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 Cynthia's Consignment
2218 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 248-7714
Website: http://www.cynthiasconsignments.com/
Email: cynthia@cynthiasconsignments.com
If you’re a fan of consignment designer labels, you may not even get to Cynthia’s selection of gently worn bridal gowns, stashed away in the back of this popular upscale resale shop. But sad would be the bride on a budget who missed out.
Cynthia’s stocks between 60 and 70 dresses, in sizes 2 through 12, all less than two years old, as well as veils, headdresses and a small selection of shoes and jewelry. The average price is $800, though prices vary depending on the style and designer. Gowns that aren’t sold within six months are removed from the store, so the selection constantly changes. No appointment is needed, so it’s easy to check back for the dress of your dreams.
 Filene's Basement
1 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 553-1055
Website: http://www.filenesbasement.com
Contact Form: http://www.filenesbasement.com/contact_us.jsp
Store Locator: http://www.filenesbasement.com/store_locator.jsp
A huge discount on expensive designer clothes is the main draw to Filene’s subterranean department store. Aesthetically, the place is about as pleasing as a firebombed Montgomery Wards, but that’s not really the point. Snagging $200 designer jeans for $60 and enough discount Sean Jean, floppy-wear to wardrobe an entire nightclub is enough of a draw. You can also pick up inexpensive shoes, housewares, lingerie and kid’s clothes, all on the cheap.
 Bassment
1415 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 278-2277
Website: http://www.TheBassmentOnline.com/
Email: TheBassmentStore@Hotmail.com
Myspace: http://MySpace.com/TheBassmentInc
The Number One Hip Hop Shop in Chicago. Streetwear Apparel, Fitted Hats, CDS/DVDS, Skate Decks, Books, Magazines, Vinyl Toys, Art Supplies and more.
Gentrified hood or not, Wicker Park is home to some of Chicago's best boutiques; when it comes to hip-hop gear, you won't find a better one than the Bassment, which moved to this location after a few years on the North Side. The store sells fresh clothing, magazines, hats, music, DVDs, designer toys and art gear (specialty spray paint caps, anyone?) all in a small storefront on Ashland Avenue. You can get everything here except for sneakers, but thankfully, St. Alfred and Leaders are nearby to take care of that.
 
 
 Batteries Not Included
3420 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 935-9900
Website: http://BachelorettePartyStore.com/
This Lakeview costume shop primarily serves the bachelorette party crowd, with silly veils, feather boas and more explicit goodies. It's also a spot to score a Halloween costume. You may not need batteries to run your costume, but you will need mettle, should you opt for one of Batteries Not Included's risque outfits. With more than 250 unique and complete costume sets for sale, you're sure to find something that fits the bill. Prices range anywhere from $20-$400.
 Casa De Soul
1919 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 252-2520
Website: http://www.casadesoul.net/home.php
Email: info@casadesoul.net
Located in the heart of Wicker park on Division street Chicago, Casa de Soul is a dream turned reality, inspired by our love for life, fashion, music, individualism, my beautiful country Nigeria, expressive artforms all with a global state of mind. We are a true conceptual lifestyle boutique with leftfield designer clothing, jewelry and accessories for the boundless lady and gent. interior decor pieces and amulets from Africa and Asia as well as a music and magazine section.
 Chicago Fur Outlet
777 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (773) 348-FURS
Website: http://www.chicagofuroutlet.com/
Email: raccontour@aol.com
This fur resaler serves "everyone from celebrities to little old ladies" with high-quality jackets, full-length coats and hats. Its mission: "Make people happy with affordable luxury," which includes offering a wide array of furs and fur-trimmed jackets in all colors and pelts. Discounts are deep, in some cases as much as 50 percent below original price. But these fur specialists warn: Even in resale, price goes with quality. You can secure a nice warm coat for a few hundred dollars, but a top-quality mink or sable will still set you back several grand, even at resale. The store also offers some new furs, restoration, cleaning and storing service to keep your fur looking its best.
 Daisy Shop: Women's Couture Resale
67 E. Oak St., 6th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 943-8880
Fax: (312) 943-6660
Website: http://daisyshop.com
E-mail addresses:
General inquiries: HeadDaisy@daisyshop.com
Fashion e-zine inquiries: Editor@daisyshop.com
Order, reserve, inquire: CustomerService@daisyshop.com
The owner will bristle if you say "thrift store," and rightfully so. From the Gold Coast address to the couture designer labels that crowd the racks, The Daisy Shop is far from low-rent. All the big names are here, including Chanel, Versace, Gucci, St. John and Judith Leiber. So if you yearn for first Armani suit or Louis Vuitton handbag, Daisy is a must-shop. Just bear in mind: This isn't Salvation Army, and the prices are adjusted accordingly. You may blow $600 for that Chanel skirt, but just imagine what it would have cost if you bought retail.
 Futurgarb
1359 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 276-1450
Website: http://www.futurgarb.com/
Contact Form: http://www.futurgarb.com/email_futurgarb.tpl?Cart=3295677579754711
Futurgarb is a urban and modern clothing boutique located in hip Wicker Park, Chicago! We have over 150 top brands for men's clothing and women's clothing from all over the world including 4 You, 7 Diamonds, Affliction, B-52, BC Ethic, Billabong, Blend of America, Buffalo, Caffeine, Dead Cities, Division E, Dragonfly, Drifter, Ezekiel, Howe, Industry, Pollution, Pop Icon, Report Collection, Roar, RZST, Salvage, SQ Wear, Stussy, Tank Farm, Unified, Z-Brand, Chrome bags and many more! Futurgarb is also know for our awesome selection of men's accessories and women's accessories as well! We have the largest wallet, purse and belt buckle selection in Chicago! Here are a few of our accessory lines to just name a few: Billabong, Buckle Down, Chinese Laundry, Coal, Comeco, Ducti Company, Ecoist, Edoc Laundry, Envirosax, Fornarina Bags, Goorin Brothers, Grind Queen, Iron Fist, J.Fold, Livity, Loop, Loungefly, Lucky 13, Neves, Peter Grimm Headwear, Reisenthel, Tobacco Road.
 Habit
1951 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: (773) 342-0093
Fax: (773) 342-0184
Website: http://www.habitchicago.com
Email: service@habitchicago.com
More than 50 independent fashion designers showcase their work at this Wicker Park boutique. Owner Lindsey Boland was inspired by the New York boutiques she sold to while starting her own clothing label, and remains dedicated to promoting emerging design talent.
Habit provides an eclectic mix from the fashion-forward designs of Nature vs. Future, to avant-garde sculptural pieces by Alicja Tatina, to the whimsical playfulness of K Adorable; all designers are exclusively sold in Chicago by Habit. In-house alteration services and the availability of custom-designed pieces make it easy to put a bit of couture into your wardrobe.
 Hip Fit
1513 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Tel: (773) 878-4447
Website: http://www.hipfitandersonville.com/
Email: info@hipfitchicago.com
Hip Fit is Chicago's most un self consciously edgy, lovable-kissable huggable new unisex boutique. Located on Foster, just west of Clark in Andersonville, Hip Fit is an oasis for hot jeans, bang-up T's, and no-attitude shopping ~ Bottoms: Kasil Jeans, Buffalo David Bitton denim, Blue Cult, Sacred Blue, and many more. Tops: Threadless, American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, Brown Sound, Fluffy Co., Red Star Industries, and of course our own Hip Fit line. Don't forget the hot bags and purses, wallets, Goorin hats, belts, belt buckles, undergear, jewelry, the list goes on and on and on and on and on and on...
 His Stuff Inc
5314 N. Clark St., Chicago
Tel: (773) 989-9111
Website: http://hisstuffchicago.com/
Email: hisstuffchicago@hisstuffchicago.com
Andersonville shop for guys looking for hip club wear shirts from MBX and Report. Great selection of casual beachy looks that includes swimwear, flip flops and hats. Friendly staff and pleasant shopping environment.
 Hollywood Mirror
812 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 404-2044
Website: http://www.hollywoodmirror.com/
Email: sales@hollywoodmirror.com
Take a trip back in time at Hollywood Mirror, the brightly lit, eclectic vintage/kitsch store located just beneath Ragstock, perfect for the Halloween-goer on a quest for a retro look. Leafing through the dresses is always a wise choice for the costume-less maiden. The prices may be a bit higher than its upstairs neighbor, but Hollywood Mirror offers some truly original old-time items, as well as the infamous giant plastic hand chairs.
If you're in Chicago, come by Lakeview and stop in the Hollywood Mirror retail shop! Retailers: bring your business information to buy our wholesale items in person!
 Isabella Fine Lingerie
840 W Armitage
Chicago, IL 60618
Tel: (773) 281-2352
Website: http://www.shopisabella.com
Contact Form: http://www.shopisabella.com/email/default.asp
Isabella Fine Lingerie first opened its doors in February 2000. Owner, Lauren Amerine, decided to open her European-inspired fine lingerie boutique after a trip to Italy in the Spring of 1999. "I have always admired the quality and craftsmanship of Italian and French apparel", Amerine states, "After my shopping trip to Europe I realized that there was a lack of comparable lingerie boutiques especially here in the Midwest. The combination of my 'addiction' to fine European lingerie and expertise in intimate apparel fitting, having been a manager at a high end retail chain, made the venture a perfect fit!"
 Jake
3740 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 929-5253
Gold Coast Store
939 Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 664-5553
Website: http://www.shopjake.com/
Contact Form: http://www.shopjake.com/index.php?page=ask/ask
jake's product assortment features collections from both emerging and established designers. the environment is clean and modern with a heavy focus on exceptional customer service delivered from sales professionals who have roots in luxury retail. jake is also about the perfect pair of jeans — offering a carefully edited selection of the worlds best premium denim lines. we are committed to showcasing unique and wearable items for men and women and select our collections with attention to fashion, fit and timeless style.
 OMD
1419 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Tel: (312) 563-9663
Fax: (866) 280-6908
Website: http://www.omdchicago.com
Email: omd@omdchicago.com
The shop offers men's and women's clothing (including shirts designed by local Chicago artists) and other fun stuff.
 Phaiz
673 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: (312) 226-9070
Website: http://www.phaizchicago.com/
Email: PhaizPhaiz@gmail.com
Phaiz is a small boutique where fashion and art merge. The fashion items are one of a kind produced exclusively for Phaiz, by visiting designers. Our concept also features site-specific art installations for Phaiz by visiting fine artists.
The fashions and art installations are temporary. New and unique presentations are created each month. We celebrate their arrival with a festive reception held on the Friday closest to the 15th of each month.
 Ragstock (Belmont Location)
812 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd floor
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 868-9263
(Wicker Park Location)
1433 Milwaukee Aveune
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: (773) 486-1783
Website: http://www.ragstock.com/
Email: ragstock@ragstock.com
Sure, much of the vintage apparel at Ragstock isn't meant for costumewear, but the hipsters will make way for locals looking to put together cheerleading outfits, vintage prom gear, 1970s and '80s clothes and more for Halloween. Racks of baseball shirts, goth gear and other clothing items line the walls for those looking for fashion or Halloween duds. The prices are right, typically very inexpensive, and in recent years, Ragstock has also been offering some Halloween accessories, such as angel wings.
 ShopWalk
1911 W. Montrose Ave. #2
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 255-7866
Website: http://www.ChicagoShopWalk.com
Email: info@ChicagoShopWalk.com
Make Reservations: http://www.chicagoshopwalk.com/reservations.html
A tour guide will bring you to the neighborhood's most unique boutiques, where you'll find Chicago designers and the latest trends. Visit hard-to-find boutiques that you won't find on the Magnificent Mile. And because the tours are guided, you can walk the streets without a map and free your hands for shopping! You will meet up with other members of your group and take off on foot to shop the urban boutiques of adjoining neighborhoods.
Tours include a personal shopping stylist, updates on Chicago designers, and perks and pampering including coffee drinks, champagne toasts and discounts and gift certificates to the boutiques
 Strange Cargo
3448 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60618
Tel: (773) 327-8090
Website: http://www.strangecargo.com/
Email: questions@strangecargo.com
Make a T-shirt using one of dozens of vintage and pop culture logos (who needs to be John Lennon when you can wear him?), pick up some hip or retro gear or just piece together some truly unique accessories at this Wrigleyville mainstay, close to Wrigley Field but miles away from ordinary. And of course, there are wigs.
Each t-shirt is printed on a per-order basis. We do this so you can pick out whatever combination of t-shirt and print you want. This process gives our customers the most choices possible. You pick the image, t-shirt, and color you want.
We try to use exclusively 50/50 poly/cotton shirts when they are available. They print great and get softer quicker then 100% cotton shirts. And, most importantly they don’t shrink.
 Touch of Vintage
2506 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 384-8427
Website: http://www.atouchofvintage.com/
This vintage store is filled with hand-picked gems, including everything from clothing and furniture to jewelry and potted flowers.
 Universal Gear
3153 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 296-1090
Website: http://www.universalgear.com/
Email: info@universalgear.com
This east Lakeview men’s store carries everything to fit a man from head to toe. Collection includes Lucky jeans, shirts from Itsus and a dizzying swimwear wall containing everything from thongs to board shorts. You’ll also find men’s accessories, jewelry, sunglasses and a great selection of athletic, casual and dress footwear.
 Wacky Cats
3012 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 929-6701
Website: http://www.wackycats.com/
Email: wackycats@gmail.com
For young debs seeking yesteryear glamor, Wacky Cats is a godsend. Specializing in party dresses from the ‘30s through the early ‘60s, this shop delivers pristine examples of chiffon, silk and tulle just right for the sock hop. During prom season, the store is swamped with high-schoolers seeking fluffy ball gowns ("cupcake dresses," as the owner calls them), but you’ll also find a full selection of day wear, including sundresses, skirts, slacks and cocktail dresses, as well as a small selection of vintage men’s suits. Customer service here borders on "personal shopping" as the owner steers shoppers to the most appropriate choices, helps with fitting and matches clothes with appropriate vintage accessories.
 Water Tower Place
835 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 440-3580
Website: http://www.shopwatertower.com/html/index10.asp
The Magnificent Mile shopping mall contains Lords & Taylor and Marshall Fields, as well as several restaurants and Foodlife.
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