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Galleria Dallas unveils 7 new stores selling shoes, jewelry, lingerie

Intimissimi is a new store that definitely seems worth checking out.

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Buzzy North Dallas mall Galleria Dallas is entering 2023 with a bang: According to a release, the center has seven new stores that have recently opened or will in the coming months. There's also change afoot for iconic jewelry store Bachendorf's, which is expanding its footprint.

A recent story in Forbes reports that, despite all the gloomy predictions about shopping malls that during the pandemic, retail is in great shape. Malls fulfill the social aspect of shopping, which people still crave. So take that, mall naysayers.

Here's the list of new shops:

Mango. Spanish clothing design and manufacturing company features the latest trends in fashion, footwear, and accessories for women, men, teens, children, and home. This will be Mango’s first North Texas location and will open on Level 1 near Tiffany & Co. Opening: fall.

Intimissimi. Italian brand sells women's clothing, lingerie, bras, and underwear in chic yet comfortable styles. This will be Intimissimi's first store in Texas, and will be located on Level 1 across from Sephora. Opening: spring.

Tippy Tot Shoes. Designer toddler footwear traditionally found in other retailers opens its first retail storefront. Tippy Tots is independently owned and provide high-quality shoes with excellent foot support, comfort, and a foundation for healthy feet. The shop will be on Level 3 near Auntie Anne’s. Opening: spring.

Offline by Aerie. Activewear wing of Aerie, and sister company of American Eagle features leggings, sports bras, and tanks made from fabrics that are quick-drying and built for movement. Galleria Dallas is the only Texas location to host all three American Eagle brands. On Level 2 next to Aerie. Open: now.

Banter. Earrings, necklaces, charms, rings, bracelets, and body jewelry, with piercings done in-store. On Level 2 next to Build-A-Bear. Open: now.

Bonsai Paper Co. First brick & mortar location for this stationery store which offers gift wrapping services and handmade gifts. On Level 3 next to Earthbound Trading Co. Open: now

Great American Cookies. Home to the original Cookie Cake. On Level 2, next to Haagen-Dazs and near Shoe Palace. Open: now.

Bachendorf’s Jewelers. Shop with finest diamonds, designer jewelry, and timepieces is expanding in 2023. During construction, the store will move to a temporary location on Level 1 next to Gucci. The expansion is expected to be complete this summer.

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Rare Halston fashion exhibition now on display in unlikely Texas city

Halston: Inventing American Fashion exhibit Ellen Noël Art Museum

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An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

A rare exhibition honoring fashion pioneer Halston has popped up in an unexpected place: West Texas. Dallas fashionistas who are fans of the designer can make a five-hour pilgrimage to Odessa’s newly revamped Ellen Noël Art Museum to view "Halston: Inventing American Fashion."

Halston’s minimalistic fashions are rarely the subjects of retrospectives, although the designer’s dramatic life story recently had a pop-cultural resurgence through a 2021 Ryan Murphy miniseries. "Halston: Inventing American Fashion" assesses the talent that made him a household name.

Known now for outfitting 1970s icons like Liza Minelli and Bianca Jagger, Halston changed the international reputation of American sportswear as part of the famous 1973 “Battle of Versailles” fashion show, holding his own against Paris’ most lauded couturiers. His uniquely louche style still influences contemporary brands like Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, and Tom Ford, who was briefly the creative director for a revised Halston label.

The mannequins in the Odessa display are outfitted with 75 ensembles from flowing Ultrasuede daywear to more dramatic draped gowns. The pieces “illustrate how Halston revolutionized fashion by prioritizing comfort, confidence, and modern femininity,” according to a release.

Although Odessa may seem an odd choice for the show, Halston had deep Texas connections. After he moved on from hat making, Amarillo millionaire Estelle Marsh was his sole backer willing to fund his first Madison Avenue boutique.

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$Halston: Inventing American Fashion exhibit Ellen No\u00ebl Art Museum$

Photo courtesy of Ellen Noël Art Museum

An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

And the recently completed renovation of Odessa's Ellen Noël Art Museum has some of the designer’s signature sleek. Designed by architect R.J. Lopez, the renovation includes new galleries and improved circulation, but the centerpiece is a striking transparent façade, replacing the original brick of the 1985 building.

“The renovation project has been over 10 years in the making and in the construction phase for the past two years,” says the museum’s buildings manager, Steve Patton, via a release. “The completion of the project has resulted in an incredible facility that is a shining star in West Texas, offering programs and exhibits that will be a destination point for people all over the world!”

"Halston: Inventing American Fashion" will run through March 22. Admission to the Ellen Noël Art Museum is free.

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