# Gem: A Vintage Collective: Vintage Clothing Store in Chicago, IL

> Gem: A Vintage Collective is a vintage clothing store in Chicago, IL.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/il/chicago/gem-a-vintage-collective/

This women-owned vintage and handmade store at 2894 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago features more than 30 local vendors selling clothing, jewelry, home goods, art, and house decor. Size and gender inclusive, it carries masc and femme pieces in sizes xs to 4x. The store buys used goods, offers in-store shopping, accepts credit, debit, and NFC payments, and has a wheelchair accessible restroom. Reviewers mention friendly staff and unique pieces.

> Gem: A Vintage Collective is a women-owned vintage and handmade store that features 30+ local vendors. We offer clothing, home goods, art, jewelry, and more! We are size inclusive and gender inclusive, with masc + femme clothing in sizes xs-4x throughout the store.
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> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Vintage Clothing Store
- Address: 2894 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- Google rating: 5 from 29 reviews
- County: Cook County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.9338738,-87.71549689999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 29, 4★ 0, 3★ 0, 2★ 0, 1★ 0

## Features

- Buying and donating: Buys used goods
- Service options: In-store shopping
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

houseware (4), friendly staff (4), size inclusive (3), jewelry (3), unique pieces (3), plus size vintage (2), house decor (2), artists (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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