern Wing in May 2009.
Revision Home Opens Its Doors
Three Days Only
Growing up in New Orleans, Katie Ernst traveled to various junk and antique stores with her grandma, mom, and aunts with an eye for deals on great finds. In October 2009, Ernst opened Revision Home (2132 W. Fulton St.; 312-226-2221, revisionchicago.com), which sells vintage and antique pieces online and by appointment.
The Cozzini sisters open adjoining Gold Coast boutiques Sarca and Odile
Sisters open adjoining high-end boutiques
February style must-haves
(Clockwise from left:) Pantone Universe Twin Markers, $74.99 for set of 24, at Blick Art Materials, 42 S. State St.; 312-920-0300, dickblick.com Palm Beach Chic backgammon set, $295, at Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-274-9920, jonathanadler.com Nymphenburg Porcelain Wing silver necklace, $268, at Kneen & Co., 400 W. Erie St., Ste. 503; 312-787-7003, kneenandco.com … Read more
Bucktown’s New Green Salon
Cutting Her Own Path
After 15 years in corporate salons, the hair colorist Karen Marie Vanoni wanted a more creative work environment. But shortly into her search, she realized she wanted to open her own salon.
West Elm Opens in Lincoln Park
Eco-Friendly Finds
Another Williams-Sonoma affiliate, west elm (1000 W. North Ave.; 312-867-1770, westelm.com) opens in Lincoln Park tomorrow, February 3rd, joining its nearby sister stores Pottery Barn (1000 W. North Ave.; 312-587-9837, potterybarn.com) and the combined PBteen-Pottery Barn Kids (2111 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-525-8349, pbteen.com, potterybarnkids.com).