a fitting win

Luxe Uptown boutique fittingly wins best lingerie shop in America title

Top Drawer has been awarded tops in the U.S. for lingerie.

Uptown Park favorite Top Drawer Lingerie, widely known by ladies here as the best bra-fitting boutique in Houston, now reigns supreme as the “Best Lingerie Store in America.”

Winning top honors for the fifth time and third consecutive year, the lingerie shop was recognized by The Best of Intima, the leading international lingerie magazine at their annual Best of Intima Awards ceremony in New York City.

Top Drawer Lingerie specializes in carrying a wide range of inclusive sizes and styles, recognizing that perfectly fitting underpinnings are a wardrobe essential. The specialty shop’s offerings range from 30C to 56H in most styles and include everything from bras, swimwear, and panties to sleepwear and accessories.

From the barely there to the over-the-top and every supportive style in between, the luxury boutique boasts bra fittings that are quick and painless with no appointments necessary.

“In a world driven by the internet, Top Drawer Lingerie offers its customers something they simply cannot buy online — a bra that is properly fit by an expert and personal service,” Dow Hickam, a partner in the family-owned business, said in a statement. “With over 350 international brands, sizes can vary from one brand or style to the next. When studies reveal that nearly 80 percent of women wear the wrong size bra, it goes to show only an expert can help fit a particular bra specifically for you.”

Hickam says Top Drawer Lingerie works hard to distinguish itself from others by offering top-of-the-line customer service in a private, comfortable atmosphere noting that most of the lingerie experts on staff have an average of over 20 years of bra-fitting experience.

He also attributes the win, known as the “Oscars” of the lingerie industry, to maintaining an extensive selection of quality lingerie and understanding what women want.

Houstonians have a bevy of lingerie outposts to choose from including edgy brands like Rhinna’s Savage X Fenty, comfortable and cozy loungewear from Soma, and department store favorites Honeydew Intimates, and Hanky Panky. Destinations like Neiman Marcus offer high-end pieces from designers such as Kiki De Montparnasse.

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LEATHER & LUXE

Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

Photo courtesy of Ghurka

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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