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Where to Shop Right Now: New stores, amazing bridal gown sale and latest "it" handbag

From a can’t-miss wedding dress sale to holiday-ready gowns and the latest "it" handbag, here are seven stores to hit up this month for your fashion wants.

Joan Pillow Bridal Gown Sale

Don't miss out on landing the wedding dress of your dreams for a steal at the Highland Village bridal shop’s second annual sample sale event, August 13-15. The amazing sale showcases gowns from leading boutiques across the nation featuring such designers as Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Inbal Dror and Vera Wang. Sizes from size 8 to 12 are available (note: sample sizes tend to run small). All gowns will be marked down 40 to 60 percent, sure to appease even the most outrageous Bridezilla.

But get there early and bring only two guests at most with you. Sale items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and, if last year's sale is any judge, brides from around the nation will be in attendance. Hours are 2 pm - 7 pm on August 13 and 9 am - 6 pm on August 14-15.

Miu Miu Must-Have Handbag

The snazzy sister line to Prada adds a vibrant pop of color to any wardrobe with its latest must-have handbag, the Sauvage Bag, available in eye-catching glossy hues and playful animal motifs from leopard to crocodile. Prices range from $995 to $1,060.

New Store: Kissue in Memorial City

Trendy bargain hunters looking to snatch up fashionable finds will hit the jackpot at the new store at Memorial City Mall from sisters Kailey and Kaygan Tissue, who originally hail from Katy. Score items from rompers to capes, all priced at $100 and less.

Don’t miss the grand opening celebration (August 14; 7-9 pm) when everything in the store will be 20 percent off.

New store: French Cuff at Town and Country Village

Get help in putting together your wardrobe at the women’s clothing and accessories boutique founded by Houstonian Kairy-tate Barkley. A style consultant is ready to assist in defining your signature look with attire from familiar brands such as Elizabeth James, Joie and Milly. With locations in Bellaire and Memorial, French Cuff gets a new outpost at Town and Country Village, scheduled to open the week of August 17.

New MiH jeans at Tootsies

The venerable West Ave boutique introduces MiH Jeans on August 14, with a fit specialist on hand to ensure that the brand fits the body perfectly. The line features classic styles, including flared jeans, on trend with the comeback of breezy '70s fashion.

Dress up a Boho look with Lucchese booties

The footwear label's handmade goods aren't just for the rodeo and cooler weather. Add a pair of boots to your everyday wardrobe by matching up booties or bright designs with floral dresses for a boho look that is sure to capture hipster attention.

Holiday gowns at Elizabeth Anthony

Since it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, stop by the chic Uptown Park boutique August 27-28 for a trunk show featuring gowns, cocktail dresses and upscale separates by Vancouver designer Catherine Regehr.

Trendy bargain hunters looking to snatch up fashionable finds will hit the jackpot at Kissue.

Houston, Kissue store opening, August 2015, handbags

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Trendy bargain hunters looking to snatch up fashionable finds will hit the jackpot at Kissue.

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Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

“Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

“The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

“It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

“The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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