WHERE TO SHOP NOW
Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 must-hit spots for April
For savvy shoppers, springtime is a time to inject some excitement into wardrobes. With April in bloom, it's time to add playful prints and bold colors to the rotation. From dresses to stylish jewelry and sunglasses, the options are endless.
So, gear up to turn heads with the latest offerings available at several of Houston's best boutiques.
Spring and summer gift shopping just got a little easier at luxe jewelry designer's Rice Village boutique. Shoppers can take advantage of 25 percent off styles, including new markdowns on Greene's gorgeous rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for the entire month of April.
The brother and sister team behind Estilo Salon & Spa opened the doors on their newest concept Estilo Home last month. Carrying luxury products from across the globe, including Bangladesh, Ghana, Morocco, Paris, and London, shoppers can find various handmade items, including home décor, baskets, tote bags, vases, furniture, and a variety of European bath products.
The longest season in sports just started, so it is time to ensure your Astros gear is on point. Take advantage of Golden Thread's Astros headbands, stackable bracelets, earrings, and more. Their stainless steel gold 'Stros Nameplate Necklace is perfect for gameday outfits.
As we reported, Gucci just rolled out the Horsebit 1955 Handbag campaign featuring Halle Bailey, Hanni, and Julia Garner as the fresh faces of its latest launch. Houston shoppers can visit Gucci boutiques to get their hands on the Gucci Horsebit 1955 GG Crystal Mini Bag in dark red and black and the Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag in black and red.
Celebrate the new season with the House of Creed's latest fragrance Spring Flower. The scent is in celebration of Flora, the Roman Goddess of Spring, crafted and inspired by the optimism, fantasy, and romance of spring awakening. The perfume comes in an elegant pink bottle that looks like a flask. Spring Flower is available at the Creed boutique in the Galleria.
Famous for her city toile, Austin-based designer Katie Kim recently added Houston to her repertoire of notable locales. Locals can now don Houston toile featuring the Astrodome, baseball player, cowboy hat, oil derrick, downtown skyline, NASA spaceship, and more. Available on several different products, including robes, phone cases, wallpaper, notecards, and sleepwear – the Houston Toile Pajama Shorts Set is the perfect pick for spring and summer lounging.
Celebrity favorite Lele Sadoughi — we recently chatted with her — has opened her second Texas boutique in River Oaks District. The Houston showroom features an exclusive 'Houston' headband adorned with hand-sewn Texas-inspired charms, making it the perfect accessory to show off some HTX pride. The boutique also boasts the brand's first-ever section devoted entirely to its sunglasses and hats.
Perfect for spring and summer, Margarita Mercantile just launched a limited edition dress. The floral patterned dress features bold embroidery, scalloped seams and oversized sleeves. A modern take on a traditional Mexican dress, the Paty Cross Stitch Wrapping Dress is available for a limited time only.
Heights neighbors Proper and Forth & Nomad collaborated on an Astros opening day special. Available for a limited time, Astros fans can get their hands on a Fourth and Nomad "Opening Day" candle and the New Era x Proper Exclusive Houston Astros 1986 All-Star Game 59Fifty, available in the colors Vegas Gold/Rifle Green.
Bluebonnet season in Houston is fleeting, but Spice Paper Designs' Bluebonnet Notecards can make it last all year long. The note cards come with a simple blossom on the front and a splash of bluebonnets on the back and can now be personalized with a name or monogram.
Unboxing Valentino, the iconic luxury brand's latest spring/summer collection, features nine new pieces from creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The collection is inspired by the "essential spark that leads to flowering many blooms” and is available at the Valentino showroom in the Galleria.
Known for its innovative lingerie, knitwear, and athleisure wear, the iconic European brand's boutique is now open in the Galleria on Level 2 near Neiman Marcus. Shoppers can get their hands on the Wolford's newest collaboration Sergio Rossi x Wolford.