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Holiday gifts for everyone on your list from Highland Park Village

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Once again, ‘tis the season for holiday shopping and Highland Park Village, Dallas’ premier open-air shopping and dining destination, has released its highly anticipated holiday gift guide.

From sparkly jewelry, gorgeous handbags, and cozy knits to home décor, the best of beauty, and curated picks for him, there are endless options for everyone on your list.

Whomever you may be shopping for this year, browse Highland Park Village’s curated gift selections here, featuring an array of festive categories, and shop in-store today. Here is an exclusive preview:

Gifts for her

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Timeless accessories make the perfect gift for the woman in your life. KHAITE’s Nano Bobbi Crossbody Bag is the perfect addition to any outfit. Accented with a gleaming disc and a snake chain that can be tucked in, this is a gift she will love now and for years to come.

KHAITE | 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 104, Dallas, Texas 75205 | 214-885-2887

Gifts for him

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Treat the deserving man in your life with a gift that you will feel proud to give. This cashmere overshirt by ZEGNA is the perfect addition to his closet. The light taupe color not only seamlessly pairs with any outfit, but the comfort and practicality will make this his favorite wardrobe staple.

ZEGNA | 46A Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205 | 214-559-4842

Gifts for friends & family

Highland Park Village Monopoly
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A board game is the perfect gift for friends or family who need more time away from screens. Not only does this provide a great bonding activity, but also is a cute, chic addition to the house. This Monopoly set can be found at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange, an elegant gift shop that donates proceeds back to benefit those in need in the Dallas community, and which has called Highland Park Village home for over six decades. The best part is that St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange offers beautiful gift wrapping in-store to make gifting even easier on you.

St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange | 5 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205 | 214-521-3862

Last-minute gifts

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Just because you waited until the last minute to start checking off people from your list does not mean you have to settle for anything less than the best. This fan-favorite cashmere fisherman sweater from Jenni Kayne is sure to please any recipient. She will never want to take off this best-selling sweater from the recently opened store in Highland Park Village.

Jenni Kayne | 34 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205 | 214-220-8309

And for that very hard-to-shop-for person, a Highland Park Village gift card redeemable at any store or restaurant within the Village is always a delight to receive. For more gifting ideas, visit Highland Park Village’s full holiday gift guide here.

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RETAIL WATCH

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

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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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