10 x Shopping Tips in Chicago
Chicago is the place to be for shopping lovers. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Explore 88 Marketplace, a vibrant Asian supermarket, or head to Sacred Art, an art shop offering beautiful paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more. For a fun shopping day at the mall, head to Block 37. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!
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Dearborn Denim
Made in CHI, custom-tailored jeans
"Dearborn Denim" in Chicago has real, American-made denim jeans. They even lack the hems so you can have final stitches done on-site and custom for you!
by
Erin
Stevens
Sacred Art
Local art lover's paradise
"Sacred Art" is a 100% local art shop with paintings, jewelry, ceramics, dioramas, photography and more. I love how the owners are almost always there...
by
Erin
Stevens
Unabridged Bookstore
A wonderland of books
"Unabridged Bookstore" in Chicago makes me inspired and calm at the same time. It's a beautiful store where I can't help but get lost in my fav non-fiction
by
Claire
Conway
Block 37
A modern mall
"Block 37" is a mall that's accessible both from the blue and red EL lines! I come here for my favorite fashion stores, restaurants and the nice cinema.
by
Claire
Conway
AlleyCat Comics
Speakeasy meets bookstore!
"AlleyCat Comics" in Chicago is a colorful wonderland hidden in a classic 'coach house'. It's really a secret gem where speakeasy meets bookstore feeling.
by
Erin
Stevens
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