When avid hiker George Keeler couldn’t find a waterproof backpack with a bit more urban zing than the ubiquitous North Face carryall, he took matters into his own hands — literally. Then a sophomore at Lehigh University, the Wayland native borrowed a neighbor’s sewing machine, learned how to use it, and cranked out a prototype for his canvas and leather “Hillside” pack.
Read MoreCelebrate the things that make New England a place like no other, with Bruce Irving, author of the new book New England Icons. He and photographer Greg Premru will discuss the book and show images from what Boston Magazine featured as a holiday “must have.”
Read MoreSome of our favorite players looking very dapper in the Improper Bostonian
Read MoreThe Style of Saville Row
Read MoreDrinkwater’s featured as one of Cambridge’s top attractions!
Read MoreA Retailer Shops the New York Market
Read MoreAn elegant evening styled by J. Sybylla Smith of GoToDesign Studio.
Read MoreJoin us for a great men’s clothing event!
Read MoreAlice 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.
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