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Souvenirs Even Locals Will Love
How do you say “I heart Chicago” without a tacky tee or snow globe? Put your city pride on display in a cool way with these local keepsakes.
How to Spend $250 at Ink + Alloy
Stack up bangles, earrings, and more at a beloved brand’s first physical store — in the Southport corridor.
Wild Side
Always popular, animal prints are taking new twists.
Lollapalooza 2023 Fashion: Our Favorite Looks
They shared their must-see artists with us, but they had our must-copy looks. From punchy shoelaces to layered necklaces, the fashion this year was as diverse as the lineup. Take a look at some of our favorites — you may gather a little August style inspo.
Scents-ability
Get your own hands — and nose — involved in the perfume-making process at these boutiques.
Best Incorporation of Mexican Heritage Into Fashion Design
Ciprianamía Nelissa Carrillo has designed Nike sneakers for Serena Williams, and she once had her own genderless streetwear brand. But it wasn’t until 2021 that she looked to her cultural roots for inspiration, employing fabrics and sewing techniques representative of her Mexican heritage. The new brand, Ciprianamía, launched quietly, but this year the Chicago native … Read more
Time Traveler
Liv Melchers’s three-year-old Able Shoppe put Elgin on the map as a destination for vintage wares and fashion. Now she’s moving her act to West Town, with a pop-up at 1821 West Chicago Avenue through September that’s focused on her favorite things. Midcentury modern decor “One should not be the oldest thing in one’s home. … Read more
Store Explorer: Marc Maillot
After a decade in Africa, this French archaeologist finds much to discover here.