All reviews about shopping in Chicago will first take you to Michigan Avenue. More specifically, the Magnificent Mile. This is where a huge number of boutiques and shopping centers of Chicago are concentrated.
Prices are not the most affordable. But what do you want: you have to pay for the brand! Prepare to spend at least 500 USD on a branded piece from Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Lord & Taylor or Burberry.
Boutiques for Prada, YSL, Luca Luca and a few other American brands are located a little west of the Mile on East Oak Street. But in the Loop neighborhood, you'll find the famous Macy's multi-brand store. The second largest multi-brand, Blake, is located at 220 West Chicago Avenue..
Where to get a pair of stylish upgrades "on the cheap"? Chicago's outlet malls, of course:
Three of the best Illinois outlet malls are located near Chicago. They are Chicago Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall in Gurnee and Prime Outlets Huntley Mall in Huntley.
A shopping tour in Chicago cannot be imagined without souvenirs. Delight your family and friends with mugs with American symbols, plush candy M&Ms, leather cowboy hat, Indian dream catcher, American wines.
Another must-see shopping item in Chicago, judging by the reviews, is the specialty store of the great Chicago Bulls basketball team. It is located near the Bulls' home arena, the United Center stadium.
