Chicago - June 08, 2010

Gifts, Gadgets, Clothes, and Curiosities

Space519's Got You Covered

Your simple summer wish list (naval whites, leather sandals) will become delightfully intricate (antique chandelier, Native American jewelry, refurbished Timex watch), thanks to Space519.

Owned by former Jake honchos Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel, the new shop is a crazy-fun amalgamation of home goods, clothes, and curios.

There’s Kansas City-based Baldwin denim, whose high-back black jeans help keep your dignity when you bend over; Rescue Beauty Lounge’s nontoxic gold glitter nail polish ($18); chunky necklaces from a Tesuque Pueblo tribe; and a sweet pink embroidered Mexican wedding dress ($195) by Double D Ranch.

Also on hand: J Park nautical knit tops, earthy-modern driftwood lamps, stylized vintage furniture, and enough Roost wooden owl figurines to satisfy all your shopping impulses.

Space519, 900 North Michigan Avenue, at Walton Street, level 5 (312-751-1519 or space519.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Space519