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Now that the holiday season has descended, and since we had an hour to kill downtown, we thought we'd wander around the State Street corridor and document some of the insanity. Even in a shit economy, thousands were in the heart of the Loop for bargain hunting and tree-gazing. Stores like Macy's (Yes, Fields Fans, we've ventured inside) and Sears were packed with throngs of shoppers, and Daley Plaza was nearly impenetrable with curious residents, suburbanites and tourists looking to complete their stein collection or overdose on sugar-coated nuts. We didn't have the balls or the patience to venture north into the lion's den of North Michigan Avenue; any reports from survivors would be appreciated.
All photos by Karl Klockars
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I really miss the glass blowing tent at Christkindlmarket. It was nice to go inside and feel that warmth, especially on the really freezing cold days...and just fun to watch the glass blowers.
Every year, Christkindlmarket seems smaller to me.
Time for the haterade--a good word, by the way--as Chicagoist calls it.
The above photo is the closest I will ever come to Macy's on State. Fortunately, thousands of Chicagoans feel the same way. We are killing that store just by shopping elsewhere.
I'm agreeing with Ward on the Macy's issue. I have not stepped foot into that store since it was Marshall Fields.
way to stick it to the man... I guess...
Although if they close because people refused to shop there, I can't see how that would help the downtown area very much.
Macy's screwed the pooch on this one. They could have kept the name and revitalized the Field's brand. Instead they alienated old-time customers and have, thus far, offered little to bring in anyone under 45.
Between big boxes and online shopping, the department store is only relevant when crowned in holiday glory.
And they seem to have even screwed that up this year. Because unless I'm mistaken, this year's holiday windows seem to be about how Macy's decorates for the holidays.
Wow. Now THERE'S a beloved children's tale that families will be reminiscing about for generations...
I went inside once. I felt cheap and dirty.
Ok, not really, but I didn't buy anything, so THERE, Macy's!
I'm mistaken, this year's holiday windows seem to be about how Macy's decorates for the holidays.
Some advertising naif in NYC thought that would be "totally meta" and that we sheeple out here in flyover country would be dazzled by the clever.
Santa. Elves. Cuteness.
Deliver us from clever art.
I got some really good deals at Macy's and 6 brand-new t-shirts.
Thanks again, Macy's!