Solisq, Barrington's Newest Shop, Features European-inspired Accessories
Owner Gina Ahn expands online business with Ice House Mall boutique.
With an MBA and a BS in Business Marketing from UIC, Gina Ahn thought she was doing all the right things to achieve a successful career. And yet, even while she landed a fast-paced job in real estate, Ahn felt an inner tug toward a different profession. "Deep inside, I knew my niche was fashion," says Ahn. "I started doing craft shows on the weekends. My merchandise went everywhere with me Until, one day I decided to drop thie suitcase and make this my home." Ahn's new shop, Solisq in Barrington's Ice House Mall, is a sun-spashed cozy boutique featuring unique, vintage inspired accessories. She attributes her exotic fashion taste to her Greek upbringing. A native of Athens, Ahn worked with a Greek goldsmith and an import/export …