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Art meets fashion at NorthPark Center, where works L.A. has Melrose and Robertson. Dallas has by some of the world’s most renown artists mingle with Knox/Henderson, where some of the city’s most note-worthy storefronts that range from splurge-worthy to budget-friendly. fashion boutiques and home furnishings stores reside. On Neiman Marcus sets the standard in luxury goods, Henderson Ave., start at The Gypsy Wagon, where boho along with its contemporary collection at CUSP by Neiman looks that skew a little western mingle with cowboy boots and Marcus. Nordstrom, complete with The Wedding Suite, equally Texas-worthy home accessories. Walking into the first Macy’s and Dillard’s round out the center’s anchors. Texas location of Planet Blue is like entering a high-fashion When we said “splurge-worthy,” we weren’t kidding. version of California’s Coachella music festival. (Read: The corridors of NorthPark read like the pages of Vogue— high-fashion bohemian at its best.) or the labels inside your favorite celebrity’s closet. From Also on Henderson, Coco & Dash is a favorite among Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Bottega Veneta, to to to local interior designers with its luxury home furnishings that to Louis Vuitton, there’s no shortage of luxury. blend antiques with new and contemporary. Further down But NorthPark isn’t one-note. There are plenty of more Henderson is Milk & Honey, known for regularly taking the budget-friendly—but no less stylish—storefronts to peruse, paychecks of Dallas’ young and fashionable crowd. Expect like Kate Spade, J.Crew, Madewell and H&M. Look everything from soft, slouchy basics to boho daywear to sleek for Longchamp, Zara and Sam Edelman to join the looks perfect for a night on the town. NorthPark lineup in 2016. Across Central Expwy. on Knox St., Planet Bardot has a devoted following for its curated collection from internationally- acclaimed and emerging designers. Kate Spade and Steven Alan round out Knox St.’s fashion offerings, while favorites like Crate & Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn and Mecox are a hub for home décor enthusiasts.

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If your day takes you to Knox Street, it’s worth heading south on McKinney Ave. to check out more of Dallas’ premier shopping spots. Forty Five Ten is a fashionista’s dream, with the season’s most note-worthy runway looks from names like Balenciaga and Givenchy. If high-design home décor is more your style, don’t miss BoConcept, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Design Within Reach High Style and Jonathan Adler. with a Four blocks west on Travis St., Grange Hall is known for home accessories, jewelry and art with a mysterious, gothic texas twist edge, while the leather goods and art at STAG Provisions for Men are worth a look even if you’re not shopping for a man—seriously, they’re that good. Knox-Henderson: Unique local boutiques stand alongside Stanley korshak: Known for catering to the crème de la best shopping spots established names in this popular shopping area. Divided crème, this department store located at Hotel Crescent Court the in dallas by Central Expressway, Henderson Ave. to the east is home has head-to-toe designer offerings from established and LIST to a mix of antique and import shops and trendy fashion. up-and-coming names. Knox St. to the west is known for Crate & Barrel, lululemon The gypsy wagon: The Gypsy Wagon embodies the vibe 2016 and Kate Spade. that most people would picture for a Texas boutique: casual Lion + witch: The name is a clever take on C.S. Lewis’ The boho styles with a western streak, alongside cowboy boots and FROM SPLURGE-WORTHY DESIGNER Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, and what’s inside is a home accessories that’ll have you saying “y’all” in no time. LOOKS AND HOME DÉCOR THAT MAKES A fashionista’s dream: a mix of east and west coast style at HOUSE A HOME, TO BUDGET-FRIENDLY shockingly affordable prices. This newcomer to the Dallas : Located at the most-shopped EVERYDAY MUST-HAVES AND EVERYTHING IN shopping scene is the upscale sister store to Henderson Ave.’s intersection in Dallas, this development is home to the trifecta BETWEEN Milk & Honey. of Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and Blooming- dale’s The Outlet, plus the world’s first J.Crew Mercantile and Lover’s Lane: When Dallas’ well-heeled Park Cities crowd Forever 21’s newest concept, F21 RED. needs a shopping fix, they head to a stretch of Lover’s Lane known for its boutiques ranging from wallet-friendly fashion to Tootsies: Known for its selection of day- and eveningwear Antiques on Riverfront: What’s old is new along upscale home furnishings and gifts. Favorites include from American and European designers, what sets Tootsies Dallas’ Riverfront Boulevard, where a collection of antique Elements, Bel Air Home and Wisteria. apart from other high-end shopping experiences is its staff’s stores are home to everything from 19th century fine impeccable customer service and attention to detail. European antiques to mid-century modern treasures to Melissa benge collection: Texas-bred Melissa Benge, century-old imports from across the globe. known for Gunslinger in Bandera, brings her brand of Uncommon market: When it comes to home furnishings upscale apparel, accessories and home décor with a cowgirl Blue Print: A visit to Blue Print is a real treat. The design and accessories, the selection of global imports at Uncommon flair to Henderson Ave. team behind the store curates a collection that beautifully Market is in a league of its own. blends hand-picked antiques with modern touches in a Milk & honey: This Henderson Ave. favorite serves up just Wisteria: The only physical location of this eclectic home home on Fairmount Street. about everything a fashionista needs to build her wardrobe— furnishings catalog favorite has a brand new showroom from soft, slouchy basics to boho daywear, to sharp, sleek styles Forty Five Ten: Named for its achingly chic address location at Inwood Village. perfect for a night out—all priced well under $100. along uptown Dallas’ McKinney Avenue, Forty Five Ten is where the who’s-who of Dallas and Hollywood alike shop Neiman marcus: No trip to Dallas is complete without a for the latest straight-off-the-runway styles from names like visit to Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center, the original way Céline, Givenchy, Lanvin and more. to shop luxury goods in Texas. WHICH STORES DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST IN DALLAS? VISIT SHOPACROSSTEXAS.COM EACH Grange hall: This Travis Street outpost is unlike any other Nicole kwon concept store: Fashion editors across MAY TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES IN 48 CITIES boutique in Dallas. Its curated collection of decorative Dallas are buzzing about the Nicole Kwon Concept Store at ACROSS TEXAS! objects, coffee table books and jewelry has a gothic West Village, which serves up a shopping experience edge—think skulls, claws and crosses. reminiscent of New York’s SoHo, filled with styles from A.L.C.,

Highland park village: The lineup of shops at Rachel Comey and Karen Walker.

Highland Park Village is a lesson in fashion history. Home to Northpark center: Public art mingles with a lineup of storied names like Hermès, Chanel and Saint Laurent, the stores ranging from splurge-worthy—Neiman Marcus, Gucci open-air 1931 Mediterranean-Spanish style and Valentino, to name a few—to familiar faces like is a true Dallas original. Nordstrom, H&M, Kate Spade and J.Crew. OOH LA LA Luxury

Sometimes we like to think that the two L’s in Dallas stand for labels and luxury, because Big D serves up an endless selection of high-fashion names from around the globe. Take, for instance, Highland Park Village, where Hermès, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Céline and Saint Laurent all take up residence. NorthPark Center is RIGHT SHADE known for Valentino, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Cartier and Bvlgari, and CHANGES has Louis Vuitton and Gucci. Everything Stanley Korshak has the latest in straight-from-the-runway designs, including a designer bridal salon, and Forty Five Ten is known for its cutting-edge collection, BANG FOR YOUR BUCK featuring names like Givenchy and Balenciaga. It’s a fact that scoring a designer find at a rock-bottom price makes the purchase that much sweeter. That’s where the Dallas area’s stellar lineup of outlets comes in. galleria dallas Allen Premium Outlets, located north of Dallas at Central Expwy. and Stacy Road, is a must-see for any bargainista. Among the center’s designer outlets are When Dallasites want a shopping destination as big and Kate Spade, Elie Tahari, Coach, Michael Kors bold as Dallas itself, they head to Galleria Dallas. Three and Last Call by Neiman Marcus. stories of retail bliss are anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s Just west of Dallas, Grand Prairie Premium and Belk, and that’s only the beginning. Outlets is home to its own mix of designer outlets, A newly expanded and remodeled Zara leads the including Joe’s Jeans, Kate Spade, Saks Fifth fast-fashion pack along with H&M and a two-story Forever Avenue OFF 5th, Sperry, True Religion and 21. Designer handbags, sunglasses and more line the shelves Bloomingdale’s The Outlet. at Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Michael Kors. Karen Located at the most-shopped intersection in Dallas at Millen is loaded with high-end styles from across the pond, Central Expwy. and Park Lane, The Shops at Park and Marciano has the vibrant va-va-voom looks to add Lane boasts the rare trifecta of Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and Bloomingdale’s sizzle your wardrobe. The Outlet. Each of the three is known for receiving For an update on tried-and-true classics, turn to J.Crew top-tier merchandise for its respective brand. J.Crew and Club Monaco. Pint-size fashionistas enjoy hours browsing Mercantile and F21 RED round out the must-see spots for and playing in American Girl Boutique & Bistro. impressive values. lovers lane the shops at park lane

In Dallas, tales about lovers usually lead back to fashion If your definition of a thrill is finding lust-worthy and stylish home furnishings—found along Lovers Lane. A designer labels at unbelievable prices, then buckle up for stretch of the established Dallas street is a hub of must-see the ultimate rush at The Shops at Park Lane. local boutiques. Located at the most-shopped intersection in Dallas at Elements is a Dallas favorite for a well-curated selection Central Expwy. and Park Lane, it’s one of the few of designer looks season after season. Its sister store, Elle, is shopping centers in the nation that’s home to the outlet home to a more casual—but no less stylish—collection. Across trifecta of Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue the street, Hemline, Lou*Lou and Mine offer more wallet- OFF 5th and Bloomingdale’s The Outlet. Each is a friendly fashion from nationally recognized and lesser-known flagship location for its respective brand and receives boutique labels. top-tier merchandise. For style that goes beyond the closet, head west along We’re talking a staggering selection of designer denim Lovers to Bel Air Home, known for a diverse mix of home from names like J Brand, Paige and Joe’s, contemporary accessories, vintage furnishings and gifts. Shop one-of-a-kind collections from Vince and Diane von Furstenberg, a factory samples and discontinued models of lighting and massive selection of designer sunglasses and shoe home accessories at Arteriors too Outlet. departments that always deliver. Bloomingdale’s The A new Wisteria showroom has taken up residence at Outlet is also known to receive shipments of Gucci and Inwood Village, located at the corner of Lovers Lane and Bottega Veneta handbags. Inwood Road. It’s the world’s only physical location of this And it gets better. The Shops at Park Lane is also home eclectic catalog home décor company. to the world’s first J.Crew Mercantile. A new concept in Next door to Wisteria, Mary Cates and Co. is the J.Crew outlet shopping, it’s filled to the brim with all the store behind noted Dallas interior designer Mary Cates, who’s J.Crew style you love at impressive prices. been named Best Designer by D Home multiple times. Her Forever 21 also brought its latest concept, F21 RED, style blends old, new and custom flawlessly. to The Shops at Park Lane. It’s a two-story wonderland of the basics and daywear Forever 21 is known for, but at even better prices. The store’s collections include women, LIFE IS men, active, plus, kids and accessories. Old Navy, Ulta Beauty and Charming Charlie TOO SHORT round out The Shops at Park Lane’s lineup, plus Dallas’ for bad flagship location of Starbucks for a mid-shop latté or lipstick glass of wine, as well as an urban park. frisco

A quick 20-minute drive north of Dallas, Frisco is known for its roster of big names in fashion and home furnishings as well as local one-of-a-kind boutiques. The only North Texas location of IKEA welcomes visitors to Frisco’s “Furniture Row,” where Rooms to Go, Ashley Furniture, Anderson’s Furniture, The Leather Sofa Co. and Zuri are all ready to outfit your home in style. More home style continues at IBB Design Fine Furnishing, a local powerhouse for interior design that earned the title of Best Furniture Store in the U.S. at the 2014 ARTS Awards.

Sam Moon is a Frisco must-see, packed from floor to ceiling with fashion jewelry, accessories and handbags, all at near-wholesale prices. Frisco fashionistas turn to Twisted Simplicity and Blue Door Boutique when their closets need an affordable, on-trend update. Frisco Mercantile is home to 250 different local vendors under one roof, serving up everything from boutique fashions and children’s apparel to home décor and gifts. Sussie’s is Frisco’s premier destination for designer labels like Trina Turk and Rebecca Taylor, and is home to big names like Nordstrom, Apple, Michael Kors, H&M and more. allen

Allen has developed a retail reputation for designer deals and one-stop shopping. Start at Allen Premium Outlets, BEST STORES. where no one will believe you scored up to 65% off at names BEST GIFTS. like Kate Spade, Elie Tahari, Coach, Michael Kors and Last Call by Neiman Marcus. BEST PANCAKES. Continue your shopping spree at The Village at Allen BEST OF EVERYTHING. and The Village at Fairview, for big names like Home- Goods, Dillard’s and Macy’s, plus Old Navy, James Avery and I.O. Metro Outlet, where you can score contemporary home furnishings for a steal. Cabela’s is an attraction all its own, housing 100,000 square feet of outdoor gear for camping, fishing, hunting and more—not to mention a 13,000 gallon aquarium filled with local fish. SADDLE For boutique shopping in a picturesque setting, head to Watters Creek, where lush greens and waterways are placed UP among shops like Vera Bradley, Anthropologie, Charming Charlie and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse. fRisco waxahachie

DALLAS 11 1) GALLERIA DALLAS Experience authentic mom-and-pop shops in Waxahachie, 8 LBJ Frwy. & Dallas N. Tollway just south of Dallas along I-35. The city’s historic downtown galleriadallas.com 10 9 square positioned around the legendary Ellis County Courthouse 2) NORTHPARK CENTER provides a charming backdrop for a day of retail therapy. 7 Northwest Hwy. & N. Central DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY The Dove’s Nest is a local hotspot for everything from HWY. 121 Expwy. | northparkcenter.com 3) THE SHOPS AT PARK LANE vintage linens to handmade gifts to home-style meals—there’s ALLEN Across from NorthPark at an adjoining restaurant known for its menu of scratch-made N. Central Expwy. daily specials. Continue along the downtown square and shopsatparklane.com Rogers Street for endless antiques at My Father’s House, 4) LOVERS LANE Old Town Village, GG’s Vintage Home, Paris Lovers Lane & Dallas N. Tollway Market, Gran’s Antiques and Red Barn Flea Market,

5) KNOX-HENDERSON Antiques & More, to name a few. CENTRAL EXPWY. CENTRAL GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE Area north of Uptown, east & west You might not expect a quaint town like Waxahachie to of N. Central Expwy. have an art gallery worthy of a much larger city, but that’s knoxhenderson.com exactly what you’ll find at Webb Gallery, with collections 1 6) HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE SW corner of Mockingbird Ln. & ranging from folk art to the downright kooky. Stop by Multitudes for on-trend fashion with a vintage and Texas twist. LBJ FRWY. Preston Rd. | hpvillage.com ALLEN 7) WATTERS CREEK 2 3 Central Expwy. north to To DFW Lovers Lane 4 Bethany Dr. exit Airport watterscreek.com 6 635 8) ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS Central Expwy. north to 35 Love Field Knox St. Stacy Rd. exit

McKinney AVe. 5 Airport premiumoutlets.com Henderson Ave. 9) THE VILLAGE AT ALLEN & THE VILLAGE AT FAIRVIEW DALLAS Central Expwy. & Stacy Rd. thevillageshopping.com 75 FRISCO 10) FURNITURE ROW – area bordered by Hwy. 121, Dallas N. Tollway & Preston Rd. 30 11) STONEBRIAR CENTRE Hwy. 121 & Preston Rd., 15 mi. north of LBJ Frwy. shopstonebriar.com 20 WAXAHACHIE 12) HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE 12 WAXAHACHIE