BESPOKE BOOTS & HATS

Texas luxury boot maker kicks open the doors at newest Houston outpost

Iconic western wear brand Lucchese has opened its 19th store at Baybrook Mall in southeast Houston. The Texas-based luxury brand is known for its extensive selection of cowboy boots, casual footwear, accessories, leather goods, and men's and women's apparel.

Lucchese opened its first store in 1883 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Since then, the brand has expanded to offer its customers a wide range of products symbolizing the authentic American West for over 140 years. The Baybrook Mall store comes on the heels of Lucchese Midland's grand opening last fall.

At 4,000 square feet, the Baybrook store is the brand's most expansive location. Shoppers will be greeted with a warm Western motif and find natural wood and leather elements throughout the boutique. As always, customers will discover high-quality boots and products at various price points and featured in multiple colors and leathers.

Those looking for a bespoke experience can create a pair of personalized boots in the store's exclusive customization area. The boots, hand-crafted in El Paso, will start with a customized fit and genuine sole-to-scallop design.

Lucchese's newest store will also feature the brand's first-ever custom hat bar. Guests can customize Lucchese hats with various hat bands and other accessories to choose from. Additionally, guests can also have their hats shaped by a professional hat shaper.

"Lucchese Baybrook marks our 19th Lucchese store, and it is slated to be our most bespoke experience yet," says Doug Kindy, Lucchese President. "From custom cowboy boots to custom hats, we aim to provide a product of the highest quality to our Houston-area customers that will last generations to come."

Lucchese Baybrook will host a Texas-sized grand opening party to celebrate the new store on April 1. There will be live music from Catie Offerman, a Parker McCollum guitar giveaway, complimentary drinks and bites, a hat shaping demonstration, a $1,000 Lucchese gift card raffle, and a Kendra Scott pop-up in the store. Additionally, the first 50 attendees will receive a gift.

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Lucchese Baybrook; 700 Baybrook Mall Dr., Friendswood. For information, call 346-384-8169 or visit Lucchese online.

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Iconic Western brand Lucchese expands its Texas footprint with its most expansive store at 4,000 sq. ft. in the Houston area.

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POSH PICKS

Irish retailer Primark brings discount clothing to first Houston store

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U.K. retailer Primark, brings its low priced, trend heavy fashion to the Houston market for the first time.

European import Primark is finally landing in the Houston area. Shoppers will be able to score budget-friendly finds at Katy Mills Mall when the fast-fashion giant, known for leaning into trend-forward clothing, opens its doors on Thursday, November 20.

The brand started in Dublin in 1969 under the name Penney's before switching to Primark to avoid competition with U.S. heavyweight J.C. Penny's as it expanded outside Ireland. Today, it operates in 11 countries with 470 stores worldwide, including over 175 in the United Kingdom. Its largest outpost in Birmingham is a massive 161,000 square feet covering five floors.

While the store can't compete with the U.K. version's size, coming in at 30,000 square feet, the prices more than make up for it. Shoppers can expect women's denim starting at $12, men's t-shirts at $5, and kids' sweatshirts at $8. For about the price of a family meal at the food court, shoppers can pull together looks for the whole crew. In terms of quality, price, and style, its biggest competitors are H&M and Zara.

primark Shoppers will line up at Katy Mills Mall as Primark opens its first Houston area store on November 20.Photo courtesy of Primark/Instagram

The Katy opening is Primark's third Texas location, following McAllen and El Paso, and is part of the company's expansion across the United States. New stores are rolling out in Illinois and in Grapevine next month. In a statement, Primark U.S. President Kevin Tulip said, "These vibrant retail destinations in Texas reflect the incredible demand we're seeing across the country for affordability without sacrifice. As we continue to grow, we remain laser-focused on delivering unbeatable value and fashion that fits every family's lifestyle."

To celebrate the grand opening, Primark will offer a weekend of fun, family-friendly activities, including live music, giveaways, and delicious treats for early-bird arrivals. Shoppers will find a full mix of women's and men's fashion, kids' clothing, accessories, homeware, and beauty once the doors open at Katy Mills on November 20.

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