Wicker Park is a great place to find the perfect accessory for your new outfit. Try City Soles & Niche (2001 W. North Ave.) for all your footwear needs, from funky to high-end; Shebang (1616 N. Damen Ave.) for reasonably-priced handbags, jewelry, hats and hair accessories from independent and emerging designers; Stitch (1723 N. Damen Ave.) for an eclectic but well-selected collection of sunglasses, scarves, wallets and home furnishings; or Gem (1710 N. Damen Ave.), a jewelry boutique specializing in unique, hand made jewelry from both local and international designers. Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
Whether you’re shopping for him, for her or for shoes, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for at one of three Akira shops in Wicker Park: Akira Men (1922 W. North Ave.), Akira Women (1837 W. North Ave.), and Akira Footwear (1849 W. North Ave.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
Founded by Luis Alcala in 1972, Alcala's Western Wear lassos more boot sales than anyone else in Chicago and has become one of the largest retailers of Western wear in the Midwest. Step inside and be wowed by 5,000 hats and 10,000 pairs of boots in your sights.
Beadniks, an activity-based jewelry boutique, is where you'll find unique gift ideas and jewelry trends, as well as a special location for parties and events. Become inspired by their wide selection of beads and semi-precious stones, hand-selected from the far corners of the globe. Designers are always on hand to assist you with your personal look.
Belly Dance Maternity believes pregnant women need not sacrifice their fashion sense. They carry hip, stylish maternity clothes that will get women through their pregnancy looking good.
1647 N. Damen Ave. | 773.862.1133
Bike Shops on North and Milwaukee Avenues
Bikes
Wicker Park residents love their bikes, and whether you ride a fixed-gear, cruiser, recumbent or mountain bike, you can find what you’re looking for at Copenhagen Cyclery (1375 N. Milwaukee Ave.) or Rapid Transit Cycle Shop (1900 W. North Ave.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
One of Chicago's premier luxury lifestyle boutiques, Bonnie&Clyde's serves as a conduit for new art, fashion, music and culture from Chicago and beyond. Project Runway fans will be excited to find designs by winners Christian Siriano and Jeffrey Sebelia, as well as fashion icons like Vivienne Westwood and Rick Owens.
1751 W. Division St. | 773.235.2680
Cards and Gifts on Division Street
Shopping
You’ll find the perfect, distinctive gift and a unique card to go with it and one of several independently-owned shops on Division Street. Try Paper Doll (2048 W. Division St.) for a playful cavalcade of hand-picked gifts, indie design greeting cards, and one-of-a-kind treasures; Elevenzees (1901 W. Division St.) for an incredible inventory ranging from gifts for home to baby and soul-soothing essentials; Greenheart (1911 W. Division St.) for recycled accessories and handbags, home goods, jewelry, toys, organic cotton t-shirts and more; or Anjenu (1747 W. Division St.) for beautiful stationary, greeting cards and wrapping paper.
1901 W. Division St.
Children's Shopping on Division Street
Children's Clothing
Shop Division Street for children's clothing and toys. Visit Threadless (1905 W. Division St.) for artist-made tees; Grow (1943 W. Division St.) for pint-size clothing, gear and furniture with a modern twist; Bullfrogs and Butterflies (2124 W. Division St.), a "children's lifestyle store" specializing in toys, books, clothing, shoes and accessories; and Building Blocks (2130 W. Division St.), which features products which promote mental, physical and social childhood development. Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
Specializing in jazz, funk and soul, this record store is known worldwide for being one of the best places to buy vinyl.
1120 N. Ashland Ave. | 773.342.5800
Fashion Boutiques for Men & Women on Division Street
Fashion
Division Street in the Ukrainian and East Village is a shopping destination for both men and women. Find clothing, accessories and more at Casa De Soul (1919 W. Division St.); up-and-coming designer wares and gifts at Penelope's (1913 W. Division Ave.); and new and used clothing and accessories at NEW’D (1917 W. Division St.).
More like a permanent art fair than a traditional gallery, this cooperatively run space features 45 different artists, craftspeople and designers at a time, and allows the artists to keep 100% of their sales.
This chic boutique features designs by Barbara Bui, Derek Lam, Alexander Mcqueen, Mathew Ames, Vatit Itthi, Behnaz Sarafpour, Jen Kao, Koi, Underligne and more.
1645 N. Damen Ave. | 773.252.3838
Home Décor Shopping on Chicago & Grand Avenues
Shopping
This area of Wicker Park is a great place to find unique furniture and decorative objects for your home. On Grand Avenue, Post 27 (1819 W. Grand Ave.) is an ever-changing and creatively displayed space filled with products that range from mid-century furniture pieces to accessories made locally from reclaimed or re-purposed materials. For one-of-a-kind wallpapers and contemporary upholstery fabrics, visit Urban Source (1439 W. Chicago Ave.) on Chicago Avenue; or, stop in The Realm (1430 W. Chicago Ave.) to browse an extensive collection of African, Asian art, wood cravings and paintings. Sprout Home (745 N. Damen Ave.), at the corner of Chicago and Damen Avenues, offers a unique selection of plants, vases and garden basics for both indoors and outdoors. Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact site for more information.
John Fluevog is an independent designer and retailer of forward-thinking footwear and accessories. Since 1970 he has been steadfast in creating unique soles for unique souls that are seen everywhere from the feet of Madonna and the Scissor Sisters to the runways of high fashion.
With 3 floors of books, about 80,000 editions, this is one of Chicago's oldest and largest used bookstores carrying fiction, art, music, history, and much more. They also have a small selection of new books and unique, rare, and collectible books online. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
1564 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773.862.4882
National, Notable Shopping on Damen Avenue
Shopping
Damen Avenue is home to the only Chicago locations of these of-the-moment, national brands: Le Sportsac (1727 N. Damen Ave.), Joe’s Jeans (1715 N. Damen Ave.), Marc by Marc Jacobs (1714 N. Damen Ave.), and Nanette Lepore (1623 N. Damen Ave.).
Nina is a contemporary knitting shop known for offering a carefully selected line of beautifully displayed specialty products. You can even take a class in this sleek, calm space described as a Zen temple to fiber.
Featured in Chicago Home and Garden magazine, Lucky, Chicago Magazine and Architectural Digest this antiques and furniture store specializes in 19th century Chinese home furnishings. Additionally, you will be able to find some objects from the 17th and 18th centuries and even a few pieces from Neolithic China.
Permanent Records carries popular and hard-to-find music and provides an important service for the community by exposing people to music they would not hear otherwise.
Owned by two moms, Psycho Baby carries cool clothes, funky shoes, modern toys, classic books and rockin' accessories for babies, toddlers, big kids and the parents who love them.
Pump is an independently owned and operated women's shoe and accessory boutique specializing in trendy styles and brands like Charles Davis, Sam Edelman, Jeffery Campbell and Kelsi Dagger. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
Renegade Handmade is a unique one-stop shop for DIY goods, featuring the work of over 300 artists! Created as an extension of the Renegade Craft Fair, the store serves as a permanent location for people to buy and sell unique handmade items year-round. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
1924 W. Division St. | 773.227.2707
Resale Shopping on Chicago Avenue
Retail, Vintage & Consignment
Score one-of-a-kind finds at vintage and used clothing stores with a great selection of clothing and accessories including Dovetail (1452 W. Chicago Ave.), Pistol Bazaar (1717 W. Chicago Ave.), and Very Best Vintage (1919 W. Chicago Ave.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
1717 W. Chicago Ave.
Resale Shopping on North & Milwaukee Avenues
Retail, Vintage & Consignment
Find the perfect vintage treasure for your wardrobe at one of the many resale shops in Wicker Park. Among the favorites on North Avenue are Vintage Underground (1834 W. North Ave.), and Silver Moon (1721 W. North Ave.). On Milwaukee Avenue, try US #1 (1460 N. Milwaukee Ave.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.
Featured on E!, CNN, and in The New York Times, W Magazine and Chicago Magazine, this salon and health spa also has eight overnight rooms with goose down pillow-top mattresses and access to a secluded “healing garden” with waterfall.
1743 W. Division St. | 773.235.2323
Tangerine
Fashion
This bright and cozy boutique features apparel by designers from Chicago and across the country including Mint, Coqui, Blake Standard T-Shirts, Modern Vintage and Nora Marcella.
As Chicago's only undercover, secret agent supply store, the Boring Store outfits their spy-center with the latest and greatest in espionagical wares for the most clandestine mission or covert operation. And rest assured, the money trail won't blow anyone's cover - all proceeds go to 826 CHI, a non-profit writing and tutoring center.
In addition to the silver jewelry for which they are named, this huge store has watches and body jewelry, and exhibits paintings and photography from local artists.
1442 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773.278.7130
Trendy Clothing Shops on Milwaukee Avenue
Fashion
Buy an outfit from one of these trendy shops on Milwaukee Avenue and you’ll fit right in with the hip urbanites that hang out in Wicker Park. Visit Eskell (1509 N. Milwaukee Ave.) for vintage-inspired women’s clothing; Brooklyn Industries (1426 N. Milwaukee Ave.), the only Chicago location for this national retailer of innovative clothing and accessories; or Futurgarb (1359 N. Milwaukee Ave.) for fashionable pieces for both men and women.
Chicago's premier dress-only boutique was featured in the September 2009 issue of Marie Claire magazine and has won awards at the Chicago Battle of the Boutiques.
Echoing a firm belief in promoting individual style, p.45 stocks a variety of selections from a carefully edited collection of national and local designers. Their diverse blend of products allows their clients to build a wardrobe that is both fashionable and functional.
Post 27 boasts an ever-changing selection of mid-century modern, new and locally made goods that encompasses distinctive furniture, artwork and accessories for the house, as well as eye-catching fashions, jewelry and other finds.
One of several vintage furniture and housewares shops that have taken root in West Town’s vibrant new design district, SG Grand is sells a wide selection of reworked, repurposed pieces, with a strong leaning toward garden and landscape design.
Voted one of Chicago Magazine’s “Best of Chicago” picks, Stitch offers a discerning selection of contemporary furnishings and more, from sleek, modern pieces for your house to stylish watches, bags, jewelry and other unique accessories to wear.
Find reclaimed and recycled antique architectural artifacts and vintage industrial furniture salvaged from commercial and industrial sites at this West Town home store, with most artifacts dating from between the mid-19th century and late 1960s.
