1154 Lill Studio
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 292-6310
- Cross Street:
- North Freemont Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Armitage
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed, Fri 11am-6:30pm, Thu 11pm-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for 1154 Lill Studio – by Kelly Kurtin
The Scene
There's minimal merchandise at this Lincoln Park accessories boutique, conceived and owned by designer Jennifer Velarde. Instead of pushing ready-made stock, Velarde encourages shoppers to select from a variety of fabrics and design their own purses, makeup bags, throw pillows and more at no extra charge. Consultants are on hand to walk patrons through style and textile options at workbench-style tables.
The Goods
Accessory-lovers dig the inventory of completed pocketbooks, totes, Victorian-patterned purses, scarves and shawls; those who can wait a few weeks custom design their own, choosing styles (named for Velarde's friends and family--a nice personal touch) and color schemes from all kinds of patterns and palettes. Like romantic florals? Wild animal prints? Crisp solids? Most bags are reversible, and pockets on the outside add a touch of convenience. Throw a party at Lill, and leave with personalized goodie bags.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe store hosts private and semi-private parties; the former is after-hours and requires a 15-person minimum, while the latter takes place during regular store hours, but allows for fewer guests.
Look GoodGift certificates may be used for ready-made items or the recipients' own custom designs.
User Reviews for 1154 Lill Studio
09/07/2004 Posted by zztops
1154 LILL has been the highlight of my trip! My girl friends and I came out to Chicago for the weekend and all spent hours in the store creating our own unique handbags out of the fabolous fabric selections, styles, and with some help from the girls who worked there - all were fantastic! I can't wait until my purse is done (only 4 weeks!) but until then, I also purchased another to tide me over...you can never have too many. I would recomend this to anyone who is in the area! (you can even do it online now!)
Pros: great selection, priced well, high quality
10/10/2002 Posted by agstroud
1154 Lill is practical fashion - style that you create at a price that won't break your wallet. Purses can be reversible, so the most fashion savvy girl doesn't have to buy a casual and a more dressy purse or a new purse every season. Every purse is unique, eye-catching and worth owning. They also have a souvenir feel to them as they can only be found in Chicago...
Pros: moderately inexpensiv, versatile, targets all styles
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