Shopping
The fact that Chicago has a city-appointed
Director of Fashion tells you that this is a great place to shop
for haute couture. If you want to dress for success there is one
destination: The Magnificent Mile along Michigan Avenue. Along an
eight-block stretch over 460 stores offer luxury items and fashion
bargains to suit most budgets. Another area worth exploring is Oak
Street, a renowned concentration of designers and salons. Chicago
is equally famous for its art and antiques dealers which are
congregated around the River North Gallery District. And on Sunday
mornings don't miss the Maxwell Street Market, with over 500 stalls
selling everything under the sun. Get there early and don't be
afraid to bargain. Malls and department stores are open from 10am
to 9pm Monday to Saturday; 12pm to 6pm Sundays. A GST of 8.75% is
levied on most products and is added at point of purchase, not on
the price tag.
