Robin Richman
2108 N Damen Ave
(between Charleston St & Dickens Ave)
Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 278-6150
- Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
3 reviews
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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13 Reviews for Robin Richman
I was browsing the local shops and prepared to drop some serious cash, but was rather offended at a comment directed at me at this store. Robin said TWICE to her employee (very loudly) deliberately so I could hear "You need to tell people to stop coming in wearing tennis shoes." I do wear tennis shoes when I shop because I have a bad back. I thought this was extremely rude and condescending and I decided to shop elsewhere. It just goes to show how superficial people can be.
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Impressive.
I was impressed, my friend visiting from nyc was impressed.
The items in this store overwhelmingly satisfy the necessary overlap between craft and luxury.
Organically influenced designs, beautiful and cryptic at times, but so cool.
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I don't even want to tell you how great this store is it's that great.
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This store carries many unique items that you won't find anywhere else. I talked to Robin in person and got some idea where and how she got her merchandise. The store carries Gary Graham, a Japanese label Antipasti and Velvet as well as some French made clothing. Expect to pay a premium but most of the items are from Europe. It even carries a fairly wide selection of vintage hair accessories! The handmade scarves and hats are beautiful but I don't think they are worth more that much ($170 in average.) But in general, it's a beautiful store with friendly staff, even Robin herself is very nice.
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They've stopped carrying men's stuff, but right before they did I got a pair of amazing Trippen boots for 75% off. Very nice. Robin and all the girls working there are funny and friendly. If I was a chick, I'd freak out over all the cute shoes.
I haven't been here in ages but this store is wonderful. The atmosphere is very antiquey and the staff is friendly and helpful. The goods are a little on the expensive side, but there are so many wonderful little handmade goodies. Robin Richman actually made me contemplate buying a $60 winter hat and I don't even wear hats. Everything in here is unique.
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This place is so amazing. I have to stop myself from buying everything in there. The merchandise is quality and original. The visula merchadising is exquisite. More boutiques that pop up in the area should take a lesson from Robin.
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Sumptuous, lovely, difficult to find designers. Robin Richman thrives on immersing her boutique with designers who have studied at the SAIC as well as many other splendid international artists. She is starting to retail some home items now.
This store fills me with so much anxiety, and momentarily causes me to question every grown-up decision I've made to date. Here's how it goes: I walk in, admire a garment or accessory, look at the price tag, and panic. My mind races. I wonder who has money to afford these items, and then I wonder if I'm doing something wrong with my life.. perhaps I should be making more in order to be able to afford pretty (fill in the blank). Yes. A career change is in order. I want a Gary Graham dress. I want to work in a place that will pay me enough to afford said dress, and will not look at me quizzically if I enter work environment wearing it. I want, I want, I want. It doesn't exactly help that all of the salespeople are wearing these interesting and beautiful garments with such ease, and I'm standing awkwardly in my Gap sweater and J. Crew khakis. More panic. They're judging me! Worse, they're not even acknowledging me. Oh no. Wait a moment... it's ok. The realization comes that I am not cool enough to wear these clothes. I grasp my place in the universe. Making a nonprofit salary is A-ok. No job change is necessary. The anxiety subsides, and I'm reassured. I am comfortable again in my nondescript, mainstream clothing choices.
And then I move on to the next rack of clothing or wall of shoes, and it starts all over again. Panic, Panic, Panic.
As a result of these panic attacks and their fabulous sales, I have a few quirky/beautiful garments and shoes from designers that I can't remember but that are well-regarded by people who know these things, and a very cute wallet, to boot. It's also an excellent place to buy gifts, because the whole idea of gifts is to buy something for someone that they would never purchase themself.
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This is probably the most beautiful store in Chicago. Robin Richman carries some really wonderful clothing, accessories, and shoes. I love to browse around in there. I wish I could afford more.
All handmade, hard to find items. Robin Richman stock many of her own chunky knit sweaters. Lots of small, emerging designers showcase their merchandise here. Rather pricey, but they have annual sales with big discounts.
Robin Richman features the wonderful styles of locally designed clothing. Robin Richmond is the designer for most of the clothing sold within her store. Along with a few other name brands, Ms.Richmond offers a fresh new collection with each season, when the change of season is also accompanied by a season sale in which she marks down the old and brings in the new. Additional items in her collection are often available for less in the back room. Most amazingly, the cut and style of each of her pieces is really lovely and expresses what each season means to her in a fashion sense.
Robin Richman is my favorite clothing store in Chicago. Most of the their merchandise is out of my budget, but I often drop by to browse the racks, looking for inspiration for my own wardrobe. The clothes the store carries features interesting, creative fabrics, lines, and construction techniques, with lots of attention to detail. Even the store's antique hangars are ornate. The staff is very helpful. Their acessories are a great, less expensive way of adding a bit of Robin Richman flair to one's "look." They also carry shoes.
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