Chicago - October 20, 2008

Your Civic Duty

Reality Studio Clothing

Gas prices are up; the Dow is all over the place.

Your own personal bailout plan: Pump cash back into the economy. (Ever think about running for prez?)

Stretch your dollar with something from Germany-based Reality Studio, a new line for fall/winter. Designed to be worn multiple ways, every piece is a worthy investment. Scarves can become dresses; jackets double as shawls.

The black and gray collection caters to everyone and can be dressed up or down. The Pointy skirt, Embrace pullover, and Hide Me knit jacket create a deconstructed, layered look. The Please Me scarf (multiple snaps provide endless styling options) is a nighttime necessity.

Maybe reality doesn’t bite after all.

Available at Gamma Player, 2035 West Division Street, between Damen and Hoyne Avenues (773-235-0755 or gammaplayer.com). To see styles, go to realitystudio.de.