SIGNATURE SCENT

Luxe European perfume house debuts new scent exclusively at 2 posh Houston shops

House of Creed debuts its first fragrance of 2024 in partnership with Neiman Marcus.

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European perfume House of Creed just debuted its first scent of 2024, Queen of Silk. The newest fragrance is an exclusive launch in partnership with Neiman Marcus. Fans of the brand can get their hands on the latest scent only at Neiman Marcus or at Creed Boutiques – luckily, Houstonians can pop into either location with one stop at The Galleria.

According to press materials, "The House of Creed embarked on a mission to craft a perfume that mirrored the vividness and softness, the airiness and lavishness of silk. Thus, the collaboration with Neiman Marcus, a pioneer in innovation and high fashion since 1907, was the obvious partner for the brand."

Queen of Silk is classified as a floral and fruity scent. Photo courtesy of House of Creed

The name Queen of Silk is an obvious nod to the heritage of House of Creed, which dates back to the late 1700s. The perfume house started as a family of bespoke tailors making scented gloves and exquisite garments for English royalty before becoming the perfume house they are known as today.

Creed uses top-of-the-line natural ingredients for their fragrances, which notably take much longer to produce. In years past, Creed would launch a scent every seven to eight years. However, there has been an increase in production–Carmina and Absolu Aventus were both launched in 2023–since the perfume house was acquired by luxury powerhouse Kering Beauté who famously owns brands including Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta.

Queen of Silk is available on February 1, exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Creed Boutiques, or online, with a presale beginning on January 30. Photo courtesy of House of Creed

Queen of Silk is classified as a floral, amber, and fruity with notes of osmanthus, magnolia, and saffron. Other notes include tuberose, passion fruit, vanilla, myrrh, Chinese cedarwood, and musk. Like all of Creed's fragrances, Queen of Silk has longevity; it lasts six to eight hours before needing a refresh.

Queen of Silk is available on February 1, exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Creed Boutiques, or online, with a presale beginning on January 30.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

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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