Style Guide: Chicago with the Cool Kids

Our hosts: Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish of the Cool Kids
Location: Chicago
Personal style: Mikey Rocks: “A combination of stuff that ain’t cool and stuff that is.â€Chuck Inglish: “I used to dress for the girls, but now I wear whatever I’m comfortable in. My style fits my personality, ‘cos your wears should be your book cover.â€
For Kicks and Outfits:
Saint Alfred1531 North Milwaukee
Chuck: “When Saint Alfred opened, it really was the first store of its kind in Chicago. Before all we had was Footlocker. Now we come here to pick up new St Alfred tees, sneakers—Jordans and Vans mostly–or just to hang out.”
In stock: Rockers NYC, Orisue, Phenomenon, Swagger, Nike, Vans
Leaders 13541400 N Milwaukee Ave
Mikey : “You see that bike in the window? We used it in our video for ‘Black Mags.’ I like to buy my hats here. In fact I think I’m gonna get these two right here.â€
In Stock: 10 Deep, The Hundreds, Alife
For Vintage:
Vintage Clothing and Denim1460 North Milwaukee Ave
Chuck: “I like to get vintage track jackets when I see them. They sell out of this store pretty fast so it really depends on the timing. Sometimes they’ll be some Polo pieces in here too.â€
In stock: Vintage Nike track jackets and polo for the boys, fur jackets and boots for the ladies.
For Rare Finds:
The State of WisconsinAbove Illinois
Mikey : “I have a thing for wolfman/wildman/wild animal shirts and the best place to find them is actually out of town. I’ll go to Wisconsin, to some out-of-the-way roadside Native American stores and buy in bulk.â€
Visit the full article at Fader for more on the Cool Kids’ style.