Dovetail Chicago Co-Owner Recognized as one of Heeb Hundred

Text by Jeremy Kay

Photo by Jim Newberry

Julie Ghatan is a clothing archeologist--excavating the centuries to bring classic, intriguing pieces to her Chicago boutique, Dovetail. The store's name refers to how Ghatan integrates items like mod print dresses into modern wardrobes and proves that dead people's clothes can really liven up your look.

Read about rest of the Heeb 100 at heeb.com.

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Environmental Encroachment Drops in Friday for an Ad Hoc Show

Environmental Encroachment stopped by the opening of Ray Pride's photo show, "Far. And Near" for a pleasantly unexpected sidewalk performance. The video starts off a little show but really gets going around the 2-minute mark. Feel free to fast forward. Enjoy!

Ray Pride Photo Show at Dovetail Chicago

The photography of Ray Pride is currently being showcased at Dovetail through the end of October. His exhibit "Far. and Near" is two shows - "Far." at Myopic Books in Wicker Park, and "Near" at Dovetail through November 5th.

Viking Ship TV Lamp

Ahoy! Do your aesthetic prefernces lean toward nautical themes? Do you find yourself yelling "Land Ho" when exiting the el? Do you keep a cutlass hidden under your bed? If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then Dovetail Chicago has the lamp for you!

This amazing ceramic Viking Ship tv lamp is sure to please seafarers and landloafers alike. TV lamps were invented in the 1950s as home television sets gained increasing popularity. These decorative, ceramic, sculptural lamps were placed on top of televisions to provide ambient lighting while watching television in the dark at home.

This viking ship lamp depicts a ship sailing in rough waters, with waves spashing against it. It looks great during the day as well as in the dark. A perfect example of functional art, this viking ship lamp is sure to be salvaged when the time comes to throw the rest of your flotsam and jetsam overboard.

Available now at Dovetail Chicago.

Nicole Brewer art at Dovetail

Nicole Brewer is the resident artist at Dovetail for the month of September. Her show will run through September 30, so be sure to drop in soon. Nicole is a multi-talented local artist who uses a variety of media in her small-scale collage work, with techniques ranging from painting to drawing, cutting to needlepoint. Her whimsical and dada-esque pieces offer layers of texture, inviting colors and interesting compositions. Recession-friendly prices range from $40 to $95. Visit the shop or call with inquiries.

Vintag Playboys at Dovetail

Guys are always saying that they read Playboy for the articles and I never believed them, that is, until Dovetail acquired a small collection of vintage Playboy magazines from the early 1970s. Not only do they have well-written articles with prominet artists (Jane Birken, Salvador Dali, Stanley Kubrik) but they also have some amazing (and sometimes hilarious) print ads. We've included some of our favorites below. These would be great inspiration for art projects, photograpy, or fashion styling.

Mint Condition Aviator Raybans at Dovetail

Fresh from Atlanta, Georgia! Jennifer's lovely mom Lorretta found us four amazing pairs of Rayban glasses from the 80s. They're all in mint condition. Plastic optician lenses, which means you can choose whether to get prescription lenses or sunglasses. Here, Jennifer, Jack, Al, Chris, and Julie have modeled them for your viewing pleasure. Only $38 per pair. Get them while they're here!