I was given a gift card for Akira and finally got to use it. I was shopping for a simple concert outfit. I personally think the way the store is organized, is very loud and overstimulated. I opted to keep in my AirPods because sometimes the music gets my heart racing like it in a rave. The clothes itself is cute, but only if you're looking for more statement pieces. I wanted a pair of flair jeans that wasn't too much and a shirt to match and costume jewelry. Luckily I was assisted by the lovely UA who helped me navigate the store, find what I needed and I definitely dint regret trying on things before I buy. I love what I ended with and can't wait to wear it. The Jean joggers I purchased was cute but not too gaudy and seemed to be of great quality. read more

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Ciara was extremely helpful today. She styled me and literally picked out my outfit from head to toe and even carefully selected jewelry to accompany it. I am not good with fashion at all so it was great and very kind of her to really take her time and give great fashion advice. She went above and beyond. She has made Akira more of an experience than anything else and that's the only reason I'd be back. I can see a very successful future for Ciara in the fashion industry and with her great attitude and beautiful looks I know she'll make it far. I hope Akira doesn't sleep on her talent!! read more

Let me start of by first saying I usually never review clothing stores, I try to stick to food. However, I couldn't let the day past without reviewing this gem! I'm from and live in VA, so I have shopped online at Akira and they have cute stuff that's good quality. I didn't realize they had a store front in Chicago, so when I saw it I had to go! Also, I came to the mall just for one pair of jeans -- let's remember that lol. The staff at the store, especially Kelsey and Grace, we're FANTASTIC. My customer experience was phenomenal. Kelsea helped me pick out some cute fits, got me a fitting room without me having to ask, and consistently checked on me -- he was great. Grace was super sweet and professional as well. She rung me up very quickly, considering the long line. Needless to say, I left Akira with wayyyyy more than one pair of jeans lol. I can definitely say this is one the best experiences I've had shopping for clothes. Not sure how I'll fit all these clothes in my suitcase though. read more

There's always something unique to find. Definitely where I had liked going to find an outfit for a concert. However the service is a hit or miss. Some of the workers are nice, and some should be retrained. After looking throughout the store one of the workers came up to me with a heavy attitude that implied either buy something or get out. Probably won't return for a while. read more

This location was clean and sales people were readily available. They were having a buy one get one for $1 on clearance. So many nice items with great prices! read more

All the outfits for city girls and club wear , the price is a lil on the higher side but everything is unique. Not even exaggerating I go every time I see one read more

This was a good find for us, across from the hotel, inside the mall on a rainy day. Every other store was something familiar but Detroit doesn't have Akira and everything in her was trend perfect for my 17 year old daughter. Nothing was really a great price for the quality but she found a lot of cute things for back to school. (I think she tried on 40 things and we bought 5) The staff here are young and hip and relatable for her and very, very helpful back near the dressing rooms. (And comfortable sofas for parents to wait!) I actually ended up buying myself a jacket. This is the kind of place that has so many things that if you stay here long enough, you'll find something you have to have. read more

They are SCAMMERS!!! Everything what they selling you can buy on ALIEXPRESS 5-10 times cheaper. They store's policy only store credit because of that!!! So, they don't even have they own "BRAND". And they refused to give my money back. I'm filling a small court and will see how it goes. read more

Had a ton of things in my cart for a reallly long time but in the name of self control (aka couldn't decide what items to cut), I decided to hold off on ordering anything. Alas, I found myself in town and made it a Big deal to stop by the store.... I really wanted these shoes and luckily they had my size still. it was discounted (compared to the online price I originally remembered) when I tried them on, then further reduced at the register!!!!! I felt like stormi Webster when she got 3 m&ms for being patient because ACCESSORIES ALSO HAPPENED TO BE BUY one get one half off that day!!!! You don't know how elated I was and still am because did I mention I REALLY WANTED THESE. I think back in December I wrote to Santa I wanted an Akira gift card... I mean I still do, because there are still several other shoes and items in my cart that I did not get or see lmao. That's okay, because I WILL BE BACK and I WILL GET ALL THE SHOES. PATIENCE YALL!!!!!! read more

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I am disabled and rely on my mobility scooter. The store is so crammed and the walking space is so small that racks got moved a few inches while I was trying to maneuver through the store. Someone was coming behind me moving the racks back into place. It's very ADA unfriendly and I wonder what ADA would think of this. I too am a paying customer! read more

Great dress selection here. I had a blast stumbling into this store and finding great reasonably priced dresses for vacation

Love this store! Flo was so friendly and helpful. So accommodating and helped me pick out several items for my Galentines party. There's nothing like being stressed out over having to buy gifts and then walking into a store and getting great customer service. Thumbs up! read more

Been here a few times throughout the years and always had a good time. Everyone is always so attentive and HONEST! You can't go wrong with that. Found my New Years dress just to add. They are pretty much cool with just browsing but no way is that possible since you can't help but to find something to buy. It's many locations and haven't been to them all but this one is my go to. Even people shopping here are nice. All we need is a BYOB and it'll be perfect! Lol. No complaints from me thorough. I'm happy. That's all that matters. :) read more

There is never a time that i come here and leave empty handed. Even if I don't find what I am looking for they make sure I leave satisfied. I never feel rushed or pushed to buy something I don't like. The staff actually helps you find a FULL OUTFIT, shoes and all. They are trained to style you and it is truly helpful when you have no idea what you want. The sales are reasonable with a nice selection of quality name brand styles. read more

Ordered pants online .. they sent a 1X instead of a 3X that was ordered ..was told to send it back .. only to find out they sent a blank return label....so frustrated ..... read more

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This is my first time writing a Yelp review, and I'm doing it because of Xavier. He is absolutely delightful; him helping me made shopping at this location feel like a personal shopping experience. I truly felt like a VIP. read more

I must say that I love AKIRA, especially the one on 108 N. State Street in Block 37! They have a great selection, awesome customer service (i.e. Flo Galeon, the store manager & Stylist!, Alex, & the staff) & plays good music while you shop! Flo helped me find my birthday outfit by selecting clothes, shoes & accessories that were AMAZING; I look so good in everything he pulled for me!! I felt like a supermodel & it's all thanks to AKIRA. I am a customer for life!! read more

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I am in love with this place! Please bring one to Ohio! This particular location has a great stylist/manager by the name of Bobby....He picked out pieces that I absolutely love and wouldn't have picked out for myself. The staff was helpful and friendly. The clothes are fun and the material is solid. No flimsy, cheap stuff. Definitely something for everyone here. read more

I find this store to be very hit or miss. Sometimes I find like 10 things I love and CHEAP! Other times, I find nothing or its pricey. Overall, its worth a look. They have everything, shoes, pants, skirts, dresses, jewels, etc. The staff is generally really helpful and nice. Sometimes a little over the top but if you are by yourself, their keen eye for fashion might just help you out. The quality isnt fantastic, but you are also not paying for well made products. For the most part, I would say this is a trendy store with a lot of options. read more

Their phone doesn't work no one answers. If you want product information you have to go in store

This super trendy/edgy clothing store in down town Chicago is full of BS. There were a ton of employees on the floor and even though I was in there for 15 minutes, no one talked to me. They even asked at the counter who I was helped by so obviously it matters. Some of the styles are pretty and fun but this store is very expensive and not worth the snubbing. It is a large store with a sale section. It is located inside the same mall as Sephora and Anthropology. read more

Went in the Friday before Christmas to find an outfit for NYE. I was greeted initially by security upon walking in but it took about 15-20 before a stylist offered to help me. I was finally greeted by Kaci (sp?) who offered to start a fitting room for me with the three dresses I had already picked out. The experience overall started a little iffy and it took me a couple laps around the store to find a few dresses I liked but when I started working with Kaci the experience improved exponentially. She asked what I was shopping for, where I was going, and what kind of dress I was looking for. I already had a somewhat loose plan of what I wanted and she understood me immediately. She also asked what colors I was looking for and what to avoid. As I tried some different outfits on, she brought along a few more that I wouldn't have picked out myself, but looked absolutely stunning! She suggested colors that would look great on me as well as dresses that would accentuate my figure. I loved how she understood me right away and was able to run with my suggestions. I ended up getting a silky rose gold wrap dress, paired with a white shaggy faux fur jacket. Can't wait for NYE! I told Kaci that I've never tried the faux fur look before and she even suggested ways I could dress it down to look more casual. Overall, I love shopping at Akira for NYE and other special events. This one at particularly at Block 37 is great not only because of the diverse clothing selection and sizes (shout out to us curvy girls), but also because of the attentiveness of the stylists and the exciting hyped atmosphere in the dressing room as people slowly but surely find the perfect outfit they may not have thought of, but absolutely love. The key is being open and honest with your stylist about what you like and don't like, but also putting a little trust in them and trying on something you may not have done before! Thanks so much Kaci for your attentiveness, great taste, and super sweet personality! I will definitely be back again! read more

This is a review inside Block 37. I almost wanna give it 0 stars, because this could be an unhealthy new addiction. I lovelovelove akira. I've always passed it or seen it, and I walked into the shoe store on state st, but I always assumed it was way out of my price range, which it sort of is... considering I'm a poor college student XD. I went this past weekend. I had no intentions of really buying anything.. just browsing. The salespeople were super duper friendly and hilarious. They were very very helpful and picked out stuff for me to try on. This was a pretty bad idea.. since i pretty much felt like i had to buy something.. not because they're forceful.. but because it looked sooooo gooooooood. The akira people are amazing at their jobs, oh man.. my college wallet burned a hole this weekend. Sadly, I gave in.. unfortunately there are no returns, only store credit within 14 days... but I love my stuff.. I dont think I would return it. Got a fantastic cream jacket that I've gotten compliments on already, a nice pretty simple black dress, and a couple accessories. I am totally in love and obsessed with akira now... if only I had the money.. read more

I WAS a frequent akira shopper until I tried on a dress and loved it, told the sales consultant I wanted to buy it and somehow it was misplaced in the time it took me to get to the register and was confused with another dress. I said I live nearby so I could come return it easily if anything, right? They agreed. So I bought the dress seeing as I already waited about 15 mins just to reach to cashier, just to have her need to make a new ticket, while talking about her break and laughing with co workers, completely disregarding concern over getting me the right dress in any sense of urgency what so ever. Like-sorry to bother you by shopping at your store... ? Got home to realize it was an entirely different dress, one I never even tried on..So I go straight back (within 30 mins or so) to get the right dress and they say it damaged. The cashier than said oh you know what? No, it's fine. I go to look at it with thread hanging from a seam and I ask is it going to rip if I cut that? And she said I don't know. I said ok, if it rips can I return it? She says no, they only accept things with tags on. So I ask for my money back and she can only offer store credit even though 30 mins earlier when I was purchasing the dress...she told me I could come back and return it. It's not my fault the dress was ripping due to lack of quality. I ask for manager and she is twice as rude and says my only options are store credit or purchase the already damaged dress. She also stated the dress was only deemed damaged after I tried it on, implying I damaged it and even went on to say "you were the one with it in the fitting room so I don't know what you did..." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I was seriously shocked and felt victim of a scheme. I will never shop akira again not based on their return policy but based on their absolutely, insanely disrespectful, in genuine business practices and lack of customer service. Never. Ever. Again. I am literally appalled. read more

Great customer service! i was greeted by most if not all their employees there. The male employees are soooooo cute! I was looking around and was approached by 3 employees asking if I was looking for anything in particular. After telling them I was looking for a black peplum top, they not only found all different varieties of that kind, they also offered different fits to go with the top. Talk about personal stylists. Heyyyyyyy. It is a great atmosphere when you walk in. The clothes ranges from $-$$$ but the quality is up a notch from Forever 21. I'd definitely shop here again. I'm glad I found this spot! read more

Akira is a great Chicago "boutique" that has really grown. I both love and hate that they only stock a limited number of each item...I don't have to worry about everyone having the same dress as me, but if I miss out on an item there is no restocking! The employees are willing to check the other locations for styles and sizes for you though, if they are out of what you want. The salespeople can be a bit pushy, but just wear some headphones and they will get the idea :) read more

I want to thank Ashley Jefferson/ Mayfair Mall for assisting me with getting a jacket I needed for Easter. Last minute type of thing I found that matched my dress. They were not offering it in the store so she gave me special number to call and see if they still had any. They had any left. There were 4 left and I was able to get the right size and have it shipped to my house next day. I am very thankful for help she went beyond what most employees would do! Great customer service a out to you Ashley Jefferson!!@Mayfair read more

This will forever be my favorite akria in Chicago I just left like 5-10 minutes ago they were so amazing. It started to rain and I got caught in it was soaked and i had on sandals plus I am sick as a dog I decided to come in grab some sweats and a long sleeve because i was not about to go the rest of the day with wet clothes they let me wear the clothes out I had to so some acrobatics to get the sensors off because the hand held one was broke but it was all good I did not get the lady's name that was helping me she had on a blue denim dress with white designs on it she was the best and the guy bobby I remember bobby from a while ago when he worked at water tower for a little he knew my sister nika that worked at the little pop up baby clothing store but its a amazing experience when I go there I love it. read more

I will continue coming back to this Akira location. I was struggling to find the perfect outfit for a work event last week. After wandering around different clothing stores in Chicago such as H&M, The Rack, Macy's... I was feeling overwhelmed and wanted to cry. As soon as I walked into Akira a sales woman, Mallory, asked me if I needed help with anything and I desperately said yes. I had picked out 1 dress I liked and she took it from there. She picked out a few wonderful outfits for me to try on based on my style and picked out accessories to go along with them. I spent over an hour playing dress up and together, we picked out the perfect outfit. I SO SO SO appreciate wonderful and fun shopping experiences and will continue coming back to this store during Mallory's work hours when I'm in need of that perfect outfit! read more

This suggestion is for all Akira stores. Please screen your potential hires and train your new employees on basic manners. Examples: "Hi, how are you?" "Can I help you with anything?" "Excuse me" or "pardon me" "Bye, thanks for coming" read more

This location is really NEAT and SPACIOUS in contrast to the Water Tower locations. The staff was friendly and helpful. Someone acknowledged me two minutes in the store. Regarding the clothes, they are sexy and trendy but construction in many dresses is not so refined. But I think it's worth a try to find a dress there that is fun and sexy because they have a great selection of dresses. read more

This location is generally very clean and easy to navigate. The staff are friendly and eager to assist. I'd recommend this location over the one in the Water Tower - you can barely hear yourself think in there with how loud they blast the music. read more

I came into Akira today to find some outfits for an upcoming vacation. Caleb was so friendly! He immediately took interest in why I was there, what I was looking for, & began helping me! He started a fitting room for me & was always back to grab whatever items I picked out to add to my fitting room (it was awesome, I was never holding more than two items before he came over to grab them!). This Akira (the one in Block 37) is always SO organized & has the cutest stuff. I live out in the southwest suburbs, where there is an Akira near me, but I make sure to stop at this location because they have the best items, staff, & aesthetic. Caleb was outstanding. He was around enough to help me, but not too on top of me like how other stylists can be at times. It was like shopping with a friend. When I went into the fitting room to try everything on, I was amazed at the items he pulled for me. I loved everything he pulled; it was exactly my style (& that says a lot because I can be picky at times). I have been shopping at Akira for 4 years now & I had to write a review because Caleb made my experience the best one I've ever had. Thank you Caleb! I hope he gets recognized for all of his hard work, friendliness, styling, & overall positive attitude. read more

Love that the store has great, unique and quality fashions for a 20 year old, a 40 year old and everything in between. I drop in during lunch and leave with a complete outfit plus accessories, without breaking the bank. The regular prices are affordable and the sale prices are a steal!! Customer service is tops, pieces are well made and just about everything I tried on looks fabulous. Can't get enough of this store for myself and for gifts!! read more

Akira is always the first spot I check out for a new outfit or unique accessories- but my frequent visits are also due to the amazing staff! I'm always greeted as soon as I come in and the sales associates are always so helpful and accommodating! read more

Love this place I always find something beautiful and edgy at a reasonable price. The staff is wonderful.

Good collections! Customer Service is awesome! Went to buy one dress ended up buying three! Give lot of time to try as many as possible.

Most of their clothes are cute, others (on the sales racks) not so much. But I have to say their customer service rocks compared to most retail stores. Theyre down to earth and pretty helpful. It's like you're friends with these people lol. Would definitely come back! read more

I came here to add a 2nd review or update my original as I had another amazing experience at this Akira store and I just realized my original post was made under the wrong place. The following review is from my visit in October 2014..2 years ago ha and the one after is from my visit today October 2014: I love this store! The store is high fashion, everything is super glam. Its the only store in Chicago that has a variety of peplum rompers all made with high quality materials and great prices! Upon walking in the store I was approached by Alex a perfect sales rep in every way. He not only took my clothes to the fitting room, but added several suggestions of his own based on what I was looking for (peplum rompers). He was so helpful and friendly, I wish there was one of him at every store I go to! First and last store I went to in search of my birthday outfit. Thanks Alex! Now back to today, March 20, 2016: Akira is one of my favorite stores ever!! It never fails. Any search for a new outfit or jewelry always starts and ends here! Along with that it's an all around experience with down to earth, charismatic, helpful sales reps that always go above and beyond to ensure %100 satisfaction. In the retail world that is NOT easy to come by. Today Britney helped me, and took care of my many needs as I was with my two babies shopping for an outfit for my comeback party following the birth of my 2nd child! Which to me after 9 months of not partying and 4 months of hardly being able to leave my house is a BIG DEAL! Britney right away accomodated me by offering to take my clothes to the fitting room, made me feel completely welcome and at ease with having my 2 babies in my monstrosity of a double stroller with me (the thing is like a bus), graciously helped me pave my way to a fitting room that would fit all of us by moving damn near half the store around, brought recommendations of hers, even found the outfit I'd asked if they had a different size in which initially it seemed they didn't, and gave me great feedback...honestly it was like having a girlfriend out with me helping me shop and find the perfect outfit. Thoroughly enjoyed her company! And thrilled to see that Akira at block 37 still adheres to the highest standards in customer satisfaction. THANK YOU! read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! The staff was so amazing and helpful despite my two year old running around the store and hiding between the dresses the entire time. Fabio helped my wife pick out really nice outfits and played high-five with my son while we waited. Brittney was more than accommodating when my son got away from me and ran behind the desk, not once but twice. The staff even let me come back after close to pick up an item that we forgot to grab on our way out! Really, I can't say enough great things about the staff here. The customer service we received exceeds any and all expectations I could ever have. Thank you so much for making my wife so pretty with your products. You guys rock! Samantha and I will be customers of this locations for life. read more