Light Touch: Steven Alan Opens His First Boston Store

The casual look in Boston has suddenly gotten a lot more glamorous. That’s because Steven Alan, purveyor of effortlessly chic threads for men and women since 1994, has opened his first local boutique. The bright, L-shaped space on Newbury Street is stocked with both established and emerging designers (Alasdair, Nili Lotan, Acne); pieces from the in-house line; and a smattering of local products (Lotuff Leather bags). On our wish list? Breezy, beachy separates accented with versatile accessories and retro Karen Walker sunglasses. If only summer were endless.

172 Newbury St., Boston, 617-398-2640, stevenalan.com.

Photograph and Styling by Gisel Florez

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Lemlem “Birabiro Beehive” cotton-and-acrylic scarf, $140.

2.

Alasdair “Slash” cotton T-shirt, $230.

3.

Karen Walker “Number One” acetate sunglasses, $295.

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Clare Vivier basket-weave leather clutch, $180.

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No. 6 “Huarache” leather-and-wood platform heels, $265.

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“Greer” acrylic, polyester, and cotton shorts, $225.