Retail Therapy

River Oaks Theatre rolls out the red carpet for spring styles with heart

310 Rosemont
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Lesha Elsenbrook, from left, Roz Pactor and Jessica Willey
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Edward Sanchez
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Haut Chocolat
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Em Lee
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River Oaks Movie Theatre’s lush art deco vibe was the perfect backdrop for a fashion show benefiting the American Heart Association Wednesday. The aisles became runways as models showed off looks by River Oaks shopping center retailers and after the show, style seekers shopped and sipped their way through the center.

More than 450 people walked the red carpet and then settled into theatre chairs for the show, which was preceded by a quick information session about the value of learning CPR. It wasn’t a typical fashion show fodder, but it got the point across.

The show featured everything from mommy chic and swimwear to Western wear and cocktail dresses worn by any of the Real Housewives of Anywhere. A slew of River Oaks retailers including 310 Rosemont, Em and Lee, Enticingly Chic, Haut Chocolat, La Mode Swim/Lingerie, Luke’s Locker, Rebecca & Drew and Mia Bridal.

The boutique crawl following the fashion show fed a shopper’s need for immediate gratification. Em & Lee, 310 Rosemont, Haut Chocolate, Mia Bridal, Rebecca & Drew and Twice New all hosted fetes with bites and sips. To prove the point, one shopper marched right into Rebecca & Drew and told owner Lindsey Aronstein she wanted a black shirtdress worn by a model onstage. Over at Haut Chocolat, makeup artist Edward Sanchez held court and tutorials for shoppers, even instructing women on the dangers of rushing a spray tan.

“You have to let a spray tan dry. You don’t stick your hands in a vat of bean after a manicure do you?” Sanchez asked the crowd of women.

Overall, the evening raised $13,000 for the American Heart Association.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

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FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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