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Lincoln Park
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by Gigi Guerra
illustrator Alex Reardon

This charming Northside community is dense with creative professionals—and an increasing number of hip-yet-accessible spots to cater to them.

Active Endeavors

This Chicago-area minichain is a peerless resource for emerging labels- like Julie Haus, Myne, and Chimala—and is also one of the best boutique e-tailers around. Plus, its outstanding denim selection covers all bases, from the ubiquitous (James, J Brand) to the underground (Corpus, Ksubi).
853 W. Armitage Ave., 773-281-8100, activeendeavors.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Barneys Co-op

Find a pitch-perfect assortment of Mayle tops, Sissi Rossi bags, and Daryl K-189 jeans in the city's only branch on this NYC chain.
2209 N. Halsted St., 773-248-0426

Products: Denim, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Department Store

Endo Exo

This decade-old apothecary, owned by former hedge-funder Stephanie Salerno Walls, just underwent a massive renovation. It emerged twice the size with an updated old-meets-new atmosphere—antique pharmaceutical cabinets mix with mod wallpaper—and a traditional glass conservatory, which, due to its plentiful light, provides the setting for in-store makeup applications and sample testing (shop from lines including Shu Uemura, Tracie Martyn, Natura Bissé, and Kevyn Aucoin).
2034 N. Halsted St., 773-525-0500, endoexo.com

Products: Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique

Intermix

The newest Chicago branch of this minichain.
841 W. Armitage Ave., 773-404-8766, intermixonline.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Isabella Fine Lingerie

We didn't believe it until we experienced it, but owner Lauren Amerine is a phenom when it comes to determining bra size—no measuring required. Take advantage of her skills and let her find you the most flattering style from Parah, Le Mystère, 6ixty 8ight, or the Lake & Stars.
1101 W. Webster Ave., 773-281-2352, shopisabella.com

Products: Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear
Type of Store: Boutique

Kaveri

In keeping with the upscale-yet-easygoing feel of the neighborhood, this year-old spot, located in an airy converted firehouse, concentrates on pieces that meld the sophisticated with the laid-back: Rag & Bone trenches, Mike & Chris canvas jackets, and Gryson's famed Olivia bag, now in nylon.
1211 W. Webster Ave., 773-296-2141

Products: Women's Clothing, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

SHE

This acronym stands for "she has everything," and true to its claim, this cast-iron corner shop—owned by Nicolette Karney, a former reality-TV casting agent—presents a stunningly broad yet strikingly well-edited range of clothing and accessories, from Castle Starr brocade dresses to '80s-influenced Grey Ant suspender trousers.
1024 W. Armitage Ave., 773-880-8061

Products: Women's Clothing,
Type of Store: Boutique

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Lincoln Park
download a handy printable map.

Active Endeavors

Barneys Co-op

Endo Exo

Intermix

Isabella Fine Lingerie

Kaveri

SHE

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