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    Where to Shop Right Now

    Where to Shop Now: New products and new stores to jumpstart your spring shopping

    Alexandria Williams
    Mar 14, 2017 | 9:00 am

    Spring is near! Who are we kidding, in Houston spring is already here. With that comes spring cleaning and shopping to replace all of the fabulous pieces in our closet that might have gotten a tad bit too snug over the holiday season. We want to get you a head start on your shopping to-do list with these new store openings and product launches.

    Buffalo Exchange Houston Finds New Home

    Buffalo Exchange has moved to 2901 S. Shepherd Drive, located just minutes from its former Westheimer location that has housed hundreds of designer brands over the years. Nothing says happiness when stepping into a resale store like finding a vintage Neiman Marcus dress for $20. Can you say win?!

    "We're excited to stay in the neighborhood," Buffalo Exchange vice president Rebecca Block said in a press release. "Montrose residents and visitors love our mix of vintage, current trends and everyday staples and the ease of selling and trading clothes with us."

    Store hours will remain 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday.

    NARS Lights Up

    NARS welcomes highlighting palette Banc de Sable to the family, thereby upping the highlighting game. Banc de Sable features three flattering highlighters for eyes and cheeks that work with the skin’s surface to create the ultimate glow. If you are not aware, highlighting is a major obsession in the beauty and fashion industry. I honestly can’t remember the last time I stepped out of the house without a bronzer or highlight for a little extra twinkle. Make up and healthy skin are essentials for any outfit. This highlighting must-have can be purchased at Sephora stores or at Sephora.com for $49 for a limited time.

    Sarah Sharp Features Clutches With Peruvian Flair

    Born and raised in Houston, Sarah Sharp Leatherwood studied textile and apparel design at the University of Texas in Austin. Now, she emphasizes Peruvian chic here through amazing textiles and vibrant colors in her fabrics and accessories. She offers a wide array of clutches that make any outfit complete. Every purchase supports artisans in Peru, and accessories are handmade in the USA in collaboration with artisans in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Additionally, every month a percentage of proceeds from sales is given to a charity of choice. Clutches start at $165 and can be purchased at shopsarahsharp.com.

    New Puma Shop at Shoe Carnival

    Shoe Carnival has opened a new Puma Shop within its store at Northline Commons. The brand is a fusion of professional athletic technology and chic designs. Customers will find a wider selection of Pumas and exclusive styles at the shop-within-a-shop.

    Suitsupply Opens in The Woodlands

    Suitsupply has opened its fourth store in Texas with a full collection of menswear spring and summer styles. It's located in a 3,400-square-foot space at Market Square in The Woodlands and the exterior is lined in eye-catching green ceramic tiles. Inside, it's colorful, with giant replicas of ads, formal wear, a leisure collection, shoes, belts, backpacks, and of course, suits in three prices — $399, $499, and $999 — with an in-house tailor who can make alternations while you wait.

    Philanthropy Women's Boutique Opens in The Woodlands

    Former University of Houston and NFL football player Jackie Battle and his wife Christine have opened Philanthropy, a women's fashion boutique on Market Street in The Woodlands that is centered around Christian principles and charitable causes. The store offers three collections mean to reflect the three stages of a woman's life: Timeless, Fearless, and Priceless.

    Since it started in 2007, Philathrony has donated more than $800,000 to charities in the three cities they serve in Tennessee, Missouri, and Florida. This is the first Houston-area location.

    Know of a new store or an existing one offering distinctive merchandise? Send your “Where to Shop” ideas to alexandriawilliams.s@gmail.com.

    Pumas come in pink at the new store-within-a-store at Shoe Carnival.

      
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    ETHEREAL ELEGANCE

    Luxe Latin American brand taps Houston to debut new spring/summer line

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Apr 14, 2025 | 4:18 pm
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    Photo courtesy of Agua by Agua Bendita/Facebook
    Colombian-based brand, Agua by Agua Bendita, chose Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

    Colombian-based luxury brand Agua by Agua Bendita is expanding into North America and has hand-picked Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. The only Latin American clothing brand chosen to participate in the Gucci Vault program, Agua by Agua Bendita, which launched in 2021, is known for its hand-embroidered fabrics and ethereal aesthetic.

    Friends and fashion design students Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Alvarez began their ready-to-wear clothing line over 20 years ago by making swimsuits from leftover fabric scraps in Medellin. The founders then partnered with local artisans and developed a more luxurious concept with hand-embroidered fabrics and an "always on vacation" resort line.

    Agua by Agua Bendita has grown a large following over the past few years and has garnered the attention of not only Gucci, but also Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Women's Wear Daily. The brand partnered with South to North to host a year-long pop-up in Highland Park Village in Dallas last year, and during that time, they discovered that Houston is the key sales driver in the Texas region.

    "Texas has always been a strong market for us, with an incredibly engaged customer base that truly connects with our brand DNA. We had a pop-up in Dallas last year that was run by Alejandra Bravo and Luisa Babarczy of South to North, and it was a total success," Lina Segura, U.S. retail executive for Agua by Agua Bendita, tells CultureMap. "But Houston, in particular, stands out because of its diversity, vibrant energy, and deep appreciation for fashion, making it the perfect place to showcase our beautiful pieces. Being in Dallas allowed us to interact with Houston, and we've seen the great value this market has."

    Agua by Agua Bendita, the beloved Colombian brand known for its hand-embroidered artistry and deep reverence for Latin American culture, will debut is Spring/Summer collection in Houston. Photo courtesy of Agua by Agua Bendita/Facebook

    Located in Autry Park, South to North will host the Spring/Summer 2025 collection for one week beginning on Tuesday, April 15. South to North's Houston and Austin locations are dedicated to showcasing a selection of globally recognized luxury brands that best exemplify Latin American designers' artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship. Many of the brands found in their shops are in the Texas market for the first time.

    "Their space reflects a thoughtful and curated vision that aligns beautifully with our brand, so partnering with them feels only natural," said Segura. "No one in Texas is doing what they are doing at the level they are, and honestly, partners like them are hard to find at a national level."

    The latest collection from Agua by Agua Bendita is inspired by the beauty of nature's awakening in spring and features soft colors, airy fabrics, and newly inspired silhouettes. "From intricately embroidered dresses to luxurious swimwear, pareos, and sets crafted in fine fabrics like pearl linen and silk faille, each piece blends timeless elegance with a sense of lightness, perfect for sunny escapes and everyday moments," said Segura.

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    South to North, 3711 Autry Park Dr. #200; (210) 593-8506

      

    Photo courtesy of Agua by Agua Bendita/Facebook

    Colombian-based brand, Agua by Agua Bendita, chose Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

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