HATS AMORE

GOORIN BROTHERS
130 Newbury St.
617-247-4287

When noted hatmaker Goorin Brothers first went into business in 1895, America had a true love affair with headwear—whether you preferred a bowler or a top hat, a naked head simply had no place in polite society. Today, the 116-year-old family business is still all about championing the chapeau, and celebrity clients like Tom Brady, Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock are just a few of the famous faces that have been topped by Goorin Brothers hats. The 116-year-old, family-owned company recently opened its newest shop on Newbury Street, and it’s packed full of every kind of hat imaginable, from fedoras to panamas and beyond, all made from the finest materials. Goorin Brothers blends quality craftsmanship with modern style, with the goal of always creating a hat that’s as unique as its wearer.
—Ellysia Francovitch

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

MARCOZ ANTIQUES
10 St. James Ave,
Park Square
617-262-0780

A fixture on glitzy Newbury Street for almost four decades has made a big move to bigger digs, with the recent opening of Marcoz Antiques’ new 1,700-square-foot showroom in the heart of Boston’s Design District. Proprietor Marc Glasberg now has even more space to add to his diverse collection of fine antiques from around the world, including his specialty, 18th- and 20th-century European furnishings. Marcoz also has uniquely beautiful finds for collectors of everything from antique maps and paintings, to china and ceramic statues, to clocks, jewelry and more. The new location establishes Marcoz as the largest antique showroom in Boston, making it a safe bet that you’ll find the perfect piece there to complete the décor of your most special room.
—Danielle Padula

FAUNA-FRIENDLY FOOTWARE

SUDO SHOES
1771 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
617-354-1771

Finding that perfect pair of shoes is always challenging, but when you factor in being an animal lover—unwilling to wear leather or shoes made with glue that comes from slaughterhouses—it can be almost impossible. That’s why local vegans and vegetarians are so excited about the arrival of Sudo Shoes, a new Porter Square boutique that only sells brands made with no animal byproducts. No longer does being an animal activist mean wearing unflattering fashions, as Sudo carries designers such as Olsen Haus and Bourgeois Boheme among the more than 27 labels producing trendy and upscale shoes, belts and bags for the socially conscious fashionista. Sudo offers an opportunity not only to look good, but feel good knowing that no animals were harmed in the making of your own individual fabulousness. —Ellysia Francovitch

BACK BAYS NEWEST BLING

NEWBURY 211
211 Newbury St.
857-753-4669

Once, in order to find exquisite handmade jewelry and clothing from designers like Shosh Tibi and Gila Lev, you’d have to journey to their homeland of Israel. That all changed, though, when Tibi immigrated to Boston and opened Newbury 211, a first-of- its-kind collective for Israeli crafters right in the heart of the Back Bay. Newbury 211 showcases handmade creations by some of Israel’s most talented artisans, including store owner Tibi, Lev, Mira Feldman, Nirit and Avi Berman, and Liraz Rubin. In addition to chic jewelry, the clothing collections found at Newbury 211 offer shoppers a new perspective on contemporary Israeli fashion, making this new jewel of the Back Bay shopping scene a must-visit for those in search of something truly unique this holiday season and beyond.
—Ellysia Francovitch

Your New Favorite Uncle

UNCLE PETE'S
125 Charles St.
617-391-0895

Beacon Hill has long been known for its chi-chi antique stores and cute gift shops, but with the arrival of Uncle Pete’s, a hint of hipness has finally staked its claim among the bluebloods. Owner Peter Tam provides his customers with fashion-forward streetwear, shoes and accessories for men and women in a relaxed, friendly setting. The small shop boasts select merchandise like silk dresses for women from Vena Cava, Beatles shirts and bags from Comme des Garcons and plaid button-downs from Rogues Gallery. And, with its comfy couch, fireplace and chill-out music, Uncle Pete’s is equal parts neighborhood hang-out and funky fashion boutique.
—Sofia Constantin

The Seaport gets Stylish

LOUIS BOSTON
Fan Pier on Northern Avenue
617-262-6100

Attention fashionistas: the chic quotient of the Boston waterfront just rose considerably with the relocation of longtime Back Bay standout Louis Boston to the Fan Pier complex on Northern Avenue. The famed luxury retailer spent 20 years in its swank Newbury Street location (former home to the New England Museum of Natural History) before making the decision to become the first major retailer to take up residency in the up-and-coming Seaport retail complex. Though the Newbury Street address is no more, Louis Boston still stocks the sort of upscale fashions for men and women and luxury home goods it's always been famous for - now in a brand-new, gleaming edifice with phenomenal views of Boston Harbor.
- Sofia Constantin

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