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    WHERE TO SHOP NOW

    Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 boutiques with fresh finds for spring

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Mar 3, 2025 | 4:00 pm

    March is undeniably one of the best seasons in Houston. The weather is worthy of outdoor fêtes and patio dining and there is so much to get dressed up for. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kicks things off, leading straight into Round Top's Spring Antique Show, while galas and events keep weekends buzzing through May.

    With so much on the horizon, we've rounded up the best shops and latest drops to get ready for springtime in Houston.

    Brioni
    Luxury fashion house Brioni hosts a bespoke trunk show in River Oaks District on March 13-15. Customers can discover an array of the world's finest fabrics and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece at the atelier, which is famous for the "Brioni Method" with 220 steps, 7,000 hand-made stitches, and more than 24 hours of artistry.

    Elizabeth Anthony
    Buzzy women's boutique Elizabeth Anthony is preparing for the city's upcoming gala season with a bevy of trunk shows and personal appearances. Shoppers can get first looks at several collections, including Lourdes Chavez, Chris Davies, Fabiana Filippi, Goshwara, Roberto Quaglia, and more. Find dates, times, and personal appearance information here.

    Purple Brand
    Get a first look at Purple Brand's Rodeo Collection, inspired by Bun B, in collaboration with Crown Royal. The label, known for its streetwear aesthetic, gives Houston's rodeo-goers an alternative to traditional Western-style.

    Engomichu
    Houston-based Peruvian brand Engomichu just dropped their latest collection, Alumbro. The collection explores fragility through immersive design and a bohemian spirit with ready-to-wear pieces celebrating Peru's heritage and cultural richness.

    Foreign Fare
    The travel brand founded by Traveler's Table co-owner Thy Mitchell is now available at the Cotton Club Collection. Shop Foreign Fare's latest collection and staple pieces at the River Oaks boutique next to Ouisie's Table.

    Gucci
    Gucci recently released its Spring Summer 2025 collection featuring lightweight fabrics, structured silhouettes, soft hues, and unexpected pops of color. Shoppers will find a reinterpretation of the Bamboo 1947 bag. The collection is available at Gucci's new Galleria boutique.

    House of Creed
    The historic perfume house known for serving European royalty and high society for hundreds of years just added a new fragrance to its portfolio. Eladaria is a floral scent that opens with mandarin and bergamot, gets spiced with pink pepper, and derives its floral scents from roses, peonies, and lilies of the valley. Eladaria is available at House of Creed's Galleria boutique.

    Mango
    Spanish brand Mango now has a fourth Houston-area store in the Galleria. It's Mango's first store in Houston to offer both men's and women's clothing lines and features the brand’s Mediterranean-inspired store concept, New Med. The newest boutique incorporates sustainability-focused design elements such as eco-efficient lighting and natural materials. The store is now open on level 2 near Forever 21.

    Miron Crosby
    Thompson Houston is partnering with luxury fashion cowboy boot brand Miron Crosby to host the Cowboy Concierge, an elevated shopping pop-up in the hotel's lobby. From Thursday, March 6 – Saturday, March 8, between 12-6 pm, guests of the hotel and Houston locals can shop Miron Crosby's latest styles and bestsellers, with the option to customize boots with personalized ear pulls and message boxes. While shopping, guests can sip on cocktails, rosé, bubbles from the hotel's Veuve Clicquot champagne cart, and more.

    Susana Vega Jewelry
    Houston-based Venezuelan jewelry designer Susana Vega recently launched Rubus, her first collection stepping away from beading and highlighting metal. The new collection features gold, silver, and mixed metal pieces and is a tribute to Vega's roots and a new evolution of her brand.

    Tijon Parfumerie
    Tijon, now open in M-K-T Heights, offers popular, memorable, and fun perfume-making experiences. It is the only known place in the world to provide all guests with a lab coat and workbook and the opportunity to create three or more perfume scents from over 300 oils.

    Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott
    Shoppers can get rodeo-ready from head to toe at the newest outpost of Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott in Houston Heights. Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott is a complete lifestyle brand that reimagines Western fashion through jewelry, hats, boots, bags, apparel, and accessories.

    Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby/Instagram

    Rodeo goers can snag Miron Crosby's latest styles at the brand's River Oaks boutique or pop-up at the Thompson Hotel Houston.

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    LEATHER & LUXE

    Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Aug 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
    Ghurka
    Photo courtesy of Ghurka
    Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

    The heritage leather brand Ghurka recently opened a River Oaks boutique that offers custom clothing for men and women, a rare find in Houston’s luxury market.

    For more than 50 years, Ghurka has built a reputation for beautifully crafted leather goods. Now, Houstonians have a new way to experience its collections.

    Its new River Oaks boutique, one of only two brick-and-mortar outposts in the country, brings the label’s signature leather collection together with custom clothing and private styling, creating a personal shopping experience.

    At the appointment-only store, clients can shop for leather bags and accessories while also working one-on-one with an advisor to create custom tailoring, shirting, knitwear, and other pieces curated to their specific needs and lifestyle. Houstonians will also be among the first to see Ghurka's expanded clothing offering with the debut of the Fall/Winter 2026 custom collection.

    “For us, the decision to open in Houston really came down to people and relationships,” Glenn Pollack, chairman and CEO of Ghurka, tells CultureMap. “Ghurka has a meaningful history here and longstanding relationships with people who know the brand and what it stands for. As we considered returning to physical retail, we wanted to start in markets where we had the right talent, the right relationships, and a strong foundation to build on. Houston gave us all three.”

    Ghurka Ghurka's appointment-only River Oaks boutique is located at 3701 W. Alabama, Suite 185. Appointments are available online. Photo courtesy of Ghurka

    Founded in Connecticut in 1975, Ghurka's main focus is on leather goods designed to improve with time and wear. Its product range run the gamut from bags and backpacks to wallets, belts, and accessories. The brand is now applying that successful philosophy to clothing, with a focus on premium materials, durable construction, and pieces designed around the individual rather than trends.

    Clients can work with a Gurkha advisor to decide what they need from their wardrobes before choosing fabrics, silhouettes, proportions, and bespoke details. Each piece is fully custom and finished by hand and according to Pollack, the goal of the appointment-only Houston boutique is to provide shoppers with a complete experience and a personalized level of attention.

    “For us, custom clothing is ultimately about the individual rather than a particular gender,” Pollack said. “The same principles that have guided Ghurka for more than fifty years translate naturally into clothing. Offering custom for both men and women allows us to create a much more complete and personal relationship with our clients.”

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    Ghurka Houston, 3701 W. Alabama St., Suite 185. Appointments are available through ghurka.com.


    Ghurka

    Photo courtesy of Ghurka

    Ghurka’s new River Oaks boutique brings its signature leather goods and custom clothing to Houston.

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