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Headshot of Abigail Glaum-Lathbury, the fashion chair of the School of the Art Institute (Paul Strabbing)
(Paul Strabbing)

A decade into designing her own clothing line, the River North resident turned toward more provocative practices, including producing a famously polarizing jumpsuit in more than 300 sizes. Today, her work sits at the intersection of creation and conversation — about waste, access, and what fashion means. She splits her time between Chicago and Mexico City, a setup she calls “a really charmed, extraordinary existence.” Her shopping is equally curious, as she hunts for unusual textures and materials and for items she hasn’t “seen a million times.”

Tweek Eek-Mirr Wave bracelet, Curió Curió, "Bem Querer" 7-inch, Nashira Arnó earrings, Eikund chair, Orchid skirt items on Abigail Glaum-Lathbury's wish list. (skirt) Michael Yuri Chard; (earrings) Nashira Arnó Studio; (all others) courtesy of the stores
(skirt) Michael Yuri Chard; (earrings) Nashira Arnó Studio; (all others) courtesy of the stores

PRODUCTION MODE
3860 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center

“The atelier, where they actually make everything, is part of the store.”

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WISH LIST

  • Orchid skirt (1) “I love the silhouette, particularly in this punky red tartan. No silk for me; I need
    battle-ready.” $350
  • Trinity coat “There’s an unusual technique for how it’s stitched together, making it move like water despite being a heavier-weight leather.” $695
  • Nashira Arnó earrings (2) “In Chicago, these oversize chains from the New York designer are only sold here.” $1,200

MORLEN SINOWAY
1052 W. Fulton Market, West Loop

“I take my friends here when they’re in town.”

WISH LIST

  • Eikund chair (3) “I’m on the hunt for a reading chair. This one by a Norwegian designer has
    a leather seat with beautiful buckle details. It is to die for.” $10,000
  • Tweek Eek-Mirr Wave bracelet (4) “It looks like ribbons but has this hard metal quality. I like material juxtapositions.” $205
  • Morlen Sinoway bud vases “These appear to be porcelain, but are plastic molded around a shot glass.” For display only

606 RECORDS
1808 S. Allport St., Pilsen

“The owner, Drew, has encyclopedic knowledge.”

WISH LIST

  • Ecuatoriana “This is a really terrific compilation — space-age psychedelic, mostly cumbias,
    all fantastic.” $35
  • E&S Brothers, Taduma “I discovered this fabulous South African dance music record in Cape Town, which has an incredible house music scene.” $22
  • Curió Curió, “Bem Querer” 7-inch (5) “This is a contemporary Brazilian-German group. I have this song on repeat.” $20

Kelly Aiglon is a freelance writer and contributing Found editor for Chicago magazine.