Where to Shop Now

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 must-hit stores for November

Shopping online might be the way of the future, but for now, there is still plenty of action in Dallas stores. Whether you want to splurge on a hard-to-find item at The SIL pop-up at The Mansion on Turtle Creek or indulge in winter beauty products at a newly expanded Bluemercury, these shops have their doors open and waiting.

Billy Reid x Mumford & Sons
Southern gentleman-designer Billy Reid and Mumford & Sons have collaborated to design a capsule collection inspired by the band's new Delta Tour EP. The collection launched November 9, and the EP launches November 20. Reid has dressed the band for many shoots and appearances through the years and they have always wanted to create a capsule together, a spokesperson says. The collection is a Gentlemen of the Road project, and all of Mumford & Sons' proceeds from the capsule will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative. Read more about the new Billy Reid boutique at NorthPark Center here.

Bluemercury
Those who have been patiently waiting for the expansion of this beloved beauty shop at 83 Highland Park Village will be elated to hear that a grand opening has been slated for November 13. The new space is double the size of the original space. The boutique also includes an 836-square-foot mezzanine that offers the brand's Conscious Beauty Program. Shoppers will earn $20 in rewards cash for every $100 spent at the new boutique on November 13 and 14.

Lovisa
This fashion jewelry boutique is one of three new shops at Galleria Dallas. It offers earrings, hair accessories, necklaces, bracelets, rings, kids’ accessories, face masks, and ear piercing. Since launching in 2010, Lovisa now has more than 400 stores in 15 countries globally, including one at the Parks Mall in Arlington that opened in 2019. The Galleria boutique is on level two near Altar’d State.

Mi Golondrina
Dallasites cannot get enough of this brand and its blouses and dresses that are crafted by more than 600 artisans all over Mexico. Owner Cristina Lynch has launched a holiday collection of apparel plus tree skirts, Christmas ornaments, table runners, and more. Prices run about $35 for a three-ornament set to $450 for the gorgeous "Falda de Navidad" tree skirt that was hand-embroidered and woven on a backstrap loom by a community in Zinacantan, Chiapas.

M.K.T. DAL
New in West Village, this chic boutique founded by 21-year-old Stephen Swetish is offering small businesses based in DFW (and throughout Texas) a place to showcase their goods. Think clothes, jewelry, and even home goods with the intention of rotating product and product lines to keep the store fresh. For the opening lineup, shoppers can expect to find everything from trendy clothing to a cult jewelry line to a bohemian brand that was previously available only online. There are also oodles of gift options like bath bombs, candles, and cocktail kits.

Pier 1
The revered home goods name, formerly headquartered in Fort Worth, is getting new life as a Dallas-based online store. This comes after Pier 1 went bankrupt in May 2020, much to the dismay of its loyal following. The new online presence offers the same assortment of furniture, lighting, fragrance, tableware, and décor they've offered since they were founded in 1962.

The SIL Dallas Pop-Up
The Mansion on Turtle Creek is hosting this online shop operated by Natalie Bloomingdale. The SIL — Stuff I Like — is known for exclusive pieces that even fierce fashionistas have trouble finding anywhere else. Confirmed designers include Chasseur NYC, Tish Cox, Sue Sartor, Cassandra Collections, and more. The event is taking place in the hotel's penthouse suites November 18-19 from 10 am to 6 pm. Guests are required to RSVP to ensure proper social distancing is maintained.

Verdin Bridal New York Trunk Show
Great news for Dallas brides who are on the hunt for the perfect dress during these uncertain times. This exclusive trunk show is happening at Stanley Korshak Bridal November 12-23 and will showcase styles from designer Gustavo Nunez's new Fall 2021 collection. These gowns, which will be in store only for the trunk show, feature looks for a new generation of brides by incorporating the feeling of American sportswear. Make your appointment here.

Verdin "Iris" bridal gown, part of the Fall 2021 collection.

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Verdin "Iris" bridal gown, part of the Fall 2021 collection.

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Fashion on display

Rare Halston fashion exhibition now on display in unlikely Texas city

Halston: Inventing American Fashion exhibit Ellen Noël Art Museum

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An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

A rare exhibition honoring fashion pioneer Halston has popped up in an unexpected place: West Texas. Dallas fashionistas who are fans of the designer can make a five-hour pilgrimage to Odessa’s newly revamped Ellen Noël Art Museum to view "Halston: Inventing American Fashion."

Halston’s minimalistic fashions are rarely the subjects of retrospectives, although the designer’s dramatic life story recently had a pop-cultural resurgence through a 2021 Ryan Murphy miniseries. "Halston: Inventing American Fashion" assesses the talent that made him a household name.

Known now for outfitting 1970s icons like Liza Minelli and Bianca Jagger, Halston changed the international reputation of American sportswear as part of the famous 1973 “Battle of Versailles” fashion show, holding his own against Paris’ most lauded couturiers. His uniquely louche style still influences contemporary brands like Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, and Tom Ford, who was briefly the creative director for a revised Halston label.

The mannequins in the Odessa display are outfitted with 75 ensembles from flowing Ultrasuede daywear to more dramatic draped gowns. The pieces “illustrate how Halston revolutionized fashion by prioritizing comfort, confidence, and modern femininity,” according to a release.

Although Odessa may seem an odd choice for the show, Halston had deep Texas connections. After he moved on from hat making, Amarillo millionaire Estelle Marsh was his sole backer willing to fund his first Madison Avenue boutique.

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An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

And the recently completed renovation of Odessa's Ellen Noël Art Museum has some of the designer’s signature sleek. Designed by architect R.J. Lopez, the renovation includes new galleries and improved circulation, but the centerpiece is a striking transparent façade, replacing the original brick of the 1985 building.

“The renovation project has been over 10 years in the making and in the construction phase for the past two years,” says the museum’s buildings manager, Steve Patton, via a release. “The completion of the project has resulted in an incredible facility that is a shining star in West Texas, offering programs and exhibits that will be a destination point for people all over the world!”

"Halston: Inventing American Fashion" will run through March 22. Admission to the Ellen Noël Art Museum is free.

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