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Boston's Best Places To Buy Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Boston has a surprisingly vibrant menswear and boutique community that provides plenty of Valentine's Day gift ideas for men in 2015. From craft beers, to swimwear, belts and sustainably produced button-down shirts, there are gifts to impress every type of guy.
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Ball and Buck
144B Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-1776
www.ballandbuck.com

Ball and Buck is the ultimate menswear boutique in Boston. It features clothing made in the U.S. with a classy woodsman vibe. Everything sold is high-end, manly and sure to please any guy in your life. Definitely check out the shop's selection of wallets and belts. Bring your man to the shop with you to visit the on-site barber and treat him to a straight razor shave.

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North River Outfitters
122 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-0089
www.northriveroutfitter.com

NRO on Charles Street is the perfect place to shop for the classic New England man. It has plenty of traditionally preppy gear and is the ultimate place to find high-quality polo shirts, swimwear, outerwear and shoes. It carries reputable, desirable brands like Barbour, Top Sider, Patagonia, Vineyard Vines and more. A bonus is that NRO has a great women's section too so you can always shop for yourself while you're at the store.

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Urban Hops
303 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
(857) 250-2509
www.theurbangrape.com/selection/urban-hops

Have a valentine that loves craft beer? Urban Hops is the place to go. The newly expanded section of the Urban Grape in the South End and Chestnut Hill has an impeccably curated selection of some of the best beers on the market. Urban Hops offers about 300 types of beer - at least one of which is sure to impress even the pickiest of beer lovers.

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Louis Boston
60 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 262-6100
www.louisboston.com

If this year is a particularly special Valentine's Day, consider heading to Louis Boston to get a gift for your ever stylish guy. Louis Boston is the premiere menswear boutique in Boston. The high-end clothier offers suits, separates, shoes, belts, outerwear and even decor and home wares. The store is conveniently located in Fort Point near the Institute of Contemporary Art. Louis Boston combines taste and fashion in a top-of-the-line shopping experience. Note, the store has announced it will close in July 2015.

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Osmium
5 Central Square, Suite #201
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 435-0662
www.osmium.com

Osmium is a Stoneham-based menswear company that focuses on sustainable, made in the USA style. Its shirts are a great gift for any guy, but especially those who want to support a hyper local economy - 80 percent of the products are produced in Everett. Not only does this help bolster the Boston-area economy, but it also helps reduce the customer's carbon footprint since the average t-shirt usually travels through four countries before reaching its final destination - which of course requires a lot of shipping fuel. One of Osmium's shirts in particular takes sustainable style to the next level. The Chandler is made of Tencel, an eco-fiber derived from Eucalyptus trees.So do your part to support the local economy while also being mindful of the earth's resources this Valentine's Day by checking out Osmium.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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