Wolfbait & B-girls

Wolfbait & B-girls opened up shop with a mission to bring local Chicago designers to the masses.

Established in 2006.
Owners Jenny Stadler and Shirley Novak craft their respective collections in store. The name Wolfbait & B-girls is a nod to historic Chicago. The 1950 guidebook Chicago Confidential defines Wolfbait as girls who move to the city looking for success, and B-girls as what they sometimes turn into, think b-side, bad girl, Bruiser & Brazen judy.

Shirley and Jenny K.
Business Owner
Wolfbait is where Chicago shops and sells. Showcasing over 270 local artisans, as well as a few Chicago based fair trade companies.
Wolfbait is a female owned and operated independent business, fashioned by two native designers, Shirley Kienitz and Jenny Stadler. Their respective collections, Bruiser and Brazen Judy, are executed in house from concept to consumer. This, along with customer oriented workshops, and featured artist trunk shows, creates an intimate environment for a unique shopping experience. Wolfbait is a one-stop shop for unique but practical clothing, playful accessories, and one of a kind handcrafted treasures.
The name Wolfbait & B-girls is a nod to historic Chicago. The 1950’s guidebook Chicago Confidential defines Wolfbait as girls who moved to the city looking for success, and B-girls as what they sometimes turn into. Think B-movie, B-side, bad girl, Bruiser and Brazen Judy.
Wolfbait is not only for the shopper, but also for the artisan.