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Houston-based fashion brand debuts eco-friendly jewelry starring pieces repurposed from Broadway stages

Houston-based Scenery Bags, the popular fashion brand with an eco-friendly approach, just launched a new line of jewelry titled "For the love of the stage," which pays tribute to the world of theater.

Debuting in time for Earth Day, the line features sterling silver earrings and rings, each piece includes an oval cut from a retired Broadway stage. This innovative concept brings a bit of history and glamor to everyday style, allowing theater enthusiasts to carry a piece of Broadway with them wherever they go.

The new jewelry line is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that each piece is unique and of the highest quality. The earrings and rings are casual enough to wear daily and will add a touch of whimsy to any outfit.

The "For the love of the stage" is aimed at those who appreciate the art of theater and want to show their love for it through fashion.The brand's CEO and Founder, Jennifer Kahn, who has 17 years of experience in the theater industry, expressed her excitement about the new line, telling CultureMap, "This line is so special to me. It's over a year in the making. I love the idea that you can carry on the dreams that went into a Broadway show."

Scenery Bags has already made a name for itself with its sustainable and eco-friendly approach to fashion. The brand upcycles retired theatrical materials from Broadway, national tours, and regional theaters, diverting over 30,000 pounds of theatrical material from landfills to date—additionally, the company partners with several theater-based nonprofits to give back to the theater community.

Kahn, a Woodlands resident, shared her gratitude for being able to do all of this work in Houston. "Our bags are handmade in Houston, and our stage floors are cut and sealed here as well. I'm so lucky to do all this work in my backyard."

The line is now available for purchase on the Scenery Bags website, giving fashion and theater lovers a chance to own a piece of history while positively impacting the industry

Photo by Marques Walls

Pieces like Center Stage earrings are made from oval cuts of repurposed and retired Broadway stages.

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3 hot wellness studios move swiftly into new Heights development

Courtesy of Radom Capital

The Swift BLDG is expected to open in late 2026.

A new mixed-use development in the Heights has announced its next round of tenants. Three wellness businesses are coming to The Swift BLDG, Houston developers Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners’ project in the historic Swift & Company Packing Plant that’s located near the Heights Hike & Bike Trail.

They are:

SweatHouz, a contrast therapy studio
Strong Pilates Studio
The Skin Clinic, a Houston-based aesthetics and skincare destination

Scheduled to open in winter 2026, SweatHouz will offer infrared saunas, cold plunges, and other protocols to improve a person’s well-being. The protocols are focused on areas such as athletic recovery, reducing stress, improving circulation, mental health, and longevity. In addition, it will offer a beauty bar equipped with Dyson hot tolls and a beverage station stocked with different waters.

Building on the success of its Katy location that opened last year, Strong Pilates Studio will occupy 2,500 square feet in the Swift BLDG. Using Rowformer and Bikeformer machines, customers have the opportunity to take classes in Strong Body, Strong Loaded, and Strong Pilates-Only. It’s expected to open in the fall.

“Our method blends strength, cardio, and reformer-based training into one, delivering real results in just 45 minutes. This isn’t just Pilates — it’s a new standard for fitness in Houston. And a community that sweats together stays strong,” franchisee Mona Hussein-Zaki said in a statement.

Currently located in M-K-T, the Skin Clinic will more than double its footprint by relocated to the Swift BLDG. The clinic’s services focus on skin health and rejuvenation. It also expected to open in the fall.

“The response from this community has been incredible, and Swift gives us the room to grow into what our patients have been asking for: more space, more services, and the same patient-centered care that got us here." founder Kelli Nwuli said.

All three businesses join previously announced tenants such as Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, premium juice bar Leemoo, Merit Coffee, and Houston Tex-Mex staple Escalante’s.

On track to open to the public in fall 2026, The Swift BLDG will offer more than 30,000 square feet of office space along with 30,000 square feet of restaurant and retail tenants. The two companies previously partnered on M-K-T, the Heights mixed-use development that’s near the Swift project. Radom is known for a number of other Houston developments, including the Montrose Collective and the historic Tower Theater property and its adjacent buildings.

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