Holidays at Water Tower Place: The Sweetest Santa on the Mile
Discover the holiday magic at Water Tower Place, an iconic landmark full of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Discover the holiday magic at Water Tower Place, an iconic landmark full of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Check out Water Tower Place Chicago, where you find shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and live theater.
As the Chicago summer heats up, residents and visitors are in for a treat with the return of the much-loved Armitage – Halsted Sidewalk Sale, organized by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC). Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 29th and 30th, as 20 local businesses join forces to offer a wonderful… Read more »
Swarovski Renowned jewelry designer Swarovski bids farewell to its previous outlets along the illustrious North Michigan Avenue. However, with grandeur befitting its reputation, Swarovski is set to make a sparkling comeback. Its new home can be found on the prestigious first floor of 636 N. Michigan Ave., which formerly housed a lavish Rolex store. Swarovski… Read more »
The Art Institute of Chicago Umbrella The Art Institute of Chicago has many gifts inspired by its most famous paintings, but none quite as apt as the umbrella based on Gustave Caillebotte’s Rainy Day. It measures 36″ across when open and closes to 11″ x 2″ to fit neatly into a purse or backpack. The… Read more »
6 Designers To Watch Maria Pinto Having designed for the likes of Oprah Winfrey, the Joffrey Ballet, and Michelle Obama, Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto is a perfect example of someone who succeeded through hard work and determination. Youngest of seven children, she grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Her boutique in the… Read more »
Of the 77 Chicago neighborhoods, the Loop is probably the best known. And with good reason: it is the beating heart of the city and features some of the most popular attractions, restaurants… and shops, of course. Macy’s / Marshall Field’s Marshall Field’s was for decades one of the preeminent department stores in the world… Read more »
Sometimes older is better. Chicago has no shortage of stores to help you get your vintage fix. Whether it be your next favorite record, retro clothing, or that out-of-print book, here are some of the best places to vintage shop. Record Stores Reckless Records With locations in Wicker Park, Lakeview, and the Loop, Reckless Records… Read more »
Winter is here, time to dress appropriately. And that includes the right hat. Here are some of Chicago’s coolest places to shop for the perfect headpiece. OPTIMO Set in one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, the Monadnock, Optimo is a must-visit shop when wandering the Loop. Graham Thompson, who founded the storefront 25 years ago,… Read more »
If you’re in need of a shopping spree or perhaps some retail therapy, many of Chicago’s shopping centers have reopened! All shopping centers have safety guidelines in place to ensure social distancing and make sure all workers and guests are properly sanitizing. Face coverings are required as the protective order still remains in Illinois. If… Read more »