BOOTS & BLING

Texas jewelry designer Kendra Scott plants a yellow rose in the Heights

Kendra Scott is bringing Western flair to Houston with the grand opening of the first Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott in the Heights. This concept is an extension of the jewelry designer's beloved brand, featuring a stylish mix of Western-inspired jewelry, hats, boots, bags, apparel, and accessories.

Since launching the brand extension in 2023 with a flagship store in Austin, Scott has made a move to complete the Texas trifecta by opening Yellow Rose stores in Dallas and Houston. The Heights Mercantile location, which opens on Friday, February 21, marks the brand's third Yellow Rose outpost and 150th store. Scott moved to the Houston area as a teenager, making the Bayou City a meaningful part of her journey.

"The Houston community is incredibly special to me, and I couldn't be more excited to bring Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott to the Heights," said Scott in a statement.

The latest outpost features both rugged and romantic decor inspired by life on a ranch. The store is curated to give shoppers a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase Scott's love of Texas. Much of the decor comes from Scott's personal finds, including an antique jewelry case and horse stools from Round Top. Large, colorful rugs, pillows, and framed art give the space a cozy, lived-in feel. A custom mural installation by artist Kyle Bunting welcomes guests as they enter, and a neon sign by Neon Jungle adds to the fun vibe.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Much of the decor in the Heights store, including these horse stools, are sourced from Kendra Scott's Round Top finds. Photo by Divya Pande

With Yellow Rose, Scott has strived to put a modern and eclectic twist on Western wear. A portion of proceeds from every purchase of Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott is donated to Nest's Women of the West fund that provides mentorship, coaching, funding, and peer support for the next generation of U.S. artisans, makers, and entrepreneurs in the American West.

In addition to the Yellow Rose brand, the outpost features a carefully curated range of products, including Yellow Rose x Wrangler Denim, Arloom, HBarC, Three Sons, Daydreamer, Juan Antonio Leather, Calyton & Crume.

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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Houston; 642 Yale St., 77007; Monday – Saturday 10am -7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

Photo by Douglas Friedman

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott has opened in Heights Mercantile.

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Beyond Jewelry

Texas designer Kendra Scott steps up with first-ever boot collection

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Boot Collection

Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

The collection only includes three silhouettes, but colors widen the choices.

One of Texas's most prominent fashion designers is stepping into a new realm: Western boots. Kendra Scott, known primarily for her relatively affordable, casual jewelry, is launching her first-ever footwear collection under the Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott brand.

Yellow Rose, a "lifestyle extension" of the more general Kendra Scott brand, focuses on Western aesthetics and personalization. The company opened a Houston location in the Heights in February. The boot collection will be available there as well as locations in Dallas and Austin. Customers from farther afield can also order online.

A press release says the Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Boot Collection "deepens [the brand's] authentic connection to Kendra Scott’s Texas roots." It also cites a focus on "accessibility and color innovation" for the "modern cowgirl."

“When we set out to create Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, I wanted it to honor the timeless spirit of Texas while also reflecting my admiration for iconic women like Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn,” said founder and chief creative officer Kendra Scott in the release.

“Their influence, alongside our customers’ desire for versatile and authentic footwear, led us to envision Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott as a Western-inspired lifestyle brand offering everything from head to toe," she continued. "Footwear felt like a natural progression toward that goal, bringing everyday style to the modern cowgirl and cowboy in a way that’s familiar to us—through unique shapes, colors, and timeless design.”

The collection encompasses three different styles: two in women's cuts, and one for men. Although this is the first time Kendra Scott is offering boots, it's not the first time shoppers have seen some of the design elements in the embroidery, which echoes some jewelry designs. All three styles are made of cow leather and come in different colors.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Boot Collection Abbie The boldest style is the Abbie Boot, which has an extended and scalloped front. According to the release, the embroidery is inspired by bluebonnets.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Boot Collection Sarah The Sarah Boot moves the scalloping to the embroidery and features the same moon phase designs over the foot.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Boot Collection men's boot The men's boots are simpler and look more work-ready, although this suede begs to differ.Photo courtesy of Kendra Scott

Shoppers can pick up pieces from this collection for $298-$398. Styles are available in men's sizes 7.5-13 and women's 5-12.

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