The Lucky Store Directory

It looks like a dingy convenience store, but don't be fooled—behind a secret door a world of graphic tees, printed hoodies, and a comprehensive collection of old-school sneakers from Adidas, Puma, and more, awaits.


6 Clearway St., bdgastore.com

This carefully considered vintage clothing store in Brookline focuses on evening-worthy cocktail dresses. Proprietress Betsey Brooks puts pieces from as early as the 1890s out on the floor—though most of the inventory can be traced to the '50s and '60s—and ensures that every one is impeccably preserved. You won't find a single missing button, stain, or ragged hem in the mix.


131 Cypress St., Brookline, 617-738-7186

A healthy assortment of hard-to-find labels, including Loeffler Randall, Tucker, and Vanessa Bruno, are stocked at this pleasingly spare spot.


221 Newbury St., 617-424-7125, dressboston.com

While in Boston on a retail consulting job, New Yorker Paul Niski happened upon a FOR RENT sign in a storefront—and he snapped up the lease on the spot. The space, fronted by huge Palladian-style windows, is just that compelling, and Niski has done a good job of ensuring that the gorgeous selection of gifts and jewelry inside measures up. Antique memento mori pendants are set beside old engraved cigarette cases, and beaded Chan Luu necklaces are arranged next to ink drawings from Patch NYC.


88 Charles St., Beacon Hill, 617-722-9200, shopatgood.com

Headed up by retail veteran Gretta Monahan, this local chainlet features a polished collection of pieces by big, big names: Chloé, Jimmy Choo, Proenza Schouler, and Balenciaga, mixed in with layerable tees and a range of denim.


10 Huntington Ave., 617-536-1959; plus other locations, grettastyle.com

Known for its well-priced denim selection from heavyweights both new and established, including Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim, and the current bestselling line MIH.


441 Hanover St., 617-523-5326, injeanius.com

The focus at this denim emporium is not the decor; instead, all energy has been expended on providing a stellar and impressively diverse gathering of lines, which include Citizens of Humanity, Joe's, and Paige Premium Denim.


524 Commonwealth Ave., 617-266-6555, jean-therapy.com

Expansive and loft-like, this spot is known for its well-curated selection of both offbeat and more traditional furniture and accessories—colorful glassware, sculptural vases, groovy lamps.


1317 Washington St., 617-542-6464, lekkerhome.com

Now situated in a quiet corner of the city, this purveyor of antiquey lace curtains is better than ever. Its charmingly old-fashioned space complements the many frothy window treatments—and assorted vintage glassware and linens, too.


89 W. Conrad St., 617-267-3506 londonlace.com