A homegrown fashion brand with a focus on sustainability is settling into a permanent space in Central Austin. Founded by Meghan Herman, HarperSage mixes “a little whimsy with bold spirit” in its line of small-batch pieces from women-owned factories. The brand’s new flagship store is a collaboration with fellow female entrepreneur, Jess Haisley, co-owner of the Parker + Scott general store on Anderson Lane.
Opening at 4803 Burnet Rd. on March 8, 2025, the 2,000-square-foot store will showcase Herman and Haisley’s shared vision for supporting purpose-driven, ethical brands. Interiors will feature pastel colors and floral murals throughout, blending sustainable fashion with playful sophistication. The goal is to offer customers a welcoming and thoughtful retail environment.
Austinites may have already visited HarperSage in person at one of its pop-ups, but this is the brand's first flagship store. The space formerly housed fair trade gift shop Ten Thousand Villages, so it continues to serve a similar purpose.
According to the HarperSage website, Herman’s travels in China and India inspired her to create “a brand that celebrates women in all their forms while ensuring an ethical, empowering, and respectful supply chain.” Today, the brand partners with an SEDEX-certified, women-led factory in Delhi to champion sustainability, fair wages, and strong sisterhood. The designs implement high-quality, locally-sourced fabrics and low-waste methods like digital printing and limited runs.
A close-up of one of HarperSage's more delicate styles.Photo by Sanetra Longno Photography
Similarly, Haisley and her husband, Ian, created Parker + Scott to reimagine the classic mom-and-pop shop and offer a more intentional and sustainable retail experience. Stocking more than 200 women-owned brands and supporting more than 150 Texas-based businesses, their Anderson Lane store also offers a plastic-free refill bar, Ridwell recycling station, and upcycled packaging.
At the Burnet Road flagship, Herman’s signature HargerSage clothing line will take center stage, interspersed with Parker + Scott’s curated selection of sustainable goods and everyday essentials. The store will also host workshops such as soap making, bead making, Easter egg painting, and more.
Some of Parker + Scott's sustainable home goods in a curated package.Photo courtesy of Parker + Scott
A grand opening event for the store will coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, with complimentary coffee from Neighbor Coffee & Friends, complimentary cake, refreshing sips from local brands, and raffle prizes. Festivities will take place from 10 am to 7 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 am. The family-friendly event is free to attend, and guests can RSVP here.
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