DAZZLING desi BLING

Ultra-luxury Indian jewelry brand brings dazzling Bollywood opulence to Houston

Houston offers a glowing range of jewelry options, but for those who want a level of extra and ornate can look to a global brand that has just set up shop here.

Tanishq, India's most prominent jewelry retail outlet, has opened a new boutique in Post Oak. Shoppers at the new, 3,800-square-foot Houston showroom will be greeted by pieces boasting Tanishq's contemporary design mixed with the timeless art and craftsmanship made famous in India.

The Post Oak store offers more than 2,000 unique designs, including 18k and 22k gold, plus diamond jewelry, solitaries, and colored gemstones. To toast its Texas debut, Tanishq is showcasing its exquisite, one-of-a-kind collections: Dharohar and Tales of Mystique.

Dharohar, which translates to 'heritage,' features intricately crafted gold jewelry adorned with colorful enamel work and unique uncut diamonds. Tales of Mystique, per press materials, highlights an ethno-contemporary take on jewelry inspired by India's landscapes and architecture.

Tanishq Tanishq is a household name in India. Photo courtesy of Tanishq USA

But really, it's all dazzling. Intricately cut gold pieces pop with glowing gemstones — think rubies embedded upon diamonds, teardrop designs, and necklaces that engulf the decollete without being stifling or oppressive. The dazzling necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are designed for casual to formal to celebration, and can transform an everyday Houstonian into a Bollywood queen in seconds.

It's no accident that the international brand tapped Houston for its expansion. Company brass tells CultureMap that Houston's nation-leading cultural diversity, large Indian population, booming economy, and choosy buyers made the city a top target for expansion.

Tanishq New lines blend contemporary with iconic Indian design. Photo courtesy of Tanishq USA

Frisco, the north-Dallas booming 'burb, is the other Texas city to welcome a Tanishq USA boutique. The brand opened its first U.S. store in New Jersey last year, so expect more locations on the way.

"The Indian audience is spread across the United States," said Amrit Pal Singh, Tanishq's North American business head for jewelry, in press materials. "As we expand in an effort to serve them better, we intend to do so by catering to their diverse preferences, bringing a wide range of exquisite jewelry and, at the same time, interesting designs in everyday wear."

"With a firm commitment to quality, ethical sourcing, and a tailored retail experience, Tanishq is here to provide our customers with jewelry that epitomizes perfection."

Shoppers to the 3,800-square-foot Houston showroom will be greeted by contemporary design mixed with timeless Indian art and craftsmanship.Photo courtesy of Tanishq

A household name in India, Tanishq currently has more than 400 retail stores across 240 cities in its home nation. Its parent company is Titan, a part of the Tata Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate with operations in more than 100 countries.

Business for Tanishq is golden: the company boasts $3.5 billion in annual revenue.

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Tanishq Jewellers; 2335 Post Oak Blvd. Hours are 10:30 am to 7 pm daily, closed Monday.

Steven Devadanam contributed to this article.

Photo courtesy of Tanishq USA

Tanishq's boutique is now open in Post Oak.

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SUDDEN SHUTTERS

Saks Off 5th to close 3 Houston stores with blowout final sale

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Saks Off 5th is closing its only San Antonio store.

Houston shoppers looking for the thrill of the deal might want to mark their calendar. Discount designer retailer Saks Off 5th is closing most of its U.S. stores, including three in the Houston area, as its parent company tries to wiggle its way out of bankruptcy. Liquidation sales will begin Saturday, January 31 at select locations.

The mass closures come after Saks Global — the parent company of luxury department stores Saks 5th Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections on January 14. The conglomerate has been buckling under the strain of $2.5 million in debt it acquired with the 2024 purchase of rival retailer Neiman Marcus.

"As we advance on Saks Global's transformation, we are taking decisive steps to realign our business to better serve our luxury customers and drive full-price selling across our core luxury businesses," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer of Saks Global, in a release. "With these actions, we will be well positioned to seize the greatest opportunities for long-term growth and value creation. We sincerely thank our Saks Off 5th and Last Call colleagues for the important role they have played in serving our loyal customers."

Saks will close 57 Off 5th stores and shutter the five remaining locations of Neiman Marcus’ off-brand shop Last Call. Only 12 OFF 5th units will survive the move. After the onslaught, Texas’ sole store will be at Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine.

Many of the U.S. stores will kick off closing sales beginning January 31. An additional 23 stores will close outright on February 2. Here’s the full list of Texas shutters:

Saks Off 5TH locations holding closing sales:

Cypress, 29300 Hempstead Rd.
Sugar Land, 2745 N Town Center Blvd.
Katy, 5000 Katy Mills Cir.
San Antonio, 5819 Worth Pkwy.

Saks Off 5TH locations closing February 2:

Grand Prairie, 2950 W. I-20 #125
Dallas, 8040 Park Ln.

Last Call Locations holding closing sales:

Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. #233
San Marcos, 3939 S. I-35 #1105

The overall primary market for luxury goods has been declining in recent years due to changing customer preferences, a perceived decline in quality in top brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, and a growing resale market led by sites like The RealReal and Vestaire Collective.

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