Everybody Was Kung Fu Dancing Fusion is an overused buzzword these days, with inconsistent results. But here’s a combo that actually works: The troupe Chicago Dance Crash pairs Shaolin kung fu with contemporary moves. Imagine the athleticism of contemporary dance and the energy of a kung-fu flick-without any bad dubbing. The troupe’s current production, Tiger … Read more
Designs for the holiday season’s main events are simply chic and sensationally smashing—let’s celebrate.
WHO’S WHOO? Salvor Fauna pillows come in species large and small, and all are scaled perfectly to inhabit a bed or chair (small Salvor Fauna owl pillow, $39 at Penelope’s, 1913 W. Division St.; 773-395-2351). HANG ON A bright tag shines like a beacon in a sea of ubiquitous black luggage (Bon Voyage travel … Read more
Entrepreneurs Monika and Erika Simmons hook up Chicagoans with their funky crocheted apparel line.
On a westerly stretch of Armitage Avenue, Michele Fitzpatrick makes a case for enviro-friendly design with her sophisticated new furniture line.
Friend And Faux A hand-painted tray becomes a table when set on its wrought-iron stand (Painted oversize tray, $595, and stand, $395 at Robin’s Egg Blue, 5 E. First St., Hinsdale; 630-325-1776). Nice Lid Turn heads this winter in a chic, collapsible bucket hat banded with lizard (ponyskin roll hat, $595 at Tod’s, 121 … Read more
An architecturally stunning boutique for secondhand wedding gowns makes River North a destination for the city’s chic yet sensible brides.
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It’s Good to Go Gray When Laura Schoch launched the Winnetka staple Gray seven years ago, she specialized in neutral basics-hence the boutique’s name. Over time, her inventory evolved into a more colorful mix of casual pieces, from summery dresses to flowing tops. Now, Gray is evolving further: Schoch has shuttered the Lake Forest shop … Read more
