Scoop NYC

Buyer Beware!!! Before purchasing anything from this location, please inspect the condition of the clothing very carefully. I purchased something and it did not fit. I had my receipt, it was within the 14 day return period and they would not take it back. They showed me two small stains, one on the label and one near the collar. Unfortunately, I did not notice these stains at the time of purchase. They claim that they would never sell merchandise that was damaged. How many times have you brought something home and found a stain, a snag, a button missing, etc. The Manager told me to take it and have it dry cleaned. I told her again it didn’t fit!
Why did’t they just take the item back, dry clean it and resell it??? No, instead they made me keep an item that didn’t fit that has stains on it that I didn’t cause!!! Great customer service!!! Beware!!!

Scoop offers a fun, very «in-​fashion» selection of several premium labels for Men. They carry a wider spread than most other stores in some labels like Rag & Bone, AG, and Theory. I’m always surprised at what I can find here. Skip the big department stores where their selections tend to be mainstream. Only Barneys offers a better selection in Chicago. Be sure to stop here during clearance season. I felt guilty when I walked away with a pair of designer jeans for $ 50.

I always find the best sales here. Just today I spent $ 219 and got 2 pairs of shoes 2 shirts and a pair of laces. I prefer to shop smart.

When i travel to Chicago this is always a must stop for me for shopping. Great location in Wicker Park with easy parking access. They cary the lines i like and have a great sale rack in the back where i always find good deals. On my Recent visit Luis helped us he was a great, nice and wonderful sales person. We got a great deal on shoes that were to die for. I never leave this place empty handed. Def make a stop and who doesn’t like Scoop shopping bags they come handy for the beach, groceries or yoga.

Review for the Rush Street store:
I really don’t get the marketing scheme behind stores like this and Intermix. The sales associates are rude and can barely string together a sentence sometimes. When it comes down to it, they are unwilling to help you, case in point…
I found a Haute Hippie skirt that had some rhinestone detail on it on sale for like $ 210 from $ 450, great. Of course rhinestones were missing and coming off right in front of me. I asked if they had another, no (only if I wanted to pay for the one in Vegas and have it shipped here, OH and they marked this one wrong it wasn’t really $ 210 it was $ 270, so I’d have to pay the higher price), no thanks. The girl refused to even discount the item for the missing stones and said that I was already getting it on sale and «saving more than I should because she would give me the lower price». Well you should anyways if you marked it wrong.
Totally not worth a couple hundred bucks and it already looks in shambles. I love boutiques but can’t stand them at the same time because it is so much easier to shop and deal with a department store. I know I know, they have way more money to be able to accept returns and they take money away from boutiques, but I am huge on customer service, and this store doesn’t cut it.

I’m not the most fashionable person in the world. I don’t follow trends and the two things I expect from clothes are to fit and keep me from walking around naked. I tried Scoop because the fit of clothes at a lot of big box stores is well, boxey.
I did find a near-​perfect tee at the tune of $ 70, which I don’t mind paying if it fits and it will last longer than a year. I’m not a fan of mixing fine and sporty materials in one garment, miniskirts, or skinny pants, so needless to say, I left with only the shirt. But at least I know where to go if I ever have a need for some of those nude-​colored pumps.
The staff was nice, but I think Scoop loses points for wrapping my purchase in plastic tissue, not to mention the awful (although reusable if you’d like to give them free advertising) bag. I know the fashion world and the actual world don’t coincide very often, but putting just a little effort into being green goes a long way. I guess green isn’t in this season.

Ok. Now they have a 40% off sale. It is 40% off already discounted prices. That is a pretty good deal. This Theory Shirt was still going to be probably run me 100 bucks though. I rather spend that $$$ on chicken, or on a romantic date with my special lady friend. On second thought, I may just get chicken instead.

I feel like I’ve just walked out of a ripped out page of Vogue that has been plastered on a bathroom mirror since forever!
Scoop is a litle piece of fashion heaven nestled off of the beaten path from the boutique lovefest on Damen. Glitter and sequins, leather or suede everything you could ever want is on their shelves. It’s all about current trends and outrageousness.
The store is über friendly and fashion savvy. It’s chunked out in different sections:
Cocktail chic
*Mini black cocktail dresses with off the shoulder sleeves, Cropped jackets, A-​line dresses in all sorts of colors that paired with an eye popping belt would be show stopping.
Daily trendster
*Dresses and blouses with fun and colorful prints, Camouflage-it’s back in full force, shimmery tunics.
Casual dress.
*Sales galore with massive cutbacks, lots of bright tanks and flowy skirts on clearance. Basic lingerie and sweaters.
There’s designer labels that have prices that don’t feel like you’re blowing a full month’s rent on a single piece to average priced dresses. The glass cases in the front have so much fun accessories that could dress up any outfit. Lots and lots of suede booties and knee high boots, they are a staple for any closet.
Loving me some Scoop, especially the little black mini but I didn’t walk away with anything this time. Next trip around for sure, those clutches were almost too good to pass up.

After stocking up on movies at Blockbuster for a mommy and me movie night, I spy the Scoop NYC sign in the distance. A little voice said, «Get thee to Scoop Kara K. and get there with the quickness… they close in 30 minutes.» What the heck, a little window-​shopping never hurt anyone and besides, I hadn’t been to Scoop in almost a year. When the fundage isn’t right, why torture yourself? Once inside, I just wanted to do a flying leap into the racks of beautiful clothes. Jasmine sauntered over and told me about the awesome sale they had going, asked my size and what I was looking for and began filling the fitting room with different options. They had some great stuff on sale and I ended up walking out of Scoop with an awesome fitting pair of black AG jeans, a beautiful silk dress by Adam and silk top by Robin. To top it all off, all the sale items had an additional 50% off.
I discovered Scoop NYC in Soho back in ’05 and have been a loyal fan ever since. When the store opened in Chicago, I was a little sad because I love having my little out of town shopping secrets. However, I was happy all the same because I wouldn’t have to wait ’til I was in NYC to shop there. I love the look and feel of Scoop, the inventory is bananas and the sales staff is great. My visit to Scoop made having to watch Tinkerbell, the Bratz and Ice Age Dinosaurs on a Saturday night, tolerable.

Mmmm I love getting the Scoop! The Scoop on everything; hot and juicy gossip, the latest in dining out, sexy boys galore and of course, fabulously fashionable clothing, accessories and shoes… I’m sure you can imagine, and possibly relate, that it comes pretty easily then to dig on the aptly named, Scoop.
A spacious, modern fashion mecca situated oddly on a lonely stretch of Milwaukee Ave, Scoop’s property and selection both sprawl arms outstretched with trendy delight. Think lots of your favorite men’s and women’s fashion delights all housed under one roof… Roberto Cavalli? Check. Theory? Check. Diane von Furstenberg? Check. Marc Jacobs? Check. Naked and Famous (the brand, not the movement)? Check. Prada? Check. John Varvatos? Check. Jimmy Choo? Check. Are you feeling me yet? Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check.
I always imagine my ultimate closet would look something like the Scoop NYC store… impeccably organized, insanely well stocked, filled to the brim with the latest and greatest in designer duds. Ahhhhh, Le Sigh. It’s certainly a nice spot to browse for any fashion lover… the boutique feel with a department store stock gets my fashion-​loving-​but-​terribly-​time-​crunched heart pumping like a rocker fist every time. The size runs may not be as plentiful as Neimans or Nordies, but the top choices for this seasons must-​haves are all here coupled with friendly staff that will help you order sizes or style numbers if need be.
Their private parking lot ensures convenience and the sale rack doesn’t suck, either. Tell me you don’t love getting the Scoop too after coming across a to-​die-​for DvF négligée blouse marked down to 55% off. Shazzam! Your daily Scoop has just been signed, sealed and delivered.

Pros:
1. Nice selection of brands that I don’t see in other places. In particular, I was happy to see so many items from Rag & Bone.
2. It was also nice to see that they had small sizes.
3. Parking
Cons:
1. The biggest downside is their bizarre check-​out experience. They don’t really have check-​outs — just this weird hole in the wall where people magically appear to tell you how much you owe. Strange.

I live right behind this store. I have only been in about 5 times since it has opened– mainly for two reasons– really bizarre selection (okay– I should say TACKY) and rude salespeople. Listen, I don’t dress up to go shopping. Generally, I look pretty scummy on a Saturday afternoon. But I do wear/​buy/​know nice things and like to spend my money (unwisely, usually). This is one of those places that are SO rude if you do not look like the North Shore crowd trying to do their idea of «Urban.» Snooze.

Oh people… come on… it isn’t so bad in here! Listen. I’ve shopped a few places in my day. Nordstrom’s, Marshall Fields, Barney’s Co Op, Jake… this place isn’t so bad. Some good designers, some unknown to me, (ummm that would be a lot of them to tell you the truth), some I actually know and like. I go with what looks good. If I put it on, turn around in the mirror and say, «Damn… I think I would do me in this outfit…» or have someone say that about me… then I probably will be buying that piece of clothing.
The service was great with me. Jasmine was a sweet girl, always checking in on me, but not hounding me. Giving me plenty of options everywhere I turned and then some. The store has some layout issues. Um… can we keep the shirts in one place please? Maybe the jackets too? Some of the stuff isn’t that great, however I have never… ever. been to a store and feel like everything was amazing. You have to cater to several different tastes. However it has more than I would ever think in there. A ton of Anthony for men products, books, bags, jewelry… more is in here then just a $ 600 jacket, though they might have that too. I got a new Ever hoodie. These things keep me so warm during the winter, for $ 79. That is over 50% off people!
I may not shop here all the time… in fact I may not shop here a lot. With the friendly staff I have chatted with, the new AG jeans I got with a few other items… I like this place. Umm but seriously the layout. get on that… oh and could you do free jean hemming too? That would be ueber terrific too…

This store is the absolute best!
They sell the best clothing from the best designers. It’s impossible for me to go in without picking out at least half a dozen things I would sell my soul for.

Tacky lives here. It’s like they take the worst of name designers and stick it in one vast space. Vinyl Jimmy Choo Ramonas? Dayglo tunics? I know it’s resort collection time, but good lord, did the stylist have to pick the most hideous stuff out there?
I’d been to a Scoop in NY and had better luck; I wonder if the shops back east are seeing the same dregs we are. Very disappointing.

I was so excited when Scoop came to Chicago. The first couple of seasons, the selections were great… then they turned on me. They went completely fratatstic. It’s gross. Why do I need another place to buy weathered tees and weather baseball caps, at a price that is double what it is at a sports store?
The selection of the same brands are better at Barney’s, Co-​Op, Neimans and Bloomingdale’s. Not to mention the staff is better too. The staff here had about 2 knowledgable people. Apparently the last time I was there, both were off.
This is a store that used to be good, but has since lost a lot of it’s luster.

Is it me, or does it feel like summer all year long in Scoop? No really, the racks are always packed with tunic tops (thanks to Tory Burch) and Bermuda shorts… and don’t forget the year-​round sandals along the wall — perfect for balmy Chicago winters.
Anyway, I really love to hate (or is it hate to love?) Scoop… I mean, the clothes are nothing short of fantastic, lets be honest. But its so darn expensive, it makes me want to cry. Regardless, I’m a sucker for all of it, especially the «Exclusively made for Scoop» items by Theory, the resurrected vintage collection of DVF dresses, and anything Marc Jacobs. Plus there’s a handful of designers I’ve never even heard of, so kudos to whomever is doing the buying at Scoop. And fear not, bargain hunters, they’ve got a pretty good sale rack!

It’s a very cool, fun, edgy store. I will probably come back here, on occasion, when I am in the mood for cutting edge fashion.
Sadly, I won’t be a regular, even though the store is SO close to me. My problem? I work in a semi-​conservative field. While I can get away with patterned tights or open-​toed shoes, I cannot wear 98% of the sale items to work. And while I do occasionally buy weekend-​only attire, at a store like this, I feel deprived.

I’ve passed by this place wanting to check it out every time I stop in the Blockbuster to rent movies. So, I finally stopped in. It’s very trendy with the latest designer fashions and accessories for men and women. They also carry children’s attire and have sales racks. You could clear out this spot, and you may feel like you are in a club or lounge. I have to say coming in that I didn’t feel that it was all that welcoming as far as service goes. There were probably more sales associates there than customers. I imagine that the people there would get paid on commissions, and I felt that maybe since I wasn’t all decked out in fashionable attire that I was getting the Julia Robert’s hooker treatment. I was bundled up because it was cold! So, maybe even if I had the money to splurge I might have not have traded in my hooker boots for the Jimmy Choos…

So, today I finally get around to shopping for some of those designer jeans that I’ve been crabbing about.
On advice from a lady friend, with whom I’ve had «past relations», I decided to check out Scoop NYC. Now, to me, something called scoop sounds more like an ice cream shop than a place to get clothes. Well, I wasn’t wrong. Strangely enough — it *does* look like they serve ice cream there as well as clothes, handbags, and other accessories.
Odd.
Like most stores, I’d say the place had about 65% of it’s space allocated to ladies wear, and 35% allocated to men. Why I ask? Why? Do men not deserve more choices in what they wear?
Now, I have to admit, they had some very very cool clothes here. It was a bit difficult at first trying to find things — shirts & jeans & jackets were all kind of intermixed. This provided interesting aesthetics but made for more difficult shopping really.
Regardless. I spent about 10 minutes or so browsing the men’s aisle picking up different pairs of jeans and adjusting to the sticker shock. Once I had a pair or three in hand, a nice guy named «Sam» helps me out and offers to get me a fitting room started and all that jazz. So far, so good.
I pick out a few more pairs, locate Sam, and find my fitting room. At this point I was pretty much left alone to try stuff on. Which was fine by me really. One pair really stood out for me and I dumped all the rest.
Here is where I made my first mistake.
Instead of just paying for what I wanted, I decided I should look around some more to «make sure» that I didn’t overlook anything. This time around, Sam must have been busy. I was propositioned for help by at least three other sales associates. The first of which was a stylish fella by the name of «V». I swear! Just «V».
Well. Now that «V» has my favorite pair thus far back in some fitting room, I continue to look around and find maybe 3 more pairs that I liked. I track down «V» and find my dressing room literally PACKED with jeans — PACKED. Lots of styles — some of which I had already tried on (unkown to him). All in different sizes around what I was looking for.
This was nice actually and unexpected.
After some time spent trying these new pairs on, I narrowed it down to two finalists. «V» implored that I come out of the fitting room and «model» them for him & others. Now, I am not a male model, but I do look like one — so this came somewhat naturally to me. :) Turns out, both pairs of jeans were really sharp — loved em. I just couldn’t decide between the two.
And, «V» loved them too. I felt like a prince wearing these jeans — mostly because of «V“‘s compliments but also because another customer of «V””s — a female customer — told me that my choices were very good and that I looked «cute».
So, instead of choosing one or the other, I decided I’d love them both!
Overall, I had a great experience in this store. Minus one star for some excessive pricing on certain items. Actually, minus two — some of their shit was even beyond excessive and well into ridiculous territory. Seriously, be ready to drop some C-​notes if you want to walk out with product.
However, plus one star for great service! Special thanks to Sam and, particularly, V!
Cheers!