Style maven Peyton Merrill launched Bunny & Babe in the winter of 2020. Located on Chicago’s North Shore, Bunny & Babe provides ready-to-wear fashion, home, and gifts for women in all chapters of life.

We hope you enjoy discovering the latest from the many emerging designers we carry, along with some chic mainstays. Our goal is always to provide freshness and individuality to every one of our clients.

If you are local to the area, come say hello! 

557 CHESTNUT STREET, WINNETKA IL 60093

INFO@BUNNYANDBABE.COM • @BUNNYANDBABEWINNETKA • 847.999.3255

photography @SARAHECROWLEY

PEYTON MERRILL founder

Peyton started in Visual Merchandising for the iconic American brands Ann Taylor and J. Crew. She then moved to London as Head of Visual Merchandising for Thomas Pink. Shortly thereafter, Peyton opened an interior design company. Peyton Merrill lives in Winnetka with her husband Topher Merrill and their three children. 

In 2020, Peyton launched Bunny & Babe and has been blessed with a loyal customer base that is drawn to our style icons and namesakes - Bunny Mellon and Babe Paley. Their elegance, allure and trend setting style became an obsession and inspiration for Bunny & Babe. 

featured PRESS

"North Shore style setter Peyton Merrill’s discerning eye served her well in her work in visual merchandising for A-list brands." - Modern Luxury

"Merrill has curated a boutique with refreshing new looks that appeal to every woman. Never missing a beat when it comes to her personal design or that of her clients." -  Chicago Classic

Our BRANDS

the story BEHIND THE NAME

America’s first “It” girls have inspired Peyton’s carefully tailored collection of Women's Ready-To-Wear, Shoes, Accessories and Home

Bunny Mellon was an American horticulturist, philanthropist, and art collector, renowned for her sophisticated, understated style. Heiress to the Listerine fortune, she became a tastemaker in fashion, interiors, and garden design, famously creating the White House Rose Garden for President John F. Kennedy. Known for her deep knowledge of plants and love of French aesthetics, she curated homes, gardens, and collections with a quiet elegance that inspired designers and high society alike.

Babe Paley was an American style icon and socialite, celebrated for her impeccable elegance and influence on mid-20th-century fashion. She rose to prominence as a Vogue fashion editor before marrying William S. Paley, the founder of CBS. Known for her polished, effortless looks, she was frequently featured on Best Dressed lists and inducted into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame. Babe Paley embodied New York high society glamour, inspiring designers and the public alike with her timeless, understated chic.

Our EVENTS

Guys Night
December 4th 5 pm - 8 pm
Guys Night
Please join us for a guys’ Shopping Night at Bunny & Babe!
Get what your gal wants for the holidays! Specialty discounts & complimentary gift wrap! Spirit tastings, small bites & more!
557 Chestnut Street, Winnetka IL 60093

Upcoming Event

Jane Win Trunk Show

April 30th 10 AM - 5 PM