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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TAILORED TRADITION

Cult-favorite French denim brand Chevignon makes U.S. debut in Houston

Photo courtesy of Chevignon

Chevignon’s Galleria boutique marks the brand’s first-ever store in the United States, launching its Texas-focused expansion plan.

Heritage denim brand Chevignon has arrived in Houston, introducing its cult-loved leather jackets and customizable jeans to a new boutique in the Galleria. Known for its rugged style, the French-born label is expanding its presence in the U.S. with a store designed to appeal to loyal brand aficionados and fashion-forward newcomers. The outpost is complete with an in-store Denim & Repair Shop offering complimentary tailoring and one-of-a-kind customization.

Located on the second level adjacent to the Westin Hotel, the new outpost is modeled after the brand's most successful stores in Bogotá and Medellín. At over 2,100 square feet, customers can expect a spacious and well-lit shopping experience. Light colored floors with handsome dark features lend themselves to the masculine energy of the store. The spacious fitting rooms, complete with lounge seating and oversized mirrors, make trying on the latest styles comfortable.

The brand was founded in 1979 by Guy Azoulay, who was obsessed with American fashion, in particular the leather aviator jacket. With decades of success in Latin America and a massive following in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Chevignon is widely known for its leather jackets, down coats, and denim.

Comparable to Levi's or All Saints, a pair of jeans typically starts at around $130, while a leather jacket retails between $400 and $600. The brand offers denim, outerwear, footwear, and accessories with collections divided to focus 70 percent on menswear and the remaining 30 percent on women's styles.

Chevignon's expansion into the U.S. was three years in the making. With broadening brand recognition at the forefront, expansion plans include opening 10 additional boutiques by 2030 in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. These new stores will round out their portfolio to 102 brick-and-mortar stores, along with several partnerships in other large-format locations.

Chevignon denim repair Chevignon’s in-store Denim & Repair Shop offers complimentary tailoring and custom patches for truly personalized jeans and jackets.Photo courtesy of Chevignon

"When it came time to think about locations in Texas, Houston came to mind. We thought about the Houston rodeo, and we knew the city was right for the brand," Chevignon brand manager, Diego Alvarez Salazar, tells CultureMap. "We wanted to be part of the place where people were moving to and investing in, and that was in Texas."

One of the stand-out offerings at Chevignon is their Denim & Repair Shop. Customers who purchase denim are treated to complimentary, bespoke tailoring to ensure the best possible fit. The store also offers a wide selection of patches, pins, and accessories to completely customize leather and denim jackets, as well as jeans. While there is a cost for the accessories themselves, the complimentary customization services ensure a one-of-a-kind look for every customer.

"I always tell people that my first 'grown-up' pair of jeans was from Chevignon," says Bogotá-native, Luisa Babarczy. "Their denim is something that lasts forever. Now that they are here in Houston, I am so happy to be able to buy my daughter her first Chevignon denim jacket."

Photo courtesy of Chevignon

Chevignon’s Galleria boutique marks the brand’s first-ever store in the United States, launching its Texas-focused expansion plan.

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