Where to Shop Now

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.

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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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Fashion on display

Rare Halston fashion exhibition now on display in unlikely Texas city

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An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

A rare exhibition honoring fashion pioneer Halston has popped up in an unexpected place: West Texas. Dallas fashionistas who are fans of the designer can make a five-hour pilgrimage to Odessa’s newly revamped Ellen Noël Art Museum to view "Halston: Inventing American Fashion."

Halston’s minimalistic fashions are rarely the subjects of retrospectives, although the designer’s dramatic life story recently had a pop-cultural resurgence through a 2021 Ryan Murphy miniseries. "Halston: Inventing American Fashion" assesses the talent that made him a household name.

Known now for outfitting 1970s icons like Liza Minelli and Bianca Jagger, Halston changed the international reputation of American sportswear as part of the famous 1973 “Battle of Versailles” fashion show, holding his own against Paris’ most lauded couturiers. His uniquely louche style still influences contemporary brands like Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, and Tom Ford, who was briefly the creative director for a revised Halston label.

The mannequins in the Odessa display are outfitted with 75 ensembles from flowing Ultrasuede daywear to more dramatic draped gowns. The pieces “illustrate how Halston revolutionized fashion by prioritizing comfort, confidence, and modern femininity,” according to a release.

Although Odessa may seem an odd choice for the show, Halston had deep Texas connections. After he moved on from hat making, Amarillo millionaire Estelle Marsh was his sole backer willing to fund his first Madison Avenue boutique.

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An colorful eveningwear grouping takes advantage of Ellen Noël Art Museum's curved walls.

And the recently completed renovation of Odessa's Ellen Noël Art Museum has some of the designer’s signature sleek. Designed by architect R.J. Lopez, the renovation includes new galleries and improved circulation, but the centerpiece is a striking transparent façade, replacing the original brick of the 1985 building.

“The renovation project has been over 10 years in the making and in the construction phase for the past two years,” says the museum’s buildings manager, Steve Patton, via a release. “The completion of the project has resulted in an incredible facility that is a shining star in West Texas, offering programs and exhibits that will be a destination point for people all over the world!”

"Halston: Inventing American Fashion" will run through March 22. Admission to the Ellen Noël Art Museum is free.

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