934 W. Armitage, (773)929-3600, shoparteffect.com [ratings] Goods: Clothing for women, jewelry, hair accessories, shoes, purses, wallets, home accents, bath and body products and gifts. Designers: Billy Blues, Michael Stars; jewelry by Alexis Bittar, Jeanine Payer and Saundra Messinger. Owner: Esther Fishman opened Art Effect twenty-five years ago as an outpost for “wearable art.” Vibe: The shop has evolved into a modern-day general store, selling everything from jeans and cowboy boots to espresso machines and knitting kits. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: All dressed up with lots of trendy places to go. Shopper’s Perks: A t-shirt club that gets you the thirteenth free. The shop’s price point range allows something for everyone.
Finishing the Hat: The Fine Art of Optimo In 2011, GQ magazine featured Optimo as one of the seven best hat stores in America. It took lots of bold steps for Graham Thompson to reach the top of his game and become one of the best fine hatmakers in America.
