Min's Boutique

Wearables & décor with global flair in Shorewood

After walking to the boulangerie a couple weekends ago, Adam and I strolled up Oakland Avenue. We've lived in the neighborhood for over a year, and yet I've never explored anything beyond the boulangerie (though I do know there's a Colectivo up that way). It was during our expedition into the heart of Shorewood that we discovered more than one boutique shop worth visiting; the first was Min's.






Min's is self-described (on Facebook) as a place filled with "fine clothing, jewelry, accessories, and gifts for the discerning eye; natural, durable, timeless." I would also add the words "global" and "worldly" to the roster. The pieces in Min's are certainly high-end, for the most part, with a distinctly ethnic flair. They seem tailor-made for a fun, well-traveled, and cultured woman.

The jewelry, which I believe hails from various artists, is pretty consistently boho-chic. Though my photos hardly do these pieces justice — the gemstones are quality and the details are charming in person. There's also a glass case filled with more elaborate accessories. The prices aren't for measly pocketbooks, however — I'd say $50 is the average necklace price. But they'd make wonderful gifts come holiday time, when we can maybe justify spending a little more on the stylish people we love.

I spoke briefly with the owner of Min's, Lynn Waite, who told me she picks up a lot of her goods during her travels and from shows in New York. According to a 2014 article from Milwaukee Magazine, Lynn opened shop in 2012 and has since ramped up production of her own designs, too — linen cropped jackets, simple sheaths, long coats, tops with hand-stitched embellishments. And the garments are sewn and assembled locally! Visit Min's in Shorewood and see what wonders you can find; this boutique is definitely worth a stop.