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Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 stores for fall fashion finds

Labor Day has come and gone, making it an ideal time to make room for the latest fall fashions. Designers everywhere, including local, international, and celebrated luxury icons, are unveiling their must-haves for the season.

We've rounded up everything from in-store appearances to exclusive sales and fashionable fêtes to make shopping in September easy and effortless.

Elizabeth Anthony
Elizabeth Anthony has many exciting events to kick off the fall season, including designer appearances from Jenny Packham and Edeline Lee. The Uptown Park boutique is also partnering with Houstonian Katy Briscoe to showcase her Fine Jewelry Collection. Details on trunk shows and appearances are available here.

French Cuff
Houston boutique French Cuff is hosting a fall fashion show with Mutiny Wine Room on September 12, benefiting Ronald McDonald House. The stylish afternoon for a cause will feature a curated wine flight paired with an elevated lunch prepared by executive chef Eduardo Alcayaga. The fashion show will feature diverse looks, from ready-to-wear to event-ready clothing. Tickets and more information are available here.

Gorjana
Charms are trending, and jewelry brand Gorjana is releasing several fun and playful charms that are perfect for its best-selling Parker Necklace. All styles will be available at Gorjana's three Houston locations: Rice Village, Heights Mercantile, and Montrose Collective.

Jimmy Choo
Luxury fashion house Jimmy Choo has chosen Winona Ryder as the face of its Fall 2024 Collection. Available at the Galleria, the collection is a nod to the "pared-back" style of the 1990s, as embodied by Winona, who will be starring in the buzzy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Indochino
Canadian brand Indochino just dropped its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, inspired by the romantic architecture of Antwerp, Belgium. The brand is celebrated for bringing its made-to-measure tailoring and fit process to a mainstream audience at off-the-rack prices.

Juan De Dios
Colombian brand Juan De Dios will be popping up at City Boots in Autry Park from September 10-12. Worn by Meghan Markle on her recent visit to Colombia, the brand showcases the natural beauty of Latin America through its carefully crafted prints and unique color combinations, which allow for seamless mixing and matching season after season.

Kitsch
Beloved hair accessory brand Kitsch is bringing its sustainable and stylish solutions to even more beauty enthusiasts in Texas. For the first time, the brand's featured products are now at H-E-B and include satin ultra petite scrunchies, recycled plastic shape assorted claw clips, recycled plastic creaseless clips, and more.

Lucchese Bootmaker
The iconic Texas-made brand is the official boot of the Dallas Cowboys, and in honor of their partnership, Lucchese just dropped a dedicated Dallas Cowboys boot collection and the brand's first-ever children's boot, The Little Gina. The Lucchese x Dallas Cowboys collection will retail for between $545 and $995 for adult styles and is available for pre-sale online and on display at select Lucchese locations.

Makeup by Mari
Houston makeup artist Maricella Metzler is debuting her latest makeup collection at Premier Aesthetics on September 5 from 6 to 8:30 pm. Guests can preview Makeup by Mari's latest colors on models, enjoy light bites, cocktails, and aesthetic services from Anna Duong.

Simply Shady
Don't want to wear sunscreen because of the white cast? Houston-based DEI aesthetician Simone Hopes, MSHS PA-C, recently created Simply Shady to solve that problem. The sunscreen, created by a "woman of color for people of all colors," is available in four easy-to-blend shades that protect, calm, and correct skin.

Studs
Rice Village's ear-piercing haven, Studs, is offering students a back-to-school refresh. With a student ID, customers will receive 10 percent off any piercing service and earrings.

Susana Vega Jewelry
Houston artist Susana Vega, best known for her beaded baubles, recently launched a new addition to her line. Available until September 22, customers can snag one of her limited edition purse charms. In cute designs including strawberries, avocados, bananas, and cherries, they are the perfect addition to any handbag.

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Latina American brand, Juan de Dios, is popping up inside City Boots from September 10-12.

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High fashion label Sachin & Babi makes rare Houston appearance

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Sachin & Babi is hosting an exclusive shopping event so Houstonians can snag pieces from their Resort Collection on November 12 from 5 to 8 pm at Avant Art Gallery.

Having dressed the likes of former First Lady Michelle Obama, Mindy Kaling, and Octavia Spencer, high fashion label Sachin & Babiis known for its attention to embellishment, color, and silhouette. Ahead of the sold-out Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show and Luncheon, where the New York-based brand will be headlining with ready-to-wear looks from their fall collection, Sachin Ahluwalia, one-half of the high fashion duo is making a rare in-person appearance in the Bayou City.

"We are thrilled to see what Sachin & Babi will bring to our Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show and Luncheon," Angie Lane, Houston Ballet's chief development officer, tells CultureMap. "Saks Fifth Avenue has been an invaluable partner over the years, consistently creating an engaging and dynamic show for Nutcracker Market luncheon guests."

The brand, which has a large customer base in Texas, has its sights set on more permanent digs and retail expansion in the Lone Star State.

"In Texas, fashion is embraced in the truest sense. There's a celebratory spirit and full-of-life energy that aligns with our brand ethos," said Ahluwalia. "Our goal in everything we create is to celebrate the women who inspire us and remind us why we do what we do. I have always believed that the most important component of a woman's wardrobe is her smile, and Houston has that joyfulness so ingrained in its culture."

We sat down with Sachin Ahluwalia to discuss the brand's fall collection and what we can look forward to from the label in 2025.

CultureMap: How would you describe your fall collection?
Sachin Ahluwalia: Each season, we're inspired by the nature surrounding us, but this fall, we were particularly struck by the captivating beauty of botanical flowers. We referenced some of our favorite photographers who have captured striking macro shots of oversized blooms, and from this, we focused on the romantic allure of a 'White Rose in Moonlight.' While we often envision roses bathed in sunlight, a rose is equally enchanting beneath the moon's glow. There's a subtle message there — a reminder that beauty can thrive even in the quiet of night.

CultureMap: What colors and fabrics are you leaning towards for fall and winter?
SA: This fall, we focused on deep floral contrasts on luxurious viscose chiffon, faille, and Mikado. As fall also welcomes the return to the social calendar and gala season, we emphasized intricate beading and embroidery, creating unique, wearable pieces that make her feel her best for all the celebrations ahead.

CultureMap: When you create a collection, who are you designing for?
SA: For the past decade, Sachin & Babi has been redefining what it means to dress for life's most memorable moments. We design to a level of sophistication rather than any particular demographic. Aiming to offer more than just a garment, we want to give our customers a transformative experience that celebrates each person's unique style and story. We dress her for her most special occasions because she deserves to feel extraordinary without compromise.

CultureMap: What has been inspiring you for your 2025 collections?
SA: We are inspired by the incredible women in our country. She continues to marvel and inspire us with her confidence, elegance, and beauty. We're committed to helping her feel her most beautiful for all of her special moments, big and small.

CultureMap: Do you think you will ever move away from your east-meets-west aesthetic?
SA: It's hard to divorce ourselves from our natural inclinations and DNA. Babi and I spent our first 20 years in India, but we've spent the last 30 years building our home in New York City. We embrace our natural propensity for color, craftsmanship, and embroidery from India and marry it to the lifestyle of the women we know and adore in the US. Our goal is to converge traditional Indian techniques with a modern sensibility to create ready-to-wear that feels made for you.

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Sachin & Babi held an exclusive shopping event in Houston.

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