Independence

Independence is an independent menswear boutique in Chicago, founded by Oak Street Bootmakers creator George Vlagos. It grew out of his boot business and serves as that label's flagship. The shop focuses on early-Americana workwear and clothing made in the U.S. and Japan, stocking Engineered Garments, orSlow, Kapital, Lady White Co., Arpenteur, Gitman Vintage, Battenwear and raw denim from Warehouse and Denime. After locations in the Gold Coast and West Loop, it moved in 2022 to 1909 W. Division Street in Wicker Park.