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| I hit the streets of Chicago
to share what locals already now, that The Windy City is the place for
serious bagistas. New York and Paris watch out -- Chicago’s fashion
status is on the rise. |
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Language Chicago
1537 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-5744
www.language-chicago.com
Known for their great customer service and sales on handbags,
this boutique carries independent designers like Angel Jackson,
Jalda and Anna Corinna. |
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Ouest Boutique
1063 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-2799
www.shopouest.com
Ouest delivers a range of personalized services, a personal
shopping consultation and free delivery within the city.
Handbags: Barbara Bui Handbags, and Habitual. |
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Jake
3740 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 929 5253
www.shopjake.com
The “it” boutique for young hipsters offers a range of
designer handbags from Rebecca Minkoff, Be & D, and Phillip Lim,
to name a few. |
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Intermix
40 E. Delaware
Chicago, IL
(312) 640 2922
www.intermixonline.com
Recently opened, this boutique brings New York favorites
front and center: Kenneth Jay Lane, Goldenbleu, Give, and Sonia
Rykiel. |
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Neiman Marcus
737 N Michigan Ave Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-5900
www.neimanmarcus.com
A broad selection with good help from sales associates to
guide you through the entire bundle; Neiman Marcus also presents
fashion previews of couture designers before it hits stores and
two private night sales on new, in-season collections. Handbags:
Christian Louboutin, Burberry, Stella McCartney and many more
lux offerings. |
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Saks Fifth Avenue
700 N Michigan Ave Lower 1
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-6500
www.saksfithavenue.com
With guest designers, pre-sale discounts and 50% off sales,
Saks is crawling with bagistas wanting high-end accessories and
shopping on budget. Handbags: Botkier, Christian Dior, Juicy
Couture, Furla, and Isabella Fiore. |
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Barney’s NY
25 E Oak St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 587-1700
www.barneys.com
A non-pretentious staff that carries a well edited selection.
Handbags: Balenciaga, Fendi, Givenchy and Roberta di Camerino. |
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Bottega Veneta
800 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-3220
www.bottegaveneta.com
An Italian design house with well-crafted handbags in an
array of palettes and structure endow guests with great comfort
by remembering their names, having cast knowledge of their
product and offering private sales of 30% off on handbags. |
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Gucci
900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 664-5504
www.gucci.com
A fashion maven where many celebrities have stepped foot in
for the latest trendy bag; treating you like a genuine guest and
more than willing to have your service, this is a bagistas must
stop shop with a glass of champagne as a token of appreciation. |
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Gamma Playa
2035 West Division
Chicago, IL 60622
773. 235. 0755
www.gammaplayer.com
This space-age boutique has an influx of international
designers and has received a lot of press for its avant-garde
style. Two of its well known London handbag designers are Chris
& Tibor and Wendee Ou. |
| Brittany Johnson, Chicago
Correspondent |
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