Over the past two decades, Drinkwater's has become a Cambridge institution, a place where passion, expertise, and community converge. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Gary Drinkwater and Teresa Borges, the store is more than just a retail space; it's a testament to the enduring allure of style, the power of human connection and the grit of entrepreneurship.
Read MoreRoxy’s work features reimagined realities through photography and metallic line drawing. She transforms ambiguous spaces into new digital worlds, blurring the lines between photography, painting, and collage.
Read MoreJennifer Pinck’s paintings reflect a turn from her trailblazing career in the design-and-construction industry to her current journey as an artist. Observing and interpreting the landscape, buildings and structures, shadows and light, color and geometry are integral to Jennifer's creative process.
Read MoreJohn Hardy was a remarkable man, a World War II Navy veteran, a graduate of both Harvard and Boston University, a lifelong history professor and our very good friend. Before passing away in 2013, he gave Gary a bamboo tube, not much bigger than a cigar holder containing a parasisal hat body in its original condition—it had been rolled and stored for we guess approximately 80 years.
Read MoreMade-to-Measure Shirt Special Promotion
6 July - 3 August, 2020
Buy 5 shirts and get your 6th shirt on us
or order just 2 shirts with no cutting fee.
Regularly a 4 shirt minimum and $50 fee.
Our goal is still to help you look your best—and we will continue to do so, but at safe distance.
We've done everything possible these past couple of months to keep us all safe and healthy; learn more about how all the safety measures in place to keep you safe while you are in our store.
Read MoreThe Sky [E]Scapes exhibit at Drinkwater’s — a selection of impressionist paintings, most of them explorations of how to translate ephemeral, ever changing atmospheric vagaries into solid paint on a two-dimensional surface. We take away from them a sense of wonder, and of peace, an escape from the demands and cacophony of everyday life in an urban center.
Read MoreDrinkwater’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.
Read MoreGary 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.
Read MoreBased in Cambridge, Steve Bennett’s love affair with photography dates back to his adolescence, when his father, a radiologist and avid amateur photographer, taught him how to process film and create prints. The magical experience of seeing an image materialize in a tray of developer made a lasting impression on him.
Read MoreIf you agree that “trendy never lasts,” then Gary Drinkwater’s eponymous shop—with its high-end fabric, custom shirts, gorgeous suits and personalized care—is tailor-made (sorry) for you. No one leaves this Porter Square store looking less than perfect.
Read MoreHigh-end fashion isn’t just for the ladies. Take your style cues from the pros at these local shops dedicated to the sharp-dressed man.
Read MoreWhere to go—and what to ask for—to dial in everything from a new suit to your favorite pair of jeans, with expert advice from our favorite menswear stores across the country.
Read MoreGary 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.
Read MoreChinos have their charm, but when the occasion calls for something dignified, Dapper Dans make a beeline to Drinkwater’s. Owner Gary Drinkwater, formerly of Louis Boston and Stonestreets, presides over a small but expertly curated collection of modern classics: made-to-measure suits from Samuelsohn, custom button-downs from Individualized Shirts, and footwear from legendary French cordonnier Paraboot.
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