Where to Shop

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 9 new shops and deals for April

Cult Gaia

The April edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's column of fashion, and new stores, and pop-ups, is stocked with spring finds. from an Asian toy store to a window treatment studio to a vendor market at Galleria Dallas — a little something for everyone.

Here's where to shop in Dallas this month:

Cult Gaia
Women's fashion brand based in Los Angeles has set up a a one-year residency at Market, the women's boutique in Highland Village — part of Market's pop-up program that allows emerging brands to test the Texas market. Cult Gaia sells cool dresses with creative cut-outs and artsy details, priced from $500 to $2,500, depending on how much bling. Plus bathing suits, cute purses, and quirky sandals.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is celebrating Easter with a Bunny Photo Experience, open daily from April 4-19. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Good Market
Weekend pop-up market on April 4-5 at Galleria Dallas' new Outdoor Plaza brings together 13 vendors with unique merchandise: jewelry, hats, stationery, floral arrangements, and more — plus Argentine gelato from Dallas-based Gelato La Boca.

Graber
Wisconsin company specializing in window treatments has made its Dallas debut at the Interior Home & Design Center at 2000 N. Stemmons Fwy. This is their first interactive design studio, featuring everything from blinds to curtains to wooden shutters, with the opportunity to touch and feel. Walk-ins are welcome.

Indigo 1745 Collective
Newly relocated store in the Cedars District at 1409 S. Botham Jean Blvd. remains a chill space to find goods for independent designers, artists, and patrons. They sell natural body products, clothes, and accessories from designers such as Beulah, Georg Roth, Masutto, and Molly x Nico. The shop is available for appointment only by text at 214-948-1745.

Kendra Scott
Jewelry and accessories brand opened at Arlington Highlands in March. This is the ninth location in Dallas-Fort Worth. It's part of Arlington Highlands' $30 million renovation to refresh the center and add new stores. The shop features the Color Bar, new brand collections, watches, and engravings.

ME+EM
British womenswear label has opened a location at NorthPark Center at 8687 N. Central Expy. #1132, on Level One between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. This is their fourth store in the U.S. and the first in Texas. Their clothes are polished, yet comfortable featuring dresses that transition from day to night and pants that pair with any top. They release new items monthly such as the Silhouette Print Smock for $135.

Pop Mart
Toy and entertainment brand from China is now open at Galleria Dallas where they feature designer toys with limited-edition releases that vault them into the collectible category. The store offers immersive environment showcasing Pop Mart characters such as Molly, Hirono, The Monsters, and Skullpanda.

Pottery Barn
Furniture outlet now open at Arlington Highlands is part of the shopping center's renovation. It's one of six locations in Dallas-Fort Worth and carries sofas, tables, home decor, bedding, and more. Design collaborations include LoveShackFancy and Peter Rabbit, a seasonal spring collection.

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Downtown News

Neiman Marcus to remain open in downtown Dallas through 2025

Neiman Marcus

After much persuasion from Dallas officials, the iconic downtown location of luxury department store Neiman Marcus will stay open — for now.

According to a release, Saks Global will continue operations of the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store at 1618 Main St. through the 2025 Holiday season while it explores a reimagination of the location in collaboration with the City of Dallas.

This includes the Zodiac Room, the restaurant's beloved in-house cafe.

It's a big last-minute turnaround, following the retailer's decision in February to close the store on March 31 after more than a century as a style leader for the city of Dallas as well as a bedrock for the downtown community.

That decision prompted Dallas officials and downtown stakeholders to form a committee to persuade Saks to reconsider, even persuading one of the landlords of the property to donate the land to encourage the store to remain. As of the end of February, Saks maintained it would still be closing the store, but with a commitment to invest in the NorthPark Center store — one of three other Neiman Marcus locations in DFW along with the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, and the Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth.

But on March 27, Dallas city officials met with Saks Global leadership to suggest other formats to serve its customers and the community while supporting the resurgence of Downtown Dallas.

Potential concepts for the reimagined space include a luxury retail experience, a curated art exhibition, and a fashion and event center.

Other proposals for the space also include an incubator for fashion design and manufacturing in Downtown Dallas.

“We deeply admire the city's passion and unwavering dedication to Neiman Marcus’ storied legacy in Dallas. The potential reimagination of this iconic shopping destination reinforces Saks Global’s commitment to redefining the luxury shopping experience,” said Marc Metrick, Chief Executive Officer of Saks Global. “As we explore opportunities for the Downtown store, along with the planned renovation at the NorthPark store, we will evaluate the opportunity to utilize both locations to serve different customer needs in the Dallas market.”

“We are excited that Saks Global has decided to keep Neiman Marcus open downtown, as we explore the opportunity to unlock the potential to transform downtown into an international beacon and economic engine for fashion - just as the Neiman Marcus founders intended when they opened the store more than 100 years ago,” said Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. “We look forward to exploring what‘s on the horizon and are committed to continuing our conversations with the Saks Global team.”

The Zodiac Room and the Bridal Salon will remain open during the exploratory period.

The Neiman Marcus brand has been an integral part of Dallas for over a century, serving as a cornerstone of the community and a symbol of style and innovation. Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has shaped the city’s fashion landscape while fostering connections through charitable giving, cultural contributions, and civic engagement.

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