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NorthPark Center holds on to premier shopping status with new stores

AG is one of the new stores that recently opened at or is coming soon to NorthPark Center.

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NorthPark Center is serious about keeping its title as Dallas' No. 1 tourist attraction (yes, really), so the mall is adding a bevy of new stores for the new year.

Four boutiques are slated to arrive in the spring, joining the handful of retailers the shopping center previously added in fall 2015.

March will see the arrival of Italian menswear shop Canali and Parisian fragrance and skincare brand Diptyque, both of which will be exclusive Dallas-Fort Worth locations.

Canali is known for its meticulous tailoring and su misura service, which combines the expertise of its made-to-measure specialists and the artistry of master tailors to create distinctive suits, jackets, trousers, and shirts, all handcrafted in Italy. Diptyque was founded as a fabric design house more than 50 years ago but now focuses mainly on candles, personal and home fragrances, and skin and body care potions.

In April, luxury house Longchamp Paris and apparel and accessories line Sam Edelman will open their doors as the only Texas locations of each.

Longchamp Paris began as the must-have luggage and handbag maker for the fashionable ladies of France but now also offers a ready-to-wear line. Sam Edelman specializes in dressing top to toe, from shoes to clothing to jewelry and accessories.

Last fall, NorthPark debuted seven stores and one restaurant: Pandora, Vineyard Vines, The Frye Company, Tommy Bahama, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sundance, AG, and American eatery The Theodore.

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TEXAS THREADS

Shiner and Texas Standard toast Texas with new apparel collection

Photo courtesy of Texas Standard and Shiner

The limited-edition Texas Standard x Shiner collection blends performance apparel with classic Texas style.

A pair of Texas favorites are joining forces in fashion: Apparel brand Texas Standard and iconic brewery Shiner have launched a limited-edition capsule collection that celebrates the Lone Star State's unmistakable style, from tailgates to two-stepping.

The new Texas Standard x Shiner collection is way more than a famous beer logo slapped on a t-shirt. This capsule collection was designed to fit in everywhere from dance halls and fishing trips to sports games and happy hours.

Shiner has been brewing beer in Texas for more than a century, and this partnership acknowledges its heritage beyond what’s in the bottle. For Texas Standard, known for modernizing Texas staples with performance fabrics, it was a chance to collaborate with one of the state's most recognizable brands.

"Shiner and Texas Standard already speak the same Texan language, so everything about the collection is authentic, not forced," Joshua Brito, vice president of marketing and direct at Texas Standard, tells CultureMap. "We leaned on the iconic marks and imagery Shiner's built over 100-plus years, then layered in the same authentic Texas details that run through everything we make. One of our goals was to avoid a flat logo lockup merch drop. Every piece needed to be something someone's proud to wear, carrying what Shiner, Texas Standard, and Texas stand for."

Shiner x Texas Standard Inspired by more than a century of Shiner brewing tradition, the collaboration celebrates Texas heritage with apparel designed for everything from brewery patios to dance halls.Photo courtesy of Texas Standard and Shiner

That attention to detail shows throughout the collection, which features graphic tees, a baseball cap, pearl snap shirts, and a reimagined version of Texas Standard's bestselling Guayabera Libre. Rather than oversized logos or novelty graphics, Shiner and Texas Standard focused on design details.

The Guayabera Libre features breathable, moisture-wicking fabric with UPF 40. It includes hidden pockets, mesh venting, and a water-resistant finish. This technical fishing shirt, styled as a Texas classic, was made for both hanging out on a boat and at a backyard barbecue.

While the Guayabera Libre shirt might steal the spotlight, it isn’t the only standout. The Traditions Polo in Shiner Gold features hand-drawn illustrations inspired by Texas culture and Shiner's 100-plus-year history. The Western Traditions Polo incorporates pearl snaps and classic yoke styling with lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric, a signature of the Texas Standard.

"We started with pieces that we already know resonate with our shared audience," said Brito. "The Guayabera Libre and pearl snap shirts we're known for include moisture-wicking, breathable fabric from the start, not added on. From there, the Texas flair came easy."

The collection was designed as a standalone release and is expected to remain online through September on Shiner and Texas Standard’s websites.

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