Chicago T-Shirts – Supporting the Local Scene
With Assault in it’s infancy, we’ve decided that the time has come to execute the old punk rock motto, “Support your local scene.” We’re in the t-shirt business in Chicago, and there plenty of other local companies that are in one way or another associated with the apparel industry–here are some of our favorites.
Akira Chicago
1837 W. North Avenue Chicago 60622 | 866.477.2299
If you’re familiar with the indie clothing scene in Chicago then you’ve surely heard of Akira. One of the fastest growing boutiques in the area, and they’ve got something for everyone! Currently, they’re running a sale for 30% off everything that ends in 4 days!
Cameesa
Cameesa’s paving the way just like Threadless did with a new business model known as crowdfunding that we’ve talked about here on the blog before. You pledge your money to a shirt design submission that you like and if a total of $500 bucks is pledged by other members your shirts get printed! Artists get commission, you get a shirt for every $20 bucks you pledge, and you get a percentage for each shirt sold! New and innovative–I think so. Check it out and start submitting your shirts!
Ware You Fit In
Unique T-Shirt designs by the graphic designers John and Shane. They’ve been featured in several newsletters in the area as well as at the Renegade Craft Fair. Check em out!
Screwball Press
4045 N. Rockwell, Chicago 60618
Steve Walters has been running Screwball Press since 1991, and has since opened up his own screen printing academy. They offer 8 hour screen printing poster sessions at a very affordable price. If you’re interested in learning how to screen print, and need access to screen printing equipment, this is the go to place in Chicago.
Boutiqueville
770 North Halsted, Suite 303 Chicago 60642 | 312.243.8786
Comprehensive local boutique listing here in Chicago. Boutiqueville also runs as a print publication in tandem with New City. Hopefully they’ll come around and list us as an online only shop!
Solemates Chicago
2708 N Halsted St Chicago 60614 | 773.327.7782
Shoes, apparel, and handbags store for both men and women. A favorite amongst Assault friends and family.
Leaders1354
1400 N. Milwaukee Chicago 60622 | 773.489.1900
Freshness. Leaders1354 has hats, t-shirts, and shoes for rappers, scenesters, geeks, hipsters, skaters, and I’ll go ahead and say ROCKERS. (That’s more our department though) Leaders started in the south side in historic Hyde Park, and now have multiple shops around the area closest to Assault being Wicker Park. They’ve got great taste and a great assortment of stuff. Highly recommended.
St. Alfred
1531 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago 60622 | 773.486.7159
St. Alfred has the finest footwear and streetwear apparel brands from around the world, and one of the cleanest stores I’ve seen since those communist Apple folks.
Propaganda T-Shirts
3327 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago | 773.549.6736
Propaganda is a full service printing company and I highly recommend them for any printing needs whether it be t-shirts for your local bar, soccer team, or if you’re starting an apparel brand like we did. They’re friendly and very helpful.
I’m sure I’ve missed quite a few of you, and if I have post it in the comments or email us and we’ll add to our list!
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Tim is the co-owner of Assault, and tends to think he can party twice as hard as anyone. Follow him on twitter @assaultEmail this Author | All posts by tim
Tim, I ran across your web site and notice that you did not have us listed as we were one of the founding and first t-shirt companies since Chicago starting in 1966! We do a lot of custom printing for companies like Playboy, Kraft foods, Grreen Giant, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, etc. We are the only company in Chicago to have won 2 national awards for t-shirt design/printing. We are located at 4353 N. Lincoln in Lincoln Square.