From StoreAdore.com: Wicker Park is a neighborhood of hidden gems. Not only are the boutiques lining each shopping row all lesser known treasures, but also their stock is among the most sought-after (but hard to come by) merch around. Hit up these Chicago-based stores for the labels that are loved, but longed for. Read more at www.StoreAdore.com, the web-based guide to the best boutique shopping across the country and online!
From StoreAdore.com: Bonnie & Clyde’s draws inspiration from European gallery/fashion fusions, and pop-surrealism creating a unique tone, which resonates through the collection of "avant-garde with a playful punk-rock twist" garments. This shop is the only place in Chicago to score season three Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia’s line, Cosa Nostra.
From StoreAdore.com: This boutique's owners regularly travel the globe, searching out rare fashion finds to artfully display in their all-black, way-cool space. The designer lines showcased here can’t be found anywhere else in Chicago or, in some cases, the entire country.
From StoreAdore.com: A known trend-setter, Hejfina earns it's rep for the best store with a modern vibe by backing it up with great taste, and an inventory that's just as amazing. With a penchant for up-and-coming designers (with a few classics thrown in the mix), owner Heiji Choy Black lets the style-obsessed of Chicago know what’s hot, often stocking designers so new they’re hardly available elsewhere.
From StoreAdore.com: With the rise of hip-hop culture came a new trend in fashion. We have embraced urban streetwear as a staple of modern fashion, and no one does the look justice like Saint Alfred. The most important element of street-chic are your kicks, and sneaks here are often custom-made, limited-edition lines and function equally as footwear and collectors items.
From StoreAdore.com: Whether you’re into silver studs or shoulder-brushing red feather earrings, skullcaps or newsboy hats, this accessories haven has a piece to complement every look. Kangol hats and Nixon watches represent the well-known labels, while jewelry by Stare and Haji Couture represent the local design scene.
From StoreAdore.com: This immaculately beautiful shop boasts bright designers who are doubly hard to find—they’re not only sourced from across the globe, but they’re also only available locally here. The clothing and accessories here are richly classic, with intricate textiles and impeccable tailoring., and limited quantities mean there’s really no time for waffling.