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Home » vintage

Tag: vintage

Posted inCity Life

Seeing red

by Isa Giallorenzo January 22, 2020August 18, 2021

An appraisal coordinator matches her locks with her looks.

Posted inMusic

Remember resale shops this Record Store Day

by Leor Galil April 10, 2019March 30, 2022

Record Store Day doesn’t usually include thrift and vintage shops, but they’re among the best places to find vinyl that nobody’s even thought of reissuing yet.

Posted inBlogs

Stranger Things dance party the Upside Down, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler August 25, 2017August 18, 2021

Hyde Park Flea Market, the 100th birthday of Jack “King” Kirby, and other happenings from August 25-27

Posted inBlogs

Looking like a million dollars while spending just a few

by Isa Giallorenzo July 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Local vintage seller Anna Rafferty looks rich in her $3 kimono.

Posted inBlogs

An aspiring model creates a head-turning look

by Isa Giallorenzo November 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Aspiring model Shaheem Anderson sports his 100-percent-thrifted look.

Posted inBlogs

Vintage gets updated at the Logan Square Arts Festival

by Isa Giallorenzo July 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Street View featuring a thrift-savvy attendee at the Logan Square Arts Festival.

Posted inBlogs

RIP Lee Sandlin, longtime Reader writer

by Michael Miner December 15, 2014August 18, 2021

In remembrance of the author and critic, along with links to some of Sandlin’s work

Posted inBlogs

Street View 177: On a new level

by Isa Giallorenzo March 27, 2014August 18, 2021

Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 177

Posted inBlogs

Street View 174: Ray of sunshine

by Isa Giallorenzo March 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 174

Posted inBlogs

Street View 171: Put a bow on it

by Isa Giallorenzo March 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 171

Posted inBlogs

Street View 161: Street-style heaven at Beauty Bar

by Isa Giallorenzo January 20, 2014August 18, 2021

Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 161

Posted inBlogs

Street View 118: Totally tubular style in Wicker Park

by Isa Giallorenzo September 5, 2013August 19, 2021

Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 118

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Place to Browse Midcentury Furniture and Eavesdrop on Wedding Plans

by Kevin Warwick June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Why waste such an impressive space on daydreaming shoppers when you can repurpose the inventory after-hours?

Posted inBlogs

Stylish events for moms and more

by Heather Kenny May 10, 2012August 19, 2021

Events at the 900 Shops, plus a Southport boutique is closing—for real this time

Posted inBlogs

Beer that you wear, if you’re lucky

by Kevin Warwick January 17, 2012August 19, 2021

AJ Fosik’s spectacular collection of vintage beer sweaters

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