Chicago shopping

[EdK]

brand name boutiques and department stores arent allowed to have a higher markup.

 

[JJohnson]

Im talking about smaller boutiques that sell designer things. I thought that department stores had to sell at retail

 

[EdK]

yes some of the privately owned boutiques mark things up, like george greene.

 

[JJohnson]

yes some of the privately owned boutiques mark things up, like george greene.

Yea i was thinking Ikram too

 

[JJohnson]

brand name boutiques and department stores arent allowed to have a higher markup.

if they sell at retail and the private boutiques make up then which one is the best deal? I guess it depends on the private boutique if they sell under retail compared to the department store...so to find the retail price i guess one could call the company and ask then weigh their options

 

[jesuisici]

There is a store up north called Flashy Trash. They sell really old vinatage designer clothing: versace...etc...i dont really know anything else though Im more into the newer stores and stuff

If you're thinking of the Halsted location -- it's been closed for about a year. It was supposed to reopen somewhere in Bucktown, but I haven't heard if it has ... I didn't really dig it much anyway.

Le Fetishe in UK Village has vintage couture (or did
http://www.dailycandy.com/article.jsp?ArticleId=21725&city=5

And Penelope's down the street is a cool boutique.

 

[JJohnson]

If you're thinking of the Halsted location -- it's been closed for about a year. It was supposed to reopen somewhere in Bucktown, but I haven't heard if it has ... I didn't really dig it much anyway.

Le Fetishe in UK Village has vintage couture (or did
http://www.dailycandy.com/article.jsp?ArticleId=21725&city=5

And Penelope's down the street is a cool boutique.

oh i didnt know that.....lol ok thx

 

[june gloom]

are you talking about the HollyWood Mirror on Belmont Ave? I can never find anything in those stores!

that's the one. it is pretty hit or miss, i only have a few things in my closet from there, a couple of dresses, i think. the shop is pretty good for kitschy things for your home, though, it's fun just looking inside. ragstock used to be okay for vintage finds but it's soooo bad now, i don't know what happened. i haven't been to belmont in forever so i don't really know what's going on over there.

 

[JJohnson]

that's the one. it is pretty hit or miss, i only have a few things in my closet from there, a couple of dresses, i think. the shop is pretty good for kitschy things for your home, though, it's fun just looking inside. ragstock used to be okay for vintage finds but it's soooo bad now, i don't know what happened. i haven't been to belmont in forever so i don't really know what's going on over there.

Have u been to this store called Yumi? Its really cool. Its japanese inspired with outfits from local designers. I love it. Oh btw is like on rush or something like that lol

 

[june gloom]

Have u been to this store called Yumi? Its really cool. Its japanese inspired with outfits from local designers. I love it. Oh btw is like on rush or something like that lol

no, i haven't, but thanks for the tip! i'll check it out soon.

 

[JJohnson]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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