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Tiffany & Co. expands into leather goods and Jennifer Aniston takes note

Jennifer Aniston with a TRT: Tiffany reversible tote, large, in espressosuede/metallic leather
Tiffany Vivian clutches (from top): navy pleated nappa leather (large), burgundybeaded nappa leather (large), onyx beaded nappa leather (small), $1,295, $995,$1,295 respectively
Richard Lambertson and John Truex, design directors of Tiffany LeatherCollection
Photo by Byran Derballa
Tiffany reversible totes, large, in suede/metallic leather (from left): pesto,light walnut, $595 each

In the eclectic world of handbags, you know you've made it when a celebrity is spotted carrying a tote you designed. So it's no surprise that Richard Lambertson and John Truex were pleased when Jennifer Aniston was recently photographed with a tote they created for Tiffany & Co.

Yes, Tiffany's.

While most shoppers associate the luxury retailer with precious jewels and the iconic Audrey Hepburn movie, it has recently expanded into leather goods in a big way. After acquiring the deluxe leather goods company Lambertson Truex two years ago, Tiffany officials retained former owners Lambertson and Truex to create deluxe handbags, wallets, gloves and other leather items with appeal to its discerning clientele.

"It was a great marriage. Our attention to detail and craftmanship is perfect for an iconic American brand," said Lambertson, during a recent Houston visit to showcase the collection at the Tiffany Galleria store.

The Houston woman "is sophisticated, well-traveled, up-to-date on trends. She's very independent."

For fall, the duo has introduced 30 new styles. They include the Vivian, a vintage-looking leather clutch dotted with silver beads, and the Genevieve, a classic handbag that comes in a variety of materials and styles. Many of the handbags are lined in the iconic Tiffany robin egg blue fabric.

"The Tiffany customer has embraced the collection because they trust the brand," Truex said. "With Tiffany, what we do is what they do: Attention to quality, attention to detail, produced in the best factories and fairly priced in the market, not exorbitant."

The collection ranges from a small reversible tote (silver on one side, Tiffany blue on the other) for $395 to an alligator handbag, at $21,000. "There's something for everybody," Truex said.

The duo, currently on a cross-country tour to showcase the bags in Tiffany stores, said they enjoy meeting customers and finding out their different needs. "Just because you might be a career woman doesn't mean you don't need a sleek clutch for evening," Lambertson noted.

And they believe handbags and other leather goods are a natural extension of a wardrobe for a women who appreciates fine jewelry.

Before selling the business to Tiffany, they were familiar with Houston, where their Lambertson Truex line was carried at Neiman Marcus and Joseph. Their thoughts on the Houston woman?

"She is sophisticated, well-traveled, up-to-date on trends. She's very independent," Truex said. "This collection is perfect for the Houston woman because she's her own fashion leader."

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3 hot wellness studios move swiftly into new Heights development

Courtesy of Radom Capital

The Swift BLDG is expected to open in late 2026.

A new mixed-use development in the Heights has announced its next round of tenants. Three wellness businesses are coming to The Swift BLDG, Houston developers Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners’ project in the historic Swift & Company Packing Plant that’s located near the Heights Hike & Bike Trail.

They are:

SweatHouz, a contrast therapy studio
Strong Pilates Studio
The Skin Clinic, a Houston-based aesthetics and skincare destination

Scheduled to open in winter 2026, SweatHouz will offer infrared saunas, cold plunges, and other protocols to improve a person’s well-being. The protocols are focused on areas such as athletic recovery, reducing stress, improving circulation, mental health, and longevity. In addition, it will offer a beauty bar equipped with Dyson hot tolls and a beverage station stocked with different waters.

Building on the success of its Katy location that opened last year, Strong Pilates Studio will occupy 2,500 square feet in the Swift BLDG. Using Rowformer and Bikeformer machines, customers have the opportunity to take classes in Strong Body, Strong Loaded, and Strong Pilates-Only. It’s expected to open in the fall.

“Our method blends strength, cardio, and reformer-based training into one, delivering real results in just 45 minutes. This isn’t just Pilates — it’s a new standard for fitness in Houston. And a community that sweats together stays strong,” franchisee Mona Hussein-Zaki said in a statement.

Currently located in M-K-T, the Skin Clinic will more than double its footprint by relocated to the Swift BLDG. The clinic’s services focus on skin health and rejuvenation. It also expected to open in the fall.

“The response from this community has been incredible, and Swift gives us the room to grow into what our patients have been asking for: more space, more services, and the same patient-centered care that got us here." founder Kelli Nwuli said.

All three businesses join previously announced tenants such as Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, premium juice bar Leemoo, Merit Coffee, and Houston Tex-Mex staple Escalante’s.

On track to open to the public in fall 2026, The Swift BLDG will offer more than 30,000 square feet of office space along with 30,000 square feet of restaurant and retail tenants. The two companies previously partnered on M-K-T, the Heights mixed-use development that’s near the Swift project. Radom is known for a number of other Houston developments, including the Montrose Collective and the historic Tower Theater property and its adjacent buildings.

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