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Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 autumn edits for October

October ushers in a fresh set of fashion finds and shopping events around town. From a Brioni trunk show and a new Heights jewelry store to Saturday sip-and-shops and great excuses to buy everything from black diamonds to a new pair of boots.

Here's what's new in Houston's shopping scene.

Brioni
Gents looking to refresh their fall wardrobe with custom clothing are invited to the Brioni Trunk Show, October 15-17 in River Oaks District. Brioni is known for its fine custom tailoring, and during the event, shoppers can explore a wide selection of fabrics.

Cavender's
Celebrate National Cowboy Boot Day on October 8 with a massive selection of boots at Cavender's, which has just expanded to include Texas-favorite Lane Boots. The newly dropped Lane collection includes several of their famed blue-bottomed beauties with snip toes and colors perfect for any occasion.

Consuela
Kicking off in October, Consuela's La Centerra location will host a weekly Sip & Shop series on Saturdays from 12-3 pm, featuring local DJs and free drinks from Perfect Pour Mobile Cart. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to receive free monogramming and embroidery services with the purchase of a Grab N’ Go bag every Sunday from 12:30-3:30 pm in October.

Cotton Club Collection
In addition to racks full of the latest fall drops, on October 1-2, Cotton Club Collection will host a trunk show of Sethi Couture's latest fine jewelry with an in-person appearance from co-founder Pratima Sethi. The brand's latest collection includes black diamonds and a dazzling selection of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

Frank Darling
Jewelry brand Frank Darling has officially opened its second Texas location in the Heights. The bungalow-turned-showroom offers an excellent alternative to the traditional jewelry shopping experience. Frank Darling offers a personalized approach to engagement rings and bespoke fine jewelry.

Jubilee
One of the most-shopped boutiques on 19th Street in the Heights, Jubilee is a one-stop shop for fall's latest clothing, accessories, shoes, fabulous tchotchkes, and home decor. Stock up on dresses, outerwear, PJs, and even better, the Jubilee carries plus sizes.

Kendra Scott
The Texas-based brand recently launched Ever, a new category of 14K yellow gold-filled jewelry designed for everyday use. The tarnish-resistant jewelry is water-resistant and sweat-resistant for 24/7 wear. Each piece features a thick layer of real 14K gold permanently bonded to a brass core, offering a longer-lasting alternative to traditional gold-plated jewelry.

Miron Crosby
Boot brand Miron Crosby is on a roll with new releases. The latest in its signature collection is the Maggie Honey Suede featuring a rich, golden honey suede with contrasting cream and lilac embroidery. Available at the brand's River Oaks store front, it is perfect for fall looks, offering a fresh take on classic Western style.

Kick Pleat
The Kirby Drive boutique has a distinct fall fashion point of view and recently launched its seasonal edit. The fall drop features brands including Tibi, Plan C, Proenza Schouler, Indress, and Sofie D'Hoore with pieces for layering and quirky accessories including fur heels and diamond collars.

Pippa & Pearl
Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind looks for the office, bridal events, or celebrations will find plenty to love at Pippa & Pearl in M-K-T Heights. The latest collection features rich fall hues with lace, suede, and form-fitting silhouettes dominating the racks.

South to North
Specializing in introducing Latin brands to Houston shoppers, South to North has several new names at its Autry Park location, including Cala de la Cruz, Duma & Co., Aysha Bilgrami jewelry, and Sabandija, alongside new collections from Lanthropy, Laura Aparicio, and Texas favorite Montserrat Messeguer. Colombian luxury lifestyle brand Juan de Dios now also has its own curated corner in the boutique featuring new pieces from the brand's fall collection.

Vilebrequin
Known for its luxury resort wear, Vilebrequin is debuting its 2027 Cruise Collection on Saturday, October 24 at its River Oaks District store. Customers can find resort options, including tailored swimwear and bold prints, for everyone in the family.

Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott’s new tarnish-resistant Ever collection makes it easy to wear 14K gold-filled jewelry every day.

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5 Houston boutiques for sourcing niche perfumes for scent lovers

Courtesy of Baroque & Bloom

From rare finds to centuries-old perfume houses, Houston’s niche fragrance shops offer scents as distinctive as the people who wear them.

Like a signature style or favorite piece of jewelry, a distinctive perfume can be instantly recognizable and linked to the person wearing it. For those who don't want to smell like the same designer fragrances found in malls across the country, Houston offers several options for something more personal and unexpected.

These boutiques aren't places to grab a bottle and go. They turn fragrance shopping into an entire experience. From trying perfumes that can't be found anywhere else in the city to wearing a scent from centuries-old perfume houses or creating a one-of-a-kind blend, here are the best places to find niche perfumes in Houston.

Baroque & Bloom
With over 1,500 niche fragrances in its Post Oak boutique, Baroque & Bloom by Scent Split offers one of the country's largest specialty fragrance retail collections in a physical store. Shoppers can expect to find exclusive and rare fragrances available only in Houston because of the boutique's relationships with perfume houses worldwide. Ahead of holiday shopping, look for the latest drops from brands including Sikelia and Sasva, both U.S. exclusives at Baroque & Bloom.

House of Creed
This European perfume house has been making fragrances and serving royalty since the 1700s. It is one of the few places in Houston where perfumistas can find all-natural scents made with iris, one of the world's most expensive ingredients. To extract the most refined scent from the plant, Creed ages the iris roots, which it sources from Tuscany and France, for up to eight years. Across its lineup of exclusive fragrances, which each take months to produce, six contain iris, including Millésime Impérial, Queen of Silk, Green Irish Tweed, Fleurissimo, and Iris Debonair, the brand’s latest release.

Krigler
This century-old perfume house began with a scent created for Albert Krigler's soon-to-be bride as an engagement gift in the 1800s and has since turned into a coveted brand with only 15 boutiques worldwide. Its fragrances have been worn by everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio and Jacqueline Onassis to Ernest Hemingway. Houstonians can find the cozy Krigler boutique inside the Four Seasons Hotel, where if an off-the-shelf bottle won't do, a custom scent can be created for a starting price of $50,000.

Kuhl Linscomb
Housed within one of its five interconnected bungalows in Upper Kirby, Kuhl Linscomb offers a variety of hard-to-find fragrances. Customers can shop for brands including Lubin, one of the oldest French perfume houses dating back to 1798; Fiele, a small botanical-focused fragrance house; and Fischerund, so obscure that finding a bottle in the wild is the ultimate discovery.

Le Labo
Santal 33 may have put Le Labo on the mainstream map, but the "slow perfumery" that focuses on small-batch fragrances and minimalism has plenty of scents that deserve a cult following of their own. The Le Labo Montrose boutique is the place to try out Another 13, The Matcha 26, and The Noir 29. Every year, the brand also releases a new addition to its City Exclusives collection, available in the city that inspired it, which creates a frenzy among fragrance devotees. For those willing to cash in their airline miles, the latest drop is Shiu 25, available only in Beijing.

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