The Well-Styled Shelf
Don’t think of it as just a storage compartment. Turn shelving into a mini showcase. Interior designer Jessica Lagrange explains how.
Custom Placements: Style Lead
Nancy Villafranca-Guzman
Even in her shopping, the public arts administrator finds culture throughout the city.
Rule Breakers
Forget what you thought you knew about fashion. This fall, looking your best means ignoring conventional wisdom.
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.
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.
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.