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    Where to shop in Houston: Best Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday deals

    Julia Davila
    Nov 24, 2021 | 9:30 am

    Last holiday season, we helped you navigate shopping during a pandemic; this season, we’re helping you cross off everyone on your list in the midst of global supply chain disruptions and shipping delays — thanks to some haute Houston purveyors.

    Our 2021 roundup of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday offers up plenty of local deals; stylish Houstonians can expect sizzling discounts on good, services, and even rides. Get those credit cards ready, shoppers.

    Accel Lifestyle
    Take 40 percent off Accel Lifestyle's odor-free, antibacterial tees and tanks through Monday, November 29. The local brand hardly offers discounts, so now's the chance to shop this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal. Discount is automatically applied at checkout.

    Alto
    The elevated rideshare company is offering a Black Friday sale on its annual memberships. Download the app to get started and on Black Friday only, Houstonians can purchase the yearly membership for $77.50, which is a 50-percent discount off the full price.

    BURDLIFE
    Coveted jewelry line is offering up to 50 percent off sitewide and in-store, at M-K-T, 600 N. Shepherd Dr., Building 1. No code needed; promotion ends Sunday, November 28.

    Chloe Dao
    The Project Runway Season 2 winner is offering 40 percent off full-price items online and at her Rice Village boutique. Use code BF2021 at checkout.

    Cotidié
    Looking for business casual attire that moves with you? This local women's line is designed with athletic technical fabrics and shoppers can take 25 percent off sitewide. No code needed.

    Cutloose Hair
    Get your hair ready for the holidays with 20 percent off products in-store and online on Small Business Saturday (November 27).

    Exiza
    Stylish shoppers can enjoy 20 percent off of cool looks at Reagan Bregman’s hip and affordable athleisure line plus free shipping. The promotion is part of Bregman’s #HolidayswithExiza 10 days of giveaways and deals.

    Some added value: Shoppers who participate in the #HolidayswithExiza deal are instantly entered to win a staycation at Four Seasons downtown, plus a dinner credit at the new posh in-house Toro Toro steakhouse.

    54 Thrones
    Last year, Christina Funke Tegbe’s beauty brand made Oprah’s namesake list of Favorite Things, and this year, the local line landed in Sephora. Right now, take advantage of these coveted products with 20 percent off sitewide.

    Flea at Silver Street
    The curated indoor market featuring handmade and vintage goods is hosting its Holiday Flea at M-K-T Friday, November 26 through Sunday, November 28. There will be over 75 vendors to shop from for everyone on your holiday list.

    Frank Rich Co.
    The men’s luxury line is offering up to 60 percent off remaining Champion Court Shorts, So Help Me God tee, and the newly released heavyweight Anti long-sleeve tee.

    Hemline
    The women’s contemporary clothing boutique is kicking off the shopping deals on Purple Wednesday (November 24) with 30 percent off everything at their five Houston-area locations, including River Oaks, Rice Village, CityCentre, The Heights, and The Woodlands.

    Doors open at 9 am on Black Friday for their Beat the Clock sale. Shoppers can enjoy 40 percent off the first hour, 30 percent off the second hour, 20 percent off the third hour, and 15 percent off the remainder of the day.

    On Cyber Monday, all purchases over $200 will receive $40 off when shopping online.

    House of Bobbi
    Stop by the House of Bobbi storefront in the Galleria for big, bold, and beautiful accessories and take 25 percent off storewide through Saturday, November 27.

    House of Takura
    The lifestyle brand focused on high-end and unique designs that tell a story of African traditions and Western influences is hosting live shopping shows on their Facebook on Black Friday. Founder, Annette Njau is offering Houstonians 20 percent off everything with code TAKE20 Thursday, November 25 through Monday, November 29.

    Imperial
    A hot Houston vintage and streetwear shop is offering 20 percent off site and store wide at 1840 Westheimer Rd. Additionally, shoppers can expect weekend-long steals, including $30 items on Black Friday, $20 items on Small Business Saturday, and $10 items on Sunday.

    J. Landa
    Through Sunday, November 28, enjoy 25 percent off purchases in-store and online with code THANKFUL25.

    Kendra Scott
    Through Monday, November 29, the Texas jewelry brand is having its best sale ever. Shop best-selling gifts and the new holiday collections at 30 percent off and take 25 percent off all Fine Jewelry and Sterling Silver collections.

    Kick Pleat
    The Upper Kirby women's boutique is offering up to 40 percent off its coveted brands, including Proenza Schouler, Marni, Rosetta Getty, and more.

    leMel
    The timeless jewelry line is gifting shoppers with a leMel gift card for every amount spent. Through Monday, November 29, spend $250 or more, get $20; spend $500 or more, get $50; spend $1,000 or more, get $150; and on all orders $1,500 or more, get $300.

    Léránt
    Get your home ready for the holidays with seasonal china, tableware, candles, and fun decor. The store will also be discounting select candles and children's clothing at 50 percent off Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Gift wrapping is available.

    Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
    Through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm, Lindsey Leigh Jewelry is offering 20 percent off sitewide and in-store at 800 Taft St. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Shop in-store Monday, November 29 from 10 am to 5 pm, no appointment needed.

    Olmox
    The fine filigree jewelry line is offering 15 percent off all earrings on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. No code needed.

    PUCCI Café & Pet Boutique
    Pet cafe and boutique is opening later this year in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, but pet lovers can shop online now. On Cyber Monday, use the promo code CYBER15 for 15 percent off site wide.

    RoundHouse Vintage
    Shop unique vintage finds at 25 percent off at RoundHouse Vintage this Black Friday. Located inside The Tipping Point, at 214 Travis St., Suite A.

    Shaftel Diamonds
    On Giving Tuesday (November 30), Shaftel Diamonds will donate 20 percent of its evening proceeds to Sky High for Kids. Stop by to shop from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Tanglewood showroom.

    SkinSpirit
    Rice Village's new med spa is offering a fabulous discount on its skincare brands - buy two, receive the third 50 percent off.

    Source Vitál Apothecary
    Source Vitál Apothecary is kicking off the holiday season and supporting small businesses by hosting their first annual Holiday Market at 1291 N. Post Oak Rd, Suite 125.

    On Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday they will be offering discounts on Source Vitál and Sir Vitál products. In addition, Source Vitál will be hosting three raffles and giveaways each day throughout the Holiday Market.

    Retail customers receive 40 percent off and professionals will receive 15 percent off in-store Source Vitál and Sir Vitál Products, excluding holiday and starter kits, and travel sizes.

    Sun Patrol Swimwear
    Summer will be here before you know it, and Sun Patrol Swimwear is offering 60 percent off its entire collection with code BF2021 at checkout.

    Womxn on the Moon
    From Thursday, November 25 through Tuesday, November 30 resin jewelry lovers can enjoy 25 percent off sitewide with code BLACKFRIDAY.

    Get all your holiday looks at the four Houston-area Hemline boutiques.

    2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals
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    Get all your holiday looks at the four Houston-area Hemline boutiques.
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    LEATHER & LUXE

    Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Aug 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
    Ghurka
    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.


    Ghurka

    Photo courtesy of Ghurka

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

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