Chicago has some of the world’s trendiest and largest shopping districts offering hot- couture, ready-to -wear and most fashionable accessories and footwear for women.
For women looking for luxury brands in sandals and accessories like fashion jewellery, handbags, scarves, sunglasses etc., Michigan Avenue is the best shopping destination. Lying on a stretch called the Magnificent Mile which has been selected as one of the 10 best shopping places in the world by National geographic, Michigan Ave. boasts of all the top fashion names.
Want to dress up your feet, look no further. Kenneth Cole has one of the best collections in women’s sandals. They come in all colours and styles and have interesting names like `gem ‘n toast’, `kiss or dare’. Sandals by Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch and Cole Haan are available here. These stores and others like Gucci, Chanel, Forever 21, and Guess offer an exquisite array of watches, necklaces, bracelets, handbags, wallets, cosmetics and sunglasses. Tory Burch has an eclectic collection of cuffs, neckpieces and scarves. You’ll find a Coach store offering a huge choice in handbags. If you are looking for jewellery, there is Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari and upscale local stores. You may visit the individual stores or their outlets in departmental stores like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus which houses MARC by marc Jacobs, Stella Mc Cartney and malls like Water Tower Place and The 900 shops.
State Street, in the centre of downtown Chicago, where the historic Chicago theatre is, is another famous shopping destination for shoes and accessories. Forever 21, Claire’s Accessories, Urban Outfitters, Ultra Diamonds and The Body Shop along with Macy’s and Sears lie here. Akira offers a stunning selection in sandals; also you have the Payless Shoe store.
Chicago also has many malls offering multiple choices in women sandals and accessories both of famous brands and local names. The Woodfield and Oakbrook Center have J C Penny, Nordstrom, Sears, Macy’s, Marcus and brands like Aldo, Coach, Guess and Nine West. Chicago Premium Outlets and Gurnee Mills have factory outlets of premium fashion houses like Kenneth Cole, Aldo, Clarks, Coach, Guess Accessories, Watch Station International, Sunglass Hut, Sears, Saks and Neiman Marcus so you can shop and save.
If you want to experience the local markets of Chicago then a visit to Old Town is recommended. Some of the popular local stores are Lori’s and Hanig’s for sandals, Josephine and One yellow Shoe for footwear and accessories, Lili Boutique for accessories. Old Town also has Aldo for bags and shoes.
Vintage Adrienne and Habit – named the `Best New Store’ by Chicago Tribune, are two hot spots for fun accessories.
So if you are going to be in Chicago, be ready to shop till you drop!