RETAILRAP
Retail Rap
Dallas Retail News for August
By Christina GeyerJuly 26, 2010

Talk about a bright fashion forecast: NorthPark Center welcomes a blast of designers this fall. In September, Gucci opens its 6,445-square-foot, marble-festooned boutique between Salvatore Ferragamo and Versace — a grand place to find Gucci’s ready-to-wear collections for men and women, plus accessories, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Also appearing on NorthPark’s stylish terrain this September is Gregory’s — a must-shop should you be pursuing the clothing and shoes of Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Nicholas Kirkwood, Moschino and more. Next spring, Elie Tahari moves in, bringing its sleek collections of polished womenswear. For all the opening deets, click northparkcenter.comGalleria Dallas is also partaking in the retail rage: French Riviera native Façonnable is set to open there by summer’s end, with plenty of pressed shirts, preppy blazers and tony accessories for all. Following suit is the prolific handbag line Dooney & Bourke, which will carry all its DB-emblazoned leather accessories and handbags at its second Dallas store … In time for fall stiletto-seeking, Jimmy Choo is freshening its Highland Park Village boutique with shiny new furniture and decor. Until the store’s reopening on August 18, those in desperate need can arrange a personal shopping appointment via 214.528.6801 … Snider Plaza is having a youth quake as Babybliss celebrates the opening of sister store miniMe. In addition to irresistible baby necessities, the space brims with clothing, shoes, furniture, bedding and more for stylish toddlers, elementary schoolers and pre-teens. Adore it all at 6719 Snider Plaza; 214.346.5401 … Another place your tot must shop is Chocolate Soup. The children’s-clothing boutique has changed addresses within Preston Royal Village (it’s now at 6025 Royal Lane) and has added some adorable new clothing, too (214.363.6981) … Just as withdrawal from Swoozie’s colorful stationery and accessories set in, the temporarily closed shop returns this month, with its grand reopening party at the Plaza at Preston Center slated for September 10 and 11. A resounding welcome back to all those hostess gifts, baby goodies and tabletop frills. Make tracks to 8417 Preston Center Plaza Drive … A historic locale ventured into retail when The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza recently snipped the ribbon at its Museum Store + Café at 501 Elm Street, across the street from the museum itself. Contemporary offerings include books, documentaries, pop-culture knickknacks and local artisanal wares from Brad Oldham, The Eye on the Sparrow Designs and more. Click to jfk.org.
 
Image:  Gucci Fall/Winter 2010

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