Serious Retail Therapy

NorthPark Center brings more of the goods to Dallas shoppers

NorthPark Center is slated to get a slew of new stores, including a first-in-Texas Spanx boutique and Dallas-Fort Worth exclusives such as J. Crew Men's Shop and Tourbillon Boutique. Other new retailers coming to the iconic mall are Rolex and Tory Burch.

J. Crew is opening its first standalone men's store in Dallas. Scheduled to open this fall on level one, between Dillard's and Macy's, the new 2,800-square-foot men's shop will carry pieces from the menswear collection, including Ludlow suits, 484 and Wallace & Barnes Japanese selvedge denim, Italian cashmere, and Thomas Mason for J.Crew shirts. In addition, customers can schedule one-on-one personal style appointments throughout the day and before and after store hours.

Tourbillon Boutique, which has stores all over the world, brings exquisite timepieces from Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega and Swatch to the Dallas market. Thanks to a variety of quality brands, there is definitely something for every discerning shopper. The store, located on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's, is slated for a fall opening.

Also this fall, Eiseman Jewels will open an adjacent 800-square-foot Rolex boutique. The shop will carry traditional Rolex models and current designs, and it will house a private viewing area and full-service center for repairs and adjustments. For each timepiece purchased, Eiseman will offer complimentary case back engraving, cleaning and new purchase appraisal.

NorthPark's Spanx store, coming in 2014, will be the first standalone store in Texas. The store will carry a full selection of body-shaping undergarments, swimsuits, activewear and men's undershirts. But, unlike the sad confines of many department store's shapewear departments, the Spanx shop will be sexy and inviting, with pops of red, Lucite finishes and high-gloss lacquer.

Bold American brand Tory Burch will open its second Dallas location at NorthPark in April 2014. (The first is in Highland Park Village.) The store will carry ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories, and fragrance and beauty products.

All of the above is in addition to the previously announced Arhaus Furniture and Pirch (formerly Fixtures Living), which will fill part of the void left by Barneys. Also coming to NorthPark later this year are Green House Market, a bricks-and-mortar location of the popular Green House food truck, and See's Candies and Nespresso coffee.

A standalone Spanx boutique — the first in Texas — is slated to open in NorthPark Center next year.

Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center

A standalone Spanx boutique — the first in Texas — is slated to open in NorthPark Center next year.

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Fashion News

Dallas' once-a-year Salvation Army fashion show sale is a shopper must

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The actual sale will probably not be this color-coded.

It's one of the hottest sales of the year and it's happening in Dallas on May 9-10: It's the After-Sale hosted by the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary, featuring designer clothing, shoes, and accessories at a highly discounted price.

This annual event has been called one of Dallas’ best kept secrets: a designer warehouse sale featuring new and gently worn clothes from the city’s best dressed closets and local boutiques. Featured pieces include designers such as Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson, Marc Jacobs and more.

It's part of the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show & Luncheon which since its inception in 1993 has raised more than $16 million for The Salvation Army of North Texas.

This year’s Fashion Show & Luncheon took place on May 6 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and included a seated lunch and runway show featuring designer labels donated from Dallas’ most admirable closets and boutiques. Patrons were able to shop from The Chic Boutique or purchase runway items through a silent auction, with proceeds supporting The Salvation Army.

Dallas Women’s Auxiliary President Laura Downing and founding Emeritus Auxiliary member Margot Perot honored Nancy Dedman with the namesake Margot Perot Service Award. Millie Cooper, whose leadership and legacy have inspired countless women to service, was recognized as the Legacy Award recipient. The inaugural Love in Action Award was presented to Toni Turner for her commitment to making the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary and the Fashion Show & Luncheon a success.

“Each year, the Fashion Show & Luncheon serves as a positive reminder of the immense generosity of our advocates, partners, and donors,” said Major Dawn McFarland, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “It’s truly special to see North Texans come together for such a remarkable event, all in the name of service. We invite those who were unable to attend to come out for our After Sale. Every dollar makes a difference, and what better way to show support than by sprucing up your wardrobe!”

The Fashion Show After Sale will take place at 9216 Harry Hines Blvd. May 9-10, from 10 am-6 pm and feature gently and never-worn women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as shoes, handbags, and accessories at discounted prices — donated from coveted closets and boutiques in North Texas.

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