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Hazel Runner-UpWolfbait & B-girls Finalists: Una Mae's, Penny Lane Studios, Ikram
Cowboys and Astronauts Runner-UpHazel Finalists: Penny Lane Studios, CRAM Fashion, Phayes
Strange Cargo Runner-UpT-Shirt Deli Finalists: Transit tees, Raygun, Sacra-tee
Querying the concept of T-shirt shops
by Maya Dukmasova on November 6, 2019 at 12:00PM
Why are there four T-shirt shops within a block of each other in Andersonville? Strolling north on Clark from Foster Avenue one soon understands the absurdity of that question because "T-shirt shops" have about as much in common with one another as "restaurants."
Fat Tiger Works Runner-UpDearborn Denim Finalists: 6 Clothing, Sacra-tee
Peach Fuzz Runner-UpCloud & Bunny Finalists: Little Threads, Monica & Andy
Sophia Reyes Runner-UpMaria Pinto Finalists: Dearborn Denim, Richard Dayhoff
Rescue in Style Runner-UpHoda Katebi Finalists: Lakeshore Lady, Liz Adams
Lost Girls Runner-UpKokorokoko Finalists: Tilly’s, Vintage Quest, Seek Vintage
Brown Elephant Runner-UpVillage Discount Outlet Store Finalists: Ragstock, Unique Thrift, Thrift and Thrive, Alex’s Attic
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
by Deanna Isaacs on November 6, 2019 at 12:00PM
In 1931, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. gave an industrial building at 509 N. Union to the Salvation Army, which started collecting donated goods there in addition to housing Depression-era guys down on their luck. Ever since, it's been the go-to place downtown for great deals on used furniture, clothing, and just about anything else, including stuff you don't need but can't resist.
Foursided Chicago Runner-UpArtists Frame Service Finalists: Ilo’s Framing, CMMFraming
Alamo Shoes Runner-UpLori’s Shoes Finalists: Hanig’s, Click Shoes
Saint Alfred
by Leor Galil on November 6, 2019 at 12:00PM
Before Adidas opened its flagship Wicker Park store in 2017, Saint Alfred was the only shop along Milwaukee Avenue you'd be guaranteed to find sneakerheads lined up at the crack of dawn waiting to cop the hottest new shoe. The streetwear shop doesn't just cater to people who pack their closets with more footwear than clothes, and I've enjoyed the process of finding the right fit for my flat feet more there than anywhere else I've gone.
Chicago Dance Supply Runner-UpMotion Unlimited Finalists: All About Dance
Asrai Garden Runner-UpBryn Mawr Jewelry Finalists: Nomadic Ant, Embellish Boutique
Eye Spy Optical Runner-UpLab Rabbit Optics Finalists: Visionary Eye Care, CustomEyes
Uptown Bikes Runner-UpKozy’s Cyclery Finalists: Johnny Sprockets, Roscoe Village Bikes, Comrade Cycles, Boulevard Bikes
Smokes on Clark Runner-UpRoots Smoke & Vapor Shop Finalists: Up Down Cigar, Elevated Minds
Reckless Records Runner-UpLaurie’s Planet of Sound Finalists: Bric-a-Brac Records and Collectibles, Dusty Groove, Rattleback Records
Chicago Music Exchange Runner-UpOld Town School Music Store Finalists: Flatts and Sharpe Music Co., Rock and Roll Vintage Chicago Guitar Shop
Women & Children First Runner-UpThe Book Cellar Finalists: Quimby’s Bookstore, Unabridged Bookstore
Pleasure Chest Runner-UpRam Bookstore Finalists: Lover's Playground (previously Frenchy's), Te-Jays Adult Books
Myopic Books Runner-UpUncharted Books Finalists: Ravenswood Used Books, Open Books Ltd.
AlleyCat Comics Runner-UpQuimby’s Bookstore Finalists: Chicago Comics, Challengers Comics, Graham Cracker Comics Loop
Crafty Beaver Runner-UpAndersonville Kitchen & Bath Showroom Finalists: Wade Brothers Carpentry LLC, Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc.
District Chicago Runner-UpVintage Quest Finalists: Scout, Jayson Home, Alapash New Home, Cassona Home Furnishings and Accessories
Gethsemane Garden Center Runner-UpAdams & Son Gardens Finalists: Sprout Home, City Grange
Flowers for Dreams Runner-UpAsrai Garden Finalists: Fleur Inc, Steve’s Flower Market
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