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Shopping in Back Bay
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Alan Bilzerian
Satisfying the Euro crowd, this store sells luxe men's and women's... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Alpha Gallery
This gallery specializes in 20th-century and contemporary American... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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Anne Fontaine
You can never have too many white shirts—especially if... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Barbara Krakow Gallery
Krakow shows contemporary paintings, photographs, drawings, prints... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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Barnes & Noble
Inside the Prudential Center is a large branch of the popular... |
Books / Stationery | Back Bay |
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Barneys New York
The hoopla (not to mention the party) generated by this store's... |
Department Stores | Back Bay |
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Bella Santé
As pristine as it is serene, the beautifully designed Bella Santé... |
Spa / Beauty | Back Bay |
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Betsy Jenney
Ms. Jenney herself is likely to wait on you in this small, personal... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Brodney Gallery
Brodney sells the most estate jewelry in New England, and its... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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Brodney Gallery
In addition to plenty of porcelain and silver, Brodney claims... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Back Bay |
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Brooks Brothers
Founded in 1818, Brooks still carries the classically modern... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Calypso
The women's clothing here bursts with bright colors, beautiful... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Chanel
Located at No. 5 in honor of its famous perfume, this branch... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Childs Gallery
Childs carries paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, and... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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The Closet
Chanel purses, Rick Owens jackets, and Hermés bracelets... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Back Bay |
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Copley Society of Art
After more than a century, this nonprofit membership organization... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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Daniela Corte
Local designer Corte cuts women's clothes that flatter from her... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Dorfman Jewels
This elegant shop glows with first-class watches, pearls, and... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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Dress
True to its name, this shop owned by two young local women carries... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Exhale
This Zen-like sanctuary is deceptively large. The subterranean... |
Spa / Beauty | Back Bay |
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The Fish and Bone
This boutique is dedicated to all things cat and dog. Choose... |
Specialty Stores | Back Bay |
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Fresh
You won't know whether to wash with these soaps or nibble on... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Back Bay |
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Gallery NAGA
Here are contemporary paintings, sculpture, and furniture displayed... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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Giorgio Armani
This top-of-the-line Italian couturier is known for his carefully... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Grettaluxe
Drop by Copley's sassy little boutique and pick up the latest... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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In the Pink
Don't be caught dead at the Vineyard this year without your Lilly... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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James Joseph Salon
Sleek and modern, yet utterly free of pretense, James Joseph... |
Spa / Beauty | Back Bay |
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John Fluevog Shoes
Many clubgoers have at least one pair of these oh-so-hip shoes... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Back Bay |
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Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Like Brooks Brothers, Joseph Bank is well known to the conservatively... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Kate Spade
Trendsetters go wild for Kate's colorful and classically whimsical... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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The Loft Salon + Day Spa
Stylist Michael Albor is the master of hair color. He'll also... |
Spa / Beauty | Back Bay |
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Lord & Taylor
This is a reliable (if somewhat overstuffed with merchandise)... |
Department Stores | Back Bay |
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Marc by Marc Jacobs
The two-floor boutique carries his younger, casual line with... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Mizu
Renowned hair stylist Charles Maksou calls this place home. The... |
Spa / Beauty | Back Bay |
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Mohr & McPherson
These stores are an exotic visual feast; cabinets, tables, chairs... |
Household Items / Furniture | Back Bay |
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Neiman Marcus
The flashy Texas-based retailer known to many as "Needless Markup"... |
Department Stores | Back Bay |
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Newbury Comics
These local outposts for new rock and roll carry especially good... |
Music Stores | Back Bay |
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Rolly-Michaux
You'll find only the highest quality works here, from the likes... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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Saks Fifth Avenue
The clothing and accessories at Saks run from the traditional... |
Department Stores | Back Bay |
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Second Time Around
OK, so $700 isn't all that cheap for a used suit—but what... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Back Bay |
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Showroom
This industrial-looking shop has some of the finest modern furniture... |
Household Items / Furniture | Back Bay |
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Shreve, Crump & Low
Since 1796, Shreve has specialized in high-end treasures, including... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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Small Pleasures
The antique and estate jewelry—from Victorian-era tourmaline... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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Society of Arts & Crafts
More than a century old, this is the country's oldest nonprofit... |
Crafts | Back Bay |
Stel's
At this cozy boutique with casual and dressy options for men... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Tiffany & Co.
Fine service complements the finest in gems and precious metals... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Back Bay |
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Toppers
There's nothing old hat about this place, where you can cover... |
Clothing | Back Bay |
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Trident Booksellers & Café
Browse through an eclectic collection of books, tapes, and magazines... |
Books / Stationery | Back Bay |
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Vose Galleries
Established in 1841, Vose specializes in 19th- and 20th-century... |
Art Galleries | Back Bay |
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