September 8, 2009

Barneys Co-Op Chicago

Score designer labels for less dough at the fashion haven’s discount outpost. Shoes, bags, and garb overstock cost more than a pretty penny — but less than you’d spend at big mama Barneys.

  Lincoln Park, Fashion, Cheap, Designer Clothing

October 29, 2008

Eskell Chicago

Pop into this sweet boutique and find lines both vintage and new (Iro Carr, American Retro, Quail, In God We Trust). Great shoes, bags, and belts, too.

  Wicker Park, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Indie Designers

May 12, 2008

A Pied Chicago

Trudy Robinson Foley (owner of Kickin’) expanded her reign on Roscoe Street with this intimate shoe salon, where you can score exclusives from Taryn by Taryn Rose, Hispanitas, Modern Vintage, and more.

  Roscoe Village, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Exclusives

November 22, 2006

Robin Richman Chicago

  Bucktown, Fashion, Artsy, Designer Clothing

September 18, 2006

City Soles Chicago

Get your kicks at this always-crowded shop pedaling Euro-inspired footwear. For women, peep-toes, pumps, and riding boots reign. For fellas, there are tennis shoes, combat boots, and tricked-out flip-flops.

  Lakeview, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Euro

May 8, 2006

Tangerine Chicago

  Bucktown, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Neighborhood Gem

July 25, 2008

Aberle Chicago

Sit on a cushy, tufted ottoman and let owner Kira Price ferry over luxury footwear by the likes of Sigerson Morrison, Cynthia Vincent, and Calleen Cordero. Buttery handbags also call.

  Depaul, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Neighborhood Gem