September 8, 2009

Chalk Chicago

Whoever says the city’s where it’s at hasn’t been to Chalk, an Evanston boutique. Hard-to-find lines (Hache, Elaine Kim, The Row for men) and better known collections (Stella McCartney, Chris Benz, Balenciaga) make this shop totally worth the trek.

  Evanston, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Worth the Drive

April 17, 2009

Thread Lounge Chicago

The Cali-based boutique known for its killer sample sales set up permanent shop in Chicago. New merch (Ramosport raincoats, Trina Turk dresses) arrives daily and doesn’t stick around long.

  Depaul, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Party Vibe

October 29, 2008

Eskell Chicago

Pop into this sweet boutique and find lines both vintage and new (Iro Carr, American Retro, Quail, In God We Trust). Great shoes, bags, and belts, too.

  Wicker Park, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Indie Designers

October 1, 2008

Guise Chic Chicago

The salon/boutique swarms with stylists pointing out the latest from Loeffler Randall, Mackage, Missioni, Earnest Sewn, and more. They’ll give you a blowout (or shave, fellas) while they’re at it.

  Depaul, Beauty, Designer Clothing

May 30, 2008

Le Dress Chicago

The dress selection at Eva and Robyn Anderson’s boutique doesn’t stop at little black. Find styles like tanks, sheaths, wraps, and more by fave designers (Milly, Shoshanna, Trina Turk) — some priced as low as $40.

  East Village, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Mom-and-Pop

December 5, 2007

Apartment Number 9 Chicago

Men’s boutique sells brand names in a sweet neighborhood setting.

  Bucktown, Fashion, Neighborhood Gem

June 19, 2007

Wildflowers Lingerie Chicago

Owner Gretchen Reachmack turned to her ex-nun cousin to back her sensual boutique that teems with thongs, camis, chemises, and garters. Sweet-smelling candles burn as you ponder how to best get it on.

  Old Town, Fashion, Bra Fittings, Designer Clothing

May 17, 2007

Clever Alice Chicago

Sweet Bucktown boutique boasts indie designers like Mary Meyer, Linq, Prairie Underground, and more known labels like Kitchen Orange.

  Bucktown, Fashion, Indie Designers

January 31, 2007

Neapolitan Chicago

Make the pilgrimage to the North Shore for the boutique that’s fast established itself as designer trunk show central (J. Mendel, Lela Rose, Carolina Herrera). A new men’s department diversifies the clientele.

  Winnetka, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Exclusives

November 22, 2006

Robin Richman Chicago

  Bucktown, Fashion, Artsy, Designer Clothing