New Knits and Jackets in, make sure you get yours today! Vintage tattoo wear on Newbury Street? You bet. Officially opening in December 2008, this chain sells both clothing and accessories inspired by tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, the grandfather of the modern tattoo. The Newbury Street store highlights 2,000 sq. ft. of Ed Hardy designs and boasts a Coney Island-esque rock 'n' roll aesthetic. Spearheaded by lifestyle designer Christian Audigier, an innovator who first won over celebs with his Von Dutch brand back in 2004, the new Ed Hardy boutique in Boston promises to jolt Newbury Street into submission with its colorful designs and edgy atmospherics. Oh, and the LA-style clothes and sunglasses are killer as well.

This is a one-stop shop for cute pregnancy clothing for the expecting. Expect a high price with your expanding tummy, but if fashion is your thing- this keeps you on top of the game. Baby gear is also part of the merchandise.

J.Crew aficionados will rejoice. This casual women's wear retailer and offshoot of J.Crew plans to open shop on Newbury Street in Spring 2009.

Funky, anything-but-ordinary jewlery and accessories are this shops main business. Find those hard-to-find earrings, necklaces, or braclets.

Ann Taylor meets the weekend. Casual clothing at an affordable price. More browns, navys, and light colors than your typical Ann Taylor.

This store is located inside the Prudential Center.

Recently relocated from its small Newbury Street location to the Prudential Center, this Best of Boston winner sells designer-worthy clothing. The location is larger than the original Newbury Street location and carries all that you need to be dressed to the nines. It's hipster fashion ... with an edge. Owner Betty Riaz supports local designers like Stephanie Doucette, a UMASS grad and former bartender at the rock club Paradise, who recently launched a spring line of dresses and jackets under the Doucette Duvall moniker.

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Replacing Armani Cafe, Zara is a women's and men's fashion store that officially opened its doors in March 2008. Specializing in European-style clothing and footwear, the new Zara store on Newbury Street is basically an upscale H&M. Famous for its flagship stores in Montreal, Italy and NYC (see the YouTube video below for more info), the Back Bay store has three levels (two floors dedicated to women's clothing, one for men with a stylish kids section on the second floor).