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Chic Texas bootmaker steps into buzzy Buffalo Bayou hub for first Houston boutique

City Boots is kicking open the doors to its first Houston store on February 16.

Photo via City Boots

After a wildly successful pop-up last year, City Boots CEO and founder, Lizzy Chestnut Bentley, knew that Houston needed a permanent location. Autry Park, one of Houston's newest developments is a perfect fit for the vibrant brand. Adjacent to Buffalo Bayou Park, the urban village is a mix of residential living, retail stores, restaurants, and office space.

City Boots will kick open its Autry Park doors on Friday, February 16. The Houston store is the brand’s third location in Texas, with their first opening in 2019 in Fort Worth and second in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, which opened in Spring 2022.

Locals are invited to the grand opening running 11 am to 7 pm Friday, February 16 to shop in-store and get rodeo-ready with vendors including: handmade silver goods from Clint Orms, luxury furs from C+B Collections, and silk scarves perfect for adding a touch of color to your cowgirl look from Sister the Brand.

City Boots Houston Houston Ballet City Boots Houston collection modeled by the Houston Ballet dancers. Photo courtesy of City Boots

As with her initial Houston pop-up, Bentley once again turned to designer Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates, to bring her Houston vision to life. The 1,500-square-foot store features Turkish rugs, denim accents, 180 degrees of windows for ample sunlight, and a one of a kind mural by Amarillo-based artist Gabrielle Bivens.

Lizzy Chestnut Bentley City Boots Lizzy Chestnut Bentley has your boots, y'all.Photo via City Boots

“I started the idea for City Boots in 2012 when I worked in Houston for an oil and gas company, so this city will always hold a special place in my heart," said Bentley in press materials. "I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to Houstonians and visitors to see and shop our beautiful store.”

City Boots Houston The Houston outpost is designed by Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates.Photo by Jordan Geibel

Shoppers ready to elevate their rodeo style will find more than 30 styles of boots to choose from in many fashionable colors. Known for its limited edition Heart Boot and Lightning Boots, City Boots boasts an elevated, feminine, and flattering fit made with premium materials.

City Boots woman holding boots Think pink this season. Photo by City Boots/InstagramPhoto via City Boots

The creation of each boot involves over 200 production steps from start to finish – they are comfortable and stylish enough to go from day to night.

City Boots Houston The Autry Park store will feature over 30 styles of boots to choose from.Photo courtesy of City Boots

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City Boots, 3711 Autry Park Dr., Suite #200. For hours, store details, and more information, visit City Boots online.

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Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

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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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