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ADAMAS'S BROTHER-SISTER DUO CREATES BREATHTAKING AND UNIQUE FINE JEWELRY PIECES. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE DISKIN PHOTOGRAPHY. OPPOSITE PAGE: CHERYL RICHARDS MONCLER From puffy ski parkas to slim wool sweaters, no one does sporty-luxe better than this French-Italian brand. INSIDER TIP: Make sure to give the sales associates your number: They will text you with customized mer- chandise for your size and style. Copley Place, 857-317-7619; moncler.com NORTH RIVER OUTFITTER Think New England in the form of a boutique. From plaid and twill pieces to the finest outerwear, North River Outfitters has the necessities for a summer weekend on Nantucket or a winter ski holiday. Featured brands include Joie, Peter Millar, and Patagonia. 122 Charles St., 617-742- 0089; northriveroutfitter.com RALPH LAUREN One of the largest names in American fashion, Ralph Lauren, the original prep, brings classic luxury clothing to this Newbury Street flagship. 93–95 Newbury St., 617-424-1124; ralphlauren.com RICCARDI A unique tastemaker, Riccardi offers a carefully curated selection of men's and women's ready to wear from fashion houses such as Comme des Garçons, Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Balmain. 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardiboston.com SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Beauty, haute couture, shoes? This historic department store in the heart of the Back Bay has it all in spades— and has since it first opened, in 1924. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com SALVATORE FERRAGAMO A Florentine fashion house specializing in luxury goods and best known for its bow-trimmed shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo also offers ready to wear, handbags, and other accessories. Copley Place, 617-859- 4924; ferragamo.com SARA CAMPBELL Dedicated to its handmade in the usa label, South End design house Sara Campbell builds its womenswear pieces on the philosophy of giving back to the community. Best known for the Magic Dress—a flattering, ruche-styled sheath—the brand represents classic sophistication updated with hidden details and twists. 44 Plymouth St., 617-482-7272; saracampbellwebsite.com SERENELLA One of Back Bay's best-kept secrets, this boutique enjoys an international reputation for being the "best of the best." A curated blend of couture, ready to wear, and accessories, Serenella features luxury products from storied fashion houses, such as Roberto Cavalli, and contemporary designers on the rise, like Gabriela Hearst. 134 Newbury St., 617-262- 5568; serenella-boston.com TED BAKER This British clothing company blends traditional and contemporary influences to create menswear and womenswear that pop with color and '70s flower power. 201 Newbury St., 617-450-8339; tedbaker.com TESS & CARLOS Tess & Carlos opened its doors to cater to women looking for excellently tailored and constructed clothing— along with laser-sharp personalized styling. Stocking hard-to-find designers, such as Sarah Flint and Hache, this Harvard Square boutique attracts quite the stylish set. 20 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-864-8377; tessandcarlos.com VINCE Shop for effortlessly sophisticated basics for men and women—think cashmere sweaters, uber-soft T-shirts, and boots—at either of Vince's Back Bay stores. 71 Newbury St., 617-279- 0659; Copley Place, 617-236-5535; vince.com JEWELRY ADAMAS FINE JEWELRY This brother-sister duo melds traditional styles with unusual elements to create breathtaking and unique fine jewelry pieces, including custom selections. 23 Lincoln St., Newton, 617-558-8899; adamasfinejewelry.com ALEXIS BITTAR Known for his signature Lucite bangles, Alexis Bittar's pieces are all that and so much more. Feathers, panthers, and rich jewel tones dominate this season's collection. 130 Newbury St., 617-236-0505; alexisbittar.com DAVID YURMAN David Yurman brings iconic jewelry designs and signature cable bracelets to the market with collaborations and newly introduced versions of classics. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-236-8777; davidyurman.com DEPRISCO JEWELERS Providing customers with engagement rings, wedding bands, and other fine jewelry, DePrisco features designers such as Doves and Charles Garnier. 333 Washington St., 617-227-3339; boston.deprisco.com DESCENZA DIAMONDS Owned and run by the same family for more than 100 years, DeScenza Diamonds is known for its high quality, responsibly sourced, and rare diamonds from designers such as Forevermark and Fope. 387 Washington St., 617-542-7975; descenza.com E.B. HORN After 175 years in the business, E.B. Horn offers one of the largest diamond selections in New England, not to mention a variety of estate and vintage pieces. 429 Washington St., 617-542- 3902; ebhorn.com EUROPEAN WATCH COMPANY While a majority of its inventory is pre-owned, European Watch Company also provides a fine selection of watches from the likes of Rolex and Cartier, as well as a full service repair center. 232 Newbury St., 617-262-9798; europeanwatch.com IMPULSE BY ADAMAS Featuring pieces from well-known 108 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM The SOURCE: STYLE