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Chicago Comics

Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only do they wallpaper their shop with comics and comics memorabilia of all stripes, but they're regularly hosting events with comic creators and support local artists by selling their books on...

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Eye Spy Optical

Huge luxury labels treat their eyeglass business as an easy way to pad their profit margin based on their "brand identity". There are no such brands at Eye Spy. Instead they carry handmade glasses from a bevy of small eyewear designers whose whole business depends on the look and quality of their frames. The result is a lineup of glasses and sunglasses that can be funky or sleek,...

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I.D.

In a intriguing symbiotic retail relationship, ID carries beautiful, artful home accessories and one side of the store and a wall of eyeglasses to help, we suppose, see the objects clearly. Look for everything from sleek cufflinks to spare, minimal lighting to unique tableware. Opposite to these are an array of modern eyeglass from big name luxury brands.

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Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals line from LA, tiny up-and-coming shoes and bags...

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Spare Parts

The world has long claimed that great leather goods can only be produced in Italy or Spain. So, we're glad to have found a store that focuses on American designers and manufacturers of leather goods. Spare Parts offers a charming (and sometimes overwhelming) collection of leather goods. While we love the handbags, we especially love their collection of briefcases and luggage. And when...

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The Bookworks

In the shadow of historic Wrigley Fields, The Bookwooks offers other forms of history. Foremost are tens of thousands of books of the used and often rare variety with a focus on, what else, sports. Also around are bins of vinyl records, used CDs and vintage photographs. If you can find what you're look for, chances are you'll get it for a good price.

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Tula

Reader Suggested: Located on the burgeoning Southport Avenue, Tula carries more obscure lines in comparison to its neighboring shops. Wood floors, stark white walls and custom wood fixtures make for a clean setting. Cashmere collections by Allure, Roberto Collina and Karoo filled the fall/winter racks. Denim by...

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Lakeview/Wrigleyville, Chicago Shopping Guide

Chicago Comics

Eye Spy Optical

I.D.

Jake

Spare Parts

The Bookworks

Tula

Chicago Comics

Eye Spy Optical

I.D.

Jake

Spare Parts

The Bookworks

Tula

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