South Side women’s clothing store has stood the test of time

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South Side women’s clothing store has stood the test of time

Melanie Whaley, Essential Elements Owner 87th Street near Stony Island Avenue has long been considered a shopping Mecca on the South Side for the Black community and others. Essential Elements-Chicago, a Black and woman-owned boutique, has been a cornerstone of Chicago's South Side fashion scene for more than 30 years. Founded with a passion for […]

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

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