Chicago streetwear: the best stores and local brands

Chicago's best streetwear and menswear shops, from Jugrnaut in the South Loop to the West Loop and Wicker Park, plus the local labels worth knowing.

7 shops · 9 local brands

Shops you shouldn't miss

One for each kind of shopping. Every shop here has been checked open.

Brand store · South Loop

Jugrnaut

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Jugrnaut's boutique for its own Chicago-themed tees, hoodies, jerseys and beanies, open since late 2007. The label also sells online at store.jugrnaut.com.

427 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Concept store · West Loop

Notre

$$$

Multi-brand shop for men and women stocking labels such as Kiko Kostadinov, visvim, Bode, Lady White Co., Veilance and Salomon, alongside its own Notre line and sneaker releases.

118 N Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60607Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Sneakers · West Loop

Leaders 1354

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Sneaker and streetwear shop selling Nike, adidas, Converse and Saucony alongside its own Leaders 1354 tees, hoodies and hats. It began in 2002 at 1354 E. 53rd Street in Hyde Park.

1152 W Madison St., Chicago, IL 60607Checked open Oct 29, 2026
Brand store · Wicker Park

Supreme Chicago

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Supreme's own single-brand store in Chicago, selling the New York label's clothing and accessories; it is the only Chicago shop on Supreme's store list.

1438 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622Checked open Oct 29, 2026

All shops by area

Our favourites first, then every shop we think is worth knowing.

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South LoopJugrnaut's shop on South Dearborn Street, where the label has sold its own Chicago graphics since 2007.
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West LoopNotre on North Peoria Street and Leaders 1354 on West Madison Street; both close early in the week, so check hours.
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Wicker ParkSupreme on Milwaukee Avenue, and Independence and Gemini next door to each other on West Division Street.
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Gold CoastKith's two-storey flagship on East Walton Street, just off the Magnificent Mile.
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The Chicago brands to know

All founded or based in Chicago. Five to start with, then every Chicago label we cover.

A man wearing Jugrnaut icecream fear of a rich planet s/s knit antique whiteStreetwear & graphics

Independent Chicago streetwear label and South Loop boutique, founded 2007, known for city-referencing graphics, tees, hoodies and headwear.

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All Chicago brands

Every Chicago label we cover. "In Chicago at" names the brand's own store, where it has one; open a brand for details.

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JugrnautStreetwear & graphics · $$ · Founded 2007In Chicago at Jugrnaut
Just DonLuxury sportswear · $$$$ · Founded 2011
Public RecLeisurewear & basics · $$$ · Founded 2015
Leaders 1354Streetwear & graphics · $$ · Founded 2002In Chicago at Leaders 1354
Notre ShopStore labels · $$$ · Founded 2014In Chicago at Notre
WHIM GOLFGolf & sportswear · $$$ · Founded 2019

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Shopping Chicago: neighbourhoods & tips

South Loop

Jugrnaut's shop on South Dearborn Street, where the label has sold its own Chicago graphics since 2007.

1 shop in South Loop →
West Loop

Notre on North Peoria Street and Leaders 1354 on West Madison Street; both close early in the week, so check hours.

2 shops in West Loop →
Wicker Park

Supreme on Milwaukee Avenue, and Independence and Gemini next door to each other on West Division Street.

3 shops in Wicker Park →
Gold Coast

Kith's two-storey flagship on East Walton Street, just off the Magnificent Mile.

1 shop in Gold Coast →
Sales tax is added at the till

Price tags in Chicago don't include sales tax. Since 1 August 2026 the regional transit share of it is 1.25% in Cook County, added on top of Illinois' 6.25% state rate and the county and city taxes. Source ↗

Check opening days before you go

Notre is closed Monday and Tuesday, and Leaders 1354 is closed Monday and open by appointment only Tuesday to Thursday. Jugrnaut, Supreme, Kith, Gemini and Independence open every day. Source ↗

Getting around on the CTA

An 'L' train ride costs $2.50 and a bus ride $2.25. Tap a contactless bank card or phone to pay, or buy a 1-Day pass for $5 or a 3-Day pass for $15. Source ↗

Tax-free shopping and European sizes: see the Best of American Streetwear guide.

Common questions

Where should I shop for streetwear in Chicago?

The West Loop for Notre and Leaders 1354, Wicker Park for Supreme, Independence and Gemini, the South Loop for Jugrnaut, and the Gold Coast for Kith's flagship on East Walton Street.

Which Chicago streetwear brands should I know?

Joe Freshgoods, known for his New Balance collaborations; Jugrnaut, founded in 2007; Don C's Just Don; Sheila Rashid's unisex denim; Public Rec's leisurewear; and Leaders 1354's own graphic apparel.

Where can I buy Jugrnaut in Chicago?

At the label's own shop at 427 S. Dearborn St., open daily (from 1pm on Sundays), or online at store.jugrnaut.com.

Is Saint Alfred still open?

No. Saint Alfred closed its Wicker Park store on Milwaukee Avenue at the end of April 2026, after nearly 22 years.

Which Chicago shops are open on Mondays?

Jugrnaut, Supreme, Kith, Gemini and Independence all open on Mondays. Notre is closed Monday and Tuesday, and Leaders 1354 is closed Monday.

How much is sales tax on clothes in Chicago?

Sales tax is added at the till. It combines Illinois' 6.25% state rate with county, city and transit taxes; the transit share rose to 1.25% in Cook County on 1 August 2026.

Brands are included if founded or based in Chicago. Shops are checked individually, and each shows the date we last confirmed it open; a shop we can't confirm isn't listed. Sale prices come from retailer feeds. Researched, not visited.

Sources

  1. tax.illinois.gov, checked 2026-10-29
  2. notre-shop.com, checked 2026-10-29
  3. transitchicago.com, checked 2026-10-29

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