Flower Power

Hippie chic shoppers hop on the Gypsy Wagon for bungalow-style soiree

Flower Power

Hippie chic shoppers hop on the Gypsy Wagon for bungalow-style soiree

Deanna Cahill, Alika RayPhoto by Johnny Seale
Emily WilliamsPhoto by Johnny Seale
Alice Seale, Carley SealePhoto by Johnny Seale
Molly McBride, Sophie LawsonPhoto by Johnny Seale
Rob Cahill, David C. NixPhoto by Johnny Seale
Gene Seale, Alice SealePhoto by Johnny Seale
Molly McBride, Carley SealePhoto by Johnny Seale
Molly McBride, Lee Ostermayer, Gentry Rush, Alika Ray, Courtney Caufield, Cristin Caufield, Sophie Lawson, Julia SoniatPhoto by Johnny Seale
Flowery attendees mingled under a hippie bungalow.Photo by Johnny Seale
Alika Ray, Deanna Cahill, Katie Tull, Kristen Glass, Emily WilliamsPhoto by Johnny Seale

Funky fashion favorite Gypsy Wagon boutique recently launched a new website that better shows off the "Gypsy Wagon way of life," said owner Carley Seale. To celebrate the launch — and her new billboard above Snider Plaza — Seale hosted a boho chic affair at Peggy Sue BBQ.

"We'll take any excuse to throw a party," Seale said. Attendees — including Cynthia Smoot, Alika Ray, Katie Tull, Sophie Lawson, Cristin Caulfield, Molly McBride and Emily Williams — took the theme to heart and showed up on the scene wearing pretty printed dresses, flowy tops, chambray and flower headbands.

Although guests were encouraged to mingle inside the restaurant, most stayed outside under a bungalow-style tent adorned with dream catchers, hanging lights, woven rugs and printed poufs. Plus they had a better view of that new billboard.

Chatter included talk of the new website, which now features stylebooks, videos and Seale's blog, so shoppers can sense the whole spirit of the Henderson Avenue store.

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Coffee News

Hip vintage clothing and coffee shop debuts near Dallas' Deep Ellum

Wall of shoes at Fetch Dallas Fetch Dallas

There's a cool new shop combining coffee and fashion, now open in Dallas: Called Fetch, it's a coffee shop and vintage clothing store that opened in July on the other side of Deep Ellum, at 3902 Elm St., taking over a former office space, where it's serving up trendy espresso and matcha drinks with frocks from past decades.

The shop is from sisters Rebeca Hall and Renee Gonzalez, a savvy duo who grew up in Río Verde, Mexico, around their grandmother who did sewing and loved coffee.

"In a way, this is a tribute to her," Hall says.

Gonzalez brings the coffee expertise, having worked in coffee shops around Dallas, most recently at Le Bon Temps in Deep Ellum. Hall is the fashion queen: She's been doing vintage clothing pop-ups at local markets for the past three years.

The coffee bar is in front, with a menu of classic coffee drinks as well as specialty drinks named for fashion icons such as their best-selling Paris LA matcha, named for Paris Hilton, with ceremonial matcha, cold foam, and coconut.

Dear Jane Latte — named for Jane Birkin — contains espresso, cherry syrup, vanilla syrup, and cold foam. The Porsche 911 Latte has cold brew and butterscotch syrup.

The vintage operation aims to keep clothes out of the landfill. They have clothes for both men and women, including bowling shirts, fun 70s suede skirts, and cute faded T's. There are vintage handbags and designer shoes, including coveted names like Prada, plus old magazines like Playboy stacked in casual piles.

The shop is open Thursday-Sunday, in a space that's as stylish as their intent, with high ceilings and cement floors painted a glossy gray. Decor includes a red lips couch, a cowhide throw rug, and chairs with furry leopard pattern pillows.

On Saturdays, their dad Eric spins records at a DJ station beneath a twirling disco ball, and their mom Juanis helps by sewing and upcycling vintage pieces.

The area is still in expansion, but that has not stopped Fetch from already becoming a destination.

"We loved the area, the neighbors, it has the feel of a beautiful place," Hall says.

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