Best of Boston Weddings 2019

Drinkwater’s might be small, but its shelves contain countless sartorial gems—all thanks to Gary Drinkwater and Teresa Borges, who earned their stripes at Louis Boston. Now, as co-owners of their own brick-and-mortar, the married duo use their discerning eyes to curate only the best clothing and accessories for their customers: suits from Samuelsohn, shoes from Paraboot, and neckties from Seaward & Stearn, to name a few. Want to go bespoke? Take advantage of the shop’s Made to Measure program to ensure the perfect fit for a sure-to-be perfect day.

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Boston Magazine | Best of Boston 2018

Gary Drinkwater’s 1,200-square-foot boutique packs in a trove of sartorial treasures—luxury suits by Samuelsohn, classic knitwear from Alan Paine, contemporary styles from the Japanese designers behind Engineered Garments. The service is of the same impeccable quality: Alterations from a master tailor are included, and private shopping is available by appointment if you prefer to browse without distraction.

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Gary Drinkwater got his start in 1978 at the world-famous Louis Boston, a menswear institution that recently closed after 85 years. He interviewed for a visual merchandising position, but when that had already been filled, he moved over to sales. It was there that he learned how to be not just a salesman but a consultant. He quickly realized it wasn’t necessarily clothing people wanted, but an experience.