Muse Atelier Vintage is a Guilty Pleasure
When you walk into the barn at 5150 Michigan Avenue, it’s clear that this is no ordinary second-hand store. Muse Atelier Vintage is an extremely funky spot, chockful of antique (as well as newer) vintage clothing and hard-to-find accessories of all types. While the items for sale are predominantly women’s, there is a smattering of other items that would interest any shopper of discriminating tastes. When Kathy and I visited the first time, we were overwhelmed by the welcoming spirit of the place and the sex-positive, inclusive vibe. As we were leaving, the proprietress, Tanya Luz, invited us back for an event later in the week, an erotic art show. It was there that we met Luna Legare, the blonde spitfire that manages Muse. We sat down recently to discuss where she came from and where she’s headed…as well as what she does on the weekends... “I was helping out Tanya with her cake business, but it wound up being much more than that. ...