COOL CLOTHING STORES
- 99th Floor
3406 North Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.348.7781
A great place for a great selection of boots, clothes, coats, accessories, etc etc etc!
(occassionaly Craig Morrison stuff too)
Tell Mick we sent you!
- Air Wair
3240 North Clark
Chicago, IL
773.244.0099
Doc Martin store with clothing and accessories.
- Alternative Shopping Complex
858 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657.
Chicago, IL
773.525.3180
The Alley for Gothic, Punk, and Alternative Merchandise & Clothing. Featuring Là Riche, Manic Panic & Funky Color hair dyes and much more.
Architectural Revolution for Gargoyles, Columns & Gothic Architecture.
Tabou Tabou for sexy lingerie and catwear - meow!
- American Science & Surplus Store
5316 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
773) 763.0313
An ever-changing pile of incredible stuff at unbelievable prices! With a unique mix of industrial, military and science items. Sometimes very bizarre!
- Aroma Workshop
2030 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.871.1985
incense, oils, bath goodies and candles.
- Black Market Chicago
1105 W. Chicago Avenue, Loft 301A
Chicago, IL
312.421.9690
Chicago Fetish Emporium. Female owned store with Fetish clothing, bondage gear, devices, and much more!
Hours: Tue-Sat 12 til 8pm (closed Sun-Mon)
- Kristina Bozic
1811 W. Cornelia
Chicago, IL
Metal tabletop items - candlesticks, frames, cardholders etc.
- Chikma Metals
773.883.1213
Custom Jewelry and Metal Crafting or Sculpture.
- Design Toscano
1873 N. Clybourn Ave,
Chicago, IL
1-888-744-4888
Gargoyles, stone figures, housewares, wrought iron work and antique items galore!
- Eclecticity
3352 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL
773.929.3080
Eclectic Gifts for Eclectic minds.
- Fantasy Headquarters
4065 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
773.777.0222
Halloween all year round with great wigs, costumes and masks!
- Feziwig's
4229 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
773.281.0583
Hand made soaps, bath salts, scented candles, candle holders, vintage rhinestone jewelry. Priced very reasonably and are very Goth-friendly.
- Gallimaufry Gallery
3345 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.348.8090
Jewelry, cards, beads, candles, ornaments, instruments, incense, and housewares.
- Hot Topic
909.869.6373
Shop till you drop... Dead! Lots of Goth basics! They advertise themselves as a "gothic apparent" store. Some hard to find things can be found here like the Tragedy Ann dolls, and Morbid, the "coffin shaped" bottle with it's magical blend of clove scented elixir inside.
There are a few locations in the Chicago/Wisconsin area - give them a call to find a location near you!
- House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn Chicago IL 60610
Chicago, IL
312.923.2000
The Famous House of Blues
Note ::
Valet parking available in the Marina City Complex. Convenient garage and street parking also available in the surrounding area.
- Industrial Jewelry
1-888-CHAIN-18
This site may be down.
- Kamala
The lovely Kamala procures some of the finest perfumes and incense to be found this side of Gilead. She has two stores (one in Evanston), an online store, and also a retail booth at the Renaissance Faire every year in Wisconsin.
- Geoffrey Mac
1945 South Halsted Suite 404
Chicago, IL
312.733.9128
geoffreymac@mindspring.com
womens rubber - fabric - unisex - mens rubber - latex care.
- Medusa's Circle
3268 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.935.5950
Medusascir@aol.com
Boasts a huge make-up counter, Medusa's Circle own line of clothing, as well as clothing by local Chicago designers Geoffrey Mac and chain mail jewelry by Melissa. Also featuring shoes, Hair color by Lá Riche and body jewelry. For the Punk, Goth and Cyber in you!
- Merz Apothecary
4716 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
773.989.0900
If you're into all natural, European bath and body products, essential oils, or creating your own unique perfumes and holistic and herbal medicine... this is the place for you! They have everything you could find at any European apothecary with a great atmosphere to boot.
Try their Online Store Small Flower
- Pumpkin Moon
1028 North Blvd
Oak Park, IL
Fun Gift Oddities! The store is similar to Uncle Fun here in Chicago.
- Rocket 69
3180 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773-472-7878
Prepare to be kicked in the butt by new age and grateful dead paraphernalia. Good selection of ambient cd's, cards, incense, jewelry, and unusual items and relics.
- Shindigs
4332 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
773.866.2716
Gift items at reasonable prices - velvet purses, silver necklaces with stone settings, satin gloves, candles, beautiful vases and unique idea gift baskets.
Hours: Please Call Ahead.
- Spencer's Gifts
Odd Gift items & novelty. To find their Chicago Locations go to their website!
- Two Doors South
3230 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.404.7072
Candles, incense, oils, jewelry, & accessories. Good prices.
- U4RIA
3336 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.244.9364
Hair Jewels, Glitters, Feather Boas, Hats, Lingerie, Club Wear, Adult Toys and Body Paint.
- Vampire Cosmetics
a dark sexy line of quality make up inspired by the gothic industrial and fetish scene. The line features eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, liners, nail polish, and a gift with your purchases. Online Store or e-mail to request a full color catalogue.
- Waxman Candles
3044 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL
773.929.3000
Peace, Love & A Whole Lot Of Candles! A Great selection of candles, unique gift items and cool wares at reasonable prices.
Highly recommended: Pear Vanilla Scented Candle.
- Wick It
604 W. Barry
Chicago, IL
773.404.5239
Candles, candles and more candles!
VINTAGE & USED CLOTHING STORES
- Backseat Betty's
2053 W. North
Chicago, IL
773.227.2427
Used clothing.
- Beatnix
3400 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.281.6933
Cool New and Used clothing, accessories, shoes, glasses, goggles, RadWear and paraphenalia.
- Belmont Army Surplus
945 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773.975.0626
Three large floors full of radical shoes, New bizarre design wear from Japan and Europe, and a third floor dedicated to Vintage army surplus galore!
- Bizarre Bazaar
2730 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
- Brown Elephant Resale Shop
3641 N. Halsted and 3939 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL
773.244.2930
Donations through Used clothing - proceeds go to Howard Brown Health Research Clinic for the Chicago Gay & Lesbian Community.
- Disgraceland
3438 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773.281.5875
Used clothing and accessories.
- Emerald City Collectables
8317 East Highway 14
Janesville, WI
608-758-3777
Lots of antiques and stuff. Call to find strange or hard to find toys, antiques, etc at
- Flashy Trash
3524 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.327.6900
Some great Vintage and Used clothing. They offer accessories, wigs and shoes.
- Gosa-lo
3812 N. Clark (2 blocks north of Wrigley field)
Chicago, IL
773.529.2681
Vintage Clothing and Groovy custom silver jewelry. Wearables spanning the 50's-70's.
- Hollywood Mirror
812 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773.404.4510
Used clothing and such.
- Horsefeathers
Head shop created in the 60's & owned by REAL hippies. They specialize in vintage clothing, but they do have some really cool gothic dresses, t-shirts, posters and such.
- Ragstock
812 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773.868.9263
Vintage and Used Clothing - Very cool selections.
- Shangrila
1952 W. Roscoe
Chicago, IL
773.348.5090
Offering Vinatge clothing, accessories, shoes and memorabilia at affordable prices.
- Silver Moon
3337 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.883.0222
Store Hours:
Wed.-Sat. 12-8
Sun. 12-5
- Strange Cargo
3448 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.327.8090
Cool gear, vintage and used clothing, accessories, shoes, memorabilia and 50's - 80's stuff!
- Value Village Thrift Stores
North Side
2032 N. Milwaukee (& Armitage) 2855 N. Halsted (& Diversy)
3301 W. Lawrence (& Kedzie)
2043 W. Roscoe (& Damen)
4898 N. Clark (& Ashland)
4635 N. Elston (& Pulaski)
4027 N. Kedzie (& Irving Park)
South Side
6419 S. Kedzie (& 63rd)
2515 W. 47th St.(& Western)
4020 W. 26th St. (& Pulaski)
- Wacky Cats
3109 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL
773.929.6701
Vintage wearables and clothing from the 1940's - 1970's. Hats, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, women & men's clothes, boas and ties.
- Wisteria
3715 N. Southport
Chicago, IL
773.880.5868
Vintage & Used clothing. Shoes, accessories, and bricabrac.
VIDEO & MUSIC STORES
- Borders Books, Music & Cafe
2817 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.935.3909
PLEASE! Buy from the small local music stores as often as possible... we support local retailers and so should you !
- Center Stage
Chicago Music Venue Schedules!
- Chicago Reader
Free newspaper out every Thursday PM - covering Events: Music, Dance, Performance, The Arts, Reviews, Happenings, Articles, Classifieds, Job Listings and so much more!
- Crow's Nest
333 S. State
Chicago, IL
312.341.9196
Music, CDs, Cassttes, Imports...
- Dog Ear
Directions from 94: exit West on Rt.60, drive about 1 1/2 miles until Milwaukee Ave. Turn right on Milwaukee and count 5 stop lights and turn left into the plaza. It's across from a Dairy Queen.
Libertyville, IL
A wide selection of used CDs, Cassettes, Records, and movies. A great place to look for out of print and hard to find material. Price ranges from $5-$8. They also buy and trade EVERYTHING! Even if the CD is scratched.
- Dr. Wax
2523 N. Clark,
Chicago, IL
773.549.3377, 847.475.8848
Records, CD's, Imports, Alternative, New & Used....etc. Phone
1615 Sherman, Evanston, IL
- Evil Clown Compact Discs
3418 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.472.4761
Cd's galore!
- Free Radio 101.5 FM
A pirate radio station - Mondays and Tuesdays from 5pm-1am. Shows vary radically from rock, hi-hop, world music, news broadcasts, techno, experimental, indie, and everything in between--all the dj's have great names and are thoroughly entertaining.
- Gramaphone Records
2663 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.472.36831
mostly dj/dance music, but good ambient/trance selection.1
- HI-FI Records
2570 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.880.1002
We buy & sell new & used LPs, CDs, vinyl...
- THE INDUSTRIAL KID WCRX Radio 88.1
Call them during the show at the WCRX request line 312-663-3512
Sunday mornings from 9AM-Noon. Skinny Puppy, Front 242, KMFDM, Covenant, etc.
NOCTURNAL SUBMISSIONS Michael Black on Monday nights from 9PM-12 Midnight. Industrial, Goth, etc.
- Metromix
Bars and Clubs listings online.
- Reckless Records
3157 N. Broadway, 1532 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
(Broadway) 773.404.5080, (Milwakee) 773.235.3727
Tons of used cd's, every imaginable genre - including Gothic + Industrial, posters, t-shirts, books, etc. New and used CD's, LP's, Videos, Magazines, books, posters, stickers... and much more.
- Record Emporium
3346 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL
773.248.1821
New & Used Record's & Cd's.
- Tower Records/Video Books
2301 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.477.5994
Huge Store full of Cd's, Video's & Magazines. A Great Import Section. Tower Records is a Ticketmaster outlet.
- Untouchable Records
4618 W Diversey
Chicago, IL
773.736.6874
Records, Tapes, Cds
- Victory Records
346 Justine
312.666.8661
Records, Tapes, Cds
- Video Beat
2616 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.871.6667
FUN TOY & COLLECTIBLE STORES
- Knights Edge Ltd.
5696 N Northwest Hwy
773-775-3888
- Quake Collectibles
3759 N. Southport
Chicago, IL
773.404.0607
Buy and Sell Collectible Fun items.
- Sanrio
(near IKEA) in Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL
Stocking the black wearing, crabby, Bad Batz Maru. Tons of merchandise.
- Timeless Toys
4749 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
773.334.4445
An independant store run by some very sweet people. They have the toy chest of your dreams. They have a dress up area of theatrical quality costumes and props.
- Uncle Fun
1338 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773.477.8223
Chicago's best fun little toy and stuff shop in our opinion!
HEALTH & HAIR - TATTOO & PIERCING SALONS
- Big Hair
2012 W. Roscoe
Chicago, IL
773.348.0440
$8 Haircuts - Jewelry for sale.
- Cherry Bomb
1579 N. Milwaukee. Flat Iron Bldg, Chicago (corner of North, Milwaukee, and Damen).
Chicago, IL
773-645-1703
Tattoos by Kim Saigh - formerly of Deluxe Tattoo. Amazing Artistry and Design work.
- Chicago Tattoo
922 W. Belmont, Chicago
Chicago, IL
773.528.6969
Tattoos, Piercing, Jewelry.
- Deluxe Tattoo
1459 W. Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL
773.549.1594
Ben Wahhh Owner & Tattoo Artist.
- Extensions by Trisha Star
773.782.9496
trisha@trishastar.com
Life's too short and so is your hair! Trisha's work can be seen on employees and patrons of Medusa's Circle! She does Fabulous Dreads, Braids, Extensions, and Custom Wigs.
- Jade Dragon Tattooing
5331 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773.736.6960
Award-winning artists. Open 7 days 12-12pm., by appt. or walk-in.
- Kitch 22
773.275.8928
Body Piercing by Dano. Reasonable Rates - Gift Certificates - Special Orders Available. By Appointment only.
- Longevity
1579 Milwaukee Avenue, Flat Iron Building - Room 315
Chicago, IL
773.368.5567
A holistic approach to facials & waxing. Aromatherapy/Herbal Facials, Waxing all areas.
- Milios
773.549.1461
Tattoos, piercing,& hair.
- Modern Primitives Salon
3162 N. BROADWAY * 2ND FLOOR * SUITE D
Chicago, IL
773.478.7357
We are professionally trained Body Piercing Artists with a passion for piercing.
Visit site for hours
- No Hope No Fear
1576 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, Il 60657. (just South of Milwaukee/North/Damen 6 corners)
Chicago, IL
773.772.1960
tattoos and piercing - Highly recommended. Personal comfortable environment, good music selection, lots of art books for ideas.
- Rachel Biel - Mehndi Artist - Quilter
773.342.5728
You can call her or catch her at Nocturna once in awhile Henna painting hands!
- Skin Sin
2526 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
773.472.2700
Space Time Tanks - Deep Relaxing Floatation Tanks - Massage Therapy - Mind Machines. By Appointment Only. Hours: Monday - Thursday 12-9pm. Friday - Sunday 10:30-9pm.
- Tattoo Factory
4408 N. Broadway 773-989-4077 (that's Montrose, more precisely)
Chicago, IL
Uptown's very own Tattoo parlour.
- Tattoo Tattoo
1754 W. North
Chicago, IL
773.772-TATU (8288)
Great Artists - Cool Atmosphere in Wicker Park. Clean & Friendly.
Hours: 7 days, noon-10pm.
- Tomato Tattoo
1855 W. Chicago Ave
312-226-6660
BOOK/ZINES/OCCULT STORES
- Aurum Solis
Books/Occult
- The Autonomous Zone
2012 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
773.252.6019
Carrying selective books and coordinating events.
- Barbara's Bookstore
3130 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL
773.477.0411
Offering a great selection of books, literature and special order items. Very nice & educated staff members.
- Barnes & Noble
659 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
773.871.9004
Huge selection of literature, special orders, open 7 days with a Café inside. Nice atmosphere too.
- Beloved
1945 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-733-3237
- Bookends
4740 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
773.561.0110
Featuring new and used books of a quaint & eclectic variety. Every one is certainly able to find something to please - with selections of Tarot cards, sheet music and some delightful odds-n-ends (like gargoyle bookends). Independently owned.
Hours: 10am-9pm Monday thru Sunday.
- Chicago Comics
3244 Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773.528.1983
- Filmfax/Outre Products
A cool magazine more dedicated to bad B movies - yea!!
Info at: Box1900, Evanston, IL 60202
- Lumpen Times
A local Chicago underground newspaper with music, stuff and oddities.
- Occult Bookstore
1561 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
773.292.0995
Their name says it all!
- People Like Us Bookstore
3321 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.248.6363
A dedicated gay & lesbian bookstore and informative literature relating to the community.
- Planet Earth
1129 Emerson St.
Evanston, IL
Metaphycial bookstore with Aura photography, insence, tarot decks, etc.
- Quimby's
1854 w North Ave and 1328 N. Damen
Chicago, IL
773.342.0910.
Extensive selection of ALL Types (including those hard to find GOTH & Industrial MAGS!)of magazines, Educational books, and literature.
- Sci-Fi Horror Chicago
1511 N. Lockwood Suite 1
Chicago, IL
773.622.5067
A Glenn Murry Productions Company.
- Shake, Rattle, & Read
4812 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL
773.334.5311
Vintage/used books and magazines. Amazing finds!
- Something Wicked
816 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-1300
Halloween-type items year round, bookstore and home decor
- Women & Children First Bookstore
5233 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.769.9299
Feminist & children's books.
LOCAL DESIGNERS & ARTISTS
- Ann Marie Chuman
PO Box 301, Bensenville IL 60106
- Walter Arnold
sculptor@mcs.com
A Gothic Chicago Feature from March 1998. This man carves Gargoyles - visit his site or email him for an appointment to see some work or to hire him to do custom work for you!
- Burkhart Underground
2845 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.348.8536
no one captures the underground scenes like Fred Burkhart. Every Sunday night, he opens his living room coffehouse at 7 pm. Your $4 donation includes coffe, tea & cola! And he is still available for personal photo shoots.
- Disco-Bitch
Art, sex, and stimuli from local fine art, fashion, and fetish model Chrystyne.
Includes free photos booking information, and more!
- Echo Gallery
1529 Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL
312.666.0858
Chicago's Most Provocative Gallery.
- EyePaint Leather Jackets
Custom Designed Artwork on Leather.
- GothGurl
A Chicago graphic designer and her site has lots of flash animation as well as a ton of gothic info. She is also the founder for the Chicago Goth Club.
- Heresy Productions Chicago
Heresy Productions Chicago is a new promotions group in Chicago focusing on industrial/gothic/ebm/synthpop music
- Lee Higgs Photography
Stunning Photography In Distinctive Chicago Settings! A very talented photographer who has helped us with much of our photography!
- Sean Hopp
Site dedicated to artwork by this local Chicago artist.
- Ladyhawke
http://www.seraphimweb.com/
Chicago, IL
Portraits by Robin. Stunning Photography In Distinctive Chicago Settings!
- Maramara Millinery Design
821 Chestnut Ct.
Winnetka, IL
847.784.1901
Hats hand made & carefully crafted in European tradition. Now featuring designer belts, scarves and handbags.
Hours: Tue-Sat 10-5pm.
- Lyn Marie
773.665.1909
Custom leather jackets
- Mark Miremont
Local photographer with a very unique style! Mark's site has links or info about films, photography, music videos, anime, and a huge collection of links. Marks models have included Persephone, Dita, Swithcblad Symphony, etc. Check Gothic Chicago's events page to see what events/shows he may have going on here in Chicago!
- Mistress Jewelry
You have probably seen her super cool talon shaped rings at Medusa's Circle and other stores around Chicago!
- MODERN PINUPS
The site for enthusists of modern pinups and the photography of Mark Miremont
- Narcisse Designs
Specializing in Wearable Art. Narcisse Designs is an award winning costume, design, and artisan gallery
- Pendragon
Gothic Photographer - Through the Eyes Of Pendragon.
- Chad Savage
Local artist/designer (and GothicChicago WebMaster!)
- Sinister Visions
Website of dark artist Chad Savage also of Zombo the Clown!
- Starkers Corsets
Corsets by Diana. This is a beautiful site! As far as i'm concerned, Dianna is the BEST corset maker around - her work is SO beautiful!"
- Straightlaced Custom Corsetry
219.420.8019
strlacedcorsets@cs.com
Roger Challender, designer.
- Vex Clothing
Paul C New World Headquarters, 2418 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL
773-384-3292
laura@vexclothing.net
Creative Latex Designs. They make original and custom designed wearables and are based in Chicago.
Store Hours
Closed Mondays
Noon - 9pm T-Th
Noon - 10pm F-S
Noon - 6pm Sunday
BONDAGE/KINKY SHOPPERS
- Cupids Treasures
3519 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773-348-3884
Leather and rubber, whips and handcuffs, jewelry and collars.
- Devious Toys
Online Store for Bondage wearables.
- Galleria Domain
Center for Expressive Role-play - is a membership fetish community club which is worth taking a look at; we are currently seeking to sponsor a Goth night on either Thursdays, Fridays or Sundays.
- House of Whacks
4017 N. Damen
Chicago, IL
773.761.6969
Latex only.
Hours: Open Saturdays only from noon - 10pm.
Catalogs $25
- Paul C Leather
2418 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
773.384.3292
Online - We have created a unique online experience for our customers.
- Pleasure Chest
3143 N. Broadway
773-525-7151
Assorted Lingerie, Apparel and Toys.
- Tabou Tabou
852 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
773-862-6222
Lingerie, Condoms, Sex Toys & Role-play items. Located by the Alley on Belmont.
Also Safe-Sex - 1947 W. North, Chicago, IL 60622.
NOTE: some of the names, locations etc may change. be safe, call ahead before heading out! |