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FASHION AKRIS Bringing the finest Swiss luxury to Newbury Street, Akris shapes Boston women with its architecturally inspired clothing made youthful with modern twists. 29 Newbury St., 617-536-6225; akris.ch ALAN BILZERIAN Alan Bilzerian advises customers to leave more time than usual to shop its avant-garde wares due to the high volume of inventory and the emphasis on different fabrics. With brands like Alexander McQueen, Isabel Marant, and Issey Miyake, this shop covers both basics and fabulously eclectic pieces. 34 Newbury St., 617-536-1001; alanbilzerian.com ALL TOO HUMAN Located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, this lifestyle boutique is redefining the city's fashion scene, hosting a variety of established and emerging designers—Dries Van Noten, Delpozo, Roksanda, and Alyx, to name a few—as well as carefully curated rotating art installations. 236 Clarendon St., 857-350-3951; alltoohumanboston.com BLOOMINGDALE'S This upscale department store offers its shoppers personal styling sessions from style experts. Designers include; Zadig & Voltaire, Maje, Alexander Wang, and more. 225 Boylston St., The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 617-630-6000; bloomingdales.com BROOKS BROTHERS The vanguard of American heritage style, Brooks Brothers offers classic men's, women's, and children's apparel. INSIDER TIP: The oxford shirts and cashmere cable sweaters are unparalleled. 46 Newbury St., 617- 267-2600; brooksbrothers.com BURBERRY The best of modern British fashion, Burberry offers its iconic ready to wear, outerwear, and accessories at its Newbury Street boutique. Look for the evolved staple trench coats with leather trimming and other cutting-edge details. 2 Newbury St., 617-236- 1000; burberry.com CALYPSO ST. BARTH Bringing a French West Indies flare to Newbury Street, Calypso St. Barth is the mecca of all things high-end bohemian: Buttery leather jackets, sherbert-colored cashmere dusters, and head-turning bikinis are to be expected. 114 Newbury St., 617-421-1887; calypsostbarth.com CHANEL The iconic Parisian fashion house brings old-world elegance and always-on-trend stylings to its three-floor flagship offering ready to wear, accessories, and shoes. Simply gorgeous. 6 Newbury St., 617-859- 0055; chanel.com DOLCE & GABBANA This jewelbox of a boutique is a recent addition to Newbury Street—and more than welcome! Indulge in Dolce & Gabbana's bold, high fashion goods, including luxury leather and extravagant jewelry and accessories. 11 Newbury St., 857-254-0669; dolcegabbana.com FRYE From its beautiful brick corner building on Newbury Street, this American company offers high quality leather boots for men, women, and children. In addition to footwear, shop a great selection of handbags, wallets, belts, and other accessories. Giddy up. 284 Newbury St., 617-247-3793; thefryecompany.com GUCCI Step off of bustling Boylston Street and into Gucci's sleek space to view collections from one of the most prominent fashion houses in the world. Handbags, ready to wear, shoes, accessories—the brand's comprehensive approach to fashion, reimagined under new creative director Alessandro Michele, is on display. 800 Boylston St., 617-247- 3000; gucci.com HERMÈS This classic Parisian fashion house, known for its iconic Birkin bag and silk scarves, lights up Heritage on the Garden in a newly renovated boutique featuring two floors of world-coveted ready to wear, accessories, and shoes. 320 Boylston St., 617-482-8707; hermes.com JOHN VARVATOS John Varvatos' love of rock 'n' roll is the inspiration behind his iconic designs— he is known for offering some of the finest handcrafted leather goods, accessories, and apparel for men. 100 Huntington Avenue, Copley Place, 617-236-8650; johnvarvatos.com MAX MARA Luxurious wrap coats, sleek sheaths, and swing skirts—all in top-tier fabrics— are a given at this Italian fashion house, whose aesthetic is geared toward the contemporary-chic woman who flaunts her refined, dynamic, and sophisticated style. 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775; maxmara.com 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 merchandise 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 PENG BAGS BY MEICHI PENG Meichi has done it again! As if her custom interior design is not enough, Peng also produces a collection of handbags. Her latest is the ultimate backpack: a convertible canvas piece that is as chic as it is functional. With a black or caramel colorway, the bag elevates the most mundane activity into a sophisticated effort. Meichi Peng Design Studio, 460 Harrison Ave., Ste. A6, Boston, 617-521-8660; meichipeng.com A Sinesia Karol bikini and cover-up is a sure way to turn heads at the pool. BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 99 PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNO BRALFPERR; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY PATRICK PONTES The SOURCE: STYLE