If you do not know what or where Louis Boston is: you have alot to get caught up on my friend. A beautiful and looming brick building on the corner of Berkley and Newbury Streets in the Back Bay, Louis Boston set the pace of fashion in this fine city of ours. From an internal steakhouse to a cutting edge Mario Russo salon, there is not much reason to leave when you get here.

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Fresh, fashionable clothing at a somewhat reasonable price, atleast for Newbury. Known for their dresses,and cute shoes, but try waiting for the sales.

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Major fashion designer in Boston's Back Bay. Valentino carries Haute Couture lines, perfume, accessories, and watches. The style tends to be geometric with simple lines that create elegant and dramatic clothing.

After over 50 years in Europe, H&M has joined meatballs and bikini teams as the only worthwhile Swedish exports to America. The downtown store brings Bostonians the hottest euro-chic styles (and mind-numbingly long lines), with clothing for men, women and kids. H&M is high fashion at shockingly low prices; while you won't be able to expect the style or quality of any garment to last you more than a couple of seasons, at $15 for a dress and $2 for three pairs of earrings, you can't really go wrong. H&M also consistently updates its newest fashions. Always busy, it's fun to poke in. If this Downtown Crossing location does not work for you, you can also visit H&M at Cambridgeside Galleria or the couture H&M on Newbury Street. It should not be missed for the stylish hungry who don't have a huge bankroll to spend on clothes. The Newbury location is opened M-SA from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. It is to be noted that if you're looking for men's clothing, only the Newbury Street and the Downtown Crossing stores carry men's stuff. Don't ask me why? That's just the way it is. It was annoying when I visited the other stores only to find out that they only carry women's clothing.

It is no secret that it pays to be dapper. If you want to look like a million bucks (and have the bank account or credit card limit to suppost it), head on over to Alan Bilzerian on Newbury St. to get suited up. With labels from Issey Miyake to Undercover, you will be covered in no time. Also carries women's clothing and has another location in Newton Centre.

Two floors of high-end guy's gear. Funky styles, such as the European shabby chic "ripped" look, and earthy jewlery. Find designer jeans (in guy language- "weird pockets") and all sorts of clothing to stylize. No Red Sox gear here. Hours are random, and rumored by locals to be "barely open".

Whimsical and funky/chic clothing make this well-established designer a treat on Newbury. Hippy and free spirited, Nanette started her love of fashion at the early age of 9 in Mid-America, then went on to become on of the beloved designers in New York City. Hints of her free spirt can be seen in her clothing, but mostly it's just dolled-up girly (but sophisticated) fun clothing that will have everyone ask "where did you get that cute dress?". The price tag is high, but well worth every cent (so around $200 and up).

Lilly Pulitzer speaks for itself. Need whale pants? No problem. Lobsters on a mini skirt? We got it. Devotees to the Lilly brand have had her pastel passion for years. Step into In the Pink on Newbury Street and you are accosted (in the best sense of the word, of course) by the bright colors and crazy patterns. From Palm Beach to nearby Nantucket, Lilly has been swaddling chic and preppy women since the 1960's. The perfect place to shop for that just introduced resort wear before you head out for your cruise, to fun patterns to don on the golf course or tennis court. Lilly has it all.