G-Star Raw Store Chicago

Love the jeans but not the price. $$$ 220 bucks for style but the manufacturing was in India and Bangladesh ?! Go figure !!! It’s just wicker park, hot & trendy. My old butt looks good in the jeans !!!

My husband brought me to G Star Chicago store few years ago, shortly after we got married. We’ve been coming back at least once per season to check out their new collections.
As few of the fellow Unilocalers mentioned before, this location does not carry too many items of the women’s clothes, but I was lucky to get 2 dresses, 3 awesome boyfriend cut jeans, one military inspired coat, one pair of Oxford shoes, pumps, scarves, very cool jumpsuit (from the new raw for the ocean collection), hat, gloves and belt — during the last 4 years. Every item from G Star that I posses, makes my outfit stand out. My friends notice the original style and quality of the denim.
The Chicago store may have smaller inventory, comparing to Boston, for instance, but the staff is truly what makes it special.
Amanda is wonderful! She helped me with getting a present for my friend, and the shirt we chose worked out great. Amanda is very professional, knows her product, remembers your size and preferences. I enjoy coming to the GSTAR store just to chat with personnel and see what’s new. Lizzy was cool too, hopefully we will see her again.
Like I said, the quality of the denim of G brand is outstanding, it lasts for years and is easy to accessorize. Only once I had bad experience with the damaged shoes, but Amanda took them back, apologized and exchanged with no problems.
As a regular customers for the last almost five years, me and my husband can’t say enough great things about GSTAR brand and this store in particular. Thank you!

I don’t live in the area, but recently wanted to purchase a gift card for a friend in Chicago. I ended up speaking to Lizzy at this location. Not only was she incredibly helpful (gift card purchased without a flaw), but she knows her clientele very well! She was familiar with my friend as a reoccurring client. I can only assume this store must be run very well with clerks such as Lizzy offering such excellent customer service!

I appreciate the attention to detail in every garment produced in the G-​Star line. I have been wearing G-​Star Raw denim for a decade or so and am consistently impressed with the quality improvements that are added every season. While I have jeans, slacks, shirts, jackets, and outerwear from the various collections my new obsessions are the accessories. I have recently acquired two ties and a duffel bag which I carry almost everyday as a catch all for odds and ends during my normal routine commuting around the city.
The ties are a great go to for a dress casual look along with a Correct Line chambray peaked lapel sport coat I got at the boutique. We live in an almost mundane and monotonous denim culture. It is exciting to see an innovative application of denim in so many creative ways.
Being a quarter Dutch I love that G-​Star Raw was founded in Amsterdam. The clothing often has a military inspiration. While having an almost old time futurist steam punk feel the line translates to a lot of different styles. Be it hip hop, preppy, rocker, or what have you. I need to mention that the woman’s wear is hot! While I shop mainly the men wear the woman’s clothing is sharp. I highly suggest the ladies check it out.
The store is clean cool and open. The presentation just makes one want to dig in. I appreciate the staff for being living breathing models adorned in G-​Star. They also work great as a team with effortless cool. The whole team is just great. My go to is Amanda. Though I have been into G-​Star for quite a long while it is an extra plus that she is the proprietor of the store. Girl makes shopping fun!
Ooh, stay in touch with the staff because they host fun little events. I was asked to be styled in G-​Star for a lil’ styling competition between their stores. That and many other events have been fun to attend. Now I just need to get back in the store for some new kicks and one of their hats would be super cool. They may have to special order though because I have a huge head.

The sales people are awesome, Amanda has been so accomodating on my recent visits. Purchasing the right pair of jeans is a special feeling. Yes I am a guy and saying this. Just the right cut, wash, stitching, rips and so on, is so hard to find. G Star has always made amazingly detailed denim and yes they are a bit pricey but for under $ 300 you can get quality that the big boys like D&G or dSquared cant provide for less than $ 600. If you want to be unique and different and not have on what every other joe blo does, pay them a visit. So glad they have a store in Chicago, will be back soon.

Not only are the clothes in this joint (for men and women) totally bad a@* … but the staff are amazing! Honestly, super nice, major style without the bad attitude that often comes from employees that sell $ 200+ jeans. I LOVE G-​STAR! Especially THIS location!

I just thank them for having a store in Chicago. I’ve not worn their jeans but their outwear/​jackets are über-​cool. If you a little thicker or more broad shoulder’d this might NOT be the place for you as it’s more slim fitted. Great cool jackets. Style is more post-​apocalyptic neo-​modern. Cool stuff, love them. Friendly staff
I truly miss the NYC store but yet this will settle my crave.

Great quality jeans and super long if you need extra inches. Exceptional service from Jason. Pricey but so worth a statement piece you will wear over and over

whoa.
wish i had more dollars to give this place.

I’m actually still kind of a fan of this place. Some of the stuff is just a tad too Euro-​Industrial-​Edgy trying to hard-​ish. Their t-​shirts/​shirts are a lil too ehh. but where do they really shine?
1. Cold-​weather accessories– scarves– gloves, knited hats
2. Denim– a great number of different styles
3. Sweaters– their expensive but very warm and «edgy»
4. Their jackets are pretty popular– again a little too military for me. and if you don’t have narrow shoulders youre kind of screwed.
My shirt size is anywhere between a 42 – 44 but my waist is about 30. This makes buy their jackets really hard. Even if you go a size up. be aware.
Service is unpretentious and friendly.

Cool, urban and European without being Eurotrashy or hipster. Might not be for everyone, but I’m a fan.

Finally getting tired of the same old boring cloths at express, Ambercrombie and the like I decided to stop on into g-​star. Having seen many of this designers hot styles walking around the streets of chicago I decided that I wanted to see what this store was all about. First off the styles here are trendy. I especially enjoy the bold, edgy designs and colors. The sales man here was very helpful also and not at all what I was expecting. I was pleasantly surprised with his knowledge of the line and different styles. Prices here are on the high side but then again this is a designer label so it is to be expected.

Start this f stupid fashion show already. C’mon G star– you’re not Marc Jacobs– you can’t keep people waiting for mote than 45 mins. None of these people at manor spend any money @ your store anyway. Start the stupid show so we can go home and forget about you. Late = bad business. 11:30 means 11:30.

Super split decision review… Personally I think the clothes here for guys are great. Edgy, dark, stylish and sexy with a super urban flare. I love everything they have here mens-​wise… amazing jeans, fabulous peacoats, fitted hoodies, super long scarves, skinny tees. And all mostly in monochromatic colors — lots of military influence, you will not find a primary color in the place or anything that remotely resembles Bape gear (enter Hallelujah boys choir here). If I were to keep a pool boy (and who says I don’t…) he’d exclusively wear G-​Star. Ok, and Armani.
As much as I rave about the menswear (and if you notice this store is Unilocal-​billed as men’s clothing only) they actually do carry women’s clothing as well. A tiny corner of women’s clothing, that is. A few t-​shirts, a couple jackets and slim jean selection, there is a women’s presence but it’s wee itty bitty. This is probably the only store where catering to female shopping empowerment is in full role reversal. I feel ever-​so-​slighted when I try to find garb for myself here although what I do find I usually adore. My three-​buckle distressed canvas peacoat from Fall ’07 still gets me compliments on the street!
The staff can be hit or miss — I’ve been doted on and completely ignored so my advice would be look ‘hip’ if you want some attention. And guys listen up: this store is clearly pandering to you so take advantage and make us ladies proud with some hot new duds. Metro hotties of Chicago, we salute you!

When it comes to denim, I am PICKY. I’ve been wearing high end jeans before they became a necessity and was one of the first people I know to have Se7en — this goes back to 2001. I sought out AG’s before they were sold everywhere and became the «new 7’s» and then added to my collection through the years. True Religion, Rock and Republic, William Rast, I could go on and on. The point being, is that high quality denim is a MUST. They last a long time and can be worn casual or dressy, with shoes, sneakers, whatever and easily transition from day to night.
I buy a new pair every couple of months and recently was on a kick to find the perfect new pair of William Rast — I’m not the hugest fan of Akira, but they carry the entire line so I went in assuming I’d find a pair that I loved equally to the ones I already had. I don’t know if the new line is cut different or what, but I wasnt satisfied and nothing else they had really struck my fancy. I left disappointed and decided to hit G-​Star — I’ve had G-​Star in the past but for some reason they’ve always been under my radar. Stupidly.
The sales girl was extremely helpful and when I told her my ideal cut, she handed me two pairs — same cut, different wash — one of which happened to be on sale for $ 150. STEAL! I tried both on, not realizing which the sale pair was yet immediately liked those best. I was going to buy both, but decided on just one to make sure I still enjoyed them when wearing them in «real life». I love that the cut is skinnier but not super tight and that they pair perfectly with old school Nikes of which I have an obsession as well.
The store also has some cool coats which I might check out for fall/​winter, but I will 100% be back for my next pair of jeans. Service, style, and price — cant beat it.

Ugh, the manager who is amazing isn’t here anymore. One huge reason I loved this store was for the great service. Hopefully I can find him somewhere else!

I was wandering around Milwaukee ave on a lunch break about a year ago and wondered what their deal was. I walked out a half hour later with two pairs of jeans and haven’t bought any other brand of jeans since. They are pricey but the quality of the materials and the feel is awesome so I think its worth it. I have about six pairs now and they are still holding up really well but you do have to take a bit of care washing them. Always cold water and hang dry them to preserve the colors.
The staff is really helpful and they don’t pressure you at all and know their inventory and styles really well. Sometimes I just walk in to see if they have anything new and they only ask me once if I need any help. Awesome jackets too.

I was just here and it smelled really weird.
It’s not really my style but my friend bought a hot pair of boy jeans. They looked good and the clerk helped him decide that yes, they still did look like boy jeans even though they were a tad tighter than usual.
I didn’t think there was much variety going on here. But in agreeance with everyone else, the staff was very helpful.

The customer service is great here. By the way, they also have women’s clothing. I recently purchased a winter coat here, and totally love it. It is slim but very warm, & the style is versatile.
I’ve never bought from G-​Star before because they are pricey. But, the clothing seems to be quality. Which is why I was surprised when the zipper on my coat broke after only a month.
The manager, & the guy who helped me at G-​Star were great though. First they were only going to send out my existing coat to get fixed, which would have taken 2 weeks. But, the next day, I received a personal phone call telling me I could just come in and they’d replace the coat… so I didn’t have to go without it for so long.
Also, I think it says a lot when employees recognize you… even if it’s been a while since you’ve been in. Thanks guys!

This place is so Euro — in good ways and bad.
The clothes are great– very military influenced with epaulets all over everything. I got a really nice jacket here the other day and totally LOVE it. Wearing it makes me feel like I’m ready for TEOTWAWKI. Most of their stuff is a little heavier on the G-​star labels than I’d like, but still, the jacket I got isn’t too bad about it.
The dude who helped me was totally nice and laid back. So nice to walk into a shop and be able to try on every damned coat in the place and not get pressured or hassled! He went to the backroom a bunch of times to get sizes they didn’t have out on the floor for me, and then sat tight while I contemplated what I wanted…
So this place would be 5 stars, except for two minor issues:
First, they need to get their shoes to the states. All the mannequins get to wear them, we can not. Bummer.
Second, their Euro return policy is pretty lame. It’s not a return policy at all– more like a do not return policy. I never return anything anyway, but still this seems pretty rough for a place charging 3 hundred bucks for cheaply made cloth jackets from china with annoying cheapass backwards zippers. Haha, don’t buy anybody a gift here! From my receipt:
«Unworn goods will only be accepted back with a valid receipt. For exchange or Merchandise credit only, goods must be returned within 14 days of purchase (no refund). Sale goods cannot be returned.»
Yikes, they ain’t kidding around! This concludes this public service announcement.