July 25, 2008

Aberle Chicago

Sit on a cushy, tufted ottoman and let owner Kira Price ferry over luxury footwear by the likes of Sigerson Morrison, Cynthia Vincent, and Calleen Cordero. Buttery handbags also call.

  Depaul, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Neighborhood Gem

August 9, 2007

Bess & Loie Chicago

  Fulton Market, Fashion, Charmer, Designer Clothing

August 1, 2007

Renegade Handmade Chicago

Even if you don’t know DIY from DUI, you’ll love the shop’s wares — a colorful mix of clothing, stationery, decor, and gifts created by indie crafters, both locally and nationally lauded.

  Wicker Park, Fashion, Local Designers, Neighborhood Gem

June 26, 2007

Ikram Chicago

Proprietor Ikram Goldman is an internationally cited expert on fashion, and it shows in her selection of designer pieces by Alexander McQueen, Halston, Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, and others.

  Near North Side, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Neighborhood Gem

April 23, 2007

Florodora Chicago

Drop by the shop’s home, the Loop’s historic Monadnock Building, to see one of the world’s first skyscrapers. Leave with a thoroughly modern Lara Miller dress, Latico bag, or Hanky Panky thong.

  The Loop, Fashion, Local Designers, Neighborhood Gem

July 27, 2006

Shebang Chicago

The slip of a shop gives indie and emerging women’s accessories designers their due. Splurge on little luxuries, such as Lotus croc wallets, Alexis Bittar pearl earrings, and 49 Sq. Miles hobo bags.

  West Town, Fashion, Indie Designers, Neighborhood Gem