Surreal Clothing Store & Spa Coming to Old Threadless Kids Space

When Threadless Kids (1905 W. Division St.) closed in March, the street lost a kid-centric retailer in between Elevenzees and Real Naked Food. Come July, it will be gaining a haven for women called Surreal. Half clothing store, half spa for nails and hair, they will offer a range of beauty services for women according to its owner, Dahlia. The target opening date is July 1. We wish we had more information, but the storefront is still bare and they're just getting started, so we'll just have to wait and see.

The location of Surreal, coming in early July

In other retail news, Paper Doll will be moving to the former Event Studio location at 2027 W. Division St. They're hoping for a mid-July move and will be closed for a couple of days during the moving process. Hopefully Maude the pug will approve of this new space!

Former Paper Doll sign courtesy of Yelp

Goodbye Urban Joe ... Hello Winchester Club

Old Urban Joe

If you were walking past Division and Winchester the other day, you probably someone painting a new name and logo on the window of what was formerly Urban Joe, the "barber shop for the everyday guy."

The biggest change is that they're now accepting women and children clients. They've also gotten rid of the pool table and added two more chairs, bringing their total from five to seven. The inside got a total makeover as well, with floor-to-ceiling gold drapes, gilded mirrors, old-school leather chairs and other statement pieces.

Some insight behind the facelift is on the shop's Facebook page. Here are the highlights:

You asked, they listened. Urban Joe, originally designed for the young average guy, has taken staff and client feedback to heart and is relaunching as Winchester Club this May. Unintentionally known before for inconsistent music selections, cliché catch phrases, and busy décor, the facelift transforms the space into a clean, classic, neighborhood shop offering the finest cuts for its steadfast male clientele while adding services for local ladies. The shop features a variety of amenities including advance bookings, complimentary beverages, stylish yet relaxed surrounding, upgraded music, and haircuts starting at $21. Music will change daily offering clients the best in genres ranging from old school Standards, Jazz and Alternative to Classic Rock, Oldies, and Mambo. Pre-booking appointments will allow clients to choose their favorite genre or opt for an introduction to something new. Kick back with the daily paper, throw back a 7 oz glass bottle of Coca Cola, or indulge in the shop’s Free Beer Friday. Dogs are welcome too with both water bowls and treats available!

What do you think about the new digs?