chicago | golden oldie.

is ms. loren your go-to fashion icon? well stock your closet at gold coast's new sofia vintage boutique. looks like elegance and grace are making a comeback.

call it a family affair, sisters ashley and allison zisook drew inspiration from their grandmother and mom, matrons of the put-together arts. with that in mind, the gals opened shop, carefully selecting vintage pieces that reflect the women they so admire (with a tad of their own creative finesse mixed in). "my sister and I named the boutique after a universal style icon, sophia loren. she is the epitome of beauty, class, and glamour; all of the qualities that the store embodies," said allison. sofia redefines the typical retail experience by offering distinct pieces at affordable prices (how does a $10 - $150 range sound?). and ashley says their goal is for customers to enjoy their shopping experience, and feel comf in the pieces that they bring home, which might explain why the enviro feels like chilling at your BF's house. ashley's eclectic risk-taking look, meshed with allison's conservative, trad sensibility, make the shop a veritable fashion yin-yang. which means you can def find something you like. worried about that certain vintage "musk?" deep cleaning, mending and sometimes adding embellishments to spice things up (while honoring the original design) ensures each item has new life when it hits the racks.

this is one sister act you can get behind. sofia vintage boutique. 1165 north clark street. near west division. 312.640.0878. www.sofiavintage.com