Newbury Street shops: 8 blocks, Arlington to Mass Ave

The narrative that Newbury is an eight block fashion destination is out of date. Independent clothing sits six steps down past a wrought iron rail or one flight up, while sidewalk eye level holds national chains.

Spend your morning in the low numbers and skip the rest.

Quick facts

• 18 Newbury Street: Concepts flagship, open 10 to 7 Monday to Saturday, 10 to 6 Sunday
• 34 Newbury Street: Alan Bilzerian brownstone, web desk staffed weekdays 10 to 6
• 116 Newbury Street: Riccardi, family owned since 1978, its fall 2026 buy already online, read 26 September 2026
• The independent span: the first 116 addresses, 3 of the street's 8 blocks
• Charles Street alternatives: Helen's Leather at 110 trading over 30 years, December Thieves at 122 founded 2013
• Cambridge tailoring: Drinkwater's at 2067 Massachusetts Avenue, open until 8pm Thursdays

The first block does most of the work

Concepts at 18 Newbury is the Boston flagship that kept its base while opening satellites in New York and Dubai. The space runs an indoor cafe and focuses on collaborative footwear like the New Balance 990v4 Patina and the CNCPTS x Crocs Tembo II RO from 27 August.

Sixteen doors along, Alan Bilzerian holds the brownstone at 34 Newbury. At the back of the shop hang artisanal pieces from Carol Christian Poell and Layer Zero (if you want rare tailoring, Poell is the designer to inspect first).

Two blocks along, the second Rick Owens floor

Riccardi at 116 Newbury has traded under family ownership since 1978. Two blocks from Bilzerian, its floor stocks Rick Owens alongside Ann Demeulemeester, Sacai, Loewe, Enfants Riches Déprimés, and RIVINGTON roi Rebis.

The fall and winter 2026 collection is already listed online. You can see how both fit into the city in our guide to designer boutiques in Boston.

Where the money blocks stop

Past 116 Newbury, independent boutiques disappear. By Massachusetts Avenue, the storefronts match what you find in any city on the boutique shopping map.

Foot traffic stays high, especially when students arrive for the 1 September move in weekend, which keeps the eight block story alive. Spend your budget on the low numbers anyway.

Charles Street holds what Newbury lost

December Thieves at 122 Charles Street has operated since 2013 as Boston's avant garde women's boutique, stocking Rundholz, Lurdes Bergada, Barbara Bologna, Sanctamuerte, and Variance Objects jewelry.

A block away, Helen's Leather at 110 Charles Street represents three generations and over thirty years of family trade in western boots, leather coats, belts, and bags. Its website carries a 2010 copyright and notes Tuesday closures, so call 617 742 2077 before walking over.

The money blocks end at 116; above it Newbury sells what every main street sells.

The rooms with no frontage

Daniela Corte has made women's ready to wear in small batches since October 2000, meeting clients by appointment inside 40 Trinity Place. In the South End, Sault New England at 577 Tremont Street sells menswear seven days a week, stocking Alex Mill alongside its own SAULT Shirting label.

Across the river, Drinkwater's at 2067 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge provides serious tailoring. Gary Drinkwater fits made to measure suits and sport coats, staying open until 8pm on Thursdays while closing on Sundays.

When to go and what to check

October brings daytime highs of 55 to 62 degrees with nights dropping into the 40s. The river wind bites from late September, so wear a waxed cotton jacket over a shetland sweater and flat walking shoes.

Plan around Boston Fashion Week from 4 to 10 October and Head of the Charles Regatta from 16 to 18 October. Phone ahead before traveling: Helen's Leather closes Tuesdays, and Drinkwater's closes Sundays while opening until 8pm Thursdays.

Common questions

What stores are on Newbury Street in Boston?

Three independent fashion stores anchor the lower blocks: Concepts at 18, Alan Bilzerian at 34, and Riccardi at 116. Concepts focuses on collaborative sneakers, Bilzerian carries dark tailoring, and Riccardi stocks European luxury. National chain flagships fill the blocks toward Massachusetts Avenue.

Is Newbury Street good for shopping?

Yes, if you shop between Arlington and 116 Newbury Street where independent boutiques trade. That stretch holds Concepts, Alan Bilzerian, and Riccardi, while the blocks above 116 turn into national chains.

Which Newbury Street shops are actually independent?

Three shops remain locally owned: Concepts at 18 Newbury, Alan Bilzerian at 34, and Riccardi at 116. Riccardi has traded under family ownership since 1978, and Bilzerian has held its brownstone for decades.

Where can you buy Rick Owens in Boston?

You can buy Rick Owens at Alan Bilzerian at 34 Newbury and Riccardi at 116 Newbury. Bilzerian pairs him with Yohji Yamamoto and Carol Christian Poell, while Riccardi stocks him alongside Sacai and Loewe.

Where should you start on Newbury Street?

Start at Arlington Street and walk down to 116 Newbury. Look above and below the sidewalk line, where independent floors sit six steps down or one flight up inside brownstones.

What is the best time to visit Newbury Street?

A weekday morning before noon in October offers quiet sales floors and autumn deliveries. October runs highs of 55 to 62 with nights in the 40s, while Head of the Charles Regatta crowds the street from 16 to 18 October.

Every business above is independent, was verified open as of August 2026, and nobody paid to be here. If one has closed or moved, tell us at hello@shopwithin.co and we will fix it.

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