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Chicago Vintage Menswear Store Visits: US #1 and Richard’s Fabulous Finds

December 8, 2016

Chicago Vintage Menswear Store Visits: US #1 And Richard’s Fabulous Finds

My brief trip to Chicago afforded me just a smidge of time for vintage shopping, so I asked around and…

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Store Visit: Optimo Hats Chicago

December 6, 2016

Store Visit: Optimo Hats Chicago

There are precious few true hatters (and true hat shops) in America. Even most specialty hat stores sell cheap (or…

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Store Report: Independence Chicago

December 4, 2016

Store Report: Independence Chicago

I visited Chicago last month, and while my time was limited, I took some time to visit a few of…

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Shrine Haberdashers Chicago

October 4, 2011

Shrine Haberdashers Chicago

suitsandboots: Yesterday, Die Workwear via Twitter (thanks jhilla) mentioned Shrine Haberdashers Chicago as a place to check out. I have…

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The story of the shop at Gentleman’s Gazette

September 19, 2011

The Story Of The Shop At Gentleman’s Gazette

A couple of years ago, my mom (a part-time antiques dealer) came across some panama hats at an estate sale….

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Thanks

April 19, 2011

Thanks

Thanks to the dozens of folks who came to our Put This On meetup in Chicago. A wonderful collection of…

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I’m headed Mid-Westward

April 13, 2011

I’m Headed Mid-Westward

I’m headed Mid-Westward. If you’re in Chicago, Ann Arbor or environs, be there or be square! Wednesday, April 13th –…

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Put This On Chicago Meetup

April 6, 2011

Put This On Chicago Meetup

I’ll be in Chicago next week for two shows at the Second City – The Sound of Young America on…

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Chicago, IL

March 11, 2011

Chicago, IL

I’ve got a couple of shows at the Second City next month. Anybody wanna have a meetup? 4/14?

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