Fashion & Style Archives | Dallas Observer

23 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth

Bridget Thomason — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:22:59 -0500

Not all vintage and thrift stores are created equally, so we’ve spent time digging through local ones to find out which ones hoard gold, not garbage.

The Tastemaker From Plano: How Bunny Kinney Defined Cool For a Generation

Alec Spicer — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:30:00 -0600

A suburban misfit turned boredom, thrift store hunts and an M83 album cover into a blueprint for global coolness.

Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in North Texas

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:10:14 -0600

Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.

The Denim Diplomat: How One DFW Visionary is Weaving the Future of Western Wear

Alec Spicer — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:15:00 -0600

From Arlington’s design studios to farm and ranch stores across Texas, Gina Chancelor has redefined Western style.

New East Dallas Vintage Shop Satori Wants to Awaken the Y2K Nostalgia in Your Closet

Alec Spicer — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:04:36 -0600

The chic sister boutique to downtown's Human Dior is taking us back to the days of bandage dresses and going-out tops.

Put Off Shopping Until Now? These Local Shops Will Be Open Christmas Eve

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:38:40 -0600

Waiting until the last minute doesn't mean you're completely SOL on a good gift. In fact, you have another to push it.

Skip the Shein Sweaters and Shop These Local Gems for Holiday Looks

Alec Spicer — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:55:59 -0600

With these shops, you can serve festive holiday glamor at an affordable price without feeling like your sweater is made of cardboard.

A Former Dallas Cowboy’s Next Play: A Tubi Miniseries

Alec Spicer — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:30:01 -0600

For the team behind Frienemies, football and filmmaking share the same goal of entertaining.

Bolton Arts Foundation to Host Texas Premiere of AKRIS – Fashion with a Heritage

Alec Spicer — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0500

AKRIS – Fashion with a Heritage" />A fashion house long-known for 'quiet luxury' is the subject of a special screening to benefit UNT's Texas Fashion Collection.

Two Different Dallas Fashion Weeks Face Off This Fall

Alec Spicer — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:46:07 -0500

Here’s what to expect (or brace yourself for) from these new-ish events, plus perspectives from Dallas fashion insiders.