The April edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's column of fashion, and new stores, and pop-ups, is stocked with spring finds, from an Asian toy store to a window treatment studio to a vendor market at Galleria Dallas — a little something for everyone.
Here's where to shop in Dallas this month:
Cult Gaia
Women's fashion brand based in Los Angeles has set up a a one-year residency at Market, the women's boutique in Highland Village — part of Market's pop-up program that allows emerging brands to test the Texas market. Cult Gaia sells cool dresses with creative cut-outs and artsy details, priced from $500 to $2,500, depending on how much bling. Plus bathing suits, cute purses, and quirky sandals.
Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is celebrating Easter with a Bunny Photo Experience, open daily from April 4-19. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Good Market
Weekend pop-up market on April 4-5 at Galleria Dallas' new Outdoor Plaza brings together 13 vendors with unique merchandise: jewelry, hats, stationery, floral arrangements, and more — plus Argentine gelato from Dallas-based Gelato La Boca.
Graber
Wisconsin company specializing in window treatments has made its Dallas debut at the Interior Home & Design Center at 2000 N. Stemmons Fwy. This is their first interactive design studio, featuring everything from blinds to curtains to wooden shutters, with the opportunity to touch and feel. Walk-ins are welcome.
Indigo 1745 Collective
Newly relocated store in the Cedars District at 1409 S. Botham Jean Blvd. remains a chill space to find goods for independent designers, artists, and patrons. They sell natural body products, clothes, and accessories from designers such as Beulah, Georg Roth, Masutto, and Molly x Nico. The shop is available for appointment only by text at 214-948-1745.
Kendra Scott
Jewelry and accessories brand opened at Arlington Highlands in March. This is the ninth location in Dallas-Fort Worth. It's part of Arlington Highlands' $30 million renovation to refresh the center and add new stores. The shop features the Color Bar, new brand collections, watches, and engravings.
ME+EM
British womenswear label has opened a location at NorthPark Center at 8687 N. Central Expy. #1132, on Level One between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. This is their fourth store in the U.S. and the first in Texas. Their clothes are polished, yet comfortable featuring dresses that transition from day to night and pants that pair with any top. They release new items monthly such as the Silhouette Print Smock for $135.
Pop Mart
Toy and entertainment brand from China is now open at Galleria Dallas where they feature designer toys with limited-edition releases that vault them into the collectible category. The store offers immersive environment showcasing Pop Mart characters such as Molly, Hirono, The Monsters, and Skullpanda.
Pottery Barn
Furniture outlet now open at Arlington Highlands is part of the shopping center's renovation. It's one of six locations in Dallas-Fort Worth and carries sofas, tables, home decor, bedding, and more. Design collaborations include LoveShackFancy and Peter Rabbit, a seasonal spring collection.
