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#1 (Jun 4 2009, 02:15 PM)
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I went on a shopping trip to Chicago 3 summers ago, and am traveling back with my boyfriend in July for a shopping trip as well. I did the Magnificent Mile thing, and ventured off to some side streets. I went to a few vintage stores also. I'd like to know of some stores that I need to visit. (esp. vintage stores)
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#2 (Jun 5 2009, 12:57 PM)
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I am not a Chicago expert, but my favorite store in town to get some inspiration is Ikram. The owner, last name Ikram, has an amazing eye that pulls the best high-end fashion from both known and lesser-known designers. There is quite a range of beautiful things to look at - and if it is out of your price range (out of mine!) I always like to look there first and then hit the vintage and other stores with those styles in mind.
Ladies, anyone know Chicago? What else is great? |
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#3 (Jun 5 2009, 05:31 PM)
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I'm a huge fan of Lucky Mag's city guide - one of the vintage stores that they suggested was Lulu's at the Belle Kay located in Lincoln Square.
http://www.luckymag.com/sites/cityguides/chicago |
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#4 (Jun 6 2009, 05:47 AM)
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There are tons of vintage shops in Bucktown
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#5 (Jun 6 2009, 04:11 PM)
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check out www.chicagofashionresource.com/ There is a list of local designers there. They will talk about their style and have links to their web sites so you can check out their line before you head out.
Here is another link that would be a good one to flip through http://chicago.metromix.com/facets/style/t...ion_accessories |
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#6 (Jun 7 2009, 05:31 AM)
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Thanks! Very helpful ideas.
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#7 (Jun 10 2009, 11:09 AM)
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I have lived (& shopped) in Chicago for 15 years....here's a list of some Vintage stores (wasn't sure what kind of vintage you were looking for), as well as some of my favorite shops in Chicago. Most of the stores I listed are in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area....which is a fab neighborhood to hang out in for a day (and a night!).....kind of like the soho of Chicago. Enjoy!
Vintage Dovetail: 1452 W. Chicago Ave (312) 243-3100 www.dovetailchicago.com Very Best Vintage: 1919 W. Chicago Ave (312) 226-5530 www.myspace.com/verybestvintage Silver Moon: 1755 W. North Ave (773) 235-5410 www.silvermoonvintage.com/ Mix of Vintage & New Eskell 1509 N. Milwaukee Ave www.eskell.com Una Mae's Freak Boutique: 1528 N. Milwaukee Ave (773) 276-7002 unamaesclothing.com Modern P45 1643 N. Damen Ave (773) 862-4523 www.p45.com Robin Richman 2108 N. Damen Ave (773) 278-6150 www.robinrichman.com Akira Women's (they also have a mens store & a shoe store on the same street) 1814 W. North Ave (773) 489-0818 www.akirachicago.com Jake 939 N. Rush Street (312) 664-5553 www.shopjake.com Helen Yi 1645 N. Damen Ave (773) 252-3838 www.helenyi.com Hejfina 1529 N. Milwaukee Ave (773) 772-0002 www.hejfina.com Bonnie & Clyde 1751 W. Division Street (773) 235-2680 www.bonnie-clydes.net |
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#8 (Oct 9 2009, 12:56 PM)
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Have you tried looking at the boutique designers? Chicago has a lot of those now and they can be found in Akira (as blondeninja mentioned). Also, there is this cool Chicago website that makes it easy to buy and book fun things to do - http://www.funsherpa.com so you can add fun activities to shopping while out here in Chicago!
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#9 (Apr 25 2012, 11:19 PM)
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Thanks for sharing..I usually shop online for all my stuff coz of my busy work schedule...
Lehengas Shop Online |
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