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Surely you can find something that makes your palms sweat on one of the six levels of elegant shopping in Bloomingdale’s, one of the world’s most beloved department stores, at Chicago’s Michigan Avenue Retail store. The department store offers hundreds of the top brands and even a wedding registry. You’ll feel like royalty as Bloomies’ personal helpers make your shopping experience easier and a lot more efficient! If you work up an appetite during your shopping escapade, stop by Bloomingdale’s B’café to grab a stylish bite with the ladies who lunch.Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm
(312) 587-1700
Sarah Jessica Parker once told Vanity Fair, “If you’re a nice person and you work hard, you get to go shopping at Barneys. It’s the decadent reward.” Thankfully, even if you’re a lazy horse’s ass you can reward yourself with a shopping trip to America’s paramount fashion retailer, Barneys New York, located on Oak Street, one of the foremost shopping destinations in Chicago. Providing cutting-edge, high fashion in men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, shoes, and cosmetics, the labels they carry represent the industry leaders in every category. Attention brides: make an appointment to check out couture fashion at the Vera Wang bridal salon. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
(630) 573-0700
Oakbrook Center, Chicago’s most prestigious shopping destination, is the largest open-air premier shopping center in the country and is located a mere 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. With six major department stores and over 160 upscale shops and restaurants nestled amidst lush gardens and flowing fountains, Oakbrook Center was voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers. Indulge in cutting edge at stores like Burberry, Guess, H&M, J.Crew, Urban Outfitters, and Nordstrom. The whole family can enjoy a trip to the area with nearby attractions including the Brookfield Zoo, Elmhurst Art Museum, Morton Arboretum, Lynfred Winery, Naper Settlement, Robert McCormick’s Cantigny, DuPage Children’s Museum, numerous golf courses and spas. Hours: Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm; Some holiday, restaurant, department, and specialty store hours may vary.
(312) 642-5900
As long as your credit card is in working order, how can you go wrong at Neimans? Since 1983, this high-end haunt, located on the Magnificent Mile, has offered the world’s premier fashion apparel and accessories to Chicago’s men and women. They house most first-rate designers including Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Chanel, which are in high demand; but they also showcase some very cool, emerging designers. The department store’s Home Décor department has a unique selection of furniture, home accessories, and gifts. The highly trained personal shoppers will ensure that you leave the store happy…until you get next month’s bills. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun noon-6 pm
(312) 781-3922
Formerly the beloved Marshall Fields, Macy’s on State Street provides the complete shopping experience with twelve stories of shops in a beautiful, ornately decorated granite building. Though many Marshall Fields devotees are having a hard time letting go, the store still boasts 800,000 square feet of retail space with brand names from Frango to Marc Jacobs, over 600 patterns of crystal and china with brand names such as Waterford and Vera Wang, a 26,000-square-foot beauty department offering everything from MAC to Estee Lauder, and an international selection of wine, fine spirits, gourmet foods and chocolates. It’s not as crisp and clean as the days of yore, but you can pretty much find what you need here. Hours: Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm
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