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    WHERE TO SHOP NOW

    Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 must-hit spots for April

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Apr 4, 2023 | 12:00 pm

    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.

    Christina Greene

    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.

    Estilo Home

    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.

    Golden Thread

    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.

    Gucci

    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.

    The House of Creed

    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.

    Katie Kime

    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.

    Lele Sadoughi

    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.

    Margarita Mercantile

    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.

    Proper x Forth & Nomad

    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.

    Spice Paper Design

    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.

    Valentino

    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.

    Wolford

    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.

    Photo by Katie Kime

    Famous for her city toile, Austin-based designer Katie Kim recently added Houston to her repertoire of notable locales.

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    LEATHER & LUXE

    Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Aug 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
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    Photo courtesy of Ghurka
    Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

    The heritage leather brand Ghurka recently opened a River Oaks boutique that offers custom clothing for men and women, a rare find in Houston’s luxury market.

    For more than 50 years, Ghurka has built a reputation for beautifully crafted leather goods. Now, Houstonians have a new way to experience its collections.

    Its new River Oaks boutique, one of only two brick-and-mortar outposts in the country, brings the label’s signature leather collection together with custom clothing and private styling, creating a personal shopping experience.

    At the appointment-only store, clients can shop for leather bags and accessories while also working one-on-one with an advisor to create custom tailoring, shirting, knitwear, and other pieces curated to their specific needs and lifestyle. Houstonians will also be among the first to see Ghurka's expanded clothing offering with the debut of the Fall/Winter 2026 custom collection.

    “For us, the decision to open in Houston really came down to people and relationships,” Glenn Pollack, chairman and CEO of Ghurka, tells CultureMap. “Ghurka has a meaningful history here and longstanding relationships with people who know the brand and what it stands for. As we considered returning to physical retail, we wanted to start in markets where we had the right talent, the right relationships, and a strong foundation to build on. Houston gave us all three.”

    Ghurka Ghurka's appointment-only River Oaks boutique is located at 3701 W. Alabama, Suite 185. Appointments are available online. Photo courtesy of Ghurka

    Founded in Connecticut in 1975, Ghurka's main focus is on leather goods designed to improve with time and wear. Its product range run the gamut from bags and backpacks to wallets, belts, and accessories. The brand is now applying that successful philosophy to clothing, with a focus on premium materials, durable construction, and pieces designed around the individual rather than trends.

    Clients can work with a Gurkha advisor to decide what they need from their wardrobes before choosing fabrics, silhouettes, proportions, and bespoke details. Each piece is fully custom and finished by hand and according to Pollack, the goal of the appointment-only Houston boutique is to provide shoppers with a complete experience and a personalized level of attention.

    “For us, custom clothing is ultimately about the individual rather than a particular gender,” Pollack said. “The same principles that have guided Ghurka for more than fifty years translate naturally into clothing. Offering custom for both men and women allows us to create a much more complete and personal relationship with our clients.”

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    Ghurka Houston, 3701 W. Alabama St., Suite 185. Appointments are available through ghurka.com.


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    Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

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