Where to shop

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 must-hit stores for February

It’s a short month so we’ve got a short shopping list. But haven’t you always heard that the best gifts come in small packages? Enjoy this pint-sized Where to Shop that is packed with home goods, skincare, and luxury fashion galore.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Skincare at The Conservatory
The premier Nordic luxury beauty brand, sustainably created from the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, has launched at The Conservatory in Highland Park Village. This, of course, aligns with the boutique's mission to sell products with sustainability and lasting value. Shop Blue Lagoon Iceland Skincare's luxury BL + Skincare line and the Spa Body Collection now, including eye serum, masks, body oils, hand creams, bath salts, lip balms, and more.

Blue Print
When you’re as busy as this home décor shop, it’s only a matter of time before you need more space. That was exactly what happened to Blue Print’s Edison Street warehouse. It’s now moved in to a 20,000-square-foot space at 1505 Oak Lawn Ave. Shop it for everything from upholstery to antiques and even lighting.

Bottega Veneta
Don’t call it a comeback. The iconic Italian brand has reopened its 3,350-square-foot boutique in NorthPark Center, featuring men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, and leather goods. As a reminder, this shop is located on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

Breitling
A leading Swiss watchmaker has found its way to NorthPark Center on level one near Dillard’s. Founded in 1884, this company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, and each piece is confirmed as a COSC-certified chronometer. The snazzy new Dallas store is open now.

Dunbar Road
This coveted Dallas design firm is led by Carla Fonts and has been charged with creating some of the most beautiful homes in North Texas. She now has opened the doors to a retail shop at 5021 West Lovers Ln. to allow customers who may not need design services to still bring home a piece that has the firm’s stamp of approval. Think art, candles, jewelry, furniture, home décor, and more.

Scarlet Reagan
Artist Kristi Kennimer is officially open and operating the second location of her gallery and home goods shop. Located at 5710 West Lovers Ln., the boutique has brought Park Cities and Preston Hollow peeps much closer to her pillows, paintings, jewelry, and more.

The House of Krigler
The prestigious perfumery is officially open to the public inside of the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. In addition to shopping the store in a conventional way, hotel guests can also have a "scent sommelier" suite experience that involves Krigler dispatching trays of perfumes and designer handmade trunks filled with extracts and raw ingredients for a tailored blending session. This "extra" amenity starts at a whopping $60,000.

Photo courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is now open at NorthPark between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's.

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RETAIL WATCH

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

Photo courtesy of SHEIN

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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