WHERE TO SHOP IN JUNE

Where to shop now: 12 Houston stores with fresh summer finds

The first official day of summer is almost here, and June is the perfect time to get out and shop. With Father's Day approaching, it's a good moment to pick up something just for Dad. New product drops, collaborations, and markets are also in full swing, giving Houstonians a chance to find one-of-a-kind items.

We've curated the best of Houston's retail scene to make shopping this month easy and fun.

Bisong Art Gallery
Local artists and creatives will showcase their work in celebration of Juneteenth at the Juneteenth Fashion Exhibit and pop-up shop on June 22 from 3-5 pm. Guests can shop for unique pieces and meet the makers at the afternoon event.

Birkenstock
Birkenstock has officially opened its doors in Rice Village, bringing its iconic comfort and style to the heart of Houston. Shoppers can now explore the full range of footwear at its first Bayou City boutique, from classic sandals to new seasonal styles.

Chloe Dao
Houston designer Chloe Dao's M-K-T Heights store is brimming with summer finds. Check out the latest light and bright colors, including a creamsicle-inspired two-piece set and chic white dresses perfect for every summer occasion.

Gucci
The Italian luxury fashion house recently unveiled the latest Gucci Tennis collection inspired by archival pieces from the 1970s. The collection celebrates the timeless allure and effortless confidence of the sport's lifestyle and is available online and at the Gucci boutique in The Galleria.

Hobbs London
Offering timeless British style since 1981, Hobbs London is now open in The Galleria near Saks Fifth Avenue. Customers can expect modern cuts, contemporary tailoring, and effortless silhouettes rooted in heritage and timeless design.

Hunter Bell x Heimat Atlantica
Houston-based designer Hunter Bell joined forces with Heimat Atlantica for a collaboration that showcases her signature prints with Heimat Atlantica's traditional Portuguese reed weaving. The collaboration consists of two limited-edition, hand-woven styles featuring a curved silhouette and custom patches inspired by Hunter Bell's vibrant designs. Available in two sizes and prints, the bags are this summer's must-have accessory.

Jackson Vaughn
Jackson Vaughn has officially opened its newest location in Houston's CityCentre, offering a curated selection of artisan candles and home fragrances. The brand is best known for its hand-poured soy wax blends and collections inspired by Texas heritage and travel.

Léránt
Go beyond the tie for Dad this Father's Day and get him a gift he will use and enjoy. Léránt offers several gift-giving opportunities, including a Portrait Whiskey Decanter and a Nachtmann Aspen Whiskey Glass Set. Both are great for hosting dinner parties or unwinding with a well-deserved nightcap.

Le Creuset
Le Creuset, the iconic French cookware brand celebrated for its vibrant colors and timeless craftsmanship, recently opened its largest store in the Houston area. Located in Conroe, the Le Creuset Conroe store is the brand's most modern retail concept, featuring the largest selection of Le Creuset products under one roof.

Mango
Spanish brand Mango now has an even larger presence in the Bayou City, with a second outpost at The Galleria. One of Europe's leading fashion groups, the brand is sought out for its design, creativity, and sustainability.

Omega
Omega has continually made significant contributions to the art of watchmaking since its founding in 1848. Classics by the brand include the calibre "Omega" introduced in 1894 and the "Marine" created in 1932. Houston shoppers can get their hands on all the latest Omega timepieces at its new boutique in The Galleria.

Parker Joe
One of Houston's only stores dedicated to boy's clothing and accessories opened its doors in Rice Village. Parker Joe offers a curated selection of toys, games, books, Texas-themed stuffed animals, and some of the most distinctive and coveted apparel brands on the market.

Rothy's
Rothy's, recognized for its sustainable shoes, bags, and accessories, has turned millions of plastic bottles and other materials into comfortable, washable styles. The fashion brand recently opened its first Houston location in The Galleria near Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Sustainable shoe brand Rothy's recently opened its first store in Houston.

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5 Houston boutiques for sourcing niche perfumes for scent lovers

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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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