This Month's Top Shops

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

In October, our thoughts turn to the Partners Card, which gets us discounts at myriad retailers around the city beginning October 25. This annual Dallas shopping tradition helps support the Family Place's fight against domestic violence.

Until then, we're visiting new stores for both women and men, in the hopes of getting a jump start on our holiday shopping before the madness truly begins.

Club Monaco
Club Monaco recently reopened its doors at Galleria Dallas. But this time around, the chic international brand boasts 2,500 square feet of clothing and accessories for women only. Sorry, guys. You'll have to visit the West Village store for your dose of dapper fall and winter wear.

James Perse
Keep it casual and cool this fall with Los Angeles-based soft apparel for men and women. With James Perse set to open October 19 at Highland Park Village, we're making room in our closet for comfortable slacks and everyday tees.

J.Crew Men’s Shop
We can’t get enough of J.Crew ever since creative director Jenna Lyons came into the picture. Now the guys have it even better with the first J.Crew Men’s standalone store in Dallas, opening later this month at NorthPark Center. The boutique 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.

J.McLaughlin
Just in time for fall, J.McLaughlin recently opened at the Plaza at Preston Center, featuring a range of men's and women's wear. J.McLaughlin is where classic meets modern attire: Shop sheath dresses and cashmere sweaters for the ladies and staples like khaki trench coats for the gents.

Topshop and Topman
Nordstrom NorthPark has cleared quite a few racks for clothing and accessories from Britain's grooviest style chain. "Fast casual" fashion at affordable prices? Yes, please. A Topman suit is also coming to Nordstrom at Galleria Dallas in November.

W.O.W.
The Boston-based boutique just opened on McKinney Avenue, boasting a variety of effortlessly stylish clothing, jewelry and accessories. Shop the likes of Jane Mohr, Kedem Sasson and Alembeeka — in a wide range of sizes, from petite to plus-sized.

Topshop and Topman are coming to Nordstrom Northpark.

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Topshop and Topman are coming to Nordstrom Northpark.

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Shopping News

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

Thrifted Threads

Thrifted Threads chill vibe

With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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