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Which Chicagoland Norstrom's Rack?

jmatt

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Should I just stay downtown, or is a trip to either Schaumburg or Northbrook, or Oakbrook worth my time?
 

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The one on State St. is very hit or miss.

I haven't really found much in the way of suits or sport coats, the nicest labels seem to be Zegna/Z Zegna.

As far as shirts and ties - same story. Lots and lots of Jhane Barnes, Abboud, etc.

Denim - decent, if you're looking for something like that. Nothing very high-end, lots of mixed trendier washed jeans.

Shoes - this is where you may have some success. I've come across Testoni, Allen Edmonds, etc. But, of course, lots of filler.
 

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the one in oakbrook isn't worth the drive and there is not one in northbrook. I would go to the bloomingdales on Michigan
 

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Originally Posted by twin8885
the one in oakbrook isn't worth the drive and there is not one in northbrook. I would go to the bloomingdales on Michigan
Curious. The Norstrom's website lists one at 199 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL
 

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Versace - For the denim brands, are you talking "trendier" like 7FAM/COH/Diesel?
 

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Originally Posted by aspriel
Versace - For the denim brands, are you talking "trendier" like 7FAM/COH/Diesel?

In the past two years I've found good deals on PDC, Da'mage, and Earnest Sewn. At this time I've also seen Sevens, Chip & Pepper, Blue Cult, etc...along those lines.

When I was there two weeks ago, they seemed to have a lot of Penguin, Ben Sherman, and Mavi denim. Nothing even as 'good' as Seven.

Though, I'm sure it really changes each time they get new stock.
 

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There is one in Northbrook, just off the Eden's and south of LakeCook Rd.
 

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Schaumburg , Oakbrook are worthless. Same for the Off 5th and the filene's in Woodfield is junk too.
 

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