Where to Shop

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 6 must-hit stores for March

If your tax return is burning a hole in your pocket, we've got just the fix. From a home decor haven to a new boutique for littles, this is where we'll be spending our hard-earned cash this March.

Fendi
Go ahead and treat yourself — we've got just the spot. Fendi's first Dallas boutique just opened at Highland Park Village, and it's truly a sight to behold. The exquisitely designed (millwork, furniture, and flooring was imported from Italy), sleek space carries men's and women's ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, and handbags from the Italian house. For big spenders, there's even a VIP fur room.

Lil' Firefly
Snider Plaza is home to a quirky new children's boutique. Co-founders Michele Hines and Sherri Rodebaugh curated the store's assortment to feature bold, vibrant clothing that allows kids to express their individuality. Look for clothing and accessories for boys and girls size infant to tween. "We feel like a firefly is a funky and energetic child," Hines says. "We want to embrace the raw energy of a child and showcase that within our clothing."

Nyx Professional Makeup
Cult makeup store Nyx just made its Dallas-area debut at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. The California-based brand, which launched in 1999, offers a lineup of lipsticks, eyeliners, and everything in between. The store features product-specific bars and an interactive station with video tutorials.

The Boho Market at Dallas Farmers Market
The two-day shopping event kicks off March 25. You'll find handcrafted and vintage goods from local makers, artists, and Farmers Market regulars, along with food, drinks, and family-friendly games. Admission is free, but you're urged to donate a new or gently used book to the Boho Book House.

West Elm
The Brooklyn-based retailer's seventh Texas store is now open at Legacy West in Plano. Boasting more than 11,000 square feet, the space features West Elm's hallmark modern furnishings, a design lab, and merchandise from Texas-based artisans — Boyd's Farm, Gaston Made, Lilco Letterpress, etc. — as part of Local, a program supporting small businesses.

For Home
The Knox/Henderson area is welcoming yet another home furnishings store with the opening of For Home, the latest from Brian Bolke. The store takes over the former Forty Five Ten space at 4510 McKinney Ave. Shop home decor, art, and accessories collections from Dallas-based favorites like Peacock Alley, Talley Dunn Gallery, East and Orient Co., and more.

West Elm is now open at Legacy West in Plano.

Photo by Alyssa Vincent Photography

West Elm is now open at Legacy West in Plano.

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RETAIL WATCH

Texas AG Ken Paxton opens investigation into fast-fashion giant Shein

Photo courtesy of SHEIN

Shein is now under investigation from the Texas Attorney General.

Critics of fast fashion have found a strange bedfellow in Ken Paxton. The Texas Attorney General announced December 1 he would investigate online retailer Shein for alleged unethical labor practices and unsafe consumer products.

According to a release from Paxton’s office, the inquiry aims to find out if Shein’s “supply chain and manufacturing practices violate Texas law by using toxic or hazardous materials, misleading consumers about product safety, and misleading consumers about ethical sourcing.” The probe will also look into the corporation’s data collection and privacy practices.

In a statement, Paxton put a partisan spin on the investigation.

“Safe, non-toxic material and products are another key ingredient to [Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s] Make America Healthy Again movement,” said Paxton in the release. “Any company that cuts corners on labor standards or product safety, especially those operating in foreign nations like China, will be held accountable.”

Paxton’s move unexpectedly aligns the AG with environmental watchdogs. Nonprofit Yale Climate Connections has long sounded the alarm about the Singapore-based e-tailer, calling it one of the world’s biggest polluters. Paxton has long railed against climate change regulations and sued the Biden administration several times to block emissions rules.

The investigation is part of a larger Republican crackdown on Chinese consumer products. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are debating new restrictions on Shenzhen-based aerial drone maker DJI, and Senator Tom Cotton has called for investigations of “Communist Chinese” companies Shein and Temu. The September Texas vape ban specifically banned disposable e-cigarettes manufactured in the country.

In a statement emailed to multiple media outlets, Shein said it would comply with Paxton’s investigation.

“Shein takes these concerns seriously and is fully committed to cooperating,” a spokesperson said. “Our mission — to provide affordable, fashionable products to customers around the world — is underpinned by a dedication to safety, compliance, and respect for human rights.”

The controversy will likely have little effect on Shein’s popularity with Zoomers. The company snagged an estimated $38 billion in sales in 2024 and has an average of 24.7 million active app users each month.

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