Meet the 2013 Racked Awards Nominees in 8 Boston Categories

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Here in the Racked universe, we are simply a couple weeks away from the third annual Racked Awards celebration in New York. Stores, brands, and designers nationwide will be considered for bragging rights and a title in dozens of categories, including eight divisions here in Boston. Three winners have been crowned already in a reader vote while the other five champs will be determined by our editorial staff in the following niche groups. Here's your chance to scope out the Bay State contenders.

All winners will be announced (and celebrated!) on Thursday, October 10.

Best New Store
Caramelo Clothing Co.
Follain
The Frye Company
Nordstrom Rack
Restoration Hardware
Alexis Bittar
John Varvatos
Steven Alan
The Vans DQM General
Warby Parker [Winner]

Best Menswear
Ball and Buck
Blank Label
Bodega
Ministry of Supply [Winner]
Sault

So Hot Right Now
Dress
Flock
Olives & Grace [Winner]
Viola Lovely
Vira

Best Local Beauty Company
Be Styled
Bona Clara
First Aid Beauty
Living Proof
MiniLuxe

Best Local E-Commerce
Bow & Drape
Concepts
The Grommet
PLNDR
Rue La La

Best Rising Designer
Luke Aaron
David Chum, Selahdor
Jackie Fraser-Swan, Emerson
Gregory Paul
Thom Solo

Best Indie Decor Store
Good
Hudson
Michelle Willey
Patch NYC
Twelve Chairs

Best Vintage Shopping
Artifaktori
Bobby From Boston
The Closet
Oona's Experienced Clothing
SoWa Vintage Market

Make the case for your favorites in the comments.
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