Shop Talk
South End Jewelry Boutique M. Flynn Turns 15
Working in marketing two decades ago, Megan Flynn never would have envisioned herself as a gemologist at the helm, with her sister Moria, of a […]
Electric-Car Maker Rivian Rolls into Boston’s Back Bay
Picture this: You’re grooving to live music on a Saturday while checking out wares from local artisans. No, you’re not at a cool street festival; […]
The Sparkly Sequined Sports Fashion of Mel the Clothing
Even as a kid, Melissa Stern gravitated toward colorful and sparkly clothing. “I have always gone to the beat of my own drum,” says the […]
Winston Flowers Moves to The Street Chestnut Hill
Update: The Chestnut Hill location of Winston Flowers will open Friday, August 30. It’s safe to say that Winston Flowers has come a long way […]
A Celebrity Stylist Opens a Bigger and Better Wellesley Fashion Hub
Remember the scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts, wearing a skimpy cutout dress, walks into a Rodeo Drive shop and the salespeople rudely refuse […]
Dress Boston, a Beacon Hill Boutique, Expands to the South End
What woman hasn’t fantasized—at some point in her life—about opening a business with a close friend? Chums since the fourth grade, Martha Pickett and Jane […]
Beloved Martha’s Vineyard Boutique the Great Put On Opens in Boston
Take one look at the bevy of luxe international retailers that line the Seaport’s sidewalks, and it’s immediately apparent that the area has no shortage […]
Sudbury’s Date & Time Opens a David Yurman Boutique
Back in the aughts, David Yurman bracelets were as ubiquitous in Boston as 7 For All Mankind bootcut jeans. If you were in your twenties […]
Five Stores to Find Holiday Outfits in Boston
FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES Staud When the sun sets and the holiday lights come on, it’s party time. Of course, an ordinary outfit simply won’t do […]
How Local Painter Lauren Zavala Turns Designer Bags into Fine Art
Lauren Zavala never intended painting clothing and accessories to be anything more than a hobby. In 2016, she was completing her master’s degree in London […]
Beacon Hill Boutique December Thieves Turns 10
The first thing I notice when I walk into December Thieves isn’t the merchandise—it’s the boutique’s proprietor, Lana Barakat. A vision in a white Victorian-style […]
Long’s Jewelers Moves to a New South Shore Location
Sit up and shine that diamond, darling, because the luxury retail scene on the South Shore is getting a serious glow-up. Remember the Barnes & […]
Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Brand, Opens in Copley Place
Theirs was not the usual cafeteria chatter at Burlington High School. Between bites of school lunches, Kenan Wilson, Spencer Reith, and Danny Sullivan frequently discussed […]
Raffles, the Iconic Global Hotel Brand, Comes to Back Bay
Picture this: Magnificent wood doors are adorned with an elegant brass doorknob at the center, embodying the essence of the Back Bay. But hold on—do […]
Glossier Boston Has Arrived in the Back Bay
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a drawer full of makeup that’s seen better days. (I might have even been called a “hoarder” […]