Fashion + Beauty

ONE-STOP SHOPPING

One-of-a-kind Houston shopping experience returns for hot summer sale One-of-a-kind Houston shopping experience returns for hot summer sale By Julia Davila

6.24.20  |  2:45 pm

In Houston, now more than ever, it’s critical to support small businesses. The mix of the novel coronavirus and ...

Best foot forward

Chic new Italian shoe store strolls into River Oaks Chic new Italian shoe store strolls into River Oaks By Holly Beretto

6.22.20  |  10:30 am

When Antonio Aransaenz and his wife, Valentina Sorzana Antinori were looking for a place to expand their artisan-crafted shoe brand ...

WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston right now: Your must-hit spots for June Where to shop in Houston right now: Your must-hit spots for June By Julia Davila

6.11.20  |  12:30 pm

Shoppers are returning to reopened stores and for Houstonians still uneasy about shopping in-person, several retailers are still offering virtual ...

HOUSTON'S BLACK-OWNED RETAILERS

Shop local and support these Houston Black-owned retailers Shop local and support these Houston Black-owned retailers By Julia Davila

6.5.20  |  2:16 pm

Houstonians are actively seeking ways to support the Black community in the aftermath of the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna ...

to the root of the matter

San Francisco-based hair color bar brightens up Rice Village San Francisco-based hair color bar brightens up Rice Village By Julia Davila

6.3.20  |  12:01 pm

As the city eases its lockdown restrictions against the coronavirus, Houstonians looking to touch-up their roots can do so at ...

attention, shoppers

2 stylish fashion retailers target The Woodlands for reopening 2 stylish fashion retailers target The Woodlands for reopening By Steven Devadanam

5.29.20  |  3:10 pm

As fashion retailers adjust to a new normal — many solely existing online — two well-known brands have reopened their storefronts, with ...

Spa News

Haute Houston spa reopens with strict sanitizing rules Haute Houston spa reopens with strict sanitizing rules

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5.28.20  |  12:30 pm

Earlier in May, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott gave spas and salons the go-ahead to reopen as long as proper sanitizing ...

HOUSTON FOR HOUSTON ONLINE SHOPPING EVENT

Houston boutiques team up for limited-time-only online shopping event Houston boutiques team up for limited-time-only online shopping event By Julia Davila

5.18.20  |  2:05 pm

With restrictions continuing to lift, Houston’s fashion retailers and boutiques are faced with challenges. A local startup, TurnTurn, is ...

nordstrom is back

Nordstrom reopens 6 Houston-area stores in COVID-19 comeback Nordstrom reopens 6 Houston-area stores in COVID-19 comeback By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.12.20  |  1:33 pm

In the latest post-COVID comeback attempt, Nordstrom have reopened stores across Texas on Tuesday, May 12. Six Nordstrom and Nordstrom ...

Cerón takes Dallas

Top Houston celebrity stylist debuts new salon in Dallas Top Houston celebrity stylist debuts new salon in Dallas By Diana Oates

5.11.20  |  12:35 pm

Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Donna Karan, countless Houston A-listers — that just scratches the surface of über hairstylist Cerón's ...

WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston right now: Must-hit online stores for May Where to shop in Houston right now: Must-hit online stores for May By Julia Davila

5.8.20  |  1:35 pm

Houston retailers are eager to reopen their doors. As CultureMap previously reported, many reopened May 1. As restrictions continue to ...

farewell, neiman-marcus

After weeks of rumors, Texas-based Neiman Marcus declares bankruptcy After weeks of rumors, Texas-based Neiman Marcus declares bankruptcy By Teresa Gubbins

5.8.20  |  12:10 pm

After weeks in the works, Dallas-based Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement issued on May ...

Coronavirus News

These 11 Macy's stores in the Houston area have now reopened These 11 Macy's stores in the Houston area have now reopened By Teresa Gubbins

5.4.20  |  1:30 pm

Shopping during coronavirus times will go on. Thanks to a new state-of-Texas ruling that allows restaurants and department stores to ...

RETAILERS REOPENING MAY 1

These Houston fashion retailers are now open for business These Houston fashion retailers are now open for business By Julia Davila

5.1.20  |  12:35 pm

With the stay-at-home mandate expiring Friday, May 1, numerous Houston-area retailers are opening their doors. As CultureMap reported, Simon Property ...

tootsies in blue

Iconic Houston fashion house dons blue to honor COVID-19 heroes Iconic Houston fashion house dons blue to honor COVID-19 heroes By Steven Devadanam

4.29.20  |  3:20 pm

Houston’s most fabulous fashion star is back. Fady Armanious, Tootsies creative director and local style guru, announced that he ...

wear these out

Cover up with these Houston designers' fashionable face masks Cover up with these Houston designers' fashionable face masks By Julia Davila

4.27.20  |  12:30 pm

It's time to cover up, Houston, as Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has issued a mandatory mask order beginning ...

luxury in the bag

Grab handbags from legendary designers at this Houston online auction Grab handbags from legendary designers at this Houston online auction By Julia Davila

4.17.20  |  9:30 am

With the stay-at-home mandate in place until at least April 30 and in-person shopping opportunities disappearing, Gallery Auctions has transitioned ...

WHERE TO SHOP

Houston designers have you covered with these stylish face masks Houston designers have you covered with these stylish face masks By Julia Davila

4.9.20  |  2:47 pm

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, Houston’s fashion market is doing its best to adapt. Franklin Richardson works ...

spa-tacular at home

Houston's best spas soothe with refreshing ways to de-stress at home Houston's best spas soothe with refreshing ways to de-stress at home By Megha Tejpal

3.27.20  |  2:15 pm

Relax. Easier said than done, right? Wrong. While quarantine and chill may seem more like a prison sentence with toilet ...