The Haute Closet

Sofia on Oak

Sofia
^{Mens & Womens}

sofiavintage.com

Sofia is THE boutique on Oak Street.

Blending designer vintage with the best new labels, the store serves both men and women with a mix of cosmopolitan basics and on-the-cusp trends.

Owner Ashley Zisook and Buyer Lindsey Madigan really know how to edit a collection - custom Sofia jewelry, vintage CHANEL bags and super cute shoes find their spot amongst labels like House of Harlow and the best Chicago labels.

Personally, our favorite thing about Sofia is that you can pick up a complete outfit without breaking the bank (but you can if you like). Swimwear, jewels, dresses, vests, super-luxe furs, belts, hats, jackets - you name it, they've got it.

Hit it off with the friendly staff and you'll always never miss out on a must-have piece. Given the hip-factor of this place, you'll always leave with something fresh.

Gold Coast: 72 E Oak / 312.640.0878

apartment no 9

Apartment No. 9
^{Clothing & Accessories for Men}

apartmentnumber9.com

Where to shop in this city if you're a style conscious dude?

You might have a spot or two, but Apartment No. 9 is where it's at.

Even if we made no mention of the ridiculously delicious mens lines they carry (for men, this boutique is on par with the best women's boutiques in Chicago's Gold Coast) you're going to fall in LOVE with the staff! Run by the fantastic Sarah Blessing and a host of fabulous females, these ladies know what's going to make you look good.

Offering a full line of clothing, outerwear and all of the accessories a dude needs, go here every season and stack up on your essential pieces. And stop here if you've got a need for something new. And let your girlfriend know that this is where she should shop for you.

Bucktown: 1804 N Damen / 773.395.2999

want to be there

Want To Be There
FASHION @ 'NINE'

Styling by Costume Designer Colleen Atwood shot by Nicolas Routzen for WWD

Covered: Jay Cutler

Covered: Jay Cutler
Doing It Up On Michigan Avenue

So, thanks to our lovely Agent at Artists, Nancy Good, we got to give Jay Cutler the Haute Closet treatment.

We just had to share a picture from the Marc Baptiste shoot and style session; it got some fun play in the press for his rather dapper appearance. You can read the article here about the Bears new QB ... and hopefully he'll throw some serious touchdown passes in the lovely Autumn months to come.

Did we mention we love football? Because we love.

Target: Men

Loomstate for Target
the good news via Fashionista


Hunkalicious! Eco-friendly and a bit funky, too, Fashionista just leaked the Loomstate for Target lookbook and - amazing news - Target isn't leaving out the dudes this time around!

No info on when the collection will drop, but if I had to guess I'd say summer considering the easy, breezy looks. I hate to preach, but these collections are surprisingly, amazingly, wonderfully fruitful collaborations bringing great design to - now - everyone!

The high/low is always ultra chic.

Ladies and gents, we'll keep you updated.

barneys

Barneys New York
^{Anything Your Little Heart Desires} 

barneys.com

If you live in Chicago and have any modicum of style Barneys is a staple.

Don't think you're above it (or even below). Barneys - led courageously by the outrageous Simon Doonan - never loses sight of its sense of humor.

Seasonal sales are really good. And if your heart is set on something not stocked in the Chicago store the pros here can usually track it down for you.

Barneys is my resource for The Row, Rag & Bone, Alaia, and Miu Miu.

Nota Bene: Lee Goldenstein on the third floor is extraordinary. 

Image via: Chicago Mag

Rush & Oak: 25 E Oak St / 312.587.1700

bonnieandclydes

Bonnie & Clyde's
^{Clothing & Accessories for Men}

shopbonnieandclydes.com

Stop in, grab some attitude, and go.

Bonnie & Clyde's is a great spot to pick up the good stuff (for both ladies and gents) from emerging designers like Chicago's own C / F A N and established designers doing stuff that doesn't reek of the establishment.

For those of you who have the eye for signature pieces,  you can pick up things you'll wear on the daily, things that don't reek of the mall, pieces you'll love and cherish for a long time.

The staff here is a ton of fun and the shop is on a great stretch of Division so check it out and have some fun. Big marks go to the buyers for believing in their merchandise - their attitude is infectious. Get some!

Wicker Park: 1751 W Division / 773.235.2680