Strolling along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile with a credit card in hand can be a risky endeavor. There are numerous shops to explore, such as the six levels of Bloomingdale in the 900 Building, the stores in the Water Tower, and the expansive, multi-level Nordstrom. Adding to the temptation is the newly opened Converse Pop-Up store, which will be here all summer.
The brand’s newest storefront is right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile; the new door not only showcases Converse’s bestselling, full-price footwear and apparel but also features an elevated Converse By You customization experience, encouraging customers to show off their own creative self-expression through unique takes on the brand’s classic styles. This is Converse’s second major pop-up in the last year, following the brand’s Seaport Pop-Up in Boston.
At the Chicago space’s creative workshop, customers can customize and personalize their purchases with a variety of embellishments, including laces, custom embroidery, and patches. A selection of designs inspired directly by Chicago and the local culture will also be available. Embellishments range from $5 – $15 per element, pending type and expression—almost 80% of the items in the store can be customized in some way.
To highlight Chicago’s local creative culture, the store showcases two large colorful murals created by local artists Elloo and Sentrock. Both artists are also designing their own patches, which will be released later this summer. The duo has previously collaborated with Converse, working with the brand during Chicago’s All-Star Weekend in 2020.
Converse Pop-Up Store Hours
The pop-up is open to the public daily, from 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm Sunday.
Address: 673 Michigan Avenue, Chicago , IL 60611
Store hours: Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mon: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM