When I left home to stroll around Wicker Park, I didn’t expect to make any major discoveries. True, vintage shops, hippie bookstores, cozy restaurants all line Milwaukee Ave, but of all the places I’ve visited, Eskell was the most flirtatious.
I have no idea what the word Eskell means but wonder if it has anything to do with the hanging bicycle in the window display (and the reason why I walked in there at the first place). Very Alice in the rabbit hole, I know. But I’m glad I did. The second thing to catch my eye was the frame wall where various photos of bicycles and their owners hung. Super cool. The whole place has this whimsical feel and I could tell so much thought was put in every little decorative object.
The girls at the store were extremely nice and helpful. I mean, really nice. Ready to help if I had a question but also respectful to let me browse independently. It felt like the whole store was my giant dressing room.
Everything was put together and neatly organized. Yes, the candles smell even better than they look.
Look at the vintage sun-glasses collection, my favorite corner (shocker) and if I can remember right, they run under $20 a pair.
No questions I’m coming back sometime soon to snatch a couple of vintage belts and a few other things.
The verdict: This is a place I’d like to shop at again, especially if I was looking for something different. Vintage sunglasses, belts, maybe a few clothing items (their own collection is actually very cute) and the best deal of all: a relaxed atmosphere paired with attentive customer service.
Where? 1509 N Millwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60622. In Wicker Park
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There are SO many good vintage stores in Wicker Park!….did you go to the “underground” jewelry vintage shop by Akira? It’s crazy good!
That’s so funny you said that, as I type this I have a tab open on their website.I’ve never been but was about to and you’ve just convinced me. Thank you, Haley
nope..I was wrong, that isn’t the same store I was looking at! I couldn’t find an address for them, though.
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I love the looks of this shop. One of these WARM days you will have to take me to a few!
Love ya,
Susan
Amazing post dear!! ♥
xoxo
Linda from http://www.moonon.com
Thank, Linda!
Hi Lulu!
Meghan from Eskell here. Thank you for your darling post <3 I'm so glad you liked the shop! Eskell is a combination of the two owners, Elizabeth and Kelly's names. They have their own in house label, Eskell which is designed and produced in Chicago! Be sure to introduce yourself next time you're in.
Much love,
The Eskell crew
There you go! I’d have never guessed the names origins but now it makes total sense. Thanks for clarifying. It was a pleasure to write about your shop! Good things deserve recognition.
xoxo,
F
Love this post! The shop looks amazing
Hi rebecca, thanks for stopping by. It is cute, isn’t it?
Hi, Lulu! Love your blog! I just joined to follow you.
I love Eskell as well. I’m wearing some of their pieces on my recent posts on my blog. I would love it if you can check them out and follow me back. Thanks! Have a fabulous weekend!
xo Vivian
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