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OUR HISTORY
p.45 is the vision of Jessica Darrow and Tricia Tunstall. The two were old friends who worked together in a former life as employees of The Body Shop Skin and Hair Care Company where they were both impressed by the business ethics of the founder, Anita Roddick. Although they lived and worked in different cities, they met up often and shopped each other to death. The two women dreamt of starting their own business and promised each other that they would break away from the corporate world and turn themselves into entrepreneurs. In January 1997 Tricia and Jessica quit their jobs, moved to Chicago and wrote a business plan. On October 19, 1997 the doors of p.45 were open, Tricia and Jessica had realized their vision.
We have grown from being a pioneer boutique in the developing artists enclave of Wicker Park and matured into being one of the defining innovative creative fashion resources in Chicago. In March of 2004 one of the founding partners, Jessica Darrow, left p.45 to pursue her personal goals in non-profit work. The other founding partner, Tricia Tunstall, used this change as an opportunity to challenge p.45 to redefine its place in the Chicago fashion community. So, what will change? Look for a fresh crop of emerging designers, look for p.45 in the press and, be sure not to miss all the exciting events at p.45 and on p45.com.
OUR STORE
p.45 is a womenﾒs clothing boutique in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Our space is intimate and inspiring and the people that work and shop here make p.45 a great place to enjoy the pursuit of fashion. We carry innovative collections from young fashion designers, original pieces of jewelry made mostly by local designers, unique shoes and accessories that compliment all of the beautiful pieces in our store.
OUR MISSION
We opened our boutique seven years ago with a specific mission in mind. We wanted to develop a market for the young designers who were creating styles and collections not currently seen or worn in Chicago. We were excited to work with art students, smaller New York and Los Angeles designers and ideally to inspire young Chicago design students to launch their collections with p.45. We have been lucky enough to find an incredible community of artists to work with, and our clients in Chicago have made these designers welcome.
OUR DESIGNERS
The one constant between all of our designers varied styles is that they are all creating pieces that are not part of the mainstream. The only trend that is followed at p.45 is that of beautiful clothes for women who appreciate the artistry of their wardrobe. We offer styles that are sexy, styles that are sleek and elegant, styles that are young and flirty and styles that are sophisticated and intelligent.
STORE HOURS
Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12-5pm
open Thursdays until 8pm in November and December
closed Easter Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving day, December 25,26, January 1,2
p.45
1643 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
773-862-4523
773-862-4524 (f)
www.p45.com
DIRECTIONS
from downtown Chicago:
1. take 90/94 west to north avenue exit
2. take north avenue exit west through 3 lights to Damen, North, Milwaukee intersection
3. turn right onto Damen, drive ﾽ block north
from Northern suburbs or OﾒHare:
1. take 90 or 94 towards Chicago
2. follow directions 2 and 3 above.
From Southern suburbs or Midway:
1. take 55 to 94 west (towards Wisconson)
2. follow directions 2 and 3 above.
p.45 is 1 block north of the Damen Avenue El stop on the Blue line.
Events
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Destination Damen And Dress For Success May 8, 2008
R.S.V.P. by calling 773.528.8856 or e-mailing susan.welter@rcn.com. Register now to receive gift bag. Fee to participate is $50 for all non-Y.E.S. members and $40 for Y.E.S. members and will benefit their organization. More information on this non-for-profit can be found on www.dressforsuccess.org. |
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Mother's Day Reception May 11, 2008 Mimosa's for the moms and cookies for the kids. Join us for a mother's day reception on May 11th from 12-5 pm. |
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Press
CS Interiors,
Spring,
2008 says ...
After a three-week renovation hiatus, revered boutique p.45 re-opened as a space transformed. Gone is the signature rubber flooring, giving way to pewter-stain sugar maple and a reconfigured layout that makes the space look twice as big. An authentic arbiter of style (remember, p.45 was a Bucktown pioneer!), owner Tricia Tunstall put together the ultimate design collab. With Michael Koehler leading the design-build charge, his vision was complemented by interior designer Jordana Joseph and fashion designer Shane Gabier, who designed the dressing room curtains-beautiful swaths of color-block fabric that hang like a Mondrian art installation. Against a backdrop of eco-friendly grass wallpaper, Koehler's extra- long, uber-sleek cash wrap-so bright and white it nearly glows-is a showstopper in its simplicity and form. "We wanted to let the personality of the clothes come through," says Tunstall. The clothes definitely pop, but design this good is impossible to ignore. |
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Lucky,
November,
2007 says ...
"To mark its 10th year in business, this Bucktown fixture is planning a renovation to lend its industrial interior a dose of organic warmth. In addition to a physical transformation, it's pushing to bring in new labels: Established indies Ya-Ya and Lyell are joined by rising names Lorun and Marlova," writes editor Gigi Guerra. |
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InStyle Magazine,
September,
2007 says ...
The pioneer and anchor of the trendy Wicker Park boutique scene stays fresh by introducing new designers. Reported by Gretchen Wahl. |
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