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Best Menswear Shopping in Boston

Boston may not be known as a fashion Mecca in the same way that New York City is, but there is some fabulous and unique shopping in this harbor-side city. Many downtown Boston stores, in addition to trendy boutiques on Newbury Street, have some of the best menswear shopping.

Uniform

511 Tremont Street
Boston, Mass.
(617) 247-2360
www.uniformboston.com

More sophisticated than Banana Republic, but not as pricey as Barneys New York, Uniform offers men a place to find quality, casual clothing that won't put them in the poor house. Uniform offers brands such as Original Penguin, Scotch & Soda, and Canterbury. Its not only quality, but also affordability, that makes Uniform one of the best places to go menswear shopping in Boston.

Alan Bilzerian

34 Newbury Street
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 536-1001
www.alanbilzerian.com

Winner of Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston" for menswear this year, Alan Bilzerian offers unconventional upscale wears for men. Alan Bilzerian carries imports like Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto. In addition to its great products, Alan Bilzerian staff is what makes it some of the best menswear shopping in Boston.

LouisBoston

60 Northern Avenue
Boston, Mass. 02210
(617) 262-6100
www.louisboston.com

LouisBoston is as much a state of mind as it is a store. Considered one of the finest and most unique clothing stores in the city, LouisBoston has some of the best menswear shopping in Boston. Internationally recognized, LouisBoston is a must for men.

Barneys New York

100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 385-3300
www.barneys.com

Barneys New York almost speaks for itself. Long been considered among the top tier for menswear, this store should be a staple among men looking for upscale, quality clothing. If you're looking for some of the best menswear shopping in Boston, head to Barneys New York for exceptional service and quality products.

Riccardi

116 Newbury Street
Boston, Mass. 02116
(617) 266-3158
www.riccardiboston.com

While the Riccardi brand has been reinvented over the years, one thing is for certain: this is one of the best stores to purchase denim jeans. It has even been named one of the top ten stores in the U.S. for denim jeans. Riccardi's was one of the first stores that started importing international designer jeans, which makes it some of the best menswear shopping in Boston. Just be prepared to fork over a considerable amount of cash for just one pair. But as they say – it's so worth it.

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