The May edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap Dallas' monthly column of shops, sales, and alternative finds, is right on time for summer shopping. This edition includes a sample sale store, one-stop shop for closet and storage space, and ritzy diamonds.

Here's where to shop in Dallas this month:

260 Dallas
Sample sale store in Inwood Village that got its start in New York features luxury brands of women's and men's fashions at discounted prices, such as Print Fresh, Mark Cross, Favorite Daughter, and Maison Kitsune. Featured sales change weekly and are available both in-store and online. There are also locations in Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.

Away
Travel essentials and luggage brand has moved its Dallas location from Knox Street to NorthPark. At the new location, visitors can explore a lineup that includes hardside suitcases, softside suitcases, and the Flex assortment known for its expandable design. The store will also showcase Away’s bags and accessories, featuring the latest styles from their Featherlight line of travel bags, and the Active collection.

California Closets
Closet showroom recently opened an Irving location at 350 E. Royal Ln. #119 in the Communications Complex business park. They specialize in custom closets, storage space, and shelving. They also offer complimentary in-home consultations. There are six other locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, including Lovers Lane, Carrollton, Plano, Farmers Branch, Southlake, and Fort Worth.

Crocs
Casual clogs and footwear brand has opened in a new expanded space at Allen Premium Outlets. The expanded Crocs store features an elevated floor plan with eye-catching displays and fixtures that spotlight a broad spectrum of core and seasonal colors and shoe charms, or Jibbitz. (Heydude, a casual footwear brand, is taking over Crocs' former space in the summer.)

Curated & Co.
New showroom and boutique located at 4747 4th Army Dr., #27, in Frisco offers home décor, furniture, and gifts like candles and cocktail glasses, with a goal to help clients define their personal style. Curated & Co. was created by Tracy McNeese, founder and lead designer of design firm CuratedDesign Partners, which has been serving DFW since 2007.

Diamonds Direct
Jewelry store specializing in diamond sourcing, consumer experience, selection, and education has opened its third location in Dallas-Fort Worth at 1585 Old University Dr. in Fort Worth. The showroom boasts 5,600 square-feet of retail space and has plenty of diamond inventory, ranging from rings to watches to pendants. They also offer free jewelry maintenance and a 110 percent upgrade policy. There are two other locations in Dallas and Frisco.

IT’SUGAR
Experience an unpredictable sense of excitement and wonder along with the sights, smells, and especially taste of your favorite treats: from chocolates to lollipops to mints to gummy bears and candy-inspired fashion apparel and more. The store opened in March, next to Perry Ellis, and is the fourth IT'SUGAR location in DFW, following NorthPark Center, Grapevine Mills Mall, and Sundance Square in Fort Worth.

Lucchese Bootmaker
Western lifestyle brand recently opened at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington — their largest store in DFW, at 3,600 square feet. The collection features boots, accessories, and candles, plus a collaboration with the Dallas Cowboys featuring the silver Star-Struck boots for $695. This comes on the heels of Lucchese’s new partnership with the newly opened National Medal of Honor Museum as a member of the Museum’s Stars Circle. There are currently stores in Fort Worth, Frisco, and Dallas.

Marc Jacobs at Grand Prairie Outlets
Since 1984, this American fashion designer has spearheaded countless ready-to-wear, handbag, fragrance, and cosmetic collections. This store, which opened in April, has monogrammed handbags, wallets, jewelry, and casual shoes like flip-flops. It's the second Marc Jacobs outlet store in the area, following a similar store at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen. (There's also a regular Marc Jacobs boutique at NorthPark Center.)

Neiman Marcus
Collaboration with Ralph Lauren at NorthPark features a 52-piece collection of men’s, women’s, and kids' styles. Signature elements include pearl-beaded denim, a sequined flag sweater, and a tailored patchwork suit. One of the featured items leaning into the denim look is the Payson Ombre Cotton Chambray Western for $1,290. Customers can also visit the NorthPark Ralph Lauren store to experience an exclusive Ralph Lauren installation on the second floor.

Yardstick
Boutique dog hotel out of Nashville recently opened its second Dallas location in the Medallion Center at 6464 Northwest Hwy. #144. It's offering boarding, daycare, and grooming services, plus smaller spaces and personalized attention for sensitive pups. Their suites emphasize comfort and pay particular attention to sound reduction. Other amenities include a sofa lounge, tufted play yards, and room service with dog treats. A daytime visit starts at $40, a night of boarding starts at $80 for one dog.