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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 must-hit stores for June

Although the first day of summer doesn't hit until June 21, Dallas has been serving up serious seasonal looks for months now. In fact, we are looking for alternative options for summer when it is just too hot to function. Think tennis, golf, and even Major League Baseball. Which of your signature summer looks are you upgrading this month? Find inspiration at these eight shops - along with a Father's Day gift or two.

Active Milano
Michael Malik’s sophisticated new collection blends tech fabrics and total comfort seen in bra tops, leggings, shorts, jackets, and body suits. All items are sized small to large and range in price from $52 to $108. The line is made in both the United States and Peru. Sound familiar? Active Milano sponsored the 2022 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions, outfitting contestants in activewear on stage; shop the luxe-athleisure brand online.

Photo courtesy of King Ranch Saddle

King Ranch Saddle has moseyed into The Star at Frisco.

Boho Market at The Village
The Boho Market, a popular Texas pop-up that supports small and local businesses, will set up shop at The Village, 10 am-2 pm Saturday, June 24. Visitors can shop for clothing, jewelry, accessories, candles and home décor from 30 vendor booths. Food and beverages will be available from The Village's eateries, including Anise, Buzz & Bustle, Doughregarde's, Over Under, and more. Admission is free; find the market at 5605 Village Glen Dr., Dallas.

Five54
Sisters Allison and Anna Williams, who hail from Mississippi, recently opened this Southern-chic clothing and accessories boutique on Dallas' Lower Greenville Avenue. The shop is filled with on-trend styles in perky prints, comfy knits, and breezy fabrics appropriate for hot summers.They stock about 40 different contemporary brands, including sundresses, skirts, and tops by Reset by Jane; denim from Hidden; and separates and dresses from Fate and Olivaceous. And they prioritize affordability: most pieces are under $75. Read more about it here.

Gucci x MLB
The Texas Rangers are the hottest team in the AL West, and Gucci is here to cheer them on (along with other MLB teams). First unveiled at the Gucci Fall/Winter 2018 fashion show, this newly refreshed capsule collection features ready-to-wear clothes, shoes, and accessories emblazoned team logos. Think caps, patches, denim sets, colorful t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and even loafers. The collection is now available online. Go Rangers!

Hari Mari
Who would have thought that Dallas' go-to flip flop company would release a women's summer staple short that is totally necessary, as well? Called the Ladies BantamKnit Short, they're made with a custom cotton blend for extreme comfort. The performance fabric offers increased breathability with four way stretch. Read more here and get yourself a pair for $68 online only.

King Ranch Saddle Shop
A new outpost for the luxe cowboy brand debuted at The Star in Frisco on June 3, but don't be fooled by the name "saddle shop." The store carries Western-inspired menswear and womenswear, outdoor accessories, furniture, and more. The Frisco store is the sixth King Ranch location across the state and second in North Texas, following the first one in Fort Worth.

Mizzen + Main
This Dallas-based menswear brand now has a new boutique in Southlake Town Square. The opening marks the brand’s seventh retail location, following stores in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. The 2,066-square-foot space was created in collaboration with Bergmeyer architecture firm to engage with guests in a more experiential way than ever before.

Todd Snyder
Since launching his eponymous label in 2011, Todd Snyder has redefined how modern American men can present themselves to the world in stylish, unexpected ways. Think dress shirts, polos, pants, suiting, and even shoes. The new boutique is now open on level one between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom in Dallas' NorthPark Center.

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Holiday shopping

New giant Quge-tip from Dallas-based Q-tip sells out in 24 hours

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Q-tip's Quge-tip

A giant version of an everyday product has sold out in 24 hours: Called the Quge-tip, it's a 6-foot version of the iconic Q-tip, the beauty staple that's been around for more than a century.

Measuring nearly six feet from tip to tip, Quge-tips feature enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design.

The Quge-tip was released on December 9 and sold exclusively online in limited quantities for $35. Alas, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Elida Beauty, the parent company of Q-tip, the product flew off the virtual shelf.

"Now that they’re sold out, Q-tips is surprising fans with social giveaways," the spokesperson says.

The Quge-tip is one of two products just released by Dallas companies — both of which feel like they could be April Fools Day jokes — except that both are for real.

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Dave & Buster's Claw Purse
The Dallas-based eatertainment chain is leveling up holiday gifting with the debut of the Claw Purse, a limited-edition purse designed by Chain. The Claw Purse is inspired by one of the brand's most iconic games — the claw machine — and according to a release, is "the season's most unexpected fashion statement" for anyone who loves bold style, nostalgia, and a little bit of play.

To mark a milestone for the brand, the Claw Purse launches alongside the expansion of Dave & Buster's Human Crane, a viral, full-body game experience that turns guests into the claw — where they are lowered down into a bin of huge prizes to grab whatever they choose.

Beginning in December 2025, the Human Crane will appear in over 112 Dave & Buster's locations with additional stores rolling out nationwide throughout the season.

But back to the purse: It made its debut at Chain's Holiday House, an event at the company's HQ in L.A., where "it quickly became a crowd favorite among creators, stylists, and culture icons," or so says the release. Which also calls this "the first creative collaboration" between Dave & Buster's and Chain, bringing together Dave & Buster's beloved gameplay with Chain's signature culture-forward point of view. So maybe there will be more collaborations in the future.

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The Quge-tip is a nearly six-foot supersized version of the "iconic" Q-tip cotton swab, first invented in 1923 and the go-to for beauty, baby care, first aid, cleaning, and everyday moments that call for a gentle, precise touch.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale, designed as a playful, oversized tribute.

The release nots that Quge-tips tap into a rising trend of consumers using Q-tips swabs for alternative tasks, which now make up a meaningful share of cotton swab use: From dusting high shelves and cleaning hard-to-reach corners to large-scale art projects.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale.

The company insists it's a real thing — they do a very funny video mocking late-night ads for cheap products — and that after debuting at qugetips.com on December 9, they sold out of their initial run. One note: They do not reveal how many Quge-tips were sold. It could just be, like 10 that were for sale.

There's a chance they'll be doing another issue, and they encourage interested shoppers to diligently follow their social media.

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