Men's Shopping guides
Men's Shopping: Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park can seem more like a section of San Francisco than a quaint Chicago neighborhood and nearby De Paul University only contributes to the pulsing, youthful feel. The true treasure in this district isn't the clean streets or the friendly faces--it's the fashion. Lincoln Park is home to a number of specific-to-Chicago boutiques along with some uncommon national stores that could only thrive in this hip-conscious climate. Any self-respecting man with a Metro pass would be amiss for avoiding this small, well-clothed town.
Read MoreMen's Shopping: Woodfield Mall
Saying that Woodfield is a mall doesn't do it justice. It isn't just a mall, it's a mecca, with more than 300 stores, restaurants, kiosks, and three floors of fun, it'll keep you entertained for more than a day. BBut what's more important than its sheer scope is that it contains all the essential building blocks for a well-rounded male wardrobe: clothing, fragrance, and health needs acclimated to the modern day warrior-poet, super-dad, twenty-something, and everyone in-between.
Read MoreMen's Shopping: Oak Street
Oak Street is the sidekick of Michigan Avenue. The stores are a tad smaller, the surrounding area is a little quieter, and it can all be seen in a busy afternoon--but don't let that fool you. Brands from around the world vie for a coveted spot on the street that transitions away from the bustle of downtown and reflects the calmer residential neighborhoods in the north. Oak Street has offerings Michigan could only dream about, and the modern male benefits from the sibling rivalry between the two, since together they house most of the major names in the fashion industry. If you're in Chicago, you have to visit Michigan Avenue, and since you're seeing Michigan Avenue, you have to amble down Oak Street.
Read MoreMen's Shopping: Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue in Chicago is all about the shopping. Whether you're in need of a wardrobe replacement or just another work shirt, you'll find an ample selection to sate your sartorial hunger on this 5,280 feet (give or take a few) of fashion. Sporting a few male-only shops and even more dual-gender designer stores, these blocks have it all, from A Armani to Z Zegna.
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