As a behind-the-scenes fashion advisor to Michelle Obama, owner Ikram Goldman has helped craft the First Lady's stylish image. But Goldman has long been the go-to person for many of Chicago's most powerful and wealthiest women, the fashion expert they trust to match them with the perfect couture gown. Her shop has the subdued look and aura of a fine-art gallery, where the racks are filled with...
Owner Ikram Goldman refined her impeccable if sometimes quirky taste at Ultimo, Chicago's most famous fashion house, before opening her eponymous boutique. Her moodily lit, 4,000-square-foot space features a mix of sophisticated women's clothing and accessories from the most coveted designer labels—from flirty Robert Clergerie footwear to extravagant, one-of-a-kind Rochas gowns. There's also a...
Ikram puts Chicago on the style map with true couture finds for even the snobbiest fashionista. Designers like Thakoon, Alexander McQueen and Rodarte line the racks, all with prices that just might make you weep. Uncompromising owner Ikram Goldman has a sharp eye for what works (and passes this down to her helpful staffers) and she even offers a hand-selected collection of vintage clothing.