Top Shops for Men

A dozen reasons why modern Dallas men have no excuse not to dress well

It seems that 2013 was the year of the fashion-forward gentleman — in particular in Dallas, where a slew of new shops popped up to serve the city's style-conscious men. Inspired by this exciting new shopping landscape — but never forgetting old favorites — here’s our list for where the best-dressed men in Dallas shop.

Alton Lane
This ultra-cool custom clothier feels more like an exclusive club than a retail shop, and that's the point. You must make an appointment to step foot in the ruggedly chic showroom, which is unlike anything else in Dallas. Each client gets his own digital avatar, courtesy of 3D body scanning technology, to ensure a perfect fit for every piece. There's also a secret room for the store's more VIP clientele, but you didn't hear that from us.

Billy Reid
Every Southern gentleman can find something he loves at this quirky shop in Highland Park Village. The CFDA award-winning menswear designer masters American work wear — think double-breasted leather jackets, green linen plaid suit jackets, handmade quilt shorts, hand-crafted footwear and vintage furnishings — and collaborations with brands like Stetson and K-Swiss.

Edo Popken
With an emphasis on bold colors and patterns and fine fabrics, this dapper new Design District shop is anything but ordinary. Popken designs 111 pieces of every shirt; a woven label includes a signature and edition number in the collar. He constructs his own fabric with breathable and luxurious materials and even creates his own colors twice a year. Good news for those in need of a tailor: There is one onsite.

Forty Five Ten
Men who crave fresh-off-the runway fashion head to this McKinney Avenue mainstay. Forty Five Ten keeps a tight collection of top designer names such as Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander. Need a little inspiration? Owner Brian Bolke always rocks something out-of-this-world fabulous.

Hadleigh's
For the man who enjoys the finer things in life, there is Hadleigh's in Highland Park Village, where he can shop for bespoke suits, shirts, shoes, ties and accessories, all handmade in Italy. Shop downstairs for exclusives by Cesare Attolini, BRM watches, Cutler and Gross eyewear, and Hadleigh's off-the-rack. Upstairs in the appointment-only H-Club lounge, gentlemen get tip-top treatment.

James Perse
Casual, comfy, California cool. That's what gents get at this new addition to Highland Park Village, the only store in Texas with Perse's full seasonal collections for men and women, as well as furniture, surfboards and bicycles. Every man needs to relax, but he must do it in style, from comfy T-shirts and sweaters to sneakers.

Pockets Menswear
After 40 years in the biz, original owner David Smith retired. But now Pockets has a new home at Plaza at Preston Center, and new owner Andy Neil has expanded the store's made-to-measure business and added some new designers. Current brands include Aether, Oxxford Clothes and Eidos, just to name a few. In the market for a restored vintage Rolex? You can find that here too.

Q Clothier and Rye 51
Rye 51 is the casual sibling of Q Clothier, with which it shares an entrance at this West Village storefront. Men can still shop for the custom clothes they know and love from Q, but they can also score everyday threads from lines such as Todd Snyder, Rag & Bone, Steven Alan and Rye 51's sportier custom line. A well-stocked bar and pool table ensure a manly shopping experience.

Stanley Korshak
If it ain't broke, why fix it? That's how we feel about Stanley Korshak, which has been outfitting Dallas' best-dressed men for years. Sales associates are often the buyers, so they know the lines better than anyone. Luxury brands include Kiton, Brioni, Belvest, Zegna, Oxxford, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Fendi, Eton, Lolly Harrison and more. Made-to-measure fabrics and furnishings as well as custom tailoring are available in-house.

Steven Alan
Boys, don't let the selection of women's dresses, sweaters and blouses distract you from your mission to explore the men's attire in the back. With a solid denim selection and more button-downs than you can count, this newish boutique along buzzy Knox Street makes it possible for you to look good without trying too hard. Brands to look for include ACNE, Mollusk, Band of Outsiders and, of course, Steven Alan.

Traffic Los Angeles
Owner Michael Moldovan and his wife, Sara, brought to Dallas what they felt was missing from the local fashion scene. This hip store at the newly expanded Joule hotel features brands exclusive to Dallas such as Rick Owens, Comme des Garcons and Dolce & Gabbana. Moldovan says his clients know fashion and want what people are wearing in LA and New York.

WAREhaus
Veteran retail experts Patrick Ware, Erin McBriar and Tony Medley bring a unique sense of style to Dallas' trendy West Village. Find up-and-coming labels such as British-made Percival, New York-based Nicholas K, California-cool Riviera Club and hand-constructed Wolf vs Goat at this shop chosen by CultureMap readers as the best store opening of 2012. Time to spare? Kick back and enjoy a cocktail at the Haus Bar complete with flat screen.

Edo Popken

Photo by Robert Bostick

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Knox Street news

3 global retailers to make Texas debut in Dallas' Knox St. development

Courtesy rendering

A rendering of the Knox St. project.

A giant mixed-use development in the Knox Street neighborhood that will include a hotel, office, residential, restaurants, and retail has revealed the first four stores moving in, and three are making their Texas debut: lifestyle brands Doen, Staud, and Toteme. TWP, which has a location at Highland Park Village, will also open up shop at Knox Street.

“After years of strategic planning and forging incredible partnerships, we are collaborating with the best brands and teams across every industry to create a truly distinct vision for world-class shopping, dining, hospitality, and residential living,” says Sabrina Gleizer, partner, BDT & MSD Partners, in the release.

The project is a joint venture partnership of MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company, The Retail Connection, and Highland Park Village Associates. It sits on a four-acre site adjacent to the Katy Trail and is expected to open in 2026.

Upon completion, it will total one million square feet of mixed-use space, including a hotel managed by the Auberge Resorts Collection.

“We’re extremely excited to bring such a dynamic collection of prominent brands, with both global and local prestige, to Knox Street,” says Stephen Summers, head of retail leasing for Knox Street, in the release.

Without further delay, here are descriptions of all four retailers coming to Knox Street, as described, in full, in the release (including the all-CAPS style):

DÔEN
"Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Their mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. The collections celebrate womanhood, thoughtfully designed for women and the bustling, busy, and beautiful lives they live in their clothes. The pieces are meticulously crafted to be passed on for generations, evoking a timeless whimsy and an unapologetic femininity. The brand works with domestic and international partners who share their values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit their employees and surrounding communities. DÔEN’s current shops include Brentwood Country Mart, Montecito Country Mart, Lido Marina Village and Marin Country Mart in California, in addition to locations in New York City, Sag Harbor and Nantucket."

STAUD
"In 2015, Sarah “Staud” Staudinger and George Augusto co-founded the LA-based lifestyle brand STAUD upon the idea that fashion shouldn’t just empower women – it should be accessible, too. At the heart of STAUD is design. Crafted at the intersection of timeless classics and perfect novelty, STAUD offers a collection of clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories to the modern woman who appreciates both. Current locations include Los Angeles, New York, Palm Beach, Boston, East Hampton, Nantucket, Georgetown, and a pop-up at MARKET in Highland Park Village."

TOTEME
"TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style. With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, TOTEME crafts emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Archetype pieces are examined through a female lens and realized with sumptuous fabrics, rich textures and graphic silhouettes. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces. TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From its atelier in Stockholm, the house creates ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry. TOTEME currently has store locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Aspen."

TWP
"Trish Wescoat Pound has spent a lifetime dedicated to designing clothes for Women. Trish founded TWP to offer her own take on American sportswear; effortless, unbound, understated pieces that complement the reality of women’s lives. Raised in Oklahoma, although undoubtedly a New Yorker at heart, she blends the utilitarian spirit of the American Midwest with a metropolitan sensibility. Each season draws upon Trish’s core influences: American heritage workwear, men’s inspired shirting and tailoring, and the brand’s home, New York City. Working with her daughter, Jillian, a stylist, the duo leads the creative across the brand. This intergenerational dialogue – of relevance and wisdom – is a strong source of inspiration to all of Trish’s collections. TWP currently hosts a space in Highland Park Village, in addition to three stores in New York, a boutique in Palm Beach, West Hollywood, and Aspen."