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Cowboy chic Miron Crosby opens doors to bespoke boot boutique in River Oaks

Houstonians can now have a bespoke boot experience at the newest outpost of Miron Crosby in River Oaks, which opens its doors on November 17. With storefronts in Aspen, Colorado, and Highland Park Village in Dallas, the Houston store marks the third boutique for the luxury boot brand.

Co-founders and sisters Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means opened Miron Crosby in 2017 and established themselves as a fashion industry trendsetter. Their boots infuse Western sensibility with avant-garde designs and vibrant hues. The brand's collection implements daring uses of metallics and foiled exotics and employs intricate techniques such as hand-inlaid, appliquéd, and detailed embellishments.

After success in Dallas, Aspen, and Florida, where the brand has a popup through May 2024, the natural next step was the Bayou City. "Houston celebrates Western culture year-round, and being here feels very authentic," co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis said.

Designed by award-winning Dallas-based interior design firm Burkle Creative, the 1,500-square-foot boutique is spacious and luxurious. Boasting decor choices exclusive to the Houston store, the space includes a stunning mural in the foyer and vintage jewelry and unique giftables acting as merchandise and dazzling decorative items.

Designed by award-winning Dallas-based interior design firm Burkle Creative, the 1,576-square-foot Houston Miron Crosby location pays homage to the deep-rooted Texas heritage of Lizzie and Sarah.Photo by Alex Montoya

Co-founder Sarah Means said, "When we designed our River Oaks store, we took our time to ensure that every detail from top to bottom perfectly meshed with our brand story. It was important to us that this location not only evokes the Miron Crosby concept from a design perspective but also that it was imbued with Houston-specific touches that set it apart from our other locations but still naturally feels like an extension of our other locations."

The sisters also pay homage to the boutique's former tenant, River Oaks Bookstore. "We are trying to honor the bookstore in various ways. We had leather bookmarks made as gifts, and we are considering starting a monthly book club," said Sarah.

Customers can shop the brand's collection of boots, including the bestselling Maggie and Margretta, and look forward to Houston-exclusive collections, including an upcoming boot with a Spacy City vibe. Those who want a more bespoke experience can enter the store's spacious customization room, where various leathers, fonts, and designs are available for inspiration.

Miron Crosby, 3270 Westheimer Road; Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00pm.

Photo by Emma Umana

Miron Crosby co-founders Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means.

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LEGGINGS + LATTES

Athleisure giant Lululemon opens Houston flagship with in-store cafe

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Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the first-ever Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe store opening in Highland Village on December 19 .

Athleisure giant Lululemon is back where it all started. The brand has opened a massive new Houston store at Highland Village, returning to the shopping center that launched its Texas retail run in 2007. This time, however, it is not a small boutique. It is a full-scale flagship store with the first-ever La La Land Kind Café inside, giving Highland Village one more reason to draw a crowd.

The cult-favorite café serves exclusive drinks created just for this location, including a Double Chai Latte and Coconut Cloud Matcha. In-person shoppers can score drinks at 50 percent off through January 4 and via the app through January 16.

La La Land Kind Café also joins Lululemon’s Partner Perks program tied to Lululemon Membership, giving members access to select benefits. It makes it easier for shoppers who treat errands like a routine to use coffee as a delicious reward.

Lululemon x La La Land Texas-based artist Kyle Steed adds to the local appeal of the new Highland Village store. Photos courtesy of Lululemon

The new store is directly next door to the brand's first Texas outpost, which made Highland Village ground zero for Lululemon's growth in the state. At 9,400 square feet, the outpost is among Lululemon’s largest in the country. The space, previously owned by Smith & Wollensky, traded steaks for elevated sweat-sesh style.

Shoppers can expect a light, bright, and spacious shopping experience with a full range of products for both women and men. The store features branded apparel from the Lululemon x La La Land Kind Café collaboration, as well as a limited-time sweatshirt designed by local graffiti artist Donkeeboy, available as a gift with purchase (over $300, while supplies last). Adding to the local appeal, the store features a mural by Texas-based artist Kyle Steed.

Here's a tour of the store courtesy of popular influencer Marfisa Fiala

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Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe, 4007 Westheimer Rd, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7 am - 7 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm.

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Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the first-ever Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe store opening in Highland Village on December 19 .

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