June 20, 2006

In the Public I

Public I Shopping Services

That damn Angelina: trotting the globe, rescuing orphans, constantly maintaining indecent levels of hotness. Easy for her, what with a staff that packs her bags, calls in designer clothes, and watches the kids when she needs a moment alone. With Brad Pitt.

Tragically, it doesn’t look like you’ll be scoring a spot on anyone’s 50 Most Beautiful anytime soon. But Wicker Park’s Public I boutique wants to give mortals a taste of the megawatt life.

See something in Jalouse that’s available only in Milan? Make a request of the Can You Get service, and they’ll do their darnedest to track it down on an overseas buying trip. There’s no extra charge, just a 50 percent deposit.

If you’re taking a jaunt of your own, book a travel planning session. They’ll come to your house and pack a practical (yet stylish) vacation bag.

Yeah, the 90-minute one-on-one will set you back 250 bucks.

But that’s mere pennies when you consider the price of fame.

Public I, 1923 West Division Street, at Winchester Avenue (773- 772-9088 or publicifashion.com).