Cool Retro/Mod stores in Chicago?

Old Apr 22nd, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Cool Retro/Mod stores in Chicago?

Hi,
Going to Chicago in a few months, and interested in above mentioned type of stores.
Any vintage/thrift stores as well-all help greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Old Apr 22nd, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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You did not mention what you were shopping for but I would recommend heading to Bucktown and Wicker Park for cool, funky shops. Also Flashy Trash at 3524 N. Halsted.
 
Old Apr 23rd, 2002 | 06:45 AM
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A few vintage clothing stores of which I'm aware:
Hollywood Mirror/Ragstock, 812 W Belmont (near Clark)
Beatniks, 3400 N Halsted (at Roscoe)
Strange Cargo, 3448 N Clark

All of these are relatively near each other and accessible via the red line or the brown line of the el(probably less walking from the brown line).

You can also check the resale listings at www.chicagofun.org or check chicago.citysearch.com.

For thrift stores, look in the phone book for Value Discount Outlet and Salvation Army locations.

I can't think of any particularly mod stores, but perhaps someone else can help you with that!
 
Old Apr 23rd, 2002 | 06:47 AM
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Sorry--typo! "Beatniks" is actually spelled "Beatnix."
 
Old Apr 23rd, 2002 | 07:06 AM
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Catherine -

I'm confused about why there would be less walking from the Brown line - the trains both stop at the very same location - Belmont and Sheffield.
 
Old Apr 23rd, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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Confused--
Thanks for correcting me! I rarely ride the red line (or the brown line, for that matter), and I was thinking of walking south from the Addison stop. I couldn't remember exactly how the route lies. But you're right, both lines would be equally convenient.
 
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