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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 11 must-hit stores for November

While you may or may not be one to put out your Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving, it is probably smart to start looking at potential holiday presents before Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. This month's roundup of new and favorite shops is filled with festive spirit (and gift ideas). Oh and if you’re a dude, Dallas’ shopping scene is definitely showing up for you this month.

Anine Bing
This Los Angeles-based fashion house is now open at NorthPark Center on level one just outside of Nordstrom. Inspired by Scandinavian simplicity and American energy, the brand focuses on everyday wardrobe essentials and investment pieces. They offer complimentary styling consultations, gift boxing with any purchase, phone orders, and expedited local shipping.

Photo courtesy of Mashburn

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Buck Mason
Buck Mason started with a very simple goal — to build the perfect T-shirt. Since this Los Angeles-based brand’s inception, meticulous construction has led to a full line of men’s and women’s clothing dubbed modern American classics. This is the only North Texas store, and it is in NorthPark Center on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Hari Mari
The Dallas-based company known for comfortable and colorful flip-flops has launched its first women’s boot just in time for cooler temps. Named “Midland,” this premium suede boot allows for easy slip on and slip off. It is offered in autumn, taupe, and black, and sells for $170 at the Dallas flagship, online, and in stores where Hari Mari is sold.

Hive & Colony
This bespoke menswear line is redefining the way men dress and is transforming garments, shoes, and accessories into custom pieces that can be treasured forever. The brand recently opened its only Texas location in NorthPark Center on level one, between Macy’s and Nordstrom. Styling starts by getting measured via the state-of-the-art 3D body scanner. It takes 300 measurements and draws a diagram to illustrate posture, pose, and stance in a matter of seconds.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry
The iconic Texas-based, family-owned jewelry retailer is not slowing down, having just opened a new store in MacArthur Park in Irving. Shop charms, statement rings, and a wide selection of keepsake collections (such as the fun collab with Whataburger, another iconic Texas brand.) Fans love the selection of women’s and men's jewelry crafted from 14K and 18K gold, sterling silver, bronze, and a variety of gemstones.

Kendra Scott
Texas-based Kendra Scott is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 with an exclusive new collection and more. Their first men's watches were also recently introduced as part of the Scott Bros. by Kendra Scott men's line. From modern to takes on timeless time pieces, the watches are made with fine materials such as stainless steel and leather, and are priced starting at $110.

La Vie Style House x Over the Moon
A one-size-fits-all bridal collection? If anyone can pull this off, it's Dallas-based La Vie Style House. This inaugural collection features 21 pieces and is carried exclusively at online wedding destination Over the Moon. The line has looks for brides, bridesmaids, mother of the bide, and even stylish guest looks. Prices range from $600 to $3,000.

Mashburn
After the oh-so-sophisticated couple Sid and Ann Mashburn established themselves in Dallas over the last seven years, the couple now welcomes shoppers to their new 4,200-square-foot store at 4615 Cole Ave. The Sid Mashburn side features an open-air tailor shop and a dedicated made-to-measure area, while the Ann Mashburn side features a dedicated shoe and accessories parlor. Both sides continue to carry the collections that Dallas faithful have grown to know and love from the boutique.

Scanlan Theodore
This iconic women’s brand, founded in 1987, is now open at NorthPark Center on level one, between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. The first-in-Texas boutique features ready-to-wear, as well as accessories including bags, eyewear, shoes, belts, jewelry, and scarves. In a world where fashion sometimes seems abstract, the Scanlan Theodore woman stands out as a modern classic.

Stitch Golf
New at Inwood Village (5560 W. Lovers Ln. #245), Stitch Golf's first Dallas store is a destination for golfers and those who love them. It's filled with high-performance apparel, travel bags, and of course, golf gear. The vintage motorsports-inspired golf brand has a cool backstory, too: Their CEO actually met the founder when he coached his high school golf team in 1991 – they reconnected later, and Stitch Golf was officially founded in 2012.

Vuori
Have you found yourself in Dallas with a West Coast vibe? Meet this new, feel-good, technical clothing company at NorthPark Center on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s. If you’re an active person who digs conscious brands putting out cool clothes, you'll love their shorts, tops, sweatshirts, joggers, and more.

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American doll store relocates flagship from one Dallas mall to another

Photo by Joel Luks

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A doll store is moving from one Dallas mall to another, but this is American Girl, the doll store-combination-restaurant-combination-kiddie-salon chain, and it's the store's only location in Dallas, as well as the only location in Texas, as well as one of a limited number of stores across the U.S. Thus this story.

The store is departing its current location at Galleria Dallas and relocating to The Shops at Park Lane where it will establish a new flagship in a two-story space between Nordstrom Rack and opposite HomeGoods. According to a release, it will open in early 2024.

In addition to carrying American Girl dolls, the new store will feature a full-service restaurant, personal shopping, and both doll and girl hairstyling, manicures, and ear piercing at the Dolled Up Salon.

The Dallas store originally opened at the Galleria in November 2007.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, the chain was founded in 1986 and became a subsidiary of Mattel in 1998. Their website says they have 12 retail stores plus a digital site where their $100-and-up dolls are sold, but their retail site shows nine U.S. locations in cities such as Chicago, Orlando, Nashville, and Los Angeles, and no stand-alone locations in Canada.

A story on Patch puts the number at 10 outlets in the U.S. and six in Canada, with a few permanent closures that occurred during the pandemic. American Girl did not respond to an inquiry for comment.

The company professes that its mission is to build girls of strong character and help them reach their full potential, but a story on Money.com notes that the company's practice of selling dolls in limited quantities means that they can be worth "big money," especially on sites like Amazon and eBay, where "some American Girl doll sellers can really rake in cash."

Dolls start at $98 and if you choose the popular customization option, where you can create a doll in your own image, it's $220, plus the additional cost of buying your own matching outfit, ranging from $60 to $135.

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