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Where to shop in Houston right now: 7 must-hit spots for January

The busy shopping season may be behind us, but don’t let that stop you from purging and setting the tone for the new year with resort 2022 collections, an exciting collaboration that seeks to blur the lines between runways, art galleries, and fitness, and a big sale.

This month, Houstonians can also expect to shop the second installment of a partnership, where luxury meets high-class construction and technology.

Accel Lifestyle
Designer Mark Zunino and local athleticwear brand Accel Lifestyle are partnering for a collaboration, which is inspired by the power of positivity. Launching Wednesday, January 12, the two are blurring the lines between runways, art galleries, and fitness, per an Instagram caption.

Elizabeth Anthony
Uptown Park’s luxury women’s boutique invites Houstonians to a Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2022 trunk show Tuesday, January 18 to Saturday, January 22. The Spring 2022 collection was inspired by New York City and features luxurious fabrications and a feminine take on businesswear.

Dallas-based Nardos Imam returns Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28 to host her designer evening collection trunk show. After graduating from El Centro College in Dallas, Nardos became an in-house designer at Stanley Korshak where she built a loyal clientele who favored her impeccable fit, eye for color, and unique architectural aesthetic. Nardos Couture launched in 2009, and now includes eveningwear, couture bridal, and ready-to-wear.

Shop the Anabela Chan trunk show Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28. The London-based award-winning jewelry designer is known for her eco-conscious, laboratory-grown gemstone designs. Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, among other global superstars and Royals, have all graced red carpet events wearing her enchanting statement pieces.

Holly Hall Supply Co.
This local skincare company is starting the year off strong after launching in 10 JCPenny locations across the country and online, at jcpenny.com last fall. Their latest product is an ingrown hair spot treatment that can be found at Plucked and More, a full-body waxing salon in The Heights. Holly Hall Supply Co. tells CultureMap that the customer-raved product will soon be available in other waxing salons across the Bayou City.

MIRTH
Liven up your winter wardrobe with MIRTH’s Resort 2022 collection. Designed to transport you to a secret garden, the capsule wardrobe features contemporary dresses and tops in new styles and colorways.

Neiman Marcus
The Texas luxury purveyor is hosting a Estee Lauder GWP Event from January 12 through January 23. Receive a free cosmetics bag & samples with a $150 Estee Lauder purchase. Plus, add a full size ReNutriv Hand Crème set with a $200 purchase.

The North Face x Gucci
The second installment of The North Face and Gucci partnership embodies the curious drawing from values of self discovery and self expression that define both brands. The collection includes items for men and women, such as ready-to-wear, accessories, luggage, and shoes.

The ready-to-wear pieces feature unique styles and designs, presenting an exclusively designed selection of outerwear applied to remastered iconic styles from the ’70s. The collection also features the latest class construction and technology from The North Face.

Tootsies
Shop top luxury brands like Alice + Olivia, Veronica Beard, GANNI, and more at Tootsies’ ‘The Big Sale.’ Select items are up to 75 percent off online and in-store.

Shop Anabela Chan's unique jewels at Elizabeth Anthony, January 27-28.

Photo courtesy of Anabela Chan/Facebook

Shop Anabela Chan's unique jewels at Elizabeth Anthony, January 27-28.

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boots with a story

Houston bootmaker offers $5,000 cowboy boot and gator hunt adventure

Photo courtesy of Republic Boot Company

Houston bootmaker, Republic Boot Company, turns gator hunts into a custom pair of boots.

In Houston, where custom boots are a source of great pride and style, one local brand is taking the bespoke boot experience to a new level. Republic Boot Company, known for its elevated, hand-crafted creations, just launched a Gator Hunt Experiencewhere customers can source an alligator hide, which will be transformed into a pair of cowboy boots.

Part adventure and part traditional craftsmanship, the experience begins with a hunt in the marshlands near Anahuac, about an hour from Houston, and ends with a custom-made pair of alligator-skin cowboy boots tailored to the client's vision by a Republic Boot Company boot specialist.

"At Republic Boot Company, we pride ourselves on crafting boots that are not just footwear, but a legacy," said Chris Conrad, owner of Republic Boot Company. "This new Gator Hunt Experience takes that commitment to personalization to an unprecedented level, offering our customers a unique and memorable journey taking them from the bayou to the heart of the Bayou City."

The gator hunt is $5,000 per person and includes an 8.5-foot alligator (larger alligators incur extra costs). Individuals of all experience levels can participate, and all necessary permits and equipment are provided to ensure a safe adventure. After the hunt, the hide will be tanned during an eight-month process to ensure a one-of-a-kind pair of boots. Just in case the kicks aren't enough of a conversation starter, participants will also receive a professional mount of the alligator head.

Alligator hunting season runs from September 11 to September 30, so the boots won't be ready for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Once they are complete, however, they will be wearable pieces of art with a memorable story behind them. Those interested in extending their only-in-Texas half-day hunt into an overnight experience can book overnight accommodations through Republic Boot Company.

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