Fashion Watch

It's a Scandal! Dress like stylish star of TV's hottest drama without busting your budget

Ever see an outfit on your favorite show and then either hit a dead end searching for it online — or even worse —find the piece along with its scary high-fashion price tag? Well say goodbye to your favorite starlet's wardrobes being only a dream, because one of our favorite shows is changing the game.

Starting this fall, a selection of Kerry Washington's on-air looks from Scandal will be available at The Limited stores nationwide.

“The collection is a nod to our devoted fans, to fans of fashion and to women everywhere who are inspired to boldly pursue their passions and look good while doing it."

Wide-leg trousers, fun but professional blouses and signature outerwear will be included in the 42-piece collection that will retail from from $49 to $248. “The collection is a nod to our devoted fans, to fans of fashion and to women everywhere who are inspired to boldly pursue their passions and look good while doing it," Washington said in a press release.

While not every outfit that Washington D.C. fixer Olivia Pope sports in the White House will be a part of the fashion line, costume designer Lyn Paolo will be pulling a number of pieces from the selection, collaborating with The Limited's head of design, Elliot Staples. According to Women's Wear Daily, Washington not only gets to wear the dreamy wardrobe, but helped with the design process as well, "from picking buttons [and] choosing fabrics...It’s been really fun to have a voice at every stage of the production."

The Limited is touting the collection as "the first-ever design collaboration between a national retailer, a top-rated network TV show, its costume designer and leading lady."

Arriving in late September at 250 Limited stores and online, the collection will be based on a neutral palette with a soft feminine color that makes it easy to mix and match to get the most out of your new wardrobe. Now, like Olivia (the character Washington plays on the hit ABC series), you will not only somehow get through your demanding schedule, but simultaneously look fabulous doing so.

Kerry Washington will be bringing her dreamy work wardrobe to The Limited.

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Kerry Washington will be bringing her dreamy work wardrobe to The Limited.

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LEATHER & LUXE

Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

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Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

The heritage leather brand Ghurka recently opened a River Oaks boutique that offers custom clothing for men and women, a rare find in Houston’s luxury market.

For more than 50 years, Ghurka has built a reputation for beautifully crafted leather goods. Now, Houstonians have a new way to experience its collections.

Its new River Oaks boutique, one of only two brick-and-mortar outposts in the country, brings the label’s signature leather collection together with custom clothing and private styling, creating a personal shopping experience.

At the appointment-only store, clients can shop for leather bags and accessories while also working one-on-one with an advisor to create custom tailoring, shirting, knitwear, and other pieces curated to their specific needs and lifestyle. Houstonians will also be among the first to see Ghurka's expanded clothing offering with the debut of the Fall/Winter 2026 custom collection.

“For us, the decision to open in Houston really came down to people and relationships,” Glenn Pollack, chairman and CEO of Ghurka, tells CultureMap. “Ghurka has a meaningful history here and longstanding relationships with people who know the brand and what it stands for. As we considered returning to physical retail, we wanted to start in markets where we had the right talent, the right relationships, and a strong foundation to build on. Houston gave us all three.”

Ghurka Ghurka's appointment-only River Oaks boutique is located at 3701 W. Alabama, Suite 185. Appointments are available online. Photo courtesy of Ghurka

Founded in Connecticut in 1975, Ghurka's main focus is on leather goods designed to improve with time and wear. Its product range run the gamut from bags and backpacks to wallets, belts, and accessories. The brand is now applying that successful philosophy to clothing, with a focus on premium materials, durable construction, and pieces designed around the individual rather than trends.

Clients can work with a Gurkha advisor to decide what they need from their wardrobes before choosing fabrics, silhouettes, proportions, and bespoke details. Each piece is fully custom and finished by hand and according to Pollack, the goal of the appointment-only Houston boutique is to provide shoppers with a complete experience and a personalized level of attention.

“For us, custom clothing is ultimately about the individual rather than a particular gender,” Pollack said. “The same principles that have guided Ghurka for more than fifty years translate naturally into clothing. Offering custom for both men and women allows us to create a much more complete and personal relationship with our clients.”

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Ghurka Houston, 3701 W. Alabama St., Suite 185. Appointments are available through ghurka.com.

Photo courtesy of Ghurka

Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

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