A decade into designing her own clothing line, the River North resident turned toward more provocative practices, including producing a famously polarizing jumpsuit in more than 300 sizes. Today, her work sits at the intersection of creation and conversation — about waste, access, and what fashion means. She splits her time between Chicago and Mexico City, a setup she calls “a really charmed, extraordinary existence.” Her shopping is equally curious, as she hunts for unusual textures and materials and for items she hasn’t “seen a million times.”
PRODUCTION MODE
3860 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
“The atelier, where they actually make everything, is part of the store.”
WISH LIST
- Orchid skirt (1) “I love the silhouette, particularly in this punky red tartan. No silk for me; I need
battle-ready.” $350 - Trinity coat “There’s an unusual technique for how it’s stitched together, making it move like water despite being a heavier-weight leather.” $695
- Nashira Arnó earrings (2) “In Chicago, these oversize chains from the New York designer are only sold here.” $1,200
MORLEN SINOWAY
1052 W. Fulton Market, West Loop
“I take my friends here when they’re in town.”
WISH LIST
- Eikund chair (3) “I’m on the hunt for a reading chair. This one by a Norwegian designer has
a leather seat with beautiful buckle details. It is to die for.” $10,000 - Tweek Eek-Mirr Wave bracelet (4) “It looks like ribbons but has this hard metal quality. I like material juxtapositions.” $205
- Morlen Sinoway bud vases “These appear to be porcelain, but are plastic molded around a shot glass.” For display only
606 RECORDS
1808 S. Allport St., Pilsen
“The owner, Drew, has encyclopedic knowledge.”
WISH LIST
- Ecuatoriana “This is a really terrific compilation — space-age psychedelic, mostly cumbias,
all fantastic.” $35 - E&S Brothers, Taduma “I discovered this fabulous South African dance music record in Cape Town, which has an incredible house music scene.” $22
- Curió Curió, “Bem Querer” 7-inch (5) “This is a contemporary Brazilian-German group. I have this song on repeat.” $20
Kelly Aiglon is a freelance writer and contributing Found editor for Chicago magazine.
