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Where to Eat, Sleep and Play Ball in Boston
Welcome to Boston, brothah! Get ready to eat, shop and sight see your way though this charming, intellectual New England town.
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Bobby From Boston
A small but stellar women’s section—’70s plaid shirts and utility boots, piles of thrifted Levi’s—makes this mostly guys’, Ivy League clubhousey vintage shop worth a visit. 19 Thayer St., 617-423-9299
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Daniela Corte
The minimalist white decor keeps the focus on this Argentine-born, Boston-based designer’s specialty: floral laces and fun, graphic fruity prints that cover everything from gowns to bikinis. 211 Newbury St., 617-608-4778, danielacorte.com
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Patch NYC
The boho-print scarves and witty, graphic pillows are found worldwide (a recent collaboration with Target says it all), but only at its HQ, tucked away in a serene South End courtyard, can you shop this New York–born, Boston-based line’s entire collection. 46 Waltham St., 617-426-0592, patchnyc.com
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Artifaktori
At this pinup-themed vintage-and-new spot, score ’40s midriff tops, retro-inspired fit-and-flare dresses (up to size 18!) and ’20s silk scarves. Then go get yourself some rad Bettie Page bangs. 121 Charles St., 617-367-5854, artifaktori.com
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Hudson
This home store’s relaxed-preppy vignettes—tweed benches piled with plaid pillows, striped ottomans stacked with glossy books—put us in a cozy-cottage-in-the-Cape state of mind. 12 Union Park St., 617-292-0900, hudson-boston.com
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Louis
Open since 1925, Boston’s premier luxury store is the oldest on this list— but it’s also the edgiest, thanks to a perennially cool edit of designer labels (Proenza Schouler, Marni) and a stunning waterfront space. 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100, louisboston.com
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Michelle Willey
There are conical Danish candles, Finnish spa towels, French Saint James striped tees—and don’t miss this worldly general-store-esque shop’s Boston-themed typography art, created by Ms. Willey herself. 8 Union Park St., 617-424-6700, michellewilley.com
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Shake The Tree
The only things sweeter than this cheery Little Italy boutique’s gifty items (ceramic cupcake plates, cute Ella Moss tops, teeny terrariums) are the famous cream-filled sfogliatelles from nearby Mike’s Pastry. 67 Salem St., 617-742-0484, shakethetreeboston.com
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Twelve Chairs
Everything here meets at least six of owners Miggy Mason and Roisin Giese’s 12 pillars of sustainability and social responsibility. So the urban-rustic mix—chevron-print lamps, colorful handprinted Tulu quilts, ledger paper collages—is as eco-friendly as it is pretty. 319 A St., 617-701-3496, twelvechairsboston.com
