Back Bay retail
The Rise and “Tragic!” Fall of Boston’s Most Powerful Stylist
Moments before it all fell apart, Suhail Kwatra—the most coveted stylist in Boston—was entirely in his element. It was already dark, just after 5 p.m. […]
This Second-Gen Gemologist Is Redefining Boston Fine Jewelry
In an industry long defined by tradition, Stephanie Binder set out to change the narrative—one diamond at a time. As a second-generation, certified gemologist and […]
A Wave of European Retailers Comes to Newbury Street
After several high-profile departures on Newbury Street in recent years—including Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry—it would’ve been easy to assume the city’s upscale retail scene […]
Zimmermann’s New Boston Boutique Feels Like an Elegant Sitting Room
At Zimmermann’s new Newbury Street boutique, the fashion brand’s signature style comes vividly to life. Known for its romantic silhouettes and effortless femininity—think flowing party […]
J.Crew’s First Boston Flagship Store Opens on Newbury Street
When the first J.Crew catalogs landed in the ’90s, my high school friends and I treated them like sacred texts. We’d pore over the glossy […]
Will Milk Money Usher in a New Indie Retail Era of Newbury Street?
From the newly opened second location of Milk Money, a fashion and accessories shop at 172 Newbury Street, owner Nash Yacoub can see the building […]
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; […]