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Austin-cool women's clothing boutique to expand with store in Dallas

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Kick Pleat

Dallas is getting a new women's boutique clothing store from Austin: Kick Pleat, which sells clothing and accessories from both established and emerging designers, is opening a shop at 4710 W. Lovers Ln., in a storefront west of Inwood Village, with a target opening date by the end of 2024.

The shop, which initially shared the news on Instagram, will take over the space currently occupied by JK Chocolate. After a decade, the micro-cookie company is moving to a larger space at Preston Forest, according to a note on their website.

Kick Pleat is from Wendi Koletar, who founded the original location in 2003 in Austin, where it earns nods for being one of the coolest boutiques in town by locals and beyond, with coverage by Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and W magazines.

Signature items include chunky silver and gold Sordo jewelry, a Marni bucket bag, a black and beige Savette tote, and Hache moss dress. The shop also carries designer items from brands like Andrea Gomez, Birkenstock 1774, Marni, and WJ Martin.

Dallas will be the third outlet, following a location in Houston which opened in 2016. The Dallas expansion is another opportunity to reach an audience looking for high-end fashion.

"This decision was driven by our desire to expand Kick Pleat's presence in a city that has a thriving luxury market and clientele that appreciates high-end fashion," says Kick Pleat Head of Marketing Caroline Person in an email. "Dallas offers a vibrant retail environment and a growing population of fashion-forward individuals."

They'll offer some merchandise sold at other stores as well as some unique to Dallas.

"While each city has its unique style and preferences, our overarching mission remains the same: to offer elevated staples, exclusive collections like WJ Martin, and an unparalleled shopping experience," Person says. "We plan to tailor our offerings to resonate with the Dallas clientele's tastes and preferences, ensuring that we meet their fashion needs while maintaining the high standards that Kick Pleat is known for."

"The move to Dallas felt like the right move at the right time and a natural addition to our Austin and Houston locations," she says.

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Shopping News

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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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