Houston
Design: Kristin Graham
Houston, better known as ‘H-Town,’ is Texas’s most populous city. But what’s grander than its size is its knack for city attractions, hobbies, and niche community spaces. It is home to some of the most coveted cultural exhibits in the Museum District, the lively performing arts scene in the Theater District, the biggest stars in the music industry, international cuisine hotspots, western space exploration and medical research.
It’s only natural that H-Town’s fashion scene reflects its diverse specialties and history. With various fashion sites that feed into distinctive styles, the shopping scene here is unparalleled in its options—there’s something to bring home for everyone!
Tootsies
Since its creation more than 50 years ago, Tootsies has truly cemented itself as the Southern hub of luxury clothing. Carrying over 20 designer brands, the likes of Ganni, Simkhai, and Zimmermann, and with a Houston flagship store that spans 35,000 square feet, this fashion emporium is just as big as Houston itself. High-end fashion isn’t their only specialty, as they also offer private shopping, on-site tailoring, catering and event spaces to ensure your best shopping experience.
Address: 2601 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098
Phone number: (713) 629-9990
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am to 6pm, Sun: Closed
Price range: $$$$
Website: https://www.tootsies.com/home
Abejas Boutique
Opened in 1996, Abejas Boutique has grown to become a must-stop shop for all things popular in women’s fashion. If you have spotted your favorite celebrity or influencer sporting a beautiful garment, the “Abejas Girls” will happily find you a dupe from their store, or even the exact piece! With brands like Mother, Peter Cohen, and Beautiful People under their inventory, the buzz around this shop is a testament to their passion for fashion.
Address: 2157 South Blvd, Houston, TX 77098
Phone number: (713) 522-3025
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am to 5pm, Sat-Sun: Closed
Price range: $$$$
Website: https://abejasboutique.com/
Dao Chloe Dao
Project Runway season 2 winner and Houston-based designer Chloe Dao has worked from her premier shop, located in the Rice Village, for 21 years. Her boutique was created to design new clothing and make her bright collections accessible to local shoppers, along with a slew of other designer brands. Shoppers can even interact with Dao as she still works in the boutique regularly despite her famed history. She also does custom designs!
Address: 600 N Shepherd Drive Suite 115, Houston, TX 77007
Phone number: (713) 568-6203
Hours: Tue-Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 12pm to 5pm, Mon: Closed
Price range: $$$$
Website: https://www.chloedao.com/
Lo-Fi Vintage
A vintage resale shop, Lo-Fi Vintage is reminiscent of the online shops of Depop and flea market tents, except this one has a storefront. Specializing in second-hand casual wear, Lo-Fi Vintage bears a plethora of ‘90s and 2000s-era t-shirts, with references to American pop culture, that will add an urban feel to your wardrobe. Prices will vary based on brands, period, and rarity, but the treasure hunt-style shopping is an exciting constant.
Address: 1629 Westheimer Road Suite A, Houston, TX 77006
Phone number: (346) 324-5443
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12pm to 9pm
Price range: $$ – $$$$
Website: https://www.lofiatx.com/
Retropolis
As its name implies, Retropolis is a vintage haven that has everything between the eras of the 1920s and ‘70s. This eclectic shop is funky to the bone, with its store design being a spectacle along with its assortment of vintage accessories, which includes small trinkets, household decorations and standout accessories. There are multiple vendors that specialize in different facets of design, from novelty bags to modern garments sewn from old-time fabrics—all of which are ready to be picked up from this empire of immortal fashion.
Address: 742 E 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
Phone number: (713) 861-1950
Hours: Wed-Sat: 12pm to 6pm, Sun: 1pm to 5pm, Mon-Tue: Closed
Price range: $$$ – $$$$
Website: https://retropolisvintage.com/
