Points of Interest
In its eastern part (between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street), Oak Street is one of Chicago's most prestigious shopping destinations. Oak Street has a mix of international couture houses, American luxury brands, and local boutiques unlike nearby Magnificent Mile, which features upscale chain stores and large department stores. Because of this Oak Street is known for its exquisite boutiques, salons and more intimate setting compared to surrounding areas. Oak Street is in close proximity to famed Michigan Avenue and Rush Street. Because of this, internationally known eateries like Spiaggia, Tavern on Rush, and Gibson's are within walking distance.
Luxury stores on the street include Barneys New York, Geneva Seal Jewelers, Moncler, Pomellato Jewels, Vince, Piazza Sempione, Pratesi Linens, David Yurman, Hickey Freeman, Prada, Hermès, Tod's, Kate Spade, Jil Sander, Loro Piana, Furla, Calypso, Jack Spade, Judith Ripka, Agent Provocateur, Juicy Couture, Luca Luca, Graff Diamonds, Harry Winston, Wolford Boutique, Jimmy Choo, BCBG Max Azria, Bonpoint, Madison and Friends, Suit Supply, Prada and Paul Stuart. There are also numerous high-end salons on Oak Street such as M Salon Chicago and The Spa on Oak. It is also home to Birch Design Studios.
Oak Street has continued to expand in recent years. Escada has recently opened as has Brunello Cucinelli and Y-3. (A high end collaboration between Adidas and designer Yohi Yamamoto). Lanvin will be opening a three story boutique in mid-2012. Emporio Armani will be occupying a storefront by mid 2012. Designers such as Tory Burch and Vera Wang relocated to larger boutiques on East Oak Street in Fall 2011.
By Christmas 2012 it is expected that Esquire Theater, which closed in 2006, will be successfully renovated as a multimillion dollar retail center. Christian Louboutin will open its first store in Chicago at this site. Other possible international fashion houses include Yves Saint Laurent, which closed its doors on Oak Street and has since been searching for a new location. Italian jeweler, Buccellati has been confirmed for the redeveloped space as has national Steakhouse Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House.
Further east Oak Street lies between Oak Street Beach and the East Lake Shore Drive Historic District.
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