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Luxury women's fashion label Khaite to open Dallas store — second in U.S.

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A big name in fashion is coming to Dallas: Khaite, an ultra hot womenswear designer from New York, will open at Highland Park Village — only the second location in the U.S.

According to a release, it will open at 100 Highland Park Village #104 — in the old Starbucks space, sob — this fall.

“We couldn’t be more excited for Khaite to open its next storefront in the country at Highland Park Village,” said Stephen Summers of Highland Park Village. “Khaite is one of the most effortlessly cool brands embodying quintessential New York fashion. The addition of the brand comes during an incredibly exciting time at the Village.”

Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, Khaite is part of a "quiet luxury" trend, featuring polished pieces distinguished by subtle-yet-striking details.

Signature pieces include thick cashmere sweaters, strong-shouldered jackets, denim, and knit dresses. Each piece is said to balance opposing elements: masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity.

Her aesthetic includes stores with grey concrete walls and runway shows with a dramatic black backdrop.

The label has become a favorite for young fashionistas such as Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Dakota Johnson, and Katie Holmes who is credited with giving the brand its first viral moment in 2019, when she was seen wearing a matching Khaite cashmere cardigan and bra set.

Holstein won American Womenswear Designer of the Year at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, for the second time. in Februrary, the NY Times posted a story asking "Is Khaite the Future of American Fashion?"

The Highland Park Village location will carry women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, and accessories. Prices are not cheap: A plain black short-sleeved Nico top is $1,280; a small Lilith evening bag made of leather and animal-unfriendly shearling is $3,400. A leather jacket is $6,200.

According to Business of Fashion, the original plan was to open in Dallas as a long-term pop-up — one of three, along with Aspen and the Hamptons — followed by a permanent location at South Coast Plaza shopping centre in Orange County.

“As Khaite's retail footprint expands, Highland Park Village was a priority to the brand,” said Brigitte Kleine, CEO of Khaite. “We are thrilled to be joining the esteemed luxury shopping destination to offer a personal experience for our local clients.”

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

Thrifted Threads

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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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