70 Best Places to Shop in Near North and River North, Chicago

Jacobs's high-end runway line is showcased in this glamorous boutique in the swanky Elysian Hotel.

Prices are high here, but they're usually matched by the outstanding and tasteful selection of designer clothing and accessories for men and women. The gourmet food area on the top floor tempts with hard-to-find delicacies and impeccable hostess gifts.

Manor house meets mass marketing—the upper-crust chic covers men's, women's, and children's clothing as well as housewares. Fabrics are often enticing (suede, silk organza, cashmere), but expect to pay a pretty penny.

This store has a spare, cool look that matches its modern inventory of clothing, shoes, and bags. In fact, unless you're a Miuccia devotee, the three-story shop can seem almost bare.

Straightforward yet stylish pieces with a modern sensibility blend quality craftsmanship and materials with relatively affordable pricing.

The smaller, less-crowded cousin of the New York flagship doesn't scrimp on its selection of designer clothes, though the primary draw might be the store's noteworthy first-floor makeup and fragrance department. A men's specialty store is across the street.

The shoes have been the classic choice of the well-heeled for generations, but it's the designer's handbags, with a fresh, contemporary sensibility, that are generating excitement of late.

Choose from a wide selection of the practical bags and driving moccasins that made Tod's famous, as well as newer additions to the line, including high heels.

In 2011 this beloved British brand invaded a 30,000-square-foot space on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street, bringing the latest U.K. fashions to the Mag Mile. Notable among the three floors of clothes, shoes, lingerie, and accessories are collections from Topman, the men's clothing branch, and cosmetics exclusive to Chicago.

The Spanish chain's original Chicago outpost has 34,000-square feet of cute, trendy clothing that usually won't bust your wallet. A second location opened in retail hub Block 37 (1 W. Randolph Street).