You'll find outposts for just about any luxury brand along the Mag Mile and Gold Coast, from handbags the price of cars at Hermes and sexy stilettos at Jimmy Choo to rock-sized diamond rings at Graff and indulgent Italian linens at Pratesi. But if you don't have a whole weekend to scour every single storefront, here's our take on the highlights.
Shop the Gold Coast
Our town's most tony shopping district offers plenty of eye (and wallet) candy
June 26, 2008
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Ikram
873 N. Rush St. - Chicago312-587-1000
Plenty of Michelle Obama's dresses have reportedly come from this Gold Coast boutique
Original Penguin
901 N. Rush St. - Chicago312-475-0792
This 1950s golf brand known for outfitting dapper dudes like Bing Crosby and Bob Hope has launched a Midwest flagship store on Rush Street. This store the first of its kind in the Midwest and it's considered a regional flagship, so expect the full range of what Original Penguin has to offer, from men and women's clothing to messenger bags and sunglasses.
UGG Australia
909 N. Rush St. - Chicago312-255-1280
The purveyor of those ubiquitous fuzzy boots opened this dedicated boutique on Rush Street in October 2007.
Jake
939 N. Rush St. - Chicago312-664-5553
For the fashion-savvy, this upscale retail chain offers the latest in designer shirts, jackets and jeans for men and women.
Tory Burch
66 E. Walton St. - Chicago312-280-0010
This narrow, modestly sized store packs quite the variety of Tory Burch merchandise, including her wildly popular signature ballet flats and bright printed tunics.
AG Adriano Goldschmied
48 E. Walton St. - Chicago312-787-7680
This two-level Gold Coast store is home to California-based premium denim brand Adriano Goldschmied, otherwise known as AG.
Burton
56 E. Walton St. - Chicago312-202-7900
You don’t have to be a "rider," as the savvy staff says here, to make use of the fashion-forward winter gear at Burton, one of three flagship stores in the country for the popular Vermont-based snowboarding brand.
Samantha
64 E. Walton St. - Chicago312-951-5383
Find girly, wearable clothing and accessories ranging from affordable to extravagant at this charming Gold Coast shop.
Barneys New York
25 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-587-1700
Gotta get your hands on the newest Chloe sunglasses or hottest Derek Lam handbag? This fashion-forward New York-based retailer is renowned for its selection of high-end cosmetics, hand-picked designer clothing for men and women, ample premium denim, plus a hefty round-up of the season's latest gotta-have-it handbags.
The Denim Lounge/Madison and Friends
43 E. Oak St. - ChicagoIf mama needs a new pair of (designer) jeans and the kids are craving an update to their pint-sized wardrobe, this Oak Street spot is the place.
Jil Sander
48 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-335-0006
Experience the entire collection of Belgian designer Raf Simons, who is creating under the avant-garde Jil Sander label, at this sleek showroom on Oak Street.
Dismero
50 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-380-6590
Known for casualwear with impeccable tailoring and a sophisticated feel, Italian label Dismero opened its first U.S. store in February 2007 in this white-washed Oak Street space. The brand has retail stores in Verona and Munich and has had a wholesale showroom in New York City for years, but designer Andy D'Auria fell chose Chicago for his first American store.
Luca Luca
59 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-664-1512
Luca Luca proffers stunning women's evening gowns with luxe details, from feather-light sheer tiers to intricate beading.
Me & Ro
61 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-957-8181
This New York-based jewelry line recently set up shop in a decidedly Zen space on Oak Street. Prices start at $70 (and soar up to $50,000) for delicate earrings, necklaces and bracelets inspired by various types of symbolism.
The Daisy Shop
67 E. Oak St., 6th floor - Chicago312-943-8880
Got a taste for Chanel but can't shell out $10,000 for an evening gown? The Daisy Shop is wholly dedicated to the resale of women's couture, both vintage and new.
Juicy Couture
101 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-280-1637
You might know Juicy Couture for its calligraphied logo or bright terry tracksuits, but this standalone Gold Coast boutique will remind you there's a lot more to this designer brand.
Furla
106 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-640-9501
With silvery walls and floors, this bi-level Gold Goast boutique is as sleek as its line of handbags displayed on floating glass shelves.
Chasalla
106 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-640-1940
This high-end men and women's boutique boasts a drool-worthy selection of big name designers, including Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli, D&G by Dolce and Gabbana, Diesel, Versace Jeans Couture and more.
Ultimo
114 E. Oak St. - Chicago312-787-1171
A women's boutique with 70 designer collections from Europe and around the globe.
Intermix
40 E. Delaware - Chicago312-640-2922
Label mongers will relish in the selection of coveted designer lines carried at this bold boutique, from Stella McCartney tops to Luciano Padovan pumps.
Branca
17 E. Pearson St. - Chicago312-787-1017
Mixing in the new with the old -- that's the decorating philosophy at this pleasant Gold Coast "lifestyle" boutique.
June Blaker
870 N. Orleans St. - Chicago312-751-9220
This elegant-yet-playful boutique specializes in what the shop’s owner and namesake calls “curios” – intriguing gifts such as exotic mounted insects, one-of-a-kind jewelry and novelty items like light-up umbrellas.
Flight 001
1133 N. State St. - Chicago312-944-1001
This fuselage-shaped store (pronounced "Flight One") stocks all matter of stylish travel accessories.
Alessi
611 N. State St. - Chicago312-247-6500
The whimsical kitchenwares made by Italian self-christened "design factory" Alessi have been happily picked up by boutiques around Chicago in past years; in 2007, the company opened its own flagship store in the historic Tree Studios building on State Street.
