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Kristin Cavallari’s Uncommon James opens in Chicago’s West Loop: PHOTOS

Kristin Cavallari and husband Jay Cutler were on hand Saturday morning for the grand opening of the shop’s first Chicago location.

By  Miriam Di Nunzio
   
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Uncommon James, a jewelry store founded by Kristin Cavallari, is located in the West Loop. | Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Uncommon James, a jewelry/home goods store founded by Kristin Cavallari, is located in the West Loop.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Actress-entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari was on hand Saturday morning in Chicago’s tony West Loop for the grand opening of her latest Uncommon James location.

Joining Cavallari was husband and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.

In an interview with the Sun-Times earlier this week, Cavallari said the store will feature some items from her Little James baby and kids clothing line and limited home decor, but will primarily feature her “effortless and affordable jewelry” line (all priced at under $100).

Fans were lined up down the block and around the corner in the cold morning air to be among the first to shop the boutique chain, which serves as the storyline for “Very Cavallari,” the reality show on the E! Network that stars Cavallari and Cutler.

Here’s a first look at the Chicago location of Uncommon James at 849 W. West Randolph:

Kristin Cavallari, founder of Uncommon James, and her husband Jay Cutler, talk during the opening of her store’s West Loop location in October 2019.

Kristin Cavallari, founder of Uncommon James, and her husband Jay Cutler, talk during the opening of her store’s West Loop location in Chicago on Saturday.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Mugs are displayed on the shelf of Uncommon James.

Mugs are displayed on the shelf of Uncommon James.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Uncommon James, founded by Kristin Cavallari in 2017, sells accessories, children’s clothes and skin care products. Cavallari opened this first Chicago location of Uncommon James in the West Loop.

Uncommon James, founded by Kristin Cavallari in 2017, sells accessories, children’s clothes and skin care products. Cavallari opened this first Chicago location of the store in the West Loop.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Necklaces designed by Kristin Cavallari are displayed at Uncommon James in the West Loop.

Necklaces designed by Kristin Cavallari are displayed at Uncommon James in the West Loop.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

The interior of Kristin Cavallari’s Uncommon James in the West Loop is photographed during its grand opening Saturday morning.

The interior of Kristin Cavallari’s Uncommon James in the West Loop is photographed during its grand opening Saturday morning.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Jewelry is displayed at Uncommon James in the West Loop.

Jewelry is displayed at Uncommon James in the West Loop.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

People line up for the opening of Uncommon James on Saturday morning at 849 W. Randolph in the West Loop.

People line up for the opening of Uncommon James on Saturday morning at 849 W. Randolph in the West Loop.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Mary Zyrkowski, Danielle Zyrkowski and Scott Hill line up for the opening of Uncommon James on Saturday morning in Chicago.

Mary Zyrkowski, Danielle Zyrkowski and Scott Hill line up for the opening of Uncommon James on Saturday morning in Chicago.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Kristin Cavallari, founder of Uncommon James, is photographed Saturday during the grand opening of her jewelry store’s West Loop location.

Kristin Cavallari, founder of Uncommon James, is photographed Saturday during the grand opening of her jewelry store’s West Loop location.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Mary Zyrkowski, Danielle Zyrkowski and Scott Hill meet Kristin Cavallari at the store’s grand opening Saturday morning.

Mary Zyrkowski, Danielle Zyrkowski and Scott Hill meet Kristin Cavallari at the grand opening of Uncommon James Saturday morning.

Pat Nabong/For The Sun-Times

Kristin Cavallari attends the Uncommon James VIP Grand Opening at Uncommon James on October 25, 2019 in Chicago.

Kristin Cavallari attends the Uncommon James VIP Grand Opening at Uncommon James on Friday night in Chicago.

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