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Shop Girl

by Brian Hieggelke | March 20, 2008

by Brian Hieggelke
March 20, 2008Filed under:
  • --Closed or Closing

Update: Shop Girl is closed as of December 2008.

1206 W. Webster, (773)935-7467
Goods: Women’s clothing and accessories. Designers: Trina Turk, Bailey 44, denim by Joe’s Jeans and J Brand, select pieces by owner Kate Krause Prange, jewelry by Ulia Carella. Owner: Well before boutiques were a Chicago sidewalk staple, Kate Krause Prange founded ShopGirl to bring designer clothes and good customer service to the North Side. Vibe: Chic brown and pink walls, and fashion-forward sales associates make ShopGirl the place to bring out your inner pretty woman. Heck, Julia Roberts herself has shopped here. Price Range: Expensive. The Look: Bohemian fabulous. A stateside Sienna Miller. Shopper’s Perks: Personal shoppers, in-store bachelorette parties and charity events, and—listen up, hubby—beer for the patiently waiting men.

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