The intersection at North, Damen and Milwaukee Ave form the "fashion triangle" in Wicker Park. Local designers have set up a number of original boutiques, covering clothing and... Read more »
Oak Street is at the top of Chicago's most prestigious shopping destinations. Prada, Barney's New York and Agent Provocateur name a few high-end shops that adorn such a small nook.... Read more »
Located between Old Town and Lincoln Park are the stretch of shops along Armitage Ave. Sophisticated boutiques cater to the local clientele of young professionals. Among upscale... Read more »
Shopping on State Street is divided in two parts: North and South. Past the Chicago River, S State's plethora of stores continue where the Mag Mile left off. N State sings a... Read more »
Like every neighborhood in Chicago, local stores reflect local tastes. Shops in East Lakeview, also known as gay-friendly Boystown, carry everything from adult novelty gifts to... Read more »
Kinzie Street deserves a category of it's own, connecting Chicago's design districts. The tail end belongs to River North's collection of cutting-edge furniture stores. Next door,... Read more »
Chicago can't get enough of Akira. Over 200 international and domestic brands go in and out these doors. The boutique carries a mix of high and low-end clothes, accessories, shoes... Read more »
For most visitors the Magnificent Mile tops the list of Chicago shopping. Few places compare to this incredible stretch of commerce. Most of the major retailers have a presence on... Read more »
Next door to Wrigleyville, the refreshingly quiet neighborhood of Roscoe Village has a growing presence of locally owned shops. Spend hours looking through specialty stores along W... Read more »
River North is Chicago's gallery district. West of Michigan Avenue and just short of the river, an area of former warehouses have been turned into exhibition spaces. Recently, young... Read more »
Shopping in Chicago boils down to where, not what. Front and center, Michigan Avenue is the well-traveled main drag, covering basics to the most revered names in fashion. The doors at American Girl's flagship store are constantly turning out happy girls with big red bags. Beyond the crowds, luxurious streets accommodate a haven of high-end shopping. West Town looks a bit different from the polished facades. Wicker Park's collection of independent boutiques draw the bulk of its visitors. Artists make themselves known among the emerging yet thriving gallery scene. River North is undoubtably the prime spot for apartment therapy. Interior designers heavenly browse the shops and enormous warehouses of furniture and home design. In every neighborhood, trendy consignment shops attract the urban fashion you'll see all over the Chicago.
