Made in USA Pop Up

Traveling pop-up shop highlighting cool Made in USA fashion, accessories and home goods makes a Houston stop

You won’t want to miss this weekend’s Northern Grade pop-up event that aims to be Houston’s marketplace for all things made in the USA.

The lineup for the two-day event is filled with independent brands from in and out of state and is sure to please shoppers looking for quality products and entertainment. The pop up shop will be hosted by Stag, a Houston and California men’s clothing store, and Houston’s Manready Mercantile, but a sea of other retailers and brands will be setting up shop at the event.

Shoppers can expect to see handmade jewelry by ChrisRann, menswear by Kooth Brand, Native American- inspired leather goods by Ginew USA, handcrafted furniture from FMW | Fablab, and culinary tools by Bole and Buck. In addition to the local brands, a number of shops from New York, California, Washington, Missouri and Louisiana and Iowa will be landing in Houston to participate in this weekend’s marketplace.

Northern Grade was founded in 2010 with the mission to celebrate the diversity of American businesses that manufacture their goods domestically. The company holds pop-up shops year round in cities across America. Past Northern Grade events have been sponsored by both GQ Magazine and Fashionista.

Northern Grade will offer a space for Houstonians to support local businesses not only through shopping, but also with food and entertainment. EaDo’s popular cafe Tout Suite will be serving coffee and food at the event, and Shiner will supply beer.

Shoppers can also try New York cocktails served up by Brooklyn Gin, an American made gin brand from New York City, while DJ Dayta keeps the tunes spinning.

The eclectic weekend pairs great fashion, accessories, and home goods with delicious eats, drinks, coffee and music together and is free and open to the public.

The event, sponsored by CultureMap, will take place at 2327 Commerce Street on Saturday (May 2) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday (May 3) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There's lots of fun at the New Living pop-up area, which features bedroom furniture and mattresses.

New Living booth at Northern Grade Marketplac

Photo by Clifford Pugh

There's lots of fun at the New Living pop-up area, which features bedroom furniture and mattresses.

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GOLD RUSH

Houston designer Christina Greene unveils rodeo-ready new collection

Photo courtesy of Christina Greene Jewelry

Christina Greene McAllen just unveiled her latest collection just in time for rodeo shopping.

Giddy up Western wear aficionados! Houston-based jewelry brand Christina Greene just rolled out its latest collection, and it's ready to rope in some rodeo style. Founder Christina Greene McAllen's Western-inspired designs have become Houston's go-to for crafting head-turning rodeo looks.

The new collection, Eternal Desert, is available online and in the brand's Tanglewood boutique; it features unisex bolo ties, necklaces, bracelets, and more, all decked out in Christina Greene's signature gold and turquoise palette. Crafted with Kingman turquoise, hypoallergenic nickel-free 18K gold-plated brass, and premium leather, each piece features old-world craftsmanship with modern design.

Christina Greene eternal desert The Eternal Desert Collection features unisex bolo ties. Photo by Paige Beitler Photography

"This collection is really exciting for me, because it's the first time I've designed unisex pieces," McAllen tells CultureMap. "The Western trend continues to be at the forefront of fashion, as we're seeing this past week at New York Fashion Week and expect to see at London and Milan Fashion Week soon. While designing Eternal Desert, I took inspiration from an array of things that piqued personal interest, from vintage fashion to my family's ranch.

In addition to her latest drop, McAllen teamed up with Saturday Silks for a rodeo-ready scarf collection. Leaning into the unisex vibe, the collection includes a pocket scarf perfect for suits, plus traditional and skinny scarves that can be styled in multiple ways.

Christina Greene eternal desert scarf The Christina Greene x Saturday Silks collection includes three unique designs. Photo courtesy of Christina Greene

"Over the years, I've become known for my jewelry, especially statement pieces like my squash blossom necklaces, and it truly resonates with rodeo," said McAllen. "It's important to me to always have a presence at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo because the mission behind the organization is critical for the next generation of supporting Texas youth."

In addition to Eternal Desert and the Saturday Silks collab, Christina Greene's Galleria-area shop has everything needed to complete a rodeo look – from tops, jackets, jeans, dresses, skirts, and more.

Christina Greene Jewelry; 1317 S Voss Rd, 77057; 832-803-9152

Photo courtesy of Christina Greene Jewelry

Christina Greene McAllen just unveiled her latest collection just in time for rodeo shopping.

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