Strange Cargo

11/16/06

The original customized tee joint

by shopgirl16 at Citysearch

Looking for retro Rocky collector cards? Come here, even the store mascot, the owner's dog, is named Rocky. Get a tee customized here with whatever you want. My favorite place to come to get, "It's My Birthday, Buy Me a Drink" tees for my friends. Print up whatever though, your favorite lyric, your friend's funniest nickname, or a simple statement

• Pros: Staff
• Cons: n/a

04/07/06

Vintage - Quirky and Cool.

by franciecakes at Citysearch

The merchandise makes my parents reminiscent and me laugh. I love all the oddities and intrictaes, such ciggarette cases from the 60's and 70's, jewelry, hats, accessories, all kinds. Iron-on tee shirts are a lot of fun too.

• Pros: cheap, cute, chic
• Cons: parking, too small

04/27/04

Modern & Vintage Panache

by akepes at Citysearch

I've been shopping at Strange Cargo for years. The store's offbeat charm will make you a repeat customer. Elvis Coffee Mugs, Hula Girls, Retro Clothes, Posters, you name it. All located about a 5 minute walk south from Wrigley Field.

The iron-on T-shirt service is a stroke of brilliance. Choose a shirt and an iron-on design from their great selection, or design your own iron-on and they do the rest.

Definitely a shop worth checking out in the city.