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Ikram

Chicago's legendary store and its devoted clientele

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Featured in The Best Fashion Stores in the World

Founded by Ikram Goldman in 2001, Ikram is a Chicago fashion institution built around its founder’s singular eye for design, craftsmanship and emerging talent. Its expansive East Huron flagship brings together women’s fashion, accessories, fine jewellery, art and a café within a carefully designed environment. Known for introducing American shoppers to global designers and for its deeply personal approach to styling and service, Ikram remains one of the country’s most distinctive independent luxury retailers.

Store Locations:Chicago

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TYPERetailer
ESTABLISHED2001
HEADQUARTERSChicago

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