As locals who’ve visited the chic Conservatory in New York’s buzzy Hudson Yards are aware, the store boasts urbane, elegant looks, accessories, scents, and lifestyle products — all with a sense of “considered luxury” (oh, and the tearoom is not to be missed).

Now, for consideration, The Conservatory is opening a new in tony River Oaks District on Thursday, September 29, marking the third boutique in Texas (Dallas is home to two). Savvy shoppers can browse a spacious, 3,300 square-foot, natural light-filled space home to myriad brands and products that all focus on founder Brian Bolke’s vision of slow fashion, sustainability, shared economy, and innovation.

In keeping with the store’s artful eye, the Thursday opening will also feature an exhibit of large-format abstract painting by noted Dallas artist William Atkinson, courtesy of Erin Cluely Gallery.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the Houston community at River Oaks District,” Bolke tells CultureMap. “We have carefully curated our favorite brands and we can’t wait to introduce them to the city. Some exciting new launches as well as long-time favorites of The Conservatory that we know Houston will be excited to discover. Most importantly, I'm confident that Houston is going to embrace our belief in ‘Considered Luxury' — our passion for beautiful products that also make the world a better place.”

Women can pursue city suiting, purses, loungewear, and elevated, innovative looks. Diamond jewelry, baubles, accessory pieces, and even pinky rings abound, as do bath and body products, skincare, fragrances, and candles for that perfect zen.

Men can find hip, urban, comfortable jackets, polos, tops, pants, and shoes — plus slim wallets. Home goods include haute decor items and objects, books and paper wares, and countless gifts.

Brand-conscious buyers can look forward to fashion labels such as Gabriela Hearst, Maison Margiela, and Courréges (all exclusive to Houston), as well as Mugler, Lapointe, Philosophy, Michael Kors Collection, and Brandon Maxwell.

Accessories include Metier, Paul Andrew, and Neous (all exclusive to Houston). Sidney Garber, Mallary Marks, Tabayer, Shihara, Lisa Eisner (all exclusive to Houston) and more can be found in jewelry.

Men’s looks include Maison Margiela, NN07, Aspesi, and Ron Dorff. Scents include Perfumer H, DS and Durga, The Harmonist, Costa Brazil, Susanne Kaufmann, and Frama. Fans of Georg Jensen, Saved Cashmere, and Phaidon Books will be pleased with the home goods collection.

Pushing a fluid, blended approach to brick and mortar and online, Bolke has won high praise for his curated offerings, design, and forward-thinking approach to retail and fashion. (Vogue called his NYC Hudson Yard presence a “true tipping point for retail.”)

Bolke opened his two Dallas “galleries” in Highland Park Village, along with a pop-up in Napa Valley, California. No doubt, Houstonians will consider his “considered luxury” offerings a considerable boost to the local shopping scene.

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The Conservatory; 4444 Westheimer Rd., F 100 in River Oaks District. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday noon to 5pm. For more information, call 713-299-0903 or visit the official website.

Photo courtesy of The Conservatory Houston

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