Built in 1927 and made over in 2007, River Oaks was the
first "shopping center" in Houston and one of the first in
the country to cater to cars. The Art Deco-style spot offers
fashion-forward boutiques and gift-ready retailers such as
310 Rosemont, Bath Junkie, La Mode Lingerie, Luke's Locker
(for custom-fit sneakers), Starbucks and more than a dozen
buzz-worthy restaurants.
www.riveroaksshoppingcenter.com
Snag a space in front of your favorite hotspot and walk
anywhere in this convenient arrangement of boutiques,
restaurants, spas, wine and sports bars. More than 50
shops dot the chic shopping center, including Longoria
Collection, Lenny e Cia, High Gloss, M Penner, Crave
Cupcakes (yum!), Berripop, The Tasting Room and Baker
Furniture. www.uptownparkhouston.com
Multitaskers and shopaholics rejoice in the glory of the
Galleria and its 375-plus stores and grand ice rink, flanked
by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and
Macy's. Akin to the luxury designer names offered on Fifth
Avenue or Rodeo Drive, the sprawling mall also boasts
Tory Burch and Betsey Johnson boutiques, plus J. Crew,
Charming Charlie and Aveda. www.galleriahouston.com
Built in October of 2015, the 14-acre outdoor luxury
boutique shopping center located inside the Houston Loop
offers world-class high-fashion brands like Cartier, Dior,
Hermès, and Tom Ford, street-side cafes, fine-dining, and
entertainment venues. River Oaks District is a shopping
and dining destination designed to be enjoyed by a
leisurely stroll and offers includes valet, garage and street-
side parking. The iPic Theater is the ultimate pairing of
movies, with luxury seating, gourmet food, and delicious
cocktails for the film loving connoisseur. Shopping
and dining at River Oaks District is designed to be a
respite amidst the Houston metro providing a satisfying
rejuvenation unlike anywhere in the city.
www.riveroaksdistrict.com
Surround yourself with the charm of Victorian houses and
quaint streets (19th Street, Yale and Studewood) while
shopping the eclectic fashion, furniture, art and gifts in
one of the most historic 'hoods in Houston. Score vintage
fashion at Retropolis and Buffalo Exchange, designer
menswear at Harold's,kitchen accoutrements at Penzey's
Spices and furniture finds at Antiques on 19th and Historic
Heights Antiques. www.houstonheights.org
Drive into the palm treelined shopping center and take
advantage of complimentary valet service for a totally
different experience that's a short drive from the Galleria.
There's also James Avery, the Apple Store, Anthropologie,
Lulu Lemon and J.Crew, as well as the popular Sprinkles
Cupcakes. www.shophighlandvillage.com
In this quaint cluster of shops and restaurants, a few
blocks from the Rice University campus, expect the
latest from local fashionistas Elaine Turner, a chic
accessories designer, and Project Runway winner Chloe
Dao's renowned Lot 8 boutique. Other tenants include
Half-Price Books, Naked Body + Bath, and staples like
Victoria's Secret, Chico's and Banana Republic. www.
ricevillageonline.com
At the center of the shopping district is Macy's in the
historical location of Houston's oldest department store.
Blocks away. The Shops at Houston Center houses a variety
of retailers -- from Jos. A Banks Clothiers to Dress Barn --
or at the nearby Houston Pavilions, find stores like Forever
21, BCBG and Books-A-Million. www.downtownhouston.org
This area, centered around the corner of Westheimer and
Kirby, has easy access to high profile names in retail,
trendy boutiques, and popular eateries. Step into famed
Tootsies, a well-edited department store with special
pieces from local and international designers. Upper
Kirby sits amidst some of Houston's most affluent and
established residential neighborhoods.
www.upperkirbydistrict.org