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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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