This tiny sub-street level shop is a veritable Aladdin's cave, packed with glittering vintage and costume jewellery, hats, handbags and accessories for men and for women,...
73 Charles StreetThe new two-level branch of the super-chic New York department store within the city's premier mall has been criticised by some for bringing a less interesting selection of...
100 Huntington AvenueThis refined treasure trove, established in 1939, sells an impressive range of antiques and curiosities. Its shelves boast an alluring mixture of pieces, from art deco...
145 Newbury StreetThe only major retail oasis within striking distance of the curiously shop-free Kendall Square, the Galleria is good for stocking up on inexpensive basics from the likes of J...
100 CambridgeSide PlaceThis upmarket mall gets better and better: cool designer department store Barneys New York recently moved in, with the socialites' favourite footwear brand, Jimmy Choo, hot on...
100 Huntington AvenueOn the South End-Roxbury border, this 'lifestyle skate boutique' has serious street cred; local sports stars such as the Red Sox's David Ortiz come here to stock up on...
569 Columbus AvenueLana Barakat launched Lazuli Jewelry in Boston in 2002, and has been featured in several fashion magazines, including Vogue. Barakat's wonderfully sleek, minimalist designs...
Suite 805A small, classic department store with a conservative air, selling designer and brand-name men's, women's and children's clothing, sportswear and shoes, as well as cosmetics,...
760 Boylston StreetMacy's replaced Boston institution Jordan Marsh in 1996 (there's even a plaque outside commemorating the dearly departed store), but in fact it was more of a conversion than a...
450 Washington StreetSituated in the posh Copley Place mall, Neiman Marcus is the place to come for big-name international designer fashion and accessories. Customer service is excellent, and the...
5 Copley PlaceWith outposts in three upscale hotel lobbies in town, Persona showcases contemporary designer jewellery collections from the likes of Gurhan, Alexis Bittar, Coomi Jewels and...
504 Commonwealth AvenueEntered from the Pru mall or Ring Road, the formerly staid (and much smaller) branch of the famous New York store recently got a slick revamp. The ground floor designer...
800 Boylston StreetThis traditional jewellery and luxury gift shop, established in 1796, is the oldest in North America, though the current Back Bay premises date from the 1920s. Antique pieces...
440 Boylston StreetAs part of SoWa's transformation into a hip art destination, artists and vendors set up stalls in a parking lot every Sunday during the warmer months to sell their work....
540 Harrison AveUnder the same ownership as Copley Place, this mall is geared towards a customer base of affluent suburbanites. It houses New England's only two Bloomingdale's stores - one for...
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