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City Life
,
Street View
Jan 22, 2020
Seeing red
An appraisal coordinator matches her locks with her looks.
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Street View
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Fashion
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street fashion
,
vintage
,
mod
Music
,
Music Feature
Apr 10, 2019
Video
Remember resale shops this Record Store Day
Thrift and vintage stores are among the best places to find vinyl that nobody’s even thought of reissuing yet.
By Leor Galil
Tags:
Music Feature
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Record Store Day
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Light in the Attic
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Dreamin’ Wild
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Donnie Emerson
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Joe Emerson
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Searching for Sugar Man
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Rodriguez
,
Ariel Pink
,
Jack Fleischer
,
thrift
,
vintage
,
resale
,
secondhand
,
Dusty Groove
,
Goodwill
,
Brown Elephant
,
Brown Elephant Resale Shop
,
Village Discount
,
Village Discount Outlet
,
Pilsen Vintage & Thrift
,
Paul Guizar
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Charly Garcia
,
Sonorama
,
Discos Joey
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Niteskool Project
,
Howard Brown Health
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Party Bat
,
Kokorokoko
,
Ross Kelly
,
Sasha Hodges
,
Newbury Comics
,
Delle Del & Jamin Jack Starling
,
DJ International
,
Basement Records
,
Chicago Lawn
,
Back of the Yards
,
Andersonville
,
Wicker Park
,
Pilsen
,
Lola Dee
,
Bel-Aire
,
Downtown Sound
,
Music Company
,
Another Man’s Treasure
,
Another Man’s Treasure Resale
,
Wilburn Green
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Ambrosia Room
,
MFSB
,
Full Force
,
U-Haul
,
Video
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Bleader
Aug 25, 2017
Stranger Things
dance party the Upside Down, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Hyde Park Flea Market, the 100th birthday of Jack "King" Kirby, and other happenings from August 25-27
By Steve Heisler
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Do This
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stranger things
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heaven malone
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hideout
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sarah sherman
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helltrap nightmare
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markus crane
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clusterfuck cup
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reggie's rock club
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hyde park flea market
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slow food farm roast
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local foods
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jack king kirby
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challenger comics
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planet chicago
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navy pier
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dance
,
vintage
,
diy
,
malort
,
wrestling
,
comedy
,
music
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 14, 2017
Looking like a million dollars while spending just a few
Local vintage seller Anna Rafferty looks rich in her $3 kimono.
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Arts
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Style
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Fashion
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Chicago street style
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vintage
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Festive Collective
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Etsy
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Anna Rafferty
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Anna Wator
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Barbie Roadkill
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Village Discount Outlet
Blogs
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Bleader
Nov 21, 2016
An aspiring model creates a head-turning look
Aspiring model Shaheem Anderson sports his 100-percent-thrifted look.
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Arts
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Style
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menswear
,
fashion
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vintage
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Chicago street style
,
fall
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 6, 2015
Vintage gets updated at the Logan Square Arts Festival
Street View featuring a thrift-savvy attendee at the Logan Square Arts Festival.
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Style
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Arts
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womenswear
,
summer
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Logan Square Arts Festival
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vintage
,
fashion
,
Chicago street style
Blogs
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Bleader
Dec 15, 2014
RIP Lee Sandlin, longtime
Reader
writer
In remembrance of the author and critic, along with links to some of Sandlin's work
By Michael Miner
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Books
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RIP
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Arts
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Media
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News
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Lee Sandlin
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Chicago Reader
,
Nina Sandlin
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"The Distancers"
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"Storm Kings"
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"Wicked River"
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Ira Glass
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Pantheon
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Vintage
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"Losing the War"
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"The New Kings of Nonfiction"
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Sherwin Beach Press
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Nick Cherniavsky
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Alison True
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Booksellers Row
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Charles Ives
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Bleader
Mar 27, 2014
Street View 177: On a new level
Isa Giallorenzo's Street View 177
By Isa Giallorenzo
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blue
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spring
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ASOS
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,
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,
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,
LVL3
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Wicker Park
,
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,
Chicago street style
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Bleader
Mar 15, 2014
Street View 174: Ray of sunshine
Isa Giallorenzo's Street View 174
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Arts
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womenswear
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winter
,
vintage
,
color
,
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cool jackets
,
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,
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,
Chicago street style
Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 8, 2014
Street View 171: Put a bow on it
Isa Giallorenzo's Street View 171
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Style
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Arts
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womenswear
,
winter
,
pink
,
vintage
,
sweet
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great hair
,
fashion
,
Chicago street style
Blogs
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Bleader
Jan 20, 2014
Street View 161: Street-style heaven at Beauty Bar
Isa Giallorenzo's Street View 161
By Isa Giallorenzo
Tags:
Style
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Arts
,
womenswear
,
menswear
,
party
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Street Style Summit
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Kokorokoko
,
vintage
,
Beauty Bar
,
fashion
,
Chicago street style
Blogs
,
Bleader
Sep 5, 2013
Street View 118: Totally tubular style in Wicker Park
Isa Giallorenzo's Street View 118
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Style
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Arts
,
womenswear
,
vintage
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80's
,
90's
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Kokorokoko
,
Wicker Park
,
shops
,
boutiques
,
summer
,
stylists
,
fashion
,
Chicago street style
,
Image
Best of Chicago
,
Goods & Services
Jun 19, 2013
Critics' Picks
Best Place to Browse Midcentury Furniture and Eavesdrop on Wedding Plans
Salvage One
By Kevin Warwick
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Best of Chicago 2013
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Salvage One
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marriage
,
weddings
,
vintage
,
Critics' Picks
Blogs
,
Bleader
May 10, 2012
Stylish events for moms and more
Events at the 900 Shops, plus a Southport boutique is closing—for real this time
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
the 900 Shops
,
a Day for Her
,
Friends of Prentice
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Mark Shale
,
Karen Millen
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Alternatives Shoes
,
Decades
,
Space519
,
Tula
,
Panache
,
sales
,
vintage
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jan 17, 2012
Beer that you wear, if you're lucky
AJ Fosik's spectacular collection of vintage beer sweaters
By Kevin Warwick
Tags:
Style
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Paranormal
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Visual Art
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Food & Drink
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beer sweater
,
vintage
,
AJ Fosik
,
Facebook
,
winter
,
Chicago
,
Hamm's
,
fashion
Blogs
,
Bleader
May 19, 2011
Things to Do in Style This Weekend
A student fashion show, designs inspired by an iconic American sculptor, a vintage sale, and more.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Body in Metal
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Eskell
,
Imagine '11
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Krista K
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Virtu
,
Anne Sportun
,
Alma Weiser
,
Renovar
,
WhiteChicago
,
Lori London
,
vintage
Blogs
,
Bleader
Apr 4, 2011
Another Vintage Couture Auction—With a Celebrity Angle
A chance to own one of Gladys Knight's greatest hits—from her wardrobe.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Leslie Hindman
,
Gladys Knight
,
vintage
,
couture
,
auction
,
Gucci
,
Hermes
,
Christian Dior
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jan 11, 2011
Axis of Evelyn at Post 27
A collaboration to help you meet all your vintage needs.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Axis of Evelyn
,
Post 27
,
vintage
Blogs
,
Bleader
Dec 9, 2010
Sales and More Through Sunday
Preview vintage clothing and accessories up for auction, party with Frei Designs in Pilsen, and more throughout the weekend.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Annie Novotny
,
Frei Designs
,
Workshop
,
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
,
Bill Blass
,
Hermes
,
Christian Dior
,
couture
,
vintage
,
Michelle Tan
,
Chikahisa Studio
,
Serpico
,
Lissa
,
Abigail Glaum-Lathbury
Blogs
,
Bleader
Oct 21, 2010
Fashion Focus Events and More This Weekend
Fashion Focus continues throughout the weekend, along with a denim warehouse sale, vintage shows, and more.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Fashion Focus
,
Dress Code
,
Art of Fashion
,
Renovar
,
City Soles
,
7 for All Mankind
,
warehouse sale
,
sales
,
vintage
,
Modern Vintage Chicago
,
Virtu
,
h(om)e
Blogs
,
Bleader
Oct 18, 2010
Vintage Redux
A local designer modifies vintage clothing to suit modern tastes.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Dollparts Design
,
Michelle Dimitris
,
vintage
Blogs
,
Bleader
Aug 26, 2010
What's On in Fashion This Weekend
A vintage fashion show, the Bucktown Arts Fest, and more this weekend.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
vintage
,
Maximalism
,
the Sometimes Store
,
Sisterman
,
the Gaudy God
,
Tel Aviv Couture
,
Mo Rockin Fashion Fest
,
M Go Fashion
,
Bucktown Arts Fest
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jul 22, 2010
Fashion Happenings This Weekend
Run with the brides, vintage shopping by moonlight, and more throughout the weekend.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Sofia Vintage
,
sidewalk sales
,
vintage
,
sales
,
Running of the Brides
,
Filene's Basement
,
Kathryn Kerrigan
,
Tribeca
,
West Loop
,
Vive la Femme
,
2 Sisters
,
Robin Richman
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Helen Yi
,
Tula
,
Krista K
,
Habit
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jul 19, 2010
New Bags at Modbags
New finds at Modbag.com
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
,
Modbag.com
,
vintage
,
vintage handbags
,
Modern Times
Blogs
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Bleader
Apr 22, 2010
This Weekend's Fashion Events
A "members only" sale, stylists face off, jewelry for under $15, and more, Thursday through Sunday.
By Heather Kenny
Tags:
Style
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Beta Boutique
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Jodi Arnold
,
It's in the Bag
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Roscoe Village
,
Pistol Bazaar
,
vintage
,
sales
,
STYLEWARS 2010
,
Chicago Fashion Foundation
,
Heroine Chic
,
Veruca Salt
,
Axis of Evelyn
,
Fix Boutique
,
Atypykal
,
Gamma Player
,
Michelle Tan
,
Treasure Gypsy
,
Fugu Designs
,
Sue Rosengard
,
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