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photography courtesy of ardan spa. opposite page: courtesy of persona jewelry The Tannery The Tannery brings together trendy urban and outdoors clothing, shoes, and outerwear for a city- meets-field collection. 711 Boylston St., 617-267- 5500; thetannery.com Vince Shop for timeless and effortlessly sophisticated basics—including luxe cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, boots, and tops— at either of Vince's Back Bay stores. 71 Newbury St., 617-279-0659; vince.com Viola loVely This upscale South End boutique is replete with modern, gorgeous womenswear. 1409 Washington St., 857-277- 0746; violalovely.com JEWELERS adamas fine Jewelers This Boston fine-jewelry standby is especially renowned for its custom-designed pieces. 23 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, 617-558-8899; adamasfinejewelry.com alexis BiTTar Alexis Bittar's intricate fine-jewelry designs go for an updated-vintage look. Shop, SpA, And SpArklE: hErE'S To looking your BEST in BoSTon ThiS SummEr. faShion akris Architecturally inspired womenswear with a modern twist is this classically posh Swiss line's expertise. 29 Newbury St., 617-536-6225; akris.ch Bloomingdale's The storied department store goes above and beyond with personal shopping services and ubercool, exclusive boutiques (Zadig & Voltaire, maje, louis Vuitton trunk shows, and more). 225 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-630- 6000; bloomingdales.com Brooks BroThers The American-prep staple gets a contemporary kick from its new creative director, Zac posen. 46 Newbury St., 617-267- 2600; brooksbrothers.com BurBerry For more from the old Empire, head down the street (or over to Copley place) to this iconic london fashion house's Boston outpost for ultra-refined outerwear, apparel, and accessories. 2 Newbury St., 617-236-1000; burberry.com chanel This legendary parisian brand's Boston boutique flaunts its own daring-yet- always-classic aesthetic of luxury ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry. 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055; chanel.com chel Bella use one of Chel Bella's many stylists to shop for young, high-fashion looks with an attitude. 66 S. South St., Hingham, 781- 749-1219; chelbella.com the ever-classic new England crowd. 1221 Centre St., Newton Centre, 617- 527-3121; robertgraham.us saks fifTh aVenue The historic department store has stood as a pillar of the fashion industry since it first opened in new york in 1924. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262- 8500; saks.com salVaTore ferragamo Famous for its footwear, this Florentine brand also offers high-end ready-to- wear, leather goods, and accessories. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-859-4924; ferragamo.com serenella Stylish Bostonians can find their fashion-forward looks at Serenella, which stocks both young/emerging and well-established luxury designers. 134 Newbury St., 617-262-5568; serenella- boston.com shari's place This just-opened boutique offers nantucketers fine jewelry, ready-to-wear from derek lam and roberto Cavalli, and private-label cashmere and suede. 13 Centre St., Nantucket, 774- 333-5185; sharisplace.com inTermix This multi-brand high- fashion retailer favoring pops of color and ultra- cool tones is Boston's go-to shop for trendy, upscale women's clothing and accessories. 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; intermixonline.com max mara This luxury italian fashion house deals in simple, sophisticated men's and women's designs. 69 Newbury St., 617-267- 9775; us.maxmara.com ralph lauren offering an array of men's, women's, and children's clothing, plus home décor and bedding collections, ralph lauren is a one-stop shop for classic American luxury. 93 Newbury St., 617- 424-1124; ralphlauren.com riccardi Browse an eclectic mix of designer apparel, sports- wear, and jeans for men and women in riccardi's hip, two-story boutique. 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardi boston.com roBerT graham The creative and colorful apparel from new york- based robert graham will help you stand out from one-stop shop Ardan Spa primps and pampers with services ranging from clinical facials to laser hair removal, massages to makeup application—plus, of course, hair styling and color treatments. The all-around top- shelf experiences are the products of owners Elie and Helena Cohen's 30-plus years in the beauty busi- ness. Standout services include the detoxifying OE Marine Algae Wrap, nourishing hydra peels, and—for your big day—bridal hair and makeup. 72 Central St., Wellesley, 781-235-7788; ardanspa.com diane Von fursTenBerg Expect splashy separates and accessories alongside dVF's signature wrap dresses, plus this season's must-have geometric jumpsuits. 73 Newbury St., 617-247-7300; dvf.com dolce & gaBBana indulge in dolce & gabbana's luxury wares, including high-fashion clothing and leather goods as well as extravagant jewelry and accessories. 11 Newbury St., 857-254- 0669; dolcegabbana.com giorgio armani Season after season, Armani bedazzles clients with striking silhouettes, top-shelf tailoring, and the ultimate elegance in workwear-to-eveningwear fashions. 22 Newbury St., 617-267-3200; armani.com gucci The home of high-end italian-made apparel and leather goods, gucci also offers jewelry, watches, and footwear in its Back Bay boutique. 800 Boylston St., 617-247-3000; gucci.com guess For all-American fashion, guess is a casual-chic go-to for men's and women's clothing and accessories, from classic denim to high-fashion dresses and jackets. 80 Newbury St., 617-236-4147; guess.com hermès The parisian brand that began as a saddle company delivers Boston- ready luxury accessories and leather goods for men and women, straight from the rue du Faubourg Saint–honoré. 320 Boylston St., 617-482-8707; hermes.com style: tHe guide 74 bOSTOnCOMMOn-MAgAzinE.COM