The Best Vintage In Chicago
In our book, there's nothing cooler than REALLY good vintage clothing. The styles of sartorial decades gone by are unique, rare, and can be very, very gorgeous. It almost makes us feel bad for new clothes, since it can be hard to measure up. The thrill of the find is half the fun, but to make the hunt a little easier, we've rounded up the finest in Chicago vintage to make sure you'll score. Happy hunting!
1. Seek Vintage
Seek is West Town's old-school darling. The shop is adorable, the staff is incredibly sweet, and the selection is downright impressive. We love this spot for gift-giving, especially if you know someone who could use some great vintage barwares. Who knows, you might even need to gift yourself with a cute vintage pencil skirt before you leave. Seek Vintage, 1432 West Chicago Avenue (at Bishop Street); 312-526-3164.
2. Dethrose Vintage
If you want to go back, way back, to when a full skirt and teeny button-up cardigan was the epitome of sexy, you need to check out Dethrose Vintage. This is the finest selection of classic feminine fashion we've ever seen, and almost everything is in pristine condition.
3. Axis of Evelyn
Among the unbelievable furniture finds at Post27, you'll also find a handpicked selection of vintage clothing from Axis of Evelyn. We think the collection is a stellar edition to an already amazing store, and we love that we can cruise Eames era couches and 1930s-style outerwear at the same time. Post 27, 1819 West Grand Avenue; 312-829-6122.
4. BackGarage
For the days when the weather is too crappy for vintaging (tragic), we've luckily got BackGarage, a website full of vintage housewares that makes us seriously consider redecorating. You will absolutely lose it over mid-century furniture, kitchenware, and art. We don't know where they find it, and we don't care. Just give it up, now.
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