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Abodeon
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Alan Bilzerian
Satisfying the Euro crowd, this store sells luxe men's and women's...
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Alpha Gallery
This gallery specializes in 20th-century and contemporary American...
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Anne Fontaine
You can never have too many white shirts—especially if...
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Ars Libri Ltd.
The rare and wonderful books on display here make it easy to...
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Autrefois Antiques
Come here to find French country and Italian 18th-, 19th-, and...
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Barbara Krakow Gallery
Krakow shows contemporary paintings, photographs, drawings, prints...
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Barefoot Books
Don't come looking for the same old kids' books; Barefoot is...
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Barnes & Noble
Inside the Prudential Center is Barnes & Noble. The company...
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Barneys New York
The hoopla (not to mention the party) generated by this store's...
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Beadworks
Find beads of every color, texture, size, and material in the...
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Beauty & Main
Cosmetics boutiques are supposed to be intimidating, right? Not...
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Bella Sante
As pristine as it is serene, the beautifully designed Bella Sante...
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Bernard Toale Gallery
Toale's contemporary tastes tend toward more-experimental pieces...
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Betsy Jenney
Ms. Jenney herself is likely to wait on you in this small, personal...
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Black Ink
A wall full of rubber stamps stretches above unusual candles...
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Bliss Home
Funky and colorful home designs such as brightly patterned rugs...
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Borders
Borders is also prominent....
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Boston Antique Co-op
This flea market-style collection of dealers occupies two floors...
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Boylston Street
Parallel to Newbury Street is Boylston Street, where a few standouts...
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Brattle Bookshop
The late George Gloss built this into Boston's best used- and...
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Brattle Square
A handful of chains and independent boutiques are clustered in...
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Brodney Gallery
In addition to plenty of porcelain and silver, Brodney claims...
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Brodney Gallery
Brodney sells the most estate jewelry in New England, and its...
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Bromfield Art Gallery
A small, cooperative operation, Bromfield mounts monthlong shows...
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Brooks Brothers
Founded in 1818, Brooks still carries the classically modern...
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Buckaroo's Mercantile
It's Howdy Doody time at Buckaroo's—a great destination...
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Calamus Bookstore
This friendly, informal store carries not only books, but also...
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Calypso
The women's and children's clothing here bursts with bright colors...
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Cambridge Antique Market
Off the beaten track this may be, but it has a selection bordering...
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Cambridge Artists' Cooperative
The ceramics, weavings, jewelry, and leather work here can be...
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CambridgeSide Galleria
CambridgeSide Galleria is a basic three-story mall with a food...
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Cardullo's
This 50-year-old shop in Harvard Square purveys exotic imports...
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Central Square
Central Square has an eclectic mix of furniture stores, used-record...
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Chanel
Located at No. 5 in honor of its famous perfume, this branch...
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Childs Gallery
Childs carries paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, and...
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Copley Place
Copley Place, an indoor shopping mall in the Back Bay, includes...
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Copley Society of Boston
After more than a century, this nonprofit membership organization...
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Curious George
Time can really slip away from you in this jungle of kids' books...
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Daniela Corte
Local designer Corte cuts women's clothes that flatter from her...
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Deluca's Market
Here's one neighborhood grocer that delivers the gourmet goods:...
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Devonia: Antiques for Dining
Some of the fabulous china sets here are fit for a queen—some...
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Diptyque
The venerable Paris house has its flagship U.S. store right here...
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Dorfman Jewels
This elegant shop glows with first-class watches, pearls, and...
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Downtown Crossing
Downtown Crossing is a pedestrian mall with a Macy's and a handful...
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Dress
True to its name, this shop owned by two young local women carries...
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DSW
Major discounts on high-quality (and big-name) shoes for men...
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Eugene Galleries
This store is chockablock with prints, etchings, old maps, and...
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Exhale
This Zen-like sanctuary is deceptively bigger than it appears...
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a huge complex that's also hugely...
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The Flat of the Hill
There's nothing flat about this fun collection of seasonal items...
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Fresh
You won't know whether to wash with these soaps or nibble on...
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Galleria
The Galleria has various boutiques and a few decent, independently...
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Gallery NAGA
Here are contemporary paintings, sculpture, and furniture displayed...
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Gargoyles Grotesques & Chimeras
The space is so dark you can hardly see the objects for sale...
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Garment District
This warehouselike building is crammed with vintage, used, and...
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Giorgio Armani
This top-of-the-line Italian couturier is known for his carefully...
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Globe Corner Bookstore
Hands down, this is the best source for domestic and international...
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Grasshopper Shops
The souvenirs in this little collection of independently owned...
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Grettaluxe
Drop by Copley's sassy little boutique and pick up the latest...
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Grolier Poetry Bookshop
Proprietor Louisa Solano is an outspoken proponent of all things...
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Harvard Book Store
The intellectual community is well served here, with a slew of...
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Harvard Coop Society
Begun in 1882 as a nonprofit service for students and faculty...
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Harvard Square
Harvard Square takes up just a few blocks but holds more than...
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Helen's Leather Shop
Choose from half a dozen brands of boots (Lucchese, Nocona, Dan...
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Henry Bear's Park
The specialty at this charming neighborhood store is huggable...
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Holiday
A stockpile of flirty and feminine getups—from dresses...
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In the Pink
Don't be caught dead in Palm Beach this year without your Lilly...
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James Joseph Salon
Sleek and modern yet utterly free of pretense, James Joseph has...
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John Fluevog Shoes
Many club goers have at least one pair of these oh-so-hip shoes...
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Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Like Brooks Brothers, Joseph Bank is well known to the conservatively...
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Judith Dowling Asian Art
Judith Dowling's sophistication results from spareness and restraint...
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Kate Spade
Trendsetters go wild for Kate's colorful and classically whimsical...
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Kate's Mystery Books
A favorite Cambridge haunt, Kate's is a good place to track down...
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Keezer's
Since 1895 this shop has been many a man's secret weapon for...
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Kitchen Arts
There are so many gadgets, gizmos, and doodads here that it makes...
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Koo de Kir
Break out of the blond-wood school with this offbeat selection...
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Lannan Ship Model Gallery
Though a sign on the door says it's open by appointment only...
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Lekker
Dutch design with contemporary panache pervades South Washington...
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London Lace
You may have spotted this company in the "resources" pages of...
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Lord & Taylor
This is a reliable, if somewhat overstuffed with merchandise...
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Louis Boston
Impeccably tailored designs, subtly updated classics, and the...
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Macy's
Three floors offer men's and women's clothing and shoes, housewares...
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Marathon Sports
Marathon is known for its personalized service and advice for...
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Marc Jacobs
Only the third stateside outpost to be opened by this celebrated...
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Marika's
Every available inch of space in this jam-packed store, including...
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Mario Russo Salon
It may be the most coveted cut in town, but Mario Russo and his...
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Matsu
This shop trends toward the funkier with edgy pieces from designers...
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Michaud Cosmedix
Makeup artist Julie Michaud and her staff have worked hard to...
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Mint Julep
Cute dresses, playful skirts, and form-fitting tops make up the...
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Mohr & McPherson
These stores are a visual exotic feast; cabinets, tables, chairs...
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Neiman Marcus
The flashy Texas-based retailer known to many as "Needless Markup"...
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Newbury Comics
These local outposts for new rock and roll carry especially good...
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Newbury Street
Newbury Street is Boston's version of New York's Fifth Avenue...
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Nielsen Gallery
Both established and aspiring artists show their representational...
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Nomad
Low prices and an enthusiastic staff are just the beginning at...
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Oona's
Crowded racks of cared-for, secondhand clothing for women and...
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Out-of-Town News
Smack in the middle of Harvard Square is a staggering selection...
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Porter Square
Porter Square has distinctive clothing stores, as well as crafts...
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Posh on Tremont
"Where do you get this stuff?" is something the owners hear often...
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Prudential Center
A skywalk connects Copley Place to the Prudential Center. The...
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Queen Bee
Only clothes from the hottest, most youthful lines—Mint...
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Relic
This ultrahip subterranean shop sells designer denim such as...
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Reruns Antiques
Don't let its low prices and jumble-shop aspect fool you. Poke...
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Rolly-Michaux
You'll find only the highest quality works here, from the likes...
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Saks Fifth Avenue
The clothing and accessories at Saks runs from the traditional...
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Samson Projects
A truly cross-cultural blend of exhibits, this gallery shows...
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Savenor's
If you're looking for exotic game meats, you've come to the right...
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Second Time Around
OK, so $700 isn't all that cheap for a used suit—but what...
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Showroom
This industrial-looking shop has some of the finest modern furniture...
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Shreve, Crump & Low
Since 1796, Shreve has specialized in high-end treasures, including...
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Small Pleasures
The antique and estate jewelry—from Victorian-era tourmaline...
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Society of Arts & Crafts
More than a century old, this is the country's oldest nonprofit...
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South End
South End merchants are benefiting from the ongoing gentrification...
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Stellabella
Creative toys are the draw here—books and games to stimulate...
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Stil
Local designers such as Daniela Corte and Elaine Perlov share...
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Tibet Emporium
More upscale than your average imports store, Tibet Emporium...
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Tiffany & Co.
Fine service complements the finest in gems and precious metals...
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Tokai Japanese Gifts
Chopstick rests, origami paper, Yukata cotton robes, and high-end...
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Toppers
Nothing old hat about this place, where you can cover your head...
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Trident Booksellers & Café
Browse through an eclectic collection of books, tapes, and magazines...
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Twentieth Century Limited
Every kind of rhinestone concoction imaginable for the bauble...
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Vose Galleries
Established in 1841, Vose specializes in 19th- and 20th-century...
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Wish
Everything a hip young woman could wish for, from designers such...
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