Now in Boston: New Shops

by Christine Liu - Citysearch Editor - 69 Reviews - 104 Lists

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Updated: November 05, 2009

On our radar du jour: A pet boutique to woof about; Brits Ted Baker and Ben Sherman stake claim to Newbury Street; a Boston cyclist’s dream shop opens its doors.

Retail is the new black, darling. And when it comes to trendsetting, Boston is consistently abuzz with new stores and boutiques purveying it all--from everyday wares to rightful splurges. Stay on top of the shopping scene in the city with our list of the newest shops on the block.

(Photo: Treats at Polka Dog JP)

Now in Boston: New Shops

  1. 1 Ted Baker
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    201 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    London designer Ted Baker's 1756 square-foot boutique purveys menswear and womenswear in a traditional Victorian red brick building on Newbury Street. Topiary tea pots, surreal glass top hats and a black and white marble "chequerboard" floor evoke a Mad Hatter’s tea party.

  2. 2 Ben Sherman
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    154 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Though items from the Ben Sherman collection can be found in several local boutiques, this two-story flagship on Newbury Street carries the most extensive collection of mod-inspired threads for ladies and gents.

  3. 3 Jonathan Adler
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    129 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Zany housewares designer Jonathan Adler's first New England store sits prettily on Newbury Street, adjoining two adjacent storefronts with three archways in between to make one big space. Distinctive products at the boutique include diffusers, the Brasilia pottery line, lacquered items, the walnut channing desk, the Templeton apartment couch and the whole Barbie line.

  4. 4 Buffalo Exchange
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    238 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144 (map)

    Joining several stylish secondhand stores in Davis Square, national retailer Buffalo Exchange pays for quality clothes and accessories, either in the form of cash or trade (store credit). The rotating, trend-focused inventory includes designer wear, vintage, jeans, leather, basics, and one-of-a-kind items.

  5. 5 Hotel Chocolat
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    141A Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    With flamboyant aplomb, this London-based luxury chocolatier opens its first boutique on this side of the pond, in North America. With a sleek store design well-suited to its Newbury Street digs, Hotel Chocolat (said with French pronunciation, s'il vous plait), sells luxe bars, bonbons and accoutrements, and hosts more intimate chocolate experiences in its private tasting room.

  6. 6 Superb Bicycle
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    842 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    A revamped, redesigned reconceptualized version of Boston Bicycle, Superb Bicycle is a comprehensive cyclist's resource. The shop's merchandise includes high-end track frames, components, apparel; and plans collaborations and events with local designers, artists, frame builders and the entire Boston bicycle community.

  7. 7 Polka Dog Bakery
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    42 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (map)

    The second Polka Dog in JP, like its popular South End sibling, purveys all-natural pet foods and accessories--but with additional twists. One is the largest canine treat bar in the world, with over 100 glass jars heaped with goodies including dried Atlantic cod skin, ostrich tendons and elk antlers.