COWGIRL COUTURE

6 Houston must-shop pop-ups kick up cool, couture cowgirl style

With less than two weeks until the RodeoHouston gallops into town, it's high time to shop those perfect rodeo looks. Fans of cowboy couture will have plenty of fancy finds at posh pop-ups, including Aspen-brand Kemo Sabe, Miron Crosby, Lucchese Bootmaker, and more.

Starting this weekend through March, there will be opportunities to wrangle those must-have accessories, including buckles, hats, and western wear – vintage and new.

Whether looking for a family-friendly atmosphere or a fashion fest with food and drink, there are events for every style and taste. shopping. Time to saddle up — it's rodeo season, y'all!

Monkee's of Houston goes all hat with Monarca Hats for pop-up

Get a custom-branded hat at a pop-up hosted by Monkee's of Houston featuring hats by Monarca. Consider this a perfect opportunity to prepare for the rodeo in style. Indulge in light bites and wine provided by State Fare Kitchen & Bar and Fiora's Bottle Shop.

Monkee's of Houston Boutique; 3 pm to 7 pm Friday, February 16; 3019 Kirby Dr.

Get rodeo ready with Monkee's of Houston and Monarca hats. Photo by Monarca/Facebook

Miron Crosby trunk shows: Saddle up for a Southwest style showcase

Join Miron Crosby at their River Oaks store for an exclusive rodeo celebration featuring trunk shows from some of their favorite brands. Miron Crosby will be hosting La Vie Style House and Shiprock Santa Fe. Explore La Vie Style House's one-size-fits-all caftans and discover Shiprock Santa Fe's captivating collection of historic and contemporary Native American artwork.

Miron Crosby will feature Olympia Le Tan on consignment for the perfect rodeo look. Mark your calendars for March 8 through 10 as Lady Lancaster joins Miron Crosby with her unique denim and quilted clothing collection.

Miron Crosby; 4pm to 8pm Wednesday, February 21; and 10 am to 6 pm Thursday, February 22; 3270 Westheimer Rd.

Miron Crosby will be hosting a bevy of rodeo trunk shows at their River Oaks boutique. Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Lyndsey Zorich + Tecovas boot scoot with Pendleton Whiskey, dancing, and Rodeo style

Always-stylish and charming Houstonian Lyndsey Zorich of The Avenue celebrates rodeo season with Tecovas, which will launch its new brand-new rodeo collection. Elevate this year's rodeo style with curated looks by Lyndsey Zorich, live music, and line dancing. Enjoy new styles, Pendleton Whiskey, and raffles for RodeoHouston tickets and the iconic, timeless Tecovas boots.

Tecovas Houston Rice Village; 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, February 22; 2400 University Blvd.

Lindsey Zorich Tecovas Lindsey Zorich partnered up with Tecovas for a stylish popup in their Rice Village boutique. Photo by Tecovas/Facebook

Shop Local Market's Go Texan Day Rodeo Kick-off keeps it H-Town

Celebrate the start of rodeo season and shop a round-up of rodeo-ready merchandise from local market vendors. Visitors can find western wear, cowboy boots, accessories, and more. The market will also feature live entertainment, food and drinks from local vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Shop Local Market Greater Heights at The Houston Farmers Market; noon to 6 pm Saturday, February 23; 520 Airline Dr. Suite H-830.

Photo by Modern Marla/Instagram

Visit the Garden & Gun Smoke Show to shop several brands including Modern Marla.

Join Shop Local Market at their family-friendly event at Houston Farmer's Market. Photo by Faith Cisneros

Garden & Gun Rodeo Smoke Show sizzles with Truth BBQ

Shop "til you drop at a rodeo-sized pop-up hosted by Truth BBQ. Featured makers include Chap's Choppin' Tops, Hibiscus Linens, Kemo Sabe, Laura Goodson Art, Leather and Vodka, Modern Marla, Richter Goods, Sister Goods, and Lucchese Bootmaker. The evening will also feature tasty bites from Truth BBQ and cocktails from Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Tickets are available here.

Garden & Gun Rodeo Smoke Show at Truth BBQ; 6 pm Saturday February 24; 110 S. Heights Blvd.

Visit the Lucchese Lounge at the Garden & Gun Rodeo Smoke Show. Photo by Lucchese Bootmaker

Kemo Sabe checks in with Four Seasons Houston for personalized rodeo styling events

Kemo Sabe, the renowned maker of custom Western-inspired luxury hats, boots, belt buckles, and accessories, will pop up at Four Seasons Hotel Houston during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo championship week.

Guests can get in on the rodeo action in the hotel's lobby, where the Kemo Sabe team will work with shoppers individually to craft a bespoke rodeo piece. The pop-up will feature Kemo Sabe Grit hats, boots, and buckles with personalization opportunities for each. Kemo Sabe will showcase some of its most popular items, including belts, vintage jewelry, western apparel, knives, leather goods, and more.

Four Seasons Hotel Houston; 10am to 6pm March 12 to 17; 1300 Lamar St.

Luxe brand Kemo Sabe will be at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston from March 12 to 17. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston

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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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