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Remembering Bobby Garnett: Vintage Fashion Icon Passes Away

2/28/2026

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Bobby Garnett, owner of the vintage clothing store Bobby From Boston, passed away.
His South End shop influenced many customers and employees.
Garnett was known for his extensive knowledge of 20th-century fashion and his engaging personality.
Chris Duval recalls discovering Garnett's earlier shop, Uptown Strutters Ball, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1974.
This article is part of The Times' Overlooked series, which highlights remarkable individuals whose deaths went unreported.

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Story summary

Bobby Garnett, owner of the vintage clothing store Bobby From Boston, passed away.
His South End shop influenced many customers and employees.
Garnett was known for his extensive knowledge of 20th-century fashion and his engaging personality.
Chris Duval recalls discovering Garnett's earlier shop, Uptown Strutters Ball, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1974.
This article is part of The Times' Overlooked series, which highlights remarkable individuals whose deaths went unreported.