Beautiful, feminine dresses and separates beloved by the arty set

Word to the wise: Look out for regular trunk sales at the shop – check online for details.

Founded by two old friends with a shared passion for vintage threads, Eskell (after Elizabeth Del Castillo and Kelly Whitesell) offers a lovingly chosen collection of vintage items; collectable pieces from sought-after labels; and their own, in-house collection, which regularly sells out as quickly as it is made.

There’s a lot of Chicago talent here, with on-trend jewelry, boots and accessories from a slew of local designers. Chic, flirty dresses from über-hip and equally tiny New York labels are strategically placed around the light and airy store.