Chicago - April 17, 2009

Clothes Call

Thread Lounge Boutique Opens

Recession Obsession Emergency Help Line, how may we serve you?

If I’m hearing you correctly, you’re saying Thread Lounge, a new recession-friendly designer sample sale, is opening an awesome permanent space in Lincoln Park today. Stay calm, ma’am. We’ll get you through this.

(Keyboard clicks.)

Looks like we’re being flooded with calls of this nature. Probably because the California-based store sells clothing and accessories from more than 375 designers at 25 to 50 percent off.

Yes, I understand that you’re sweating profusely. Dab, doll. You want to look good for racks brimming with Lola Faturoti dresses, Ramosport raincoats, Birdie Jo bikinis, flowery print tops …

No, I’m not purposefully taunting you. New merch arrives daily.

I hear children screaming in the background. How you holding up?

Hanging by a thread, you say? Perfect.

Thread Lounge, 918 West Armitage Avenue, at Bissell Street (415-269-3557 or threadlounge.com).

Correction: Our bad! The Thirteenth Annual Girl Food Dinner mentioned in yesterday’s weekend guide is actually taking place Sunday, May 3. Make your reservations now!

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