Chasalla, the name alone sounds classy. Well, this Oak Street boutique has it all. Owner Marc Engel set aside some time from his hectic day of personal fashion assistance and running his store to talk with me about Chasalla. Here is what hw had to say.

Where did the name Chasalla come from?
It was the name of store owner Marc Engel's home town in Germany.

What type of clothing do you carry?
Fashions for both men and women. Our clothes identify with today's innovative trends...everything from sophisticated suits to funky casual that makes a statement. We house all designer fashions including Dolce & Gabana, Roberto Cavalli, HUGO by Hugo Boss, Versace , Diesel, Moschino, John Richmond, Valentino and CNC by Costume

What are the trends in Spring Fashion?
Denim is still very big and are seeing a lot of men dress denim up by pairing their favorite jeans with a sport coat. Another look that is very hot now is wearing funky t-shirts with a more sophisticated suit. Sleeveless shirts will be a big trend this season.

Who's the hot designer this year?
Dolce & Gabana and Cavalli

Where do you see fashion heading?
I see people purchasing outfits that they can take from day to night during the week. I also see a lot of people who are buying outfits that they can go out in at night to places like Y bar, Roscoe's and Sidetracks. People are very immature when it comes to fashion and have a hard time putting the appropriate pieces together. We've noticed that our guests definitely like our personalized service and appreciate our honesty.

What else do you want our readers to know?
Chasalla is more than just clothing. Not only do we carry the finest in apparel, but we have a very large selection of jewelry, accessories and CDs. Guests can come into our store and purchase fragments of clothing, or buy wonderful gifts such as cuff links, neck ties, belts and the hottest in today's music. Additionally, Chasalla Fashions houses a wonderful selection of designer clothing that is business-friendly with flair as well as innovative styles that set people apart from everyone else in the room. Chasalla is the perfect boutique for the fashion savvy man who likes to use fashion as an expression and make a statement when he walks in the room. In Chicago, Chasalla exclusively carries John Richmond and has the largest Versace collection (both fashions and home). Chasalla also carries a variety of reasonable items that are highly stylish for the budget conscious.