From Pro Skateboards and Snowboards, 6451 Quinpool Road:
Brixton “Archie” flannel shirt, $85
Brixton “Troubadour II” jacket, $185
Levi’s Skateboarding Collection 511s, $99
Burton wool snapback, $30
Herschel “Survey” backpack, $59
Redwing “Legacy” boots, $249
Model: Jason Wadley
From Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street:
Steve Madden peeptoe heel, $125
Dreamboat Lucy chain necklace, $49; Free People lace slip, $89
Free People plaid dress, $159
Glasses, $20
Garance Doré to-do list, $14
Garance Doré notebooks, $21.95
Faux cowhide & leather backpack, $79
Model: Danielle Pothier
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