Hand-Me-Down the Aisle
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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Create the perfect place to kiss and make up.
Bold Move
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
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Photos: Leonard Gertz Styling: Sheila Styling DREAM WEAVERSUnusual textures, colors, and fringe distinguish a cozy new line of hand-woven cashmere afghans and blankets (Canyon View cashmere throws, $150 to $500 at Scout, 5221 N. Clark St.; 773-275-5700). HERE COMES THE GROOMBold claims-six-pack abs and hair regrowth-accompany the great graphics of a sexy new men’s … Read more
Gold Charm
Lana Fertelmeister, one of the city’s leading jewelry designers, glams it up—here at home and on the road.
Designer Genes
In a Garfield Park studio, brothers Christopher and Daniel Streng are redesigning the world—one object at a time.
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MADE FOR WALKINGRubber soles make these silky embroidered slip-on booties versatile enough for a quick trip to the mailbox (Meribel slippers, $32 for adult sizes, $25 for child, at Porte Rouge, 1911 W. Division St.; 773-269-2800). Photography: Leonard GertzStyling: Sheila Styling HARD BODIEDThese brilliant, lightweight plastic suitcases practically scream your name from the luggage … Read more
Heavy Metal
Shine on in reflective shades of bronze, silver, and gold
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Photography: Leonard GertzStyling: Sheila Styling NEVER TOO LATEA silver skull makes the most of the dead space on a desk (DL & Company Memento Mori collection paperweight or place card holder, $375, at Ikram, 873 N. Rush St.; 312-587-1000). EYE SEEView the world differently in a chic new set of specs (Jean LaFont Paris Orezza … Read more