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January 23 - February 05, 2012 |
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Archived Shopping New Nibbles on Newbury
Hotel Chocolat
Boston Ted Party
Ted Baker
Benny and the Threads
Ben Sherman
Yuletide Yummies
Hotel Chocolat
Fashion Meets Fandom
In the sports-mad Hub, Boston gals show off their spirit for our local teams as
much as their male counterparts—but that doesn’t mean they want to dress
like the boys, too. Luckily, there’s now Lucy’s League, a new boutique
at Faneuil Hall Marketplace that moves beyond pink hats and jerseys and gives fashion-conscious
sports fans a chance to look stylish at sporting events, or anywhere. A first for
Boston, the store stocks designer brands like Nike, Banner 47 and celebrity Alyssa
Milano’s Touch line, which celebrate female fans’ favorite teams with
apparel and accessories fit for the gym, the stadium and even the nightclub.
Galleria Florentia
Because of the specialized skills involved in crafting home furnishings, one frequently
finds furniture design and sales to be family businesses, handed down from generation
to generation. That’s certainly the case at Newbury Street’s newest
home of European fine arts and furnishing, Galleria Florentia. Packed with museum-quality
artwork and gorgeous furniture from legendary European designers and crafters like
the Marconis of Italy’s Lombardo region (inlay furnishings), the Rotellinis
of Florence (leather-bound books and frames), the Delucas of Naples (bronze sculpture)
and many more, Galleria Florentia specializes in high-end pieces of uncommon beauty
and elegance for homes and businesses, while its boutique boasts ideal gifts—like
hand-carved chess sets and photo albums—for truly special occasions.
Movin’ On Down
Sassoon Salon
Semi-annual sale
There’s nothing that puts a guest at ease like stepping into a beautifully
decorated abode—and there’s nothing that puts a host at ease like being
able to beautifully decorate that abode without having to take out a second mortgage.
That’s why amateur decorators are flocking to South End boutique Hudson through
September 7 for its semi-annual sale. Lavish custom upholstery is 20% off,
while other treasures are selling for up to 50% off. Favorites among Hudson’s
home collections include lanai frames with a white shell finish, vintage rocking
chairs, fun and funky cowhide rugs and shiny silver piggy banks. Don’t miss
this chance to shop at one of Boston’s best boutiques at prices that won’t
come around again for months.
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Browsing the glamorous boutiques on Newbury
Street can tire out even the most dedicated shopaholic, but a fabulous new arrival
to the street is providing fashionistas with a seriously upscale sugar boost. Famed
UK chocolatier Hotel Chocolat recently made Boston the site of its first-ever U.S.
shop, bringing its imaginative take on traditional chocolate treats and dedication
to quality ingredients across the pond. The Boston location boasts a chocolate tasting
room and a seemingly endless supply of gourmet goodies, including truffles, liquid
chocolate and dark chocolate infused with chili, all of which ensure that Hub chocoholics
will want to check in and stay awhile.
From
the original mods and rockers of the swinging ’60s to the punks of the 1970s
to modern-day Britpop stars like Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, no designer has been
adopted by the musical icons of their respective generations like British clothier
Ben Sherman. Now, Bostonians can say “cheerio” to their drab wardrobe
and opt instead for gear with distinctly “cool Britannia” pizzazz as
this Carnaby Street pioneer opens his first Boston store. The shop offers cool threads
for men and women, everything from rocker tees and skinny jeans to vibrant Oxford
button-downs and tailored jackets, all epitomizing British fashion and flair. So
for anyone ready to stylistically cross the pond, swing by Mr. Sherman’s—no
passport required!
Before you get too excited, it’s
not really a hotel made out of chocolate—but with all the delicious and decadent
treats available at this inaugural U.S. outpost of the famed UK gourmet chocolatier,
you may find yourself wanting to check in and stay awhile. The Newbury Street locale
is the perfect stop for a treat after a long day of sightseeing or to find the perfect
holiday sweet to send to your sweetheart. This holiday season, Hotel Chocolat is
spreading cheer with gift items like the “Rather Large Christmas Cracker”
(pictured)—a larger-than-life version of the traditional British holiday favor
filled with paper hats, jokes and, of course, chocolates—as well as an upscale
take on the familiar advent calendar, packed with truffles and dark chocolates to
help you count down to Santa’s arrival.
A Family Affair
While
most of us wouldn’t mind a bit of penthouse, pie-in-the-sky living, one of
Boston’s top shops for choice coiffures is takin’ it to the streets—street-level,
that is. The legendary Sassoon Salon celebrates its 20th anniversary with a move
to a brand-new location—a bigger, better ground-level space in the heart of
Back Bay. Already one of the most illustrious salons in the city, Sassoon’s
sleek and minimalist, yet warm and welcoming, new space fills its 3,000 square feet
with 26 hair stations, an open color bar and a certified organic product line. The
space may be new, but the standards that have made this styling stalwart a cut above
for two decades remain the same.
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