Fashion + Beauty

ADORABLE UPCYCLING

Austin designer births new sustainable kids’ clothing line and shop Austin designer births new sustainable kids’ clothing line and shop By Chantal Rice

6.9.21  |  1:23 pm

There’s a new kid on the block in the Austin retail scene — and it’s not kidding around about ...

Bros. Style

Austin jewelry giant Kendra Scott expands with first men's collection Austin jewelry giant Kendra Scott expands with first men's collection By Lindsey Wilson

5.21.21  |  12:59 pm

Jewelry maven Kendra Scott is expanding her collection to include a whole new demographic: men. Scott and CEO Tom Nolan ...

HATS OFF TO THAT

Handcrafted hat company heads into Austin with custom styles Handcrafted hat company heads into Austin with custom styles By Chantal Rice

5.17.21  |  1:27 pm

A local custom milliner is throwing his hat in the ring with the launch of a new handcrafted hat business ...

Get the boot

Austin-based bootmaker scoots into San Marcos with pop-up store Austin-based bootmaker scoots into San Marcos with pop-up store By John Egan

5.12.21  |  2:45 pm

Tecovas, an Austin-based purveyor of cowboy boots, bags, apparel, and accessories, is setting up shop in San Marcos. On May ...

High-end happenings

Famed Italian fashion house lavishes Austin with its first store Famed Italian fashion house lavishes Austin with its first store By John Egan

5.6.21  |  2:01 pm

Gucci, the iconic Italian purveyor of luxury bags, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics, is set to debut its first Austin outpost ...

I Do

Brides will swoon for sparkly rings from female-founded jewelry line Brides will swoon for sparkly rings from female-founded jewelry line

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4.26.21  |  12:00 pm

Spring — and love — is in the air. If finding the perfect engagement ring is on your horizon (or maybe upgrading ...

DESERVING OF A GOLF CLAP

Austin companies hit hole-in-one with new Tito’s-inspired golf apparel Austin companies hit hole-in-one with new Tito’s-inspired golf apparel By Chantal Rice

4.13.21  |  9:01 am

If you’re the type of golfer who gets endless pleasure from Caddyshack and enjoys hitting the sauce as much ...

Tied to Texas heritage

Texas shoemaker steps out with Marfa-inspired shoe collection Texas shoemaker steps out with Marfa-inspired shoe collection By John Egan

4.12.21  |  10:33 am

The mystical West Texas town of Marfa has long inspired artists, musicians, and other creative types. Now, it has inspired ...

Real deals

Luxury resale shop with vintage treasures unbuttons first Austin store Luxury resale shop with vintage treasures unbuttons first Austin store By John Egan

4.6.21  |  12:46 pm

Many traditional retailers tap into online shopping to attract e-commerce-oriented customers. The RealReal, an online marketplace for luxury consignment goods ...

Shopping trip

Chic West Coast shopping startup tags Austin for its new headquarters Chic West Coast shopping startup tags Austin for its new headquarters By John Egan

3.29.21  |  8:55 am

If nothing else, the coronavirus pandemic has emphasized the rise of e-commerce. But many small businesses struggle to capitalize on ...

What to wear when you're expecting

Texas fashion entrepreneurs pop out perfect garment for moms-to-be Texas fashion entrepreneurs pop out perfect garment for moms-to-be By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.25.21  |  3:15 pm

Two Texas fashion pros have teamed up to solve a dilemma for every mom-to-be: how to feel comfortable and stylish ...

Maxwell-come news

Walmart taps Texas fashion powerhouse as creative director for apparel Walmart taps Texas fashion powerhouse as creative director for apparel By Katie Friel

3.16.21  |  12:29 pm

Walmart is adding a major dash of star power to its apparel collections. On March 16, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer ...

SHOP SHUFFLE

Changes in store for local brands on South Austin shopping strip Changes in store for local brands on South Austin shopping strip By Chantal Rice

2.26.21  |  1:11 pm

After a devastating pandemic year that has left many once-thriving retail shops in limbo, some local businesses are getting a ...

Say Howdy

New dry cleaning service unfurls in Austin with free delivery via app New dry cleaning service unfurls in Austin with free delivery via app

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2.15.21  |  12:00 pm

Life's too short to spend it doing laundry. Especially right now, when we're all performing extra duties for ...

Wellness news

California massage studio pulls back curtain on first Austin location California massage studio pulls back curtain on first Austin location By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.9.21  |  10:39 am

A chic West-Coast massage concept is breezing into Texas. Los Angeles-based wellness concept The NOW Massage will debut its first ...

Great scott!

Kendra Scott steps down as CEO of billion-dollar Austin company Kendra Scott steps down as CEO of billion-dollar Austin company By Katie Friel

2.1.21  |  1:31 pm

After nearly 20 years, Kendra Scott is stepping down as CEO of her eponymous company. The Austin-based jewelry designer announced ...

PUT YOUR FOOT IN IT

Austin entertainment district kicks off collaboration with iconic Vans Austin entertainment district kicks off collaboration with iconic Vans By Chantal Rice

1.27.21  |  2:03 pm

One of the world’s most off-the-wall brands is stepping in to help one of Austin's cherished cultural districts ...

going greene

Texas designer unwraps new jewelry line that's all about simplicity Texas designer unwraps new jewelry line that's all about simplicity By Steven Devadanam

1.20.21  |  3:55 pm

Though she's jet set across the globe, Texas-based jewelry designer Christina Greene McAllen’s heart is firmly set in ...

Doing Things

Austin-based Outdoor Voices makes big moves with latest partnership Austin-based Outdoor Voices makes big moves with latest partnership By Katie Friel

1.8.21  |  10:24 am

Outdoor Voices is sashaying into the new year with a big-name partnership and a two-day virtual dance event. The Austin-based ...