Please welcome Vince Hickey, aka “Cousin Vinnie”, from Chicago.com. You may recognize him from their neighborhood tour videos (we featured their Rush & Division tour on PLRG). You may also recall that we are producing a video together, highlighting local businesses in Bucktown. Well, Vinnie wanted to bring you the scoop on a boutique we filmed at which, may or may not be familiar to the ladies but, he thinks every guys should know about.

If you happen to have caught a case of some Chicago Fashion Illness, like mixing denims and wearing white after Labor Day, head straight over to Personal Privilege and get a dose of stylish threads. Owner Tracy Lemke is no stranger to the fashion scene. This celebrity stylist has dressed dozens of huge names like White Sox player Octavio Dotel, Lakers player Shannon Brown, Golden State Warriors Corey Maggatte and many, many more. Tracy stocks her shelves with everything from Diesel, Affliction, Steve Madden, and tons more designers that satisfy even my picky Chicago fashion needs. These trendy threads won’t keep you tied to the catwalk or strutting the sidewalks of the Gold Coast. Their styles are sensible, affordable and fashion-forward. When I hear the term “boutique”, I immediately think it will be too expensive and strictly for the ladies. However, free fashion consultations with Tracy and staff included in the purchase and free alterations for any purchases over $60 make this joint a hit.

You and your man can shop together at Personal Privilege.

My trip to Personal Privilege surprised me. They had a wide range of prices and a good selection for both men and women. This place is definitely for men who are looking for something different (or a little less standard) from what’s hanging on the racks at Express or H&M. If cool clothing, honest fashion advice, and grade A customer service are important to you, then you won’t be disappointed at Personal Privilege. Customers receive complimentary drinks on weekends while you get your shopping done. So girls if you want to pick up a killer pair of jeans and don’t want to torture your boyfriend, let him grab a drink, watch some music videos and shop your hearts out.

Sincerely,
Cousin Vinnie

Have a question you want to ask Cousin Vinnie? Need a handsome guys point of view? Send him an email to Vinnie@Chicago.com. When Vinnie is not scoping the streets for new threads and great deals, He is a business developer for Chicago.com. Also to read more from Vinnie check him out at www.chicago.com/blog.