A new retail store opened Friday, showcasing products from local artists.
is a store featuring items made from Chicago creators and artists; products include candles, oils, art, and more.
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Maisha Miles and her 3-year old son Christopher wanted everything just right for the grand opening as they took their soaps and scents business “A Versatile You” to the next level.
“This is the very first time that my products, our products, in a storefront,” Miles said.
“Mahalia’s” shop is a retail space located on 79th Street in the city’s Chatham neighborhood.
“So this gives me the opportunity to dip my toe in the water and get a feel for that retail presence,” said Robin Wheeler with Fetish Cosmetics.
The shop is named in honor of Mahalia Jackson, known to many as the greatest gospel singer of all time, and is rooted in the South Side neighborhood she called home.
About 25 vendors provided items for the shop, including children’s’ book author Lora McClain-Muhammad, who found the inspiration for her stories from her grandchildren.