When Heiji Choy opened shop in September, she decided to import valuable lessons from her native New York: Bring something new to the marketplace and create a stimulating space to spotlight fashion interacting with modern design, furniture and art. The result? Hejfina, a happening Wicker Park boutique that offers a range of hard-to-find designers like Grey Ant and Unis as well as an impressive array of local artists and furniture designers. The stylish Choy is most accommodating. She will dress you to the nines and schlep photos, oils and/or wrought-iron daybeds to your home for inspection.
WHAT’S IN STORE
Hejfina
1529 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-772-0002
Tom Scott Scarves, $297
Hejfina owner Heiji Choy shows off a scarf from Tom Scott, the new “It” man of knitwear who has elevated the utilitarian scarf into with his sculptural swirls and ruching.
Duffer of St. George jacket, $610
Guys will find the perfect marriage of style and practicality in this fine specimen of design.
Juan Antonio Lopez shoes, $255
Glam it up with au courant heels by Spanish shoe maestro Juan Antonio Lopez.
Karen Walker skirts, about $300
This impossible-to-find New Zealand wunderkind offers whimsical and luxurious twist on classic skirts.
UNIS dress, $352
Party winter away in this flowy, Studio 54-esque dress.
Noor Sunglasses by Mersedeh, $175
Fab retro shapes created by Chicagoan Mersedeh are a chic way to combat snow glare.
Bags by Botkier, $550
If you love Balenciaga but choke at the price tag, test drive a Botkier bag, which are manufactured in the very same factory for half the price!
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Edited by Cara DiPasquale (cdipasquale@tribune.com) and Curt Wagner (cwwagner@tribune.com)
