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Chess King

1968–1995

“The mall's men's-fashion moment.”

Mall Fashion

The men's mall store for going-out looks — pleated everything, skinny ties, and parachute pants in their day. Gone by the mid-'90s.

Did you go to Chess King? What do you remember?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Chess King.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this place’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories

👕 Wear the memory

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Merry-Go-Round

1968–1996

“Mall-fashion attitude in acid-wash.”

Mall Fashion

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Contempo Casuals

1962–1995

“Mall-teen fashion HQ.”

Mall Fashion

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County Seat

1973–1999

“Wall-to-wall jeans.”

Mall Fashion

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Blockbuster Video

1985–2010

“Friday nights walking the aisles for the perfect rental.”

Video Stores