CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES Find great gift ideas, from artisan jewelry to handcrafted hats, at these one-of-a-kind Chicago shops. SHOP LOCAL The Silver Room Founded in 1997 by owner Eric Williams, The Silver Room is a chic Hyde Park institution. With the goal of creating a global community through art and culture, The Silver Room showcases a carefully curated selection of jewelry, fashion, artwork, books by Black authors, and music from around the world. Optimo Hat Company Scan here to explore more Chicago neighborhood shops. 40 choosechicago.com TOP TO BTTOM: THE SILVER ROOM; JUSTIN HUMMERSTON Optimo Hat Company is a favorite of style-savvy celebrities. Owner Graham Thompson’s classic, Hollywood-style men’s hats are made with old-world craftsmanship, right down to the antique sewing machines used to hand-stitch each piece. Shop Optimo’s stunning hat collection at their Loop store, located in the historic Monadnock Building. You’ll find Paragon Book Gallery in Bridgeport’s Zhou B Art Center , founded by internationally acclaimed painters the Zhou Brothers. Browse rare and antiquarian books on Chinese culture, as well as current titles exploring contemporary art and literature. Afterwards, see the latest works by resident artists on display in the Art Center.
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