Tarnish

Tarnish

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A female-focused biker store located in Chicago. Tarnish is a celebration of motorcycle gear, apparel and accessories inspired by life on two wheels.

A female-focused biker store
located in Chicago. Being on the road brings freedom from care, but it takes the right gear and the right people to make it real. Tarnish is half-store, half-community of like-minded riders. It's all about love, dedication and having a good time. Like our t-shirt says, "Some Dirt Just Don't Wash Off". The dust and grit of the road doesn't rub off, it sinks into your soul.

Photos from Tarnish's post 06/04/2026

About last night ..

Photos from Tarnish's post 05/31/2026

See ya this Wednesday 6-8pm
💨Pop-up with Grand Antler coffee and Dante’s Pizza
💨Complimentary drinks from Surly Brewing

05/29/2026

It’s that time of year again - we’re hosting The Moto Social!
Come on through this Wednesday, June 3rd from 6-8pm
We will have a Grand Antler and Dante’s pizza pop-up along with complimentary beer from
See ya Wednesday 💨

05/24/2026

Hey! We’re OPEN Memorial Day 12-7pm Swing on by 💨

Photos from Tarnish's post 05/15/2026

Truly unique pieces in store now. Check out stories for more pics and head in to snag these up. These will go 💨

Photos from Tarnish's post 05/08/2026

Peep Sarah’s picks from our load of new arrivals this week!

Photos from Tarnish's post 05/03/2026

Yesterday’s Lucky 13 party was EPIC! - IYKYK
I never get any pics at these events so I’m dang thankful that thought to do it! Thanks Ali!

Special thanks to:
⭐️ and for running the store and bar - for the beverages
⭐️ for manning the grill, for the brats for the pies and for the coffee bar!
⭐️ for the epic 13 year design, for patching up all your jackets and hats, and for bringing the ink!
⭐️ for DJing and for the Chicago alley style h***y tonk - potholes and all
⭐️ for leading the .bleeders IFRD ride
⭐️ and our dealer extraordinaire .dabeast for running a tight ship at the blackjack table 😂 .. and for security ;)

Our 13-year tee says it best; Tarnish was built on blood, sweat, and tears… but mostly on this wild community of lovable misfits and weirdos.

Thank you for the hugs, the flowers, the kind words, and for showing up in all the ways you do. You’ve kept this dream alive for 13 years and counting.

Hope you had as much fun as we did.
For now… ‘til next year.

❤️ - Nic

Photos from Tarnish's post 04/27/2026

This Saturday, May 2nd - Bring your leathers, jackets, hats, jeans … whatever! and get them patched up. Lisa from will be here from 12-5pm with her sewing machine in tow 🪡
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May 2nd we’re turning 13! Scoot on over in your best H***y Tonk wear (or not) and two step with us for our Lucky 13th Anniversary AND International Female Ride Day.

* Earn raffle tickets with purchase THEN if you’re feeling lucky, try to double them with Dice and Card games!

* Giveaways, Raffles and Flash Sales ALL DAY from and

* FREE ANNIVERSARY TEE with any purchase over $100 -non sale (artwork by Bryn Gleason - unveiling soon) BONUS wear Tarnish shirt to the party, get a raffle ticket.

* Live painting & ART POP-UP with this year’s artist, Bryn Gleason

* DJ Matcat

* Patch sewing with Lisa from 12-5pm

* On Site flash tattoos by Cassandra Knox 12-7pm

* 6-7pm Live H***y Tonk with The Rust Riders

* Complimentary beverages provided by Surly Brewing

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RIDE DAY 2026

*Calling all babes to get out, RIDE AND ROLL to Tarnish!

* Gift bags for those that ride in (while supplies last)!

* Group ride details .bleeders

Photos from Tarnish's post 04/26/2026

Saturday’s giveaways include two Bell helmets ($130 value) and Biltwell helmet of your choosing ($130 - $300 value) , a leather jacket ( $300 value), a Tarnish gift card ($100 value), Biltwell moto luggage and a lot of smaller items (hats, bandanas, books and shirts) from Iron & Resin and Merla Moto (values $30 - $90)
⭐️ earn a raffle ticket for every $25 spent in store then try your luck with .dabeast at blackjack or dice to double your tickets!
⭐️ gift with purchase on any Biltwell helmet purchase or Merla Moto jacket
⭐️ gift bags for IFRD for anyone that rides in while supplies last!
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May 2nd we’re turning 13! Scoot on over in your best H***y Tonk wear (or not) and two step with us for our Lucky 13th Anniversary AND International Female Ride Day.

* Earn raffle tickets with purchase THEN if you’re feeling lucky, try to double them with Dice and Card games!

* Giveaways, Raffles and Flash Sales ALL DAY from and

* FREE ANNIVERSARY TEE with any purchase over $100 (non sale) BONUS wear a Tarnish shirt to the party, get a raffle ticket.

* Live painting & ART POP-UP with this year’s artist, Bryn Gleason

* DJ Matcat

* Patch sewing with Lisa from 12-5pm

* On Site flash tattoos by Cassandra Knox 12-7pm

* 6-7pm Live H***y Tonk with The Rust Riders

* Complimentary beverages provided by Surly Brewing

* pizza courtesy of and brats until they’re gone

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RIDE DAY 2026

*Calling all babes to get

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1948 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm