Not Just Newbury: Shops You Should Know

To be completely honest, when I first discovered Bobby From Boston, I didn’t want anyone else to find about it. It even hurts me a little bit writing this now. It’s one of those stores: the kind of store you walk in and wonder, “How did I not know about this place?” A short, ten-minute walk from Emerson, Bobby From Boston can be found at 19 Thayer Street in the South End.

The store’s owner, Bobby Garnett- who is, in fact, originally from Boston- has been in the vintage business for over 23 years. His vintage expertise and collection are frequently called upon by film directors shooting movies set in the past, as well as fashion labels from local designers to Ralph Lauren. 

The clothes are gorgeous, in great condition and most items are still affordable, no more than you’d expect at your average department store. But what makes Bobby From Boston so amazing is the store itself. Hardwood floors and cabinets, a pool table and even an old shoe-shining station evoke a rustic, Ivy-league feel. Every nook and cranny has been filled with some sort of antique whether it be stacks of old battered suitcases or glass cases of gleaming pocket watches. Even if you don’t have much to spend, it’s worth a trip just for a look around.

The bottom line: for vintage lovers, Bobby From Boston may as well be Mecca. To everyone else, it’s still a kick-ass store.

By Becky White