Alice Donaldson’s work will be on view from November 2, 2009 through November 14 as part of a continuing series of exhibitions of local artists’ works hosted by Drinkwater’s. Her interest in photography begun early with a camera received as a gift from her father along with inspiration from her uncle’s gorgeous black and white prints.
Read MoreSome great ideas from great merchants who are surviving, even thriving, in a tough economy.
Read MoreAcca Kappa fragrances arrive in New England—Drinkwater’s—exclusive retailer Cambridge, MA Drinkwater’s—the upscale, men’s clothing store in Porter Square now carries Acca Kappa-the exclusive, Italian fragrance line.
Read MoreMany men’s boutiques seem to have forgotten the importance of details: Like, where’s a guy supposed to get a decent pair of dress socks in this town? (SmartWools don’t count.) Owner Gary Drinkwater omits nothing, accenting his smart collection of tailored and casual clothing with every accoutrement, including a rainbow’s worth of ties and pocket squares, cuff links, and basketfuls of the all-important fun sock (the proprietor’s own stash tops out at over 200pairs).
Read MoreIt’s a little warm for a Wellensteyn Brandungsparka, but not for long. Sniff. The rugged yet fashionable jacket was created more than 60 years ago in Germany by Adolf Wuttke, owner of a company that produced mechanical instruments used in the North Sea – where people know a thing or two about sturdy outerwear.
Read MoreFor most folks, buying a shirt off the rack is just fine. But buying tailor-made has its rewards—and pitfalls.
Read MoreWe are very happy to be able to continue to help with the fundraising efforts for HopeFound (The Shattuck Shelter).
Read MoreWHAT’S IN Friends complaining you’ve got no soul? Stop with the boring black or brown socks and step up to styles with personality. After many seasons of wild and crazy shirts and ties, menswear designers are covering new ground, offering up loads of amusing and eye-catching socks.
Read MoreDrinkwater’s will host Ambiguous Edges—an exhibit of the two artists’ work. Although long-time collaborators, this will be the first time their work will be shown together.
Read MoreJohn Malkovich unfastens the metallic organza bow that binds the handles of a silver bag and begins emptying sketch board after sketch board onto a wobbly cafe table, looking like a rakish English professor in khakis, Keds, and a pristine white waffle-knit sweater.
Read MoreSpecial savings on the featured collections. Your purchase automatically enters you in a raffle to win a Southwick blazer, Individualized shirts, and Anthony Corey neckwear.
Read MoreCambridge, MA June 2005—Drinkwater’s will be replacing the suits and sportswear usually displayed in their two store-front windows to install Kerrie Bellisario’s artwork. Drinkwater’s joins Cambridge in celebrating artist-business collaborations with storefront artist installations destined to make everyday living and running errands in Cambridge more exciting; as part of the Cambridge Arts Council’s “Art Up Front” project through June 19th.
Read MoreA graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, Kevin Cyr’s work has previously been exhibited locally at the Mills Gallery at the Boston Center for the Arts, Boston Ahts Festival, New Alliance Gallery, Green Street Gallery as well as galleries in California, New York and Pennsylvania and currently has work on exhibit with an international traveling show, “Two Steps Back”, now on its last leg in Canada after traveling through Europe and Japan.
Read MoreAfter year’s hiatus, Back Bay designer is rebuilding the business that gave him cache.
Read MoreJAMAICA PLAIN, MA–Gary Drinkwater was giving to the Jamaica Plain community before he even moved to this dynamic Boston neighborhood a year and a half ago. From his employment in other upscale menswear shops in the Boston area, he has organized clothing drives for the Friends of the Shattuck Shelter for over eight years.
Read MoreDoing well by doing good: Drinkwater’s—a recently launched, upscale men’s clothing store in Porter Square held its first event: a clothing drive to benefit the Shattuck Shelter. “Rather than having a self-important launch party—said the owner, Gary Drinkwater—we chose to hold a clothing drive as the store’s first social event.
Read More“Porter Square is undergoing a renaissance, ” says men’s apparel retailer Gary Drinkwater, whose eponymous upscale men’s clothing store recently opened in North Cambridge. “It’s a viable marketplace for restaurants and better retail locations now. The historic, pristinely restored Henderson Carriage building offered a space that’s comparable to the quality of the clothing in my store. And it has parking.”
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