Classic Chronicle: Mary Richardson makes the case for bold Boston fashion at Concrete

Classic Chronicle: Mary Richardson makes the case for bold Boston fashion at Concrete 1997 marks the beginning of a friendly rivalry as Mary Richardson showcases Newbury Street while Peter Mehegan prepares to prove the countryside has just as much to offer Editorial Standards ⓘ Mary Richardson and Peter Mehegan launch a friendly city-versus-country competition in this 1997 edition of Classic Chronicle, with Richardson making her first stop at one of Boston's trendiest shopping destinations. While Peter argues the countryside has its own appeal, Mary heads to Newbury Street, where she says Boston's fashion scene deserves a closer look. At Concrete, boutique owner Nadine Nasser showcases clothing from emerging designers in Boston and Europe, saying she aims to offer styles customers "had to have." Advertisement The visit sets the stage for the episode's playful rivalry as Richardson argues Boston offers style and culture around every corner, while Mehegan prepares to prove the best discoveries can still be found on New England's back roads. Classic Chronicle originally aired this episode in 1997, capturing a snapshot of Boston's evolving fashion scene and the personalities that made Chronicle a New England favorite.