Chicago - March 06, 2006

The Gold Standard

Blake Standard Loungewear

It’s been well over 30 days since our friend Phil saw his shadow.

The good news: Winter is two weeks shy of calling it quits. The bad news: That goes for everywhere but here.

Every Chicagoan knows that “blustery with a chance of accumulation” can last well into May, no matter what that groundhog says.

If you … just … can’t … take it … anymore, get a jump on spring with Blake Standard, a comfy new collection of soft Supima cotton basics by former A&F designer Pierre Colorado.

The tees, tanks, hoodies, and drawstring pants come in sunny hues (turquoise, coral, yellow, and white) and have great details (crocheted straps) and smart cuts (tie at the neck, gather at the waist).

Just what you want to wear to knock around the house or kick it in the park with friends.

Come mid-June, of course.

Available at Clothes Minded, 1735 North Damen Avenue, at St. Paul Avenue (773-227-3402); Active Endeavors, 853 West Armitage Avenue, between Halsted and Dayton Streets (773-281-8100); E Street Denim, 1876 First Street, Highland Park (847-433-8338).