From too-cool-for-school vintage shops to high-end designer enclaves, the boutique offerings in Pilsen and University Village are growing by the day.
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June 25, 2009
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Workshop
818 W. 18th St. - Chicago312-226-9000
This Pilsen storefront also serves as the work-in studio for local designer Annie Novotny and her women's clothing line, Frei Designs.
Knee Deep Vintage
1425 W. 18th St. - Chicago312-850-2510
This vintage treasure-trove houses finds from across the country that are hand-picked by owners Trent Marinelli and Carlos Lourenco.
Deliciously Vintage
1747 S. Halsted St. - Chicago312-733-0407
Owners and wardrobe stylists Law Roach and Siobhan Strong fill this Pilsen storefront with what they call nouveau vintage. In other words, they hunt for their favorite designer pieces and tweak them to bring 'em up to date before putting them on their racks.
Kate Boggiano
2150 Canalport Ave. - Chicago866-388-3501
Local designer Kate Coxworth, fresh off a one-year residency with the Chicago Fashion Incubator, has claimed this Pilsen space to serve as a studio and retail store for her line of tailored women's blouses.
Under the Wire
2210 S. Halsted St. - Chicago312-733-9350
Owner and jewelry artist Sue Rosengard's shop, which opened in August of 2006, is East Pilsen's first retail venue for craft and design.
Lissa on Maxwell
729 W. Maxwell St. - Chicago312-563-9470
This modern and sophisticated Uni Village boutique stocks under-the-radar emerging designers from all over the world.
Lush Wine and Spirits
1257 S. Halsted St. - Chicago312-738-1900
Cliff and Mitch Einhorn (the brothers who own the Twisted Spoke) are behind this University Village wine shop.
Capri Dolce
1142 W. Taylor St. - Chicago312-265-6647
Casual tops and jeans for both guys and girls dominate at this little-known shop situated in an unlikely spot among restaurants on Little Italy's Taylor Street.
Kiwi's Boutique
1015 S. Western Ave. - Chicago312-421-3322
Formerly in Wicker Park, this shop relocated to University Village in October of 2006, selling trendy-yet-affordable women's clothing and accessories.
Maxwell Street Market
640 W. Roosevelt Road - Chicago312-745-4676
This colorful flea market hosts 518 vendors every Sunday, year-round. In addition to household goods, clothing, CDs, jewelry, power tools and produce, there are several Mexican food stands.
Barbara's Bookstore
1218 S. Halsted St. - Chicago312-413-2665
This warm, inviting bookstore is family-owned and operated and has a dedicated event space for author appearances, which have included Bill Clinton, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Norman Mailer, and David Sedaris.
The Gourmet Clothing Co.
1252 S. Halsted St. - Chicago312-997-2411
This University Village boutique draws inspiration from its own storied neighborhood -- a community of turn-of-the-century facades and luxe new homes.
