WHERE TO SHOP

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

Houston retailers are eager to reopen their doors. As CultureMap previously reported, many reopened May 1. As restrictions continue to lift, retailers are changing their existing business models to ensure in-store practices provide a safe and comfortable shopping experience for Houstonians.

This month’s shopping roundup is all about clean beauty kits for mom, fun frocks for summer, and jewelry stacks.

Atrate Studio
The newly launched curated collection of unique women’s apparel and accessories wants to help you shop for Mother’s Day. Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping and local delivery.

Capsule Bag
Local pharmacist Joey Garza understands the importance of following the CDC guidelines. Through his lifestyle accessories company, Capsule Bag, Garza is manufacturing Houston and Texas-themed cloth face masks. As another incentive to shop, 15 percent of proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank.

Christina Greene
Designed to “honor our mothers, grandmothers, and anyone who holds that space in your heart,” the Mama Gold Letter Necklace is simple yet chic. The necklace features evenly spaced block letters on a 16-inch gold-plated chain. Christina Greene McAllen will donate 20 percent of sales to World of Children, an international organization that raises awareness to support vulnerable children.

Additionally, McAllen recently launched customizable do-it-yourself bracelet kits. Each kit contains multicolored beads and clear elastic; add letters and gold beads at no additional charge.

leMel
Shop the exclusive Mother’s Day bracelet set which features two Everyday Stretch bracelets, adorned with a freshwater pearl, and a Everyday Stretch bracelet. Made with 14-karat gold fill beads on extra-strength stretch cord, this stack can be worn day and night.

Switch2Pure
Houston’s clean beauty destination created two exclusive Mother’s Day gift sets for those glam moms who love nontoxic skincare and makeup. The Glam Mama Knows Best bundle includes items from the brand’s eponymous collection like the Mini Glow-on-the-Go set, crystal roller, and rose heart-shaped konjac sponge. Valued at $195, the Self Care Mama bundle has everything she needs for a spa day in the comfort of her own home. Shower mom with Switch2Pure’s crystal gua sha, CBD body rub, facial oil, and more.

Look forward to fun frocks for summer.

Photo courtesy of Atrate Studio

Look forward to fun frocks for summer.

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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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