NY Times Readers Choose Their 25 Favorite Clothing Stores Across the U.S.
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…it’s all about connection, trust, and community.
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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.
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These are the stores that are meaningful to our communities and in our lives. These are the places we all want to continue to exist.
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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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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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If 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.
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High-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.
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Where 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.
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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.
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Chinos 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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Metropolitan Society is an online lifestyle magazine dedicated to art, design, fashion, architecture, food, and other creative endeavors. Our latest collaboration with Metropolitan Society’s Creative Director, Stephen Hopkins features Engineered Garment once again.
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Metropolitan Society is an online lifestyle magazine dedicated to art, design, fashion, architecture, food, and other creative endeavors. Our latest collaboration with Metropolitan Society’s Creative Director, Stephen Hopkins features Universal Works.
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Metropolitan Society is an online lifestyle magazine dedicated to art, design, fashion,architecture, food, and other creative endeavors.
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We are privileged to be able to call Julie Hertling a friend. Julie, is a true gentleman, who has been able to stay relevant in this very trendy and fickle industry by steadfastly delivering meticulously hand-tailored trousers—using turn-of-the-century craftsmanship in Brooklyn, NY. In his words: “I don’t know. I like what I’m doing, and if I’m not doing it, I don’t think I’d know what else to do”, revealing what is most likely the key to his longevity and success.
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Featuring clothing and accessories by Drinkwater’s
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Drinkwater’s in Cambridge, MA is one of the top menswear boutiques in the area. Run by Gary Drinkwater, the store is in its fifth year and has recently debuted an in-house line of shirts. Says Gary about the Henderson shirt, “the space that our store is located is the Henderson Carriage Building, where carriages, sleighs and barges were once built. I thought it only fitting to celebrate the craft and the work wear aesthetic for this product launch.”
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Discover your inner Don Draper with Italian wool jackets, made-to-measure shirts (including sharp styles from Engineered Garments), and elegant ties.
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