RETAILERS REOPENING MAY 1

These Houston fashion retailers are now open for business

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

As CultureMap reported, Simon Property Group, which owns three Houston-area malls, announced they will reopen May 1. The Galleria, Houston Premium Outlets, and Katy Mills will enforce safety protocols to all tenants, shoppers, and guests.

Houstonians are encouraged to take precautionary measures when shopping by abiding by retailers' reduced hours and wearing a mask. Retailers who are reopening say they will carefully and cautiously continue to maintain a safe environment by enforcing employees to wear masks, disinfecting and cleaning more frequently, and limiting the number of shoppers in-store.

Alchemia Style
The River Oaks women’s boutique is accepting private appointments Monday - Friday, 10 am to 11 am, and 5 pm to 6 pm and opening its doors to the public Monday - Friday, 11 am to 5 pm.

Cotton Club Collection
The upscale women’s apparel and accessories boutique is opening Friday with new hours, Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Curbside pickup, free shipping, and delivery are available to Houstonians shopping from home.

Until May 16, apparel, shoes, handbags, and home decor are 25 percent off, while jewelry is 10 percent off. Use code 25%SPRING and 10%GEMS when online shopping.

Christina Greene
The jewelry designer’s Upper Kirby showroom is opening Friday, May 1 with limited hours, Monday - Friday, 10 am to 3 pm. Private appointments are available as well as curbside pickup and free shipping.

Elizabeth Anthony
Uptown Park’s women’s luxury boutique is open Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. For private shopping, call 713-622-1331. Elizabeth Anthony will continue to support programs like No Kid Hungry and other Houston-based charities.

Festari for Men
The beloved men's fashion house will open its doors from 11 am to 5 pm starting Friday; 11 am to 5 pm Saturday, and by appointment on Sunday. Owner Rudy Festari says the store will also provide private appointments, curbside pickup, and free delivery. "We have everything you need in place for a safe shopping experience — including custom-made masks," he adds.

Imperial Vintage
The Montrose-area vintage showroom is limiting the number of shoppers to a maximum of five. Reopening May 1, its hours are noon to 6 pm. Enjoy 20 percent off the entire store

Katie Lynn BEAUTY
Katie Lynn BEAUTY is open by appointment only.

Kick Pleat
Wendi Koletar and her team are opening their doors with regular shopping hours.

Shop spring styles and save up to 40 percent. Enjoy 15 percent off new arrivals with code SAVE15 (excludes sale items and jewelry).

Market Street — The Woodlands
The outdoor mixed-use property is opening its doors to the public at 25 percent capacity. Market Street management recommends shoppers contact individual retailers directly regarding operating hours.

Miss Robinson Fashion House
The Rice Village women’s boutique is reopening with regular hours; Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, closed Sunday.

M Penner
The Uptown Park upscale and made-to-measure boutique is open 10 am to 4 pm. Appointments are highly recommended to limit the number of shoppers in-store.

Suit Supply
The menswear brand is offering virtual pre-shopping experiences, private appointments, reserved fitting rooms, and flexible delivery.

Switch2Pure
The clean-beauty and wellness destination is reopening with regular hours; Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, noon to 6 pm.

Tenenbaum Jewelers
Highland Village’s antique and estate jewelry store will resume regular operating hours; Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Curbside pickup and drop-off service are available.

Tootsies
Tootsies will operate Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. The women’s boutique will continue to offer its ‘Store-to-Door’ program, which allows for virtual shopping with a Tootsies stylist via FaceTime, along with complimentary curbside service. Additionally, Tootsies will also continue its weekly Friday Happy Hour on Zoom with creative director, Fady Armanious.

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This is a developing story. CultureMap will continue to update as needed.

Festari for Men owner, Rudy Festari, dons a custom-tailored mask.

Photo by Debbie Festari

Festari for Men owner, Rudy Festari, dons a custom-tailored mask.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

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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