Radical Activist
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Sat Sep-04-04 10:02 PM
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Where can liberals shop in Chicago? |
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I'm pretty new to Chicago and I'm looking to buy some clothes. I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions or links about where a progressive-minded person could best shop in Chicago. Are there stores with organic cotton and hemp? Are there stores with American-made or Fair Trade clothing?
It's a shame it isn't easier to find out this kind of info. The online guides I've found are pretty pathetic unless you live in California. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Nexus7
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Sun Sep-05-04 03:52 PM
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Hi there,
I don't of any brick and mortar stores of the kind, but there's always on-line. Whole Foods and Trader Joes have organic stuff, but it's food not clothing. You could go to the retail giants, Kmart, Walmart, Targe't, and read the labels. I believe some stores contribute a percentage of profits to local causes, can't remember where I saw the sign. They do display such information prominently as you enter the store, of course.
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Fri Jan-07-05 05:40 PM
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9. Liberals should not shop at Walmart EVER |
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under any circumstances unless it is absolutely the only option. But living in Chicago, there are plenty of other options.
Sorry, I don't mean to be hard on you but I am just so opposed to the Walmart Evil Empire.
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Sun Sep-05-04 04:51 PM
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2. well, there's always thrift shops |
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which we have a great variety of. my fave is the value village on milwaukee at armitage. these are the outlets for purple heart veterans. there are a lot of little, independent, cool stores in chicago. wicker park is full of them, as is the belmont and clark area. welcome to chitown.
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Sun Sep-05-04 05:06 PM
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3. There was a cotton only store |
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a while back in a mall north of Chicago but it was not billed as "organic" and because our seasons are a bit (haha) different here than CA. I suspect you wouldn't find stores like that. But I will keep my eyes and ears open on your requests. Welcome.
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Sun Sep-05-04 09:11 PM
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4. Thanks for the suggestions and welcome everybody! |
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Fri Sep-24-04 01:32 PM
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I recommend Patagonia on Clybourn, just north of North Ave (near Whole Foods). All the cotton is organically grown and they have several hemp items as well. They have a wide selection which is always changing.
If you can still get it, pick up their "Go vote" T-shirt. The proceeds go to the League of Conservation Voters election efforts. Patagonia is always supporting/promoting a variety of environmental campaigns.
www.patagonia.com
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Thu Sep-30-04 01:27 AM
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6. Look up a store called, I believe, "Dara". Hope I'm correct on the name. |
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Fri Jan-07-05 02:13 AM
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7. Hey, it's been awhile since you posted this |
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Edited on Fri Jan-07-05 02:14 AM by Tweed
How has your luck been? Hopefully you have made it to the Belmont area east of the L stop. It seems like the clothing stores there would be up your The Alley.
Oh yeah, and how are you liking our winters?
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Radical Activist
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Fri Jan-07-05 11:54 PM
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10. I didn't notice the new post until today |
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I have been to the Belmont L stop area a few times but I haven't shopped there yet. I'll have to check it out. I did find Patagonia and got a gift certificate for Christmas at Lucky jeans, which are at least American made. Ironically I got some things back in Tennessee on a recent trip, which you wouldn't expect to have much of what I'm looking for.
Winter went dowhill all of a sudden didn't it? I've been living in the south too long! At least I'm not on the lakefront so it isn't too bad.
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Sat Jan-08-05 03:00 AM
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12. Yeah, winter just slammed into Chicago |
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I'm dealing with it though. I've got boots, a hat, a scarf and some gloves. It's quite warm with all those things.
I've gotta ask. Did you see Motorcycle Diaries?
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Fri Jan-07-05 03:39 AM
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8. I make progressive-minded clothes :) |
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My dorm-run printed clothing business finances my 42k a year tuition and dem party volunteering, my website is:
www.mayadesign.8m.com
I don't have organic cotton, but I do have obama shirts!
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Fri Jan-07-05 11:57 PM
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Thanks for the link. That's also a ummmm...very nice picture of you in the "John Edwards is hot" t-shirt. :wow:
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