Design Boutiques in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of design boutiques in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

Evanston

Juried holiday market in a historic ballroom

Brown Elephant Andersonville

Brown Elephant Andersonville

Andersonville • $

vintage thrift with purpose

Vintage Frills

Vintage Frills Newcomer

Avondale

color-sorted vintage & retro décor

Givánne

Givánne

Lincoln Park

Curated gifts & candles

Warehouse 55

Warehouse 55

West Town

vintage furniture & one-of-a-kind finds

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street Art Festival

Near North Side

Outdoor art stroll

The Horror House

The Horror House Hot right now

Avondale

Horror fan haven

Vintiques & Company

Vintiques & Company Newcomer

Andersonville

multi-vendor vintage marketplace

Humboldt House

Humboldt House

West Town

Feminist gift shop & pantry

THE MART

THE MART

River North

Design hub & landmark

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MOLASSES

MOLASSES Hot right now

Lincoln Square

Curated gifts & vintage

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Frequently asked questions

How are these design boutiques in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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