North End businesses go fashion forward

By Sean Sposito

Globe Correspondent / June 22, 2009

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Boston fashion has an unlikely new address: the North End. While some retail districts are increasingly dotted with empty storefronts, the North End is seeing a burgeoning number of boutiques that sell everything from designer dresses to high-end handbags. It’s a big change for a neighborhood better known for authentic Italian cafes than high-end dress shops. (Full article: 963 words)