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wearing, this is the place to shop. 1643 N. Damen Ave. (between North and
Wabansia aves.). & 773/862 - 4523. www.p45.com. Subway/El: Blue Line to Damen.
Scoop NYC The newest hot spot for trendy young things with
plenty of spending money is this loft-life space in Bucktown, the first
Midwest outpost of the popular New York clothing boutique Scoop
NYC. You'll find a mix of major fashion names (Marc Jacobs bags,
Jimmy Choo shoes) along with the requisite selection of designer
denim, flirty dresses, and seemingly simple T-shirts that will make
you do a double-take when you check out the price tag. (The store
stocks men's and kids' clothing, too.) 1702 N. Milwaukee Ave. (at Wabansia
Ave.). & 773/227 - 9930. www.scoopnyc.com. Subway/El: Blue Line to Damen.
Shopgirl Lincoln Park 20- and 30-somethings flock to Shop-
girl for the latest looks from trendy lines such as Blue Cult and Free
People. It's a girly gathering place (pink walls, glittery chandeliers)
with three-digit price tags, but it still has the feel of a neighborhood
hangout, thanks to the friendly staff. The same owner runs a mater-
nity store and kids' clothing shop across the street. 1206 W. Webster Ave.
(at Racine Ave.). & 773/935 - 7467. Subway/El: Red or Brown line to Fullerton.
Tangerine You can't help but smile when you enter this cheery
Bucktown shop. Huge windows fill the place with light, and the col-
orful clothing selection—from designers such as Tocca, Nanette
Lepore, and Trina Turk—is feminine and fun. (You will, however,
pay a fair amount for these cute looks—most pieces start at $100
and up.) The sales staff has an upbeat attitude to match. 1719 N. Damen
Ave. (at Wabansia Ave.). & 773/772 - 0505. Subway/El: Blue Line to Damen.
The T-Shirt Deli For a new twist on custom clothing,
stop by this cozy Bucktown storefront, where you can order up your
own personalized T-shirt creation. Browse through the entertaining
books of vintage iron-on patches, and you'll find everything from
'80s icons such as Mr. T to '70s-style “Foxy Lady” logos. Choose a
design (or create your own message), and your shirt will be printed
up while you wait. When it's done, the shirt is packaged in a paper
bag with a side of potato chips—just like a real deli. 1739 N. Damen Ave.
(between Willow St. and St. Paul Ave.). &

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773/276 - 6266. www.tshirtdeli.com.

Subway/El: Blue Line to Damen.
Ultimo The grande dame of local boutiques, Ultimo is
known for carrying high-profile (and high-priced) designers, as well
as up-and-coming names that have yet to show up in department
stores. The store's warren of rooms, decked out in luxurious dark
wood and red velvet, feels more like a spectacularly well-stocked