Stress-Free Shopping

Holiday Pop-up Shop offers fabulous new gift choices and stress-free shopping

You could spend Sunday afternoon, fighting traffic, searching for a parking place and maneuvering throngs of stressed out shoppers at the mall or you could opt for a more socialized afternoon at the CultureMap Holiday Pop-up Shop at Silver Street Studios.

The second annual event on December 13 brings retailers with the best home accessories, jewelry clothing and gifts, so whether you’re a list-maker or spur-of-the-moment shopper, here’s a look at some of the new pop-up retailers.

Fashion Focus

If you follow the “one for you, one for me” shopping mantra, the array of clothing and accessory shops will fill your needs perfectly.

Monkee's of Houston brings jewelry, handbags, clothing and gifts from designer such as Black Halo, Trina Turk and Hunter Bell. Think modern, feminine and fun.

Kissue Boutique gives a girl clothing and accessory choices with a touch of sass and edge that you can and should, work into your wardrobe.

Love jewelry and accessories? Brenda Grands Jewelry is on-trend with tassel necklaces, druzy earrings and lots of options for the littlest glamor girls on your holiday list.

Olivia + Cate offers an earth goddess vibe with a large selection of handmade jewelry and Rowdy Design conjures up a chic Texas attitude with pave diamonds, beads and horn.

Yes, there’s also shopping for the guys, compliments of Paris Texas Apparel Co. and San Cristobal Guayaberas. Love the Lone Star State and a bit of humor? Paris Texas Apparel Co. encourages guys to embrace their inner Texan with bow ties, polos, plus barware and other Texas-themed items.

San Cristobal Guayaberas elevate the classic quintessential Latin American garment in a range of colors and styles. Don’t miss the collection of game day guayaberas which pay homage to schools like LSU, Texas A&M, UT and Ole Miss.

Shop For a Cause

Aspire at Brookwood Leather Products and The Women's Home Cottage Shop are community-based retailers that bring a broad selection of gifts and fashion items.

Aspire at Brookwood provides opportunities for growth educationally, emotionally, vocationally, and spiritually for adults with disabilities. Expect everything from jewelry and ornaments to small gifts and leather goods made by artisans with special needs.

The Women's Home empowers women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive, self-sufficient individuals and the Women's Home Cottage Shop serves as resource to help them exact their mission. Insider information reveals they are bringing brand new jewelry from a popular boutique chain, as well as scarves, ponchos and small gifts.

Home Accessories and Stocking Stuffers

This is the season of peace, goodwill and gifting, and Manor is bringing gifts galore to the Holiday Pop Up Shop. Home accessories, decorative touches, stocking stuffers and other whimsical lovelies are ready for a happy home this holiday.

Admission to the Holiday Pop Up Shop is complimentary, so reserve your tickets now. In addition to stress-free shopping, visit the Lexus Lounge for bourbon and bubbles or sip free hot chocolate courtesy of Bounce Energy. A host of delectable edibles will be offered by Revival Market, Common Bond, Good Dog Houston, Macaron by Patisse, PUCS Pop Up Coffee Shop, SlimRitas and Briggs True.

And finally, get that holiday glow at NuMe Express, Houston's first medical-mobile cosmetic facility (pre-book your appointment now).

It’s the very merry shopping event you’ve been waiting for.

The CultureMap Holiday Pop-up Shop runs from 11 am - 4 pm on December 13 at Silver Street Studios. Admission is free, but we ask that you RSVP. Valet parking (for $5) or complimentary self park are available. For one day only, you can shop all of the following:

Aspire at Brookwood Leather Products
Andrea Montgomery Designs
Baanou
Bartaile
beDESIGN
Brenda Grands
Briggs True
Cakewalk Style Shop
Common Bond
DePetra Art in Jewelry
Dripped Nails
DYI
Fig Tree
French Cuff
KB Kasuals
KISSUE
Kelly Kathleen Design
Macaron by Patisse
Manor
Monkee's of Houston
NuMe Express
Olivia and Cate Jewelry
Paris Texas Apparel Co.
Pomp & Circumstance
Revival Market
Rowdy Design
Saint Cloud
San Cristobal Guyaberas
SlimRitas
Souk Chic
Texas Beer Bus
Tres Chic
VAHA
Venom
WildBloom Boutique
Women's Home Cottage Shop
Zayver Jewels

Tassel and druzy necklaces with an earthy vibe from Olivia + Cate.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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