What would you do if suddenly tomorrow all of the streets were lined with strip mall after strip mall of chain restaurants and stores? What if it was impossible to distinguish between one city and the next because they were all so unidentifiably (my word) the same? If you couldn't even tell where the transition from Lakeview to Lincoln Park was or Wicker Park to Bucktown? No newness, no uniqueness, no individuality. I certainly feel as if I would go crazy. It would really be equal to Doomsday. The stifling sadness of sameness would be too much. Which is why...
We should all take care to shop local! Doing business with local, independent business is the thing that keeps them alive, keeps the neighborhoods and the cities alive, and keeps us internally alive. If we want to make sure that Chicago stays Chicago and does not turn into Anytown, USA, we have to support the businesses that are uniquely Chicago. If you want to learn more about this and find out how and where you can get started, check out Local First Chicago.
One such Chicago brand that is doing things right? Henry & Belle. A favorite at The Denim Lounge, this brand not only is locally based but is also active in community efforts.
Is there a better way to look good and feel great?
Shop Henry & Belle HERE.
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