Beyoncé's New Clothing Line

Beyoncé launches new clothing line with video that showcases her Houston roots

Beyoncé announced the launch of her Ivy Park athletic clothing line.

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Beyoncé never strays too far from her Houston roots. The superstar singer unveiled her new Ivy Park clothing collection Thursday with a video that showcases her H-Town love and inspiration.

The video, released on the Ivy Park YouTube channel, includes several scenes in Parkwood Park off of South MacGregor Way, which she credits for pushing her toward her phenomenal success.

"I would wake up in the morning and my dad would come knocking on my door and tell me it's time to go running," she says amid a montage of photographs. "I remember wanting to stop but I would push myself to keep going. It taught me discipline and I would think about my dreams."

Now, she says, " There are things I'm still afraid of. When I have to conquer those things I still have to go back to that park. Before I hit the stage I go back to that park. When it was time for me to give birth, I went back to that park. The park became a state of mind.. it's what made me who I am. Where's your park?"

The video also includes images of her mother's hair salon, the family residence, and home movies of her and sister Solange as children.

The collection, which took 18 months to develop with Topshop owner Sir Philip Green, is an athletic brand that aims to “support and inspire women,” the singer said. It's aimed at the "ath-leisure" market, with clothing aimed for the health club or running errands. In the video, Beyoncé and a number of other women are running, boxing and doing other exercises in the clothing, which includes form-fitting leggings and bras, along with loose fitting T-shirts and head bands emblazoned with the words "Ivy Park" in big letters.

It will debut on April 14 at Thursday at Topshop and Nordstrom stores in Houston, as well as online and at a select group of other international retail partners. Prices range from $30 to $200.

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Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

FIGS 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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