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Alexander McQueen Comes to Boston

The new Copley Place concept store is one of the brand’s nine East Coast locations.


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Six Boston Hotels Among Nation’s Top 100, Per ‘U.S. News and World Report’

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Five Boston Shops to Hit Before Your Next Tropical Vacation

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Back Bay Chatelaine Anne Fitzpatrick Channels Her Inner Isabella Stewart Gardner


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Photos: Catholic Charities Boston’s Annual Spring Celebration Gala

Check out scenes from the May 27, 2026 event at Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.

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Six Summer Friday Essentials to Buy in Boston

Ease out of your inbox and into the weekend like a pro.

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The Experiential Retail Strategy of Newbury Street Jewelers

These luxury Back Bay boutiques aren’t just selling anymore. They’re curating immersive moments—and hoping you’ll hang around.

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New England Finally Has Its Own Real Housewives—and They’re Incredible

Talking with the Rhode Island cast about life in the smallest state in the union, crackers, and feuds: “The beef is real, okay?”

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Four New Shops in Greater Boston

A gym brand, a golf label, a skin-care house, and a whole lot of pink.

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I Tried It: I Did Puppy Yoga

Seven doggies, one yoga mat, and the most effective stress-relief class in Boston. Our lifestyle editor went to investigate.


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Object of Desire

Object of Desire

What you need to live the luxe life.

Lighting Design 101: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Boston’s Biggest Bashes

Lighting Design 101: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Boston’s Biggest Bashes

Frost Productions gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Moondance Gala.

Presented by Frost Productions


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Fancy Hats Can Be Cool

Ellie Ayati-Jian and Jaine Davies, two Greater Boston milliners, are raising the brim—and the bar.

A pair of white sneakers with beige soles are being hand-painted with intricate black floral designs. One sneaker is placed on a wooden surface, while the other is held in hands with a fine paintbrush applying details. The sneakers feature glittery silver accents and a black star logo. Nearby, there are containers with small gold and silver decorative pieces and two paint markers on the table.
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Five Boston Shops Where the Experience is the Real Purchase

From custom perfume to fused-on bracelets, these retailers are redefining what it means to shop IRL.

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“I Loved Him on ‘Frasier,’ Even If He Is a Yalie.”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including galas for the Boston Lyric Opera and Fenway Health.

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Nantucket Boutique Birdie Soars with Color, Craft, and Island Charm

Interior designer Nina Liddle brings her discerning eye to retail, debuting a retail space filled with vibrant finds.

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Wellness Hangouts Are the New Happy Hours

So long, cocktails; hello, electrolyte drinks. Are group wellness events becoming the city’s preferred way to gather after dark?

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Best of Boston 2017: Services

Best of Boston 2017: Services

Including organic facials and the ultimate personal assistant.

Warm Wishes: How These Holiday Gifts Help the Homeless

Warm Wishes: How These Holiday Gifts Help the Homeless

Babson College junior Maxwell Perry wanted to make a difference; now his business has donated more than 3,000 blankets to homeless shelters and individuals.

Presented by Beantown Blankets


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The Engagement Ring Is Having an Identity Crisis

These days, a $7,000 lab-grown diamond is indistinguishable from a $70,000 mined one. And buyers aren’t just choosing the cheaper option—they’ve stopped caring about the difference altogether.

Four men in tuxedos are standing together holding large ceremonial checks. The check on the left is made out to Bryce Peralta for $40,200 from the Corey C. Griffin Foundation and Boston Winter Ball, dated March 7, 2026. The check on the right is partially visible and made out to Avery Alves. The men are smiling and posing for a photo.
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Photos: The 2026 Boston Winter Ball

Check out scenes from the March 7, 2026 event at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

Personal Essay

Yelling in Cars With Boys

A father tries to stop screaming at his kids. It goes about as well as you’d expect.

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Party Pics

“I Laughed So Hard, I Thought My Pants Would Never Dry”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Peabody Essex Museum’s annual gala.

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