Chicago Bargain Spots

Do a quick search, i could have sworn this topic was discussed recently and refered to a couple good consignment shops, one run by a black man named billy (???)

I tried your search suggestions but did not have much luck..

There are two FB's around a mile apart on Boul Mich which are said to be very good for their ilk. And then there's Morris & Sons located a couple miles off the beaten path on Roosevelt Road.

There's a Filene's Basement on State Street and Madison that's not bad, and decent Nordstrom Rack across State Street from it. Nothing amazing, but I've landed some pretty good deals at both.

I don't know of a shop run by a Billy, but Duomo is run by a guy named Tony. It is on Broadway between Diversy and Wellington. I've picked up a Chester Barrie and some Polo stuff there for pretty cheap. You can attempt the CTA Blue line to get downtown from O' Hare. It takes most of an hour to do so, but the Washington stop will drop you a few blocks from the downtown Nordstrom Rack. The Monroe stop is right near Filene's. You can then take the Red line north (Howard) to Chicago and walk about a block to the other Filene's. I would also hit Ralph's place at the corner of Chicago and Michigan to see if they still have the sale going. Things are pretty well picked over, but there are some deals left.

If you are a Brioni guy check out Morris and Sons, the Filene's on Michigan has Oxxford usually in weird patterns and colors, sometimes they do get something unique

I think about a block away there is Paul Stuart (sp?) that sometimes has some interesting things but I find sales people who aren't into the items they sell, there is George Greene which I don't think has any sales but interesting store;It is always fun trying to figure out who exactly his clientèle are and barneys in that block, Mr. Despos across from Barneys. There use to be Tender Buttons that was great for buttons around there. The Polo store is a few blocks from there and they might have some sales, if nothing else I like the restaurant they have there.

Brooks on Michigan might have some goodies, but terrible service, if you do buy and want something tailored take it to the Rookery and ask for Alex (tailor).

By the Rookery you have Syd Jerome's which sometimes has their 50% off sales on everything from Oxxford to Isaia but terrible tailors.
In that block is Albert Karoll (sp) at Richard Bennett but nothing "on sale" but great for working button holes.

Marshall Field's , now Macy's hasn't had anything interesting or unique since their change.

If it was me and I had the day, I would start at Truefitt and Hill and get a shave, then explore that little section of Oak Street and Michigan. Grab lunch at Sayat Nova , head down to the State area and check out the Rookery (note here, if you are single there are some really cute sales woman here<g>), Syd Jerome , State street shops then around dinner if you like Brioni or Luciano Barbera grab a taxi to Morris and Sons, after stopping at Manny's Deli and finish the day.

I went to the FB on Michi. Ave. across from Water Tower Place this weekend, and their selection wasn't too great. So steer clear from that one.

800 to 1000, but I have yet to find a great pattern. The saks on michigan and the neiman marcus sometimes have oxxford staples on sale.

*** I Am Editing This On Feb 2008 And Removing My Recommendation For Richard Bennett, I Would Never , Ever Ever Recommend that store ***

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March 2007?

I believe I need the Venn diagram version of that post.

I'm curious why you would recommend Bennett's, which is near my office. I know that he clothes some local celebs, including Chris Gardner (the subject of the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness").

I've never had success finding anything at FB on Michigan Ave. I used to stop in whenever I was in Chicago but I no longer do so.

I am NOT recommending them. (Side note, in case I slip up in grammar , There isn't a Richard Bennett , just the name of the firm so them instead of him)