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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 hot stores for gifts and more in December

Move over, Santa, we've got shopping to do. Dallas-area shoppers are big spenders at the holidays, and local stores are ready to deliver the goods. This month's Where to Shop column has holiday pop-ups, new stores, and more to make your gifting season merry and bright. Whether you're checking your list twice or treating yourself, here are eight great shops and events to check out in December.

African American Museum Christmas Marketplace
The African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park is hosting a unique "shop local" event celebrating Black artists and businesses. Visit the holiday pop-up from 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 10 to shop for handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and more. Admission is free, and the event will also include performances by North Texas musicians, book signings by local authors, community discussions, art workshops, films, and guided tours.

Galleria Dallas permanent jewelry pop-ups
Nothing says forever like jewelry, and if you (or a gift recipient) are ready to embrace the permanent jewelry trend, pop-ups at Galleria Dallas will help seal that commitment. On December 10, 17, and 18 from 12-7 pm, Pretty Little Links will be at Tommy Bahama. On December 17 and 31 from 11 am-3 pm, Wisely Welded will be at FleaStyle.

Heyday
Gift yourself a holiday glow at Heyday, a one-stop skincare shop offering personalized facial services and products. Its first-in-Texas location opened at 3010 N. Henderson Ave., Ste. 105 on December 8. An introductory price is being offered for first-time facials, and memberships are available with monthly facials and enhancements such as Gua Sha, Microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy, Professional Peels, Microcurrent, and Hydration Infusion.

Milton & King
Australian wall coverings manufacturer Milton & King has opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar and U.S. flagship showroom in the Dallas Design District, at 900 Dragon St. The store will also serve as the printshop to fulfill all orders domestically. You may have seen their high-end prints on the cover of Elle Decor or Better Homes & Gardens or in pictures of Jonathan Scott and Zooey Dechanel's home.

Shinola Detroit
The Detroit-born brand known for leather goods, watches, jewelry, and more is hosting a personalization event at its NorthPark Center store, 12-4 pm Saturday, December 10. Texas artist Andrew Manning will offer custom, hand-painted personalization and Maddy’s Kocktails will pour custom sips. Customers will be able to get watch boxes and small leather items decorated, and there will be additional opportunities for monogramming and engraving.

Teressa Foglia
Celebrity hatmaker Teressa Foglia has opened her first-ever brick-and-mortar pop-up storefront at Highland Park Village just in time for both the holidays and rodeo season. During the special six week pop-up, November 21-January 5, attendees can expect on-site custom hat making by Foglia and her team, along with an exclusive collection just for Dallas. Find it at 43 Highland Park Village.

Unbranded
After a multi-year hiatus, the Unbranded pop-up store has reopened for the season in downtown's historic Dallas Power & Light Building. This is the place for holiday gift shopping with Dallas brands including Ora et Labora (OETL Co.), Good Cycle Dallas, Good Things Vintage, P.B.N World, Crescente Patricio, and East on Rodeo. Hours are 11 am-8 pm Wednesday-Saturday, and 12-8 pm Sunday at 1511 Main St.

West Elm
The newest DFW location of the modern home decor and design services retailer is now open in Southlake Park Village. Located at 1001 E. Southlake Blvd., the 11,500-square-foot store offers furniture and home accessories for the living room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, outdoor, and more. Hours ours are 10 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-pm Sunday.

Courtesy of Teressa Foglia

Hatmaker Teressa Foglia has a brick-and-mortar pop-up at Highland Park Village.

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With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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