Fashion collab

Nordstrom fêtes Disney's 100th with special collection in limited stores, including Houston

Nordstrom is throwing Disney a birthday party. The two brands have teamed up on limited-edition gifts, merch, and collectibles for Disney's 100th anniversary. And lucky Houston is one of the select locations in the world getting the collection.

From November 8 to January 8, 2024, shoppers at Nordstrom in The Woodlands Mall can get their hands on Disney100 collectibles, unique gifts, and only-at-Nordstrom collaborations in celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary.

Items from the magical world of Disney include men's and women's designer apparel, gifts for home and pet, fun stuff for kids and toys, entertainment and games, stocking stuffers, beauty supplies, collectables, and more.

Disney100 Nordstrom Little Beast Mickey Mouse pet bodysuit, $50Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

“This holiday season our customers can immerse themselves into the world and wonder of Disney100 and bring their favorite characters home,” says Nordstrom executive Olivia Kim in a statement. “Disney has created this universe of characters that are loved from generation to generation, and I’m excited to bring the brand and characters to life at Nordstrom. I’ve always been a fan of the nostalgia of Disney, and I can’t wait for customers to experience that and the joy of this collection.”

Fans can look for brands including Little Beast, Super Smalls, Baublebar, Samii Ryan, Junkfood, Stoney Clover Lane, Barefoot Dreams, Chewy, Bones Coffee, Homesick, Lego, Mattel, Hanna Andersson, and many more. The collaboration also includes exclusive products from emerging brandslike Wahine, Connor McKnight, Noon Goons, Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, Stockholm Surfboard Club, and Sky High Farm Workwear.

Pets aren't left out of the fun with merch from Little Beast; and Little Mermaid fans will want to be part of the world of Marshall Columbia.

Disney Nordstrom Chopova Lowena Disney pleated skirt, $1,020.Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

The limited-time collection is available online and in just 26 select brick-and-mortar stores beginning November 8, throughout the holiday shopping season. For the complete collection and pricing information, visit the website.

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Marshall Columbia plush "Little Mermaid" shoulder bagbag, $350.

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boots with a story

Houston bootmaker offers $5,000 cowboy boot and gator hunt adventure

Photo courtesy of Republic Boot Company

Houston bootmaker, Republic Boot Company, turns gator hunts into a custom pair of boots.

In Houston, where custom boots are a source of great pride and style, one local brand is taking the bespoke boot experience to a new level. Republic Boot Company, known for its elevated, hand-crafted creations, just launched a Gator Hunt Experiencewhere customers can source an alligator hide, which will be transformed into a pair of cowboy boots.

Part adventure and part traditional craftsmanship, the experience begins with a hunt in the marshlands near Anahuac, about an hour from Houston, and ends with a custom-made pair of alligator-skin cowboy boots tailored to the client's vision by a Republic Boot Company boot specialist.

"At Republic Boot Company, we pride ourselves on crafting boots that are not just footwear, but a legacy," said Chris Conrad, owner of Republic Boot Company. "This new Gator Hunt Experience takes that commitment to personalization to an unprecedented level, offering our customers a unique and memorable journey taking them from the bayou to the heart of the Bayou City."

The gator hunt is $5,000 per person and includes an 8.5-foot alligator (larger alligators incur extra costs). Individuals of all experience levels can participate, and all necessary permits and equipment are provided to ensure a safe adventure. After the hunt, the hide will be tanned during an eight-month process to ensure a one-of-a-kind pair of boots. Just in case the kicks aren't enough of a conversation starter, participants will also receive a professional mount of the alligator head.

Alligator hunting season runs from September 11 to September 30, so the boots won't be ready for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Once they are complete, however, they will be wearable pieces of art with a memorable story behind them. Those interested in extending their only-in-Texas half-day hunt into an overnight experience can book overnight accommodations through Republic Boot Company.

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