UPDATE: Leaders has closed its Bronzeville location and opened a new location in River North as of May 2009.

1400 N. Milwaukee, (773)489-1900; 672 N. Wells, (312)787-7144 leaders1354.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Clothing, caps, accessories and shoes for men. Designers: Play Cloths, Ice Cream, BBC, Nudie Jeans, Prps, Pegleg NYC and LDRS1354 house line for clothing; Palladium, Alife, Creative Recreation, CLAE, Reebok, The Hundreds and Adidas for shoes. Owner: There is no singular owner at this shop, as the entire crew behind this operation functions as a team. Vibe: Artwork both hangs and is painted graffiti-style right on the walls, hip-hop music plays overhead and a DJ booth sits in the back, which is occupied a few times a week by local spinners. This place is so chilled out, it seems worlds away from the bustle of Milwaukee Avenue. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: A fusion of skater meets hip-hop meets Average Joe. The clothing here is streetwear, and the selections cater to those who are heavily influenced by the growing sneaker culture. Shopper’s Perks: There’s just something about shopping at a trendsetter: Leaders 1354 was the very first streetwear boutique in Chicago. Plus, they have the Chicago exclusive on several lines, including The Hundreds, Ice Cream and BBC.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

Wicker Park Store

Leaders 1354,1400 N. Milwaukee

Near North Store

Leaders 1354, 672 N. Wells