From vintage silks to engraved horn buttons, it’s all in the little details for Boston-based FRENCH + ITALIAN. Good craftsmanship is something that's been ingrained in owner Aimee Lombardi since she was a kid — her Italian grandparents invented knitting machines and her mother never went without a copy of Vogue. The women’s wear boutique keeps all that in mind with a selection of European labels and emerging designers so gorgeous it’ll make your heart stop.

Designer Ulla Johnson had somewhat of a bohemian upbringing. She was raised by two archaeologists and spent much of her childhood traveling. Her nomadic history helped to shape her design POV and in 2000, immediately after graduating from university, Ulla launched her first eponymous label. Since then the Ulla Johnson name has become synonymous with fine tailoring, detailed embroidery, natural fabrics and a careful focus on fit and form. Having launched its first shoe collection in the fall of 2013, the line now includes a full selection of products with an emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship and handmade processes.