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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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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 6 new stores to check out for June

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LoveShackFancy and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders collaboration.

The June edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap Dallas ' monthly roundup of new shops and hot sales has a little of everything: buzzy new designer boutique, museum shop, thrift store, and furniture boutique that graduated from online to brick-and-mortar. There's also a new cheerleaders collection and a major tile sale.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for June 2025:

Billy Reid
Texas fashion designer has opened a boutique in Dallas at 1902 N. Henderson Ave., in the former Knot Standard space. Reid is known for his carefully crafted clothing and accessories embodying lived-in luxury, with high-quality fabrics and unexpected detailing. Reid says that the space will allow them to combine their main collection and custom clothing efforts under one roof. They carry men’s and women’s clothing, including men’s polos and trousers, dresses, blazers, plus travel bags, belts, and cotton twill ball caps.

Casa Bella Decor
Luxury home furniture boutique is now open in Melissa at 3210 Milrany Ln. #300. After eight years as an online store, this is the brand's first physical showroom with items like bedding, chairs, patio furniture, and nightstands. They carry home goods and furniture brands such as Barefoot Dream, Farmhouse Fresh, Rowe Furniture, and Voluspa Candles. There are also complimentary design consultations available.

Daltile
Dallas-based company — the largest manufacturer and marketer of tile in the U.S. — has launched a summer sale highlighting "Made in the USA" products with up to 40 percent off American-made tile collections on 36 lines ranging from ultra-trendy Artcrafted colored glass tiles to the wood look of Acreage to the convincing faux marble of Marble Attache. Daltile products are distributed through 260-plus company-owned sales service centers, stone slab yards, design studios, and independent flooring retailers, searchable online. The sale runs through August 31.

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Frontiers of Flight Museum store
There's a museum store now open inside Frontiers of Flight Museum, at 6911 Lemmon Ave. near Dallas Love Field. The store is a 1,400-square-foot space with Frontiers of Flight merchandise, interactive STEM kits, aviation-themed books, art prints, and toys, plus candles, apparel, and jewelry from local makers chosen to reflect the innovation that defines the museum. Located right inside the museum’s lobby, it's open to the public, no ticket required.

Goodwill Carrollton
Goodwill's newest location is a state-of-the-art store and donation drop-off center which opened on June 5 in a former Big Lots. This store is the non-profit's 19th location in its eight-county service area and represents Goodwill's mission-integrated social enterprise that is dedicated to helping people with barriers recognize and reach their full potential through the power of a job.

LoveShackFancy
Cotton Incorporated and LoveShackFancy have partnered with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on an "America's Sweetheart" all-cotton 28-piece collection featuring frilly print and gingham sundresses, American flag sweatshirts, and a line of skirts, dresses, and tops embroidered with cherries. The brands will host a tailgate party at LoveShackFancy’s Dallas boutique (at 29 Highland Park Village) on June 21, that includes a meet & greet with two of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

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