Chicago shopping - Page 11

JJohnson · 29-04-2006

I just got back from Barney's earlier and its AMAZING! They do need to check their racks because there are a lot of misplaced pieces. Like the Junya on the Tao rack or the Balenciaga on the Narcisco rack

But they did have that $10,000 by Balenciaga there! It was in a case though

They had a few pairs of that blue jacket with the chain...its $2,700+ The rack that caught my attention was the Lanvin rack. AMAZING PIECES! The final thing that I loved was the Benhaz Sarafpour rack. Many cute things were there!

rui · 30-04-2006

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Originally Posted by JJohnson

The "best" mens store in Chicago to me would be Barney's New York and Neiman Marcus. Its because of their selections. I prefer Barney's above all the rest because of its chic atmosphere and its abstract, yet cool selection for menswhere. You can also try Saks 5th Ave. They have a few unique things

how about independent menswear boutiques... i dont care much for the large dept. stores! I am looking for unique things..not the boring silk screened t-shirt look!

JJohnson · 02-05-2006

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Originally Posted by rui

how about independent menswear boutiques... i dont care much for the large dept. stores! I am looking for unique things..not the boring silk screened t-shirt look!

Try George Greene and Chasalla on Oak Street. They have nice things for men.

JJohnson · 05-05-2006

This is so cool! Today i went into Ikram Chicago and I saw Ikram Goldman herself! I wanted to talk to her, but she was on the phone

Oh well...i wanted to tell her to carry menswear!

iluvfashion · 08-05-2006

Should have told her to hire some nice SAs. The current ones with the fake smiles are killing me

Anyway, any favourite vintage shops/consignment shops?

JJohnson · 09-05-2006

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Originally Posted by iluvfashion

Should have told her to hire some nice SAs. The current ones with the fake smiles are killing me

Anyway, any favourite vintage shops/consignment shops?

lol ur right! They dont even tell you good-bye! They just roll their eyes and stuff

ilaughead · 10-06-2006

Reviving the thread! What's new in Chicago? I should be there in a week, if there's any hope! However, I'm sure that all of the 'good stuff' will be gone...but I need this trip. I'll just keep convincing myself how bad this season's clothes are.

JJohnson · 11-06-2006

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Originally Posted by ilaughead

Reviving the thread! What's new in Chicago? I should be there in a week, if there's any hope! However, I'm sure that all of the 'good stuff' will be gone...but I need this trip. I'll just keep convincing myself how bad this season's clothes are.

Yea I work downtown now so Im a hop skip and jump away from Oak street and everything else. Oak Street is like 10 ft away from where I work haha! Well we can probably hang out! Anywayz, no new boutiques. Im not kinda sure about St. John tho next to LV. They closed down half the store and like I think eithre they are renovating or there will be another store placed there! IM HOPING DIOR OR BALENCIAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH DEAR OH DEAR! well if someone has any idea let me know!

mjjluver · 12-06-2006

I'm going to Chicago at the end of June so I'm kind of wondering where to go as well, besides [oak street.]

JJohnson · 16-06-2006

Ive just been informed that there is to be a J. Mendel store on Michigan ave.....its coming soon...in between Louis Vuitton and St. John

minidestroyer · 16-06-2006

mjjluver: Your coming at a good time, sales season. Definitely check out Blake, one of the best women's boutiques in North America. Saks (Commes Des Garcons/Junya Watanabe) and Barney's (Rick Owens/McQueen/Balenciaga) is on sale at 40%.

Blake (Womens) - Currently on 1st Sale Cycle (30% to 40%)
212 W. Chicago Avenue (Btw Franklin/New Orleans)
LINES: Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeuleemester, Margiela (0/4/6), Viktor & Rolf, Marni, Undercover, Ricarrdo Tisci, Hussein Chalayn, Balenciaga, AF Vanderwust, Rick Owens (Mainline, Lillies, Darkshadow),
OPINION: One of the best women's boutique in North America.
OTHER: One of the first to bring in Margiela, Dries and Ann Demeuleemester into the states. Friends with owners of IF Boutique in NYC. Had Mens up until 2002 carrying mostly Belgium designers, Margiela, Ann D, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten. Exclusive agreement for Dries Van Noten Womens in Chicago.

Ikram (Womens)
873 North Rush St
LINES: Junya Watanabe, Commes Des Garcon, Rick Owens
OPINION: Comparable to Blake.

Robin Richman (Mens/Womens)
LINES: Gary Graham, Anti-Past, Chalayan
OPINION: Hidden little gem. Robin does a really good eclectic buy. Worth a look if you are in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Not your "normal" Wicker Park store...much better.

JJohnson · 17-06-2006

wow i like Ikram a lot! I still need to try out Blake

mjjluver · 17-06-2006

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'll definitely be visiting all three places i'm glad I'm going at a good time.

JJohnson · 18-06-2006

np

Avant Garde · 18-06-2006

JJohnson, do you know any nice vintage/thrift shops in chicago? Such as stores that sell the cheap vintage, but not the collectable high priced vintage clothing. Thank you

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minidestroyer windowshopping Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 15	mjjluver: Your coming at a good time, sales season. Definitely check out Blake, one of the best women's boutiques in North America. Saks (Commes Des Garcons/Junya Watanabe) and Barney's (Rick Owens/McQueen/Balenciaga) is on sale at 40%. Blake (Womens) - Currently on 1st Sale Cycle (30% to 40%) 212 W. Chicago Avenue (Btw Franklin/New Orleans) LINES: Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeuleemester, Margiela (0/4/6), Viktor & Rolf, Marni, Undercover, Ricarrdo Tisci, Hussein Chalayn, Balenciaga, AF Vanderwust, Rick Owens (Mainline, Lillies, Darkshadow), OPINION: One of the best women's boutique in North America. OTHER: One of the first to bring in Margiela, Dries and Ann Demeuleemester into the states. Friends with owners of IF Boutique in NYC. Had Mens up until 2002 carrying mostly Belgium designers, Margiela, Ann D, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten. Exclusive agreement for Dries Van Noten Womens in Chicago. Ikram (Womens) 873 North Rush St LINES: Junya Watanabe, Commes Des Garcon, Rick Owens OPINION: Comparable to Blake. Robin Richman (Mens/Womens) LINES: Gary Graham, Anti-Past, Chalayan OPINION: Hidden little gem. Robin does a really good eclectic buy. Worth a look if you are in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Not your "normal" Wicker Park store...much better. Last edited by minidestroyer; 16-06-2006 at 07:25 PM.

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JJohnson V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 3,587	I just got back from Barney's earlier and its AMAZING! They do need to check their racks because there are a lot of misplaced pieces. Like the Junya on the Tao rack or the Balenciaga on the Narcisco rack But they did have that $10,000 by Balenciaga there! It was in a case though They had a few pairs of that blue jacket with the chain...its $2,700+ The rack that caught my attention was the Lanvin rack. AMAZING PIECES! The final thing that I loved was the Benhaz Sarafpour rack. Many cute things were there!

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JJohnson V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 3,587	This is so cool! Today i went into Ikram Chicago and I saw Ikram Goldman herself! I wanted to talk to her, but she was on the phone Oh well...i wanted to tell her to carry menswear!

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iluvfashion backstage pass Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris Gender: femme Posts: 847	Should have told her to hire some nice SAs. The current ones with the fake smiles are killing me Anyway, any favourite vintage shops/consignment shops?

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ilaughead V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 4,790	Reviving the thread! What's new in Chicago? I should be there in a week, if there's any hope! However, I'm sure that all of the 'good stuff' will be gone...but I need this trip. I'll just keep convincing myself how bad this season's clothes are.

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mjjluver windowshopping Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 33	I'm going to Chicago at the end of June so I'm kind of wondering where to go as well, besides [oak street.]

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JJohnson V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 3,587	Ive just been informed that there is to be a J. Mendel store on Michigan ave.....its coming soon...in between Louis Vuitton and St. John

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JJohnson V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 3,587	wow i like Ikram a lot! I still need to try out Blake

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mjjluver windowshopping Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 33	THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'll definitely be visiting all three places i'm glad I'm going at a good time.

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JJohnson V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 3,587	np

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Avant Garde trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 1,453	JJohnson, do you know any nice vintage/thrift shops in chicago? Such as stores that sell the cheap vintage, but not the collectable high priced vintage clothing. Thank you