WHERE TO SHOP IN NOVEMBER

Where to shop right now: 14 Houston shops stocking festive finds

The holiday season is coming in hot, and for those who promise year after year to get a head start on shopping, consider this a sign. Houston’s retail scene is absolutely brimming with new store openings, festive pop-ups, and many opportunities to shop before the rush.

From new luxe boutiques at River Oaks District to a Texas debut boot collection in the Heights, Houston is filled with fresh finds for the fall season. Shoppers can snag festive décor at Christmas markets or pick up finds from Houston's best brands. It’s officially time to make that list and start checking it twice.

2nd Street USA
2nd Street USA, a Japanese retailer specializing in second-hand premium and luxury clothing, is now open in Rice Village. The boutique, which buys and sells apparel, boasts a huge selection of styles from vintage to designer and luxury accessories.

Abercrombie & Fitch x Kemo Sabe
Abercrombie & Fitch and Kemo Sabe, the Aspen-based western retailer known for its luxury boots, hats, and western apparel, recently launched a new collaboration. The 12-piece collection, available online and in Abercrombie stores beginning November 6, ranges in price from $50 - $500 and includes genuine leather apparel and accessories, denim jeans and skirts, and jewelry.

Blue Bird Circle
It is the return of The Blue Bird Circle Shop's annual Christmas Market benefiting The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm, shoppers can enjoy curated seasonal treasures from jewelry, ornaments, holiday villages, china, nutcrackers, and more.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera is now open at River Oaks District, debuting its second location in Texas. The nearly 3,000-square-foot boutique offers the full Carolina Herrera collection, including ready-to-wear and eveningwear, beauty, fragrance, handbags, and eyewear.

Chevignon
Chevignon recently opened its first outlet store in Houston Premium Outlets. The brand was founded in 1979 by Guy Azoulay and is known for its aviator style, denim collection, and leather jackets. Shoppers can find the new outpost near JD Sports.

House of Creed
The House of Creed, located in the Galleria, recently launched its newest collection, Body Luxuries. The collection, a first for the fragrance brand, features hand and body wash, hand and body lotion, perfumed soaps, and hand creams. Scents include Aventus, Aventus for Her, Carmina, and Silver Mountain Water.

Etro
Italian fashion house Etro debuted its latest luxury handbag. Inspired by Etro's heritage, innovative spirit, and commitment to creating timeless objects, the Pony Bag was designed by creative director Marco De Vincenzo and is available at the Galleria.

Hunter Bell
The Holiday Collection from Houston-based Hunter Bell is all about bold florals, cozy plaids, and a touch of tiger print for festive flair. The new collection features sequined accents and classic holiday plaids in the designer's signature silhouettes.

Kendra Scott
As her Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott line keeps expanding, the designer is kicking things up a notch. She’s just launched her first-ever boot collection, now available at the brand’s store in the Heights. The lineup includes three standout styles: the Sarah and Abbie boots for women and the Weston boot for men.

Léránt
Looking for a present for that special someone? The Galleria-area shop offers a robust variety of gifts, including luxury home decor and festive gifts, fine china and crystal, Jellycats, Voluspa candles, decorative frames, and more.

Loro Piana
Loro Piana is now open in River Oaks District across from Toulouse and next to de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry. The boutique features women's accessories and bags; men's and women’s ready-to-wear; and shoes.

Mirth
Houston-based brand Mirth is bringing back its beloved annual pajama collection on November 12. Made with 100 percent cotton, the collection features signature prints in Mirth's globally chic style. Each set comes with a matching fabric pouch, perfect for gift-giving or packing for holiday travels. The brand is also offering a curated Holiday Shop, filled with its signature flowing silhouettes along with festive home décor, bags, and scented candles.

Nutcracker Market
The signature holiday shopping event is returning November 12 -16 at NRG Center. The Nutcracker Market is a one-stop shop featuring hundreds of merchants, offering unique items, including home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys, accessories, and more. It is the best way to shop and give back during the holidays, as proceeds from each admission and special event ticket purchased, plus 11 percent of all merchandise sales, support the Houston Ballet Foundation.

ParkerJoe
Open since this summer in Rice Village, ParkerJoe offers a collection of luxury boys' clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, and more. From Janie & Jack to Meripex Apparel, Posh Peanut, and even custom suits, it’s a destination for any boy ages newborn to 16 on your holiday list.

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

Hunter Bell’s Holiday Collection offers bold prints and signature silhouettes.

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be well

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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