Shopping in Houston
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Galleria
Grab your platinum card, and leave your frugality back at the hotel, dahling: the Post Oak (also known as Uptown) area was made to max out a credit card. As the largest mall in Texas, the Galleria anchors this upscale extravaganza of a neighborhood. Whatever your views on capitalism, it’s a madcap place to experience true American consumer excess in all of its dubious glory. Think chain hotels, chain restaurants and chain stores: in other words, it’s the perfect place to wake up in a Hilton and throw on your Abercrombie jeans that seem tight after last night’s indulgences at the Cheesecake Factory.
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Texas Junk Company
Head over to the Texas Junk Company where Robert’s been outfitting locals in preworn cowboy boots since before country got cool again? For three decades, this collection of Texas memorabilia and vintage ephemera has remained a Montrose fixture, where locals lounge outside with coffee and local advice. Be sure to call ahead in the summer months: Robert might be closed for remodeling…or off at Burning Man.
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Heights
Along 19th St (between Yale St and Shepherd Dr) in the Heights, you’ll find unique antiques, clever crafts and cafes. On the first Saturday of every month, the street takes on a carnival-like air with outdoor booths and entertainment. Midtown’s also popping up on the shopping radar.
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Soundwaves
Houston’s largest indie-music store is also the largest surf shop in the state, which means that along with your rock and roll you can pick up a swimsuit and flip-flops or some surf/skateboard gear. Oh, and it’s got, like, free wi-fi, dude.
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Lot 8
Try on Chloe Dao’s Project Runway winners in this Rice Village gem that’s all about local designers, looking good and having fun. Pose on the pedestal, say ‘Auf Weidersehen,’ and pretend you’re Heidi Klum.
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Couture Blowout
Fulfill those Prada dreams with only a minor dent in your credit card at this gently used, surprisingly friendly couture store. The selection changes often but always features some awe- and aah-inspiring dresses.
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Domy
In a brick Montrose cottage, this fun-spirited store features a mod mix of architecture, design, art and style – plus weird Japanese toys. After shopping, retreat to the back patio shared with Brasil cafe.
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Buffalo Exchange
Texas’ definitive and best buy-sell-trade clothing store, notorious for turning away the very outfit you believed was totally in vogue only three months ago. Yeah, they’re picky, and that’s a good thing.
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M2M Fashions
Gay or straight, frat boy or professional: this place isn’t about a demographic so much as hot fashion, pure and simple. Play it safe (Ben Sherman, Zachary Prell) or a little riskier (Diesel, Z Brand).
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Cactus Music
Off Richmond Ave and Shepherd Dr in Upper Kirby, Houston’s original indie-music store has been rocking out for more than 30 years, pleasing hippies, punks and country boys alike.
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Chocolate Bar
Kids dream about places like this, and adults resist them. It’s futile. Chocolate in all of its forms: bar, confection, cake, pie, ice cream…but don’t take our word for it.
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Duo
The rare store in Montrose that showcases trendy women’s and men’s fashion in the same location, which makes it perfect for couples shopping together.
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Central Market
Practically hands-down the best supermarket chain in Texas, Central Market offers well-priced organic, fresh produce and other ready-to-eat foods.
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Rice Epicurean Market
The name says it all: this chain of five upscale stores is for gourmets, or just Food Network–addicts jonesing for specialty ingredients.
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Chinatown
Houston’s Chinatown is a scattered mix of Chinese and Vietnamese shops and restaurants on Bellaire Blvd at Beltway 8.
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Whole Earth Provision Company
Along with lots of high-tech, thermodynamic clothes for the crunchy set, it has essential travel stuff such as guidebooks and gear.
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Harwin Drive
If you’re looking for a sari, head to the Little India shops along Harwin Drive, southwest of town off I-59.
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Brazos Bookstore
Independent bookseller since 1974 with many author events. Near Rice Village.
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