Seek Vintage

Super cute store with great ambiance and selection. Many clothing items from an array of decades in good condition and at good prices, as well as fun vintage tchotchkes and housewares. The staff is kind and helpful but not overbearing, something I appreciated. The décor and layout is inviting and enhances the experience. Overall I was impressed with the experience and plan to return soon.

LOVE Seek Vintage! Great one of kind finds in clothing, table top, furniture and jewelry plus super fun, unexpected I didn’t know I needed things. Prices are fair, displays are fun and its totally easy to shop. I also like that the stuff here is clean and in good shape, which is sometimes a challenge with vintage stores. Great place to get gifts for the hard to buy for folks. I found an amazing set of glassware in perfect condition and an owl puzzle. You never know what you’ll find.

I live in the West Town neighborhood, and I adore this beautiful shop. Everything is so well-​curated, and it’s such a delight to browse and find gems. One of my favorite pieces I’ve purchased there was a super-​luxe goatskin pocketbook. I’ve also purchased some terrific little matching resin trays where I put my jewelry at night. Seek is also right next to some delicious brunch places, so it makes for a fun, lazy Saturday of browsing and brunching.

What a gem in the neighborhood! The staff are helpful and friendly… the pieces in the shop are unique, clean and curated beautifully. It’s like a down to earth boutique that caters just to you… there’s something for everyone here… make it a destination! PS — Alfie is the best shop dog ever.

Standing at front door at 6:53, stated hours are till 8 pm. Glad we went out of our way to come shop here… Be open when you say you are open.

Great people and great treasures. I had bought a beautiful purse there that had gotten some water damage at my house. Chris offered to clean it for me and I couldn’t have been more thankful. Love Seek!

I stepped in while I was waiting to be seated for brunch next door. This is an adorable little shop, with lots of random items– from vintage clothes, jewelry, and glassware.
I snagged a new pair of aviators, but felt like, at least currently, there best stuff was in the drink ware department. Lots of little glasses for cocktails, mostly sets. Love that stuff.
Odd variety, nice staff. Sort of off the beaten path.

Good selection of fun clothing, accessories, tchotchkes and housewares from the 1960s – 1980s, attractively displayed. A very pleasant and reasonably priced place to shop for vintage!

Great little thrift store. Plenty of variety in the antique department, oddities, clothing… etc.
Friendly staff and ample parking!
Picked me up a nice little Norooz mirror for only $ 14!

A cute, well laid out vintage store. I didn’t find anything I like but I always love perusing through a vintage store, full of knick knacks.
It’s about a 10mn walk from the Chicago station (blue line).
Side note — it’s about a 10mns walk to Hoosier Mama Pie Co so go there before or after for a sweet treat!

So the only reason why Seek is not a five-​star is because it’s very small and there wasn’t a huge selection of clothing. It’s more ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ clothing and housewares, which would be great if I wanted a pitcher or a frame, but not if I was interested mainly in 1950s dresses.
But for a vintage store, Seek was beautifully laid out and everything looked amazing. Best of all, it was very reasonably priced. I walked out with a perfectly fitted red dress at $ 32, and that was on the higher end of prices in the store. Then I headed to Mama Hoosier’s, so it was totally worth the trip to Noble Square!

OMG, I loved this store. This was the first store we went to on my vintage store tour of Chicago. The place, kind of small, but filled to the brim with vintage goodness. Home items, clothing, anything and everything you could imagine. The prices, the most reasonable that I have found in Chicago. I got a shirt-​$ 10, some leg warmers-​$ 4, and Christmas ornaments-​$ 3. If I didn’t have to walk around Chicago for the next few hours, I would have purchase some home decorating items, but who wants to carry that around all day. Walking through Mexican Town to get there was pretty awesome too… crap, I should have bought some pastries.

This time when I came in the store, I had some good hard-​earned money to spend and I left a very happy camper.
I found the following:
–A glorious pink frock
–A hot leather bomber jacket
–An A-​line polka dot skirt
–And adorable tops including a ruffled sleeveless top and a happy yellow one.
The only I hate is the messy display!

Seek and ye shall find.
This cool vintage store has a little bit of everything and it’s all in great condition. They have clothes, shoes, purses, games, housewares, jewelry — all well organized and neatly displayed, making it easy to peruse.
I spied a beautiful teal suede coat in mint condition, but alas it was the wrong size, but I was thisclose to buying a black sequined tube top. Who doesn’t need this wardrobe staple?
I spent about 45 minutes browsing in here and I was delighted with the quality of their goods and the staff was funny and helpful too.
And while I didn’t buy anything on this excursion, I will definitely be back on the regular to check out their latest finds. That’s part of the «thrill of the hunt» — that elusive little treasure that you only come across every once in a while and everyone asks where you got it. Vintage gold, if you will.
And if you see me in that black sequined tube top, you’ll know just where I got it.

I very rarely rate things with 5 stars in any capacity. I’ve only written several Unilocal reviews but should you choose to follow me, you’ll notice how few places I would rate 5. I’m not a cynic by any means, I’m just fair.
Having said that, Seek deserves 5 stars for so many reasons!
I want to start by saying the girl who works there (and does much of the purchasing), Justina, is amazing. Hands down the most friendly, refreshing, helpful, informed, and entertaining vintage store employee I’ve ever encountered. Seriously, she’s amazing. I hope she lets me shop with her some day (and I just met her).
Next, all of the items in the store (and for it’s size it sure packs a lot in there) are quite accessible when it comes to price. Every time I saw something I liked, I held my breath just before checking the price. I always let out a relieved breath thinking, «$ 12? That’s it? No. way.» The variety ranges from super classy stuff, unique tchotchkes, kitschy decorations, and stuff that made you want to weep with happiness because it reminded you of your grandma’s weird/​cute crap. There is definitely something for everyone. And the prices show you just how within your grasp these little pieces of pure happiness are.
Now, I previously said they packed a lot in there. This is true. But, you can still walk around and everything is in view. And trust me, you want to stop and look at each last item in there.
I’m pretty sure I’ll be making weekly treks in.

I am obsessed with vintage shoes, jewelry and bags but I hate digging for them and have very little patience — that’s why I fell in love with Seek. Everything is so neatly organized and the store is creatively designed and fun. The owners are SO fun and helpful. They had an incredible selection of jewelry and I didn’t have to rummage through bins like most vintage store, but they were neatly hung on hooks and in a display case. Tons of clutches and bags neatly organized by color on tables and in shelving units. The prices are RIGHT. They are totally affordable, everything is in perfect condition and they constantly replenish things and keep it exciting. If you make your way to Chicago and like vintage — this is THE spot.
Last time I was there I bought this amazing set of hot/​cold glasses for $ 2 each! I also got a gorgeous charm necklace, shoes and an awesome wallet and I spent next to nothing for great quality stuff.

Mission: Studio 54 outfit + accessories.
Timeline: STAT. Like today.
Location: Seek Vintage.
It’s easily the most well-​priced, well-​sifted vintage selection I’ve ever been to. I scored a pretty stellar 70’s «club» outfit… here’s the breakdown:
Jewel collared, 70’s print dress: $ 20 (what!?)
Gold belt: $ 12
Gold Clutch: $ 15
Brown/​white/​gold bangles: $ 10
Chris was very helpful in the assemblage, and thank god I won’t be rushing around figuring everything out at the 11^th hour.
One stop vintage shop. Clean, organized, awesome staff, great prices. Serious love up in here.

So now that I am one of the cool kids and live in up and coming Ukie (um…yeah…excuse me) I am free to roam around and score good deals on Chicago Avenue.
Out of the three vintage stores I visited with my friend yesterday, Seek Vintage was definitely the best.
Like — Arizona class.
Because, man, Arizona is really a gold mine as far as vintage, antique and treasure hunting goes.
I pushed the door and was in heaven. Dozens of bags, clutches, pockets, one more beautiful than the other. Belts. Pillows (a great yellow corduroy neck one for a mere $ 7). Glasses. Board games. Cups. A bike. Dresses. Shirts.
Wow.
I mean — WOW.
I was truly like a kid in a candy store, giving ohhhhs and ahhhhhs in front of every rack and display. Holding every other item with sparkles in my eyes, trying to find a good reason not to give in and go back home with it.
I was not bad. I just really fell in love with a red clutch, with the cutest silver opener that looks so-​lady like. Total swoon. $ 14.
I paid and told the owner that I would be a regular. She said that she liked hearing that. So did I.

«Mooooom…you totally HAD this romper. Terry cloth? One-​piece, right?»
And this was how my afternoon went at Seek shopping with my mom.
I’ve been walking past this store waiting for it to open for a few months. After a visit to Noble Grape to exhaust my weekly wine budget, I was finally able to pop in. I knew my mom wouldn’t mind. She used to drive around trolling for garage sales when I was younger. I swear, she should’ve had a bumper sticker titled «I brake for yard sales.» She’s too classy for bumper stickers, but the sentiment stands. She’s a woman who is after the steal.
I’m a vintage newb, as in, I have bought nothing from a second-​hand store. However, I envy my friends who can come out looking smashing for very little money with their vintage finds. In my opinion, Seek is how vintage shopping should be. It’s a store owned by two people completely passionate about the «steal.» They love finding stuff. Garage sales, estate sales, yard sales… you name it, they go there to find some fantastic finds. Peeps after my mother’s heart, indeed.
The best assortment of vintage-​y clutches at ridiculously good prices. I scored a darling little leather number for $ 14. A steal, indeed. I had my eye on a beaded white sparkly number as well… gives me reason to return, right?
And dresses galore! I bought one of the owner’s gram’s dresses. $ 35. The perfect frock for a summer wedding. And had the buttons not been too tight on a crochet trimmed dress, I’d have snagged that for $ 18. Too bad for me. But good for bargain-​hunting girls smaller than me. Go there and get it. It has pockets and is beautiful.
The housing goods assortment is stellar. Glasses, old ash trays, coffee mugs… you name it, you can likely find something to add the perfect vintage sparkle to your kitchen.
Clean, well-​organized with two fitting rooms, a fabulous edition to my beloved Chicago Avenue. I’m so glad I finally made it in there. Can’t wait ’til my return visit.
For the record, my mom had multiple terry cloth rompers in the 80s. She rocked ‘em too. What can I say, she’s a hot piece.

A stretch of W Chicago Avenue, between Milwaukee and Damen in the West Town/​Ukrainian Village area, is slowly beginning to rival the vintage corridor in Wicker Park. Last night I attended the opening party of Seek Vintage, a new shop just steps away from Dovetail Vintage and Pistol Bazaar and about six blocks from Very Best Vintage.
While affordable, Seek has all the trappings of a fancier boutique– sleek branding including gold embossed business cards and shopping bags and well organized displays that give customers enough room to browse. My favorite items were the kitschy ceramic planters in the shapes of boots, logs or animals already potted with small household plants for $ 10-​$ 16. I also liked the huge souvenir keychains that featured retro names like Doris and Marcia for $ 4.
The store stocks plenty of men’s and women’s clothing and accessories dating from the 1950s through the 1980s in good condition in a range of sizes. Typical prices are $ 22 for a 1970s cotton sundress, $ 14 for a 1960s evening bag and t-​shirts and blouses are below $ 20.
The merchandising is clever (handbags nestle in an atomic planter) and they are on-​trend with their selection of housewares that include cocktail shakers, colorful glassware, industrial chic toolboxes and a variety of 1970s colorful vinyl flight attendant/​carry-​on bags.
If they had more pre-​1970s items/​clothing I’d give the store another star, it’s definitely harder to find 1930s-​50s items nowadays but other shops in the area have been able to stock them relatively cheaply. I’ll also be checking back in a few weeks to see what the turnover rate of merchandise is here and how often they switch out displays. I’m definitely excited, however, to have another quality vintage store to shop at and one only 8 blocks from my apartment. Welcome to the neighborhood Seek Vintage!