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	Did you know: Hanboks [hahn bok] are traditional Korean style clothing that are still widely worn today. They are normally worn on special occasions such as weddings, Korean Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year. They are also worn by the bride & groom in a traditional wedding ceremony. Another important occasion for Hanboks is milestone birthdays of parents or older relatives turning 60 or 70 years old and so on. More mature guests wear their hanboks out of respect. However, the children of the parents whose birthday is being celebrated have to wear them as well. For women, they come w/ traditional pointed shoes and a purse. Even Britney Spears wore one while touring in Korea out of respect for the culture.

	Akira 1837 W. North Ave, Chicago 773-489-0818 Akira 2357 N. Clark, Chicago 773-404-5826	Opened by some 20's Asian college friends from U of I. The 2 stores are located in trendy Wicker Park & Lincoln Park. The original boutique opened on North & is still the edgier of the 2 stores. They get new clothes in almost every week. Anything from high end James jeans to local Chicago designers. They have a unique shoes & accessories store next door to the Wicker Park location. It's cutting-edge fashion at affordable prices. They always have sales, so be on the lookout. The Lincoln Park store is directly across the street from Urban Outfitters. (Back to the Top)

	England Custom Tailor 5799 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-728-6098	Custom tailor suits for men of all shapes and sizes. (Back to the Top)

	Etre 1361 N. Wells, Chicago 312-266-8101	This Old Town boutique will bring in various well known & unknown designer pieces you won't find elsewhere. Pricetags are heavy here. (Back to the Top)

	Hui Designs 47-49 E. Oak St, 3rd floor Chicago 312-804-2153	Designers Hui Choi & daughter Sunmee (former Miss Korea Chicago) custom design gowns for special occasions or weddings. They also make suits starting at $450 while wedding dresses start at $1,000. Expensive? Not compared to the designer prices at nearby Michigan Ave stores. Plus, everything fits perfectly. (Back to the Top)

	iCandy 1960 N. Damen Ave, Chicago 773-252-0450	Owner Tiffany Lee stocks trendy party clothes in her boutique. Some are known designers while others are small unknowns, but most are affordable. There are a few fun accessories & miscellaneous items to keep you occupied. (Back to the Top)

	Kim's Tailor Shop 3544 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago 773-588-3322	They make custom Italian (material) suits here for much less than the cost of an expensive designer brand in a department store. Plus, they fit those short Korean arms & legs! (Back to the Top)

	Park's Tailor 3255 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago 773-478-8655	You can buy custom made Korean hanboks here. They have several catalogs detailing various fabric designs and material options. Hanboks are generally not inexpensive items, so be sure to choose carefully since you won't be able to return it. (Back to the Top)

	Presence 5216 N. Clark, Chicago 773-989-4420	Very trendy club casual contemporary clothes as well as cute earrings, scarves, hair pins & other accessories. Keep your eyes open for sales which happen frequently. (Back to the Top)

	Po Po Po Baby Care 3246 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago 773-463-2293	You can find or order all your baby needs such as cribs and changers. They also sell adorable clothes for infants as well as young children. (Back to the Top)

	Agabang Baby Care 3633 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago 773-588-4941	Essentially the same type of store as Po Po Po except they'll stock different sorts of clothing & such. Look around both shops to suit your taste. (Back to the Top)
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