WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop now: 12 Houston stores and pop-ups showing fresh summer looks

May in Houston is buzzing with society parties, graduations, Mother's Day, and brunches galore (after all, patio weather as we know it is about to end). With so many events to get ready for, the shopping scene has stepped up to the plate, offering everything from fun pop-ups to designer collaborations and so much more.

We've gathered the most exciting May debuts, Spring/Summer collections, and Mother's Day gift-giving opportunities to make shopping this month in the Bayou City easy and fun.

Adam Lippes
Adam Lippes is opening his first boutique outside New York City this month in River Oaks District. Known for his elegance and understated aesthetic, Adam Lippes' designs for SS2024 feature delicate florals, knits, and tons of texture.

Another Tomorrow
Another Tomorrow, a B-Corp Certified leader in sustainable luxury, just launched their Spring/Summer 2024 Collection at Tootsies. A-list celebrities such as Julianne Moore, Angelina Joie, Katie Holmes, Meghan Markle, and others love the chartreuse suiting and organic linen featured in the collection.

Chloe Dao
Houston designer Chloe Dao is hosting an in-store movie screening of Dead Poets Society, the movie that inspired her to seize the day and begin her fashion career. Fashionistas are invited to RSVP for a fun night at Dao's M-K-T Boutique.

Christy Lynn Collection
Curate the perfect summer wardrobe at Moreau Paris. The French-inspired boutique will host Christy Lynn for a pop-up on May 10 and 11. Shoppers can enjoy the debut of Christy Lynn's High Summer Collection, cocktails, gifts with purchase, and more.

City Boots
The luxury Western bootmaker recently launched its first-ever kids' collection for the mini cowboys and cowgirls in our lives. The collection includes mini versions of its best-selling adult boot styles, including the Scarlett, Rebecca, and Maverick. These cute kicks, available at City Boots' Houston boutique, will make for a perfect matching Mother's Day moment.

Hope Farms
Get inspired for Mother's Day with a free floral class with Flower Child at Hope Farms. The class will allow participants to celebrate creativity, community, and, of course, Moms. The event is free, but registration is required.

Katie Kime
Katie Kime, the Texas-based designer known for a punchy color palette and custom prints, has partnered with beautifully curated children's e-commerce destination Maisonette on a capsule collection of Mama & Me pajamas. Just in time for Mother's Day, the collection is available on the Katie Kime website. The PJs come in a yellow candy stripe print for Mama and a blue or yellow candy stripe for the kids.

Kendra Scott x LoveShackFancy
Kendra Scott recently dropped its latest collaboration, this time with brand LoveShackFancy. The limited-edition six-piece capsule collection shares a love of romantic styling and is designed to add a pop of everyday joy to jewelry boxes everywhere.

Lafayette 148
Located in the Galleria, Lafayette 148 has launched "The White Shirt Project," celebrating its signature icon — the perfect white shirt — with two initiatives in partnership with celebrity stylist Petra Flannery. One is "Lettered by L148," a white shirt custom monogramming service perfect for Mother's Day gifts, and the second is "The White Shirt Style Guide," a photography-and-video series that showcases the versatility of six Lafayette 148 white shirt designs.

Léránt
May is full of celebrations, and this Galleria-area boutique has everything for moms, grads, birthdays, and more. Sip and shop on Wednesday, May 8, from 11 am to 3 pm, when the entire store will be 15 percent off. Complimentary gift wrapping and wine will be available.

Melissa
Brazilian shoe brand Melissa, maker of the jelly sandal, is opening its first Houston store at Baybrook Mall. The store will feature Melissa's iconic footwear collection and the brand's collaborations with designers Marc Jacobs, Telfar, and Y-Project.

Zadok Jewelers
Post Oak jewelry store Zadok Jewelers is having a busy month with pop-ups from Parisian luxury jeweler Dinh Vanh and buzz-worthy cocktails from Houston-based Queen Bee Distilling. Shoppers can also meet brand representatives, shop extended collections, and view the newest styles from several brands, including JB Star, Mikimoto, Nouvel Heritage, Pasquale Bruni, and Roberto Coin. In time for Mother's Day, guests can snack on chocolate from Mostly Chocolate or pick up a treat or two for their mom. More information, including dates and times, is available here.

Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott and LoveShackFancy partnered up for a limited-time collab.

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BOOTS TO THE GROUND

Luxe Houston boot brand sets up court in Hill Country castle

Photo courtesy of Republic Boot Company

This isn't exactly a typical location for a boot store.

When most stores want to expand into a new town, they look at strip malls. Houston-based Republic Boot Company bought an entire castle. The company is turning Johnson City’s famous 290 Wine Castle at 10191 W US-290 into its newest outpost, though exactly what will happen behind the stone walls remains to be seen.

Republic is known for its high-end artisan cowboy boots and celebrity clients like Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and team owner Cal McNair, plus unexpected fans like rapper Paul Wall. Although the flagship is housed in a 100-year-old building in Houston’s hip Heights neighborhood, the branding hasn’t exactly embraced turrets and drawbridges.

“We’ve always said that Republic isn’t just about making boots; it’s about preserving the soul of Texas,” explained Chris Conrad, CEO and Founder of Republic Boot Company, in a release. “Acquiring this castle allows us to create a legendary destination where our customers can immerse themselves in the craft and make bucket-list memories. It’s bold, it’s unique, and it’s exactly where the Republic belongs. We have some wild plans for this property that the world hasn't seen before.”

For now, the company is keeping most details a secret, but Conrad told the Houston Business Journal that the bootmaker plans to continue the winemaking and hotel business on the property. The castle compound has plenty of room to grow with 14 guest rooms, a tasting room, a cigar lounge, a covered deck, and a full commercial kitchen. Oh, it also has a full dungeon.

Republic is no stranger to unique shopping opportunities. Its $6,000 Gator Hunt Experience allows clients to shoot their own alligator hide and make it into a pair of custom boots. Hunters also get a taxidermy mount, 10 pounds of alligator meat, and hopefully a few recipes on how to cook it.

The brand’s expansion comes as the Texas Hill Country transforms from a well-kept secret to an international tourist destination. Among the upcoming attractions are The Meuse, a luxury retail center with a Lucchese store and a Waldorf Astoria hotel with a new restaurant from acclaimed chef Dominique Crenn.

Republic Boot Company hasn’t shared any renovation details for the Medieval-style castle, built in 2019. The brand promises to reveal more details and a grand opening date in the coming weeks.

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