Chalk Boutique (Closed)
2611 Prairie Ave., Evanston
One might expect to find a shop of this stature in the center of town, but this Evanston gem values discreet comfort above flash…though you’d never guess that judging by the edit alone: Balenciaga, The Row, and Carven are just a sampling of big-name labels dotting the pristine, all-white showroom. What’s more, owners Carrie Kane and Sharon Watrous, are big believers in nurturing emerging talent, so expect some under-the-radar finds, too.
