The Fair Store Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Give your daily routine a Chicago history connection with a Laptop Sleeve inspired by The Fair. Founded in 1874, the discount department store began with a simple promise: many kinds of goods at low prices. Its State and Adams Streets flagship became a familiar downtown landmark, while later branches brought the name to suburban shoppers. The Fair name eventually gave way to its parent company’s identity, but its place in the city’s retail story remains. This piece is for collectors and Chicago fans who remember the store or enjoy discovering its past.
The Fair was a discount department store founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1874 by Ernst J. Lehmann. He chose the name because the store offered many kinds of goods at low prices. The business operated on a cash-only basis and used prices that were not multiples of five cents, a practice intended to save customers a few pennies. In 1875, its flagship moved to State and Adams Streets. A twelve-story building designed by William Le Baron Jenney was completed there in 1891. By the early 1900s, The Fair promoted itself as a discount department store. In 1925, Lehmann sold the business to a syndicate headed by S.S. Kresge. The new owners opened branches on Milwaukee Avenue and in Oak Park in 1929, at Evergreen Plaza in 1952, and at Old Orchard in 1956. Montgomery Ward bought the company in 1957 to expand its Chicago operations. The Fair name initially remained in use. A new store opened at Randhurst Mall in 1962; it became the first location to take the Montgomery Ward name, in August 1963. The other locations followed in 1964. The State Street flagship closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1985. A new building was constructed on the site in 2001.
Give your daily routine a Chicago history connection with a Laptop Sleeve inspired by The Fair. Founded in 1874, the discount department store began with a simple promise: many kinds of goods at low prices. Its State and Adams Streets flagship became a familiar downtown landmark, while later branches brought the name to suburban shoppers. The Fair name eventually gave way to its parent company’s identity, but its place in the city’s retail story remains. This piece is for collectors and Chicago fans who remember the store or enjoy discovering its past.
The Fair was a discount department store founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1874 by Ernst J. Lehmann. He chose the name because the store offered many kinds of goods at low prices. The business operated on a cash-only basis and used prices that were not multiples of five cents, a practice intended to save customers a few pennies. In 1875, its flagship moved to State and Adams Streets. A twelve-story building designed by William Le Baron Jenney was completed there in 1891. By the early 1900s, The Fair promoted itself as a discount department store. In 1925, Lehmann sold the business to a syndicate headed by S.S. Kresge. The new owners opened branches on Milwaukee Avenue and in Oak Park in 1929, at Evergreen Plaza in 1952, and at Old Orchard in 1956. Montgomery Ward bought the company in 1957 to expand its Chicago operations. The Fair name initially remained in use. A new store opened at Randhurst Mall in 1962; it became the first location to take the Montgomery Ward name, in August 1963. The other locations followed in 1964. The State Street flagship closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1985. A new building was constructed on the site in 2001.
A slim, protective laptop sleeve crafted from smooth neoprene with a soft, padded interior that cushions your device while keeping it lightweight and easy to carry. The front panel is customizable with a crisp, minimalist design; the back is solid black for a clean, low-profile look. Dual zipper enclosures give fast, secure access from either side, and the water-resistant, durable construction helps shield your laptop from light spills and everyday wear. Available in multiple sizes to fit a range of laptops and tablets, this sleeve slips into backpacks or briefcases without adding bulk and adds a touch of understated style to your daily commute or work-from-home setup.
Product features
- Dual zipper enclosures for easy two-sided access
- Foam padding to absorb bumps and protect from dust
- Smooth neoprene exterior — lightweight and water-resistant
- Customizable front panel with solid black back
- Available in multiple sizes to fit laptops and tablets
Care instructions
- Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
| 7" | 10" | 13" | 15" | 17" | |
| Length, in | 7.09 | 10.43 | 12.60 | 13.39 | 15.94 |
| Width, in | 4.72 | 7.87 | 9.45 | 10.24 | 12.01 |
| Diagonal, in | 8.50 | 13.07 | 15.75 | 16.85 | 19.96 |
| Depth, in | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.