Recipe for a Shopaholic
Stores, more stores and a Fashion Show, oh, how did we get to be this lucky, what shopping bliss! The shopping experience in Dallas just gets better and better and just when we thought we had it all, well, life just got a little more self-indulgent! By 2008 NorthPark Center projects to be on the elite short list of shopping destinations across the country with over $1billion in sales.  Wow, do we really spend that much on looking fabulous? Well of course we do, we’re called Dallas Divas for a reason, and shopping is our game.

NorthPark Center has become the definition of shopping in North Texas with an impressive collection of stores that are only available in a few locations throughout the United States. Luxury retailers include: Bottega Venetta, CH Carolina Herrera, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta and Barney’s New York.  Well, this selection is impressive enough, but hold-on, it really does get better.  This Fall a new wave of retailers arrives at NorthPark, so add to the repertoire, designers such as – Giorgio Armani, Max Mara, Valentino and Cartier and brands - True Religion Jeans, 7 for All Mankind and Arden B for all the everyday essentials…phew, now Dallas is smoking hot!

Giorgio Armani opens the only boutique in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this month, which will include the designer’s full collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear. The boutique will be located near Neiman Marcus, between Valentino and Burberry.  MaxMara also joins the September opening roster and will be the only boutique in North Texas.  The full collection of women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories and fragrances will be available, located between Barney’s New York and Neiman Marcus. Valentino is set for a November opening and will be the first exclusive boutique in Texas.  Located near Neiman Marcus between Bottega Venetta and Giorgio Armani the store will carry the designer’s full collection of women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags and accessories.

7 For All Mankind the premium denim line opens the first North American boutique in November and will feature its signature line and ready-to-wear collections including accessories for men, women and children.  True Religion Jeans the high-end denim line for all the family is the first store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; both stores will be located between Dillard’s and Neiman Marcus.  If you love Zara, then add Arden B to your next shopping visit.  Opening in November this contemporary women’s retailer keeps fashion fast, chic and affordable. The store will be located on level II between Neiman Marcus and Barney’s New York. 

Fashion at the Park
The anticipation of fall fashion is peaking so lets forget about the summer-end sizzle; lets talk about the most fabulous event for fall and the hottest ticket in Texas! Fashion at the Park, presented by Cadillac has almost arrived! NorthPark Center’s signature bi-annual event returns this fall with an even bigger designer selection in true Dallas style. 

Featuring fall, holiday and resort collections, several designers’ return to the runway and new luxury trendsetter join the line-up. Fall newcomers include Valentino, Max Mara and Giorgio Armani with Oscar de la Renta, CH Carolina Herrera, Barney’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom all returning.  Fashion shows and events will be featured over four days, starting from Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4, 2007. 

With 19 top designer shows the event will be held in an 18,000 square-foot tent located between Nordstrom and Macy’s. 500 reserved seats will surround the U-shaped runway and the Designer Circle located inside the runway will offer an experience usually reserved for celebrities, buyers and editors.  In the Samsung Fashion Lounge sip on Möet & Chandon Champagne, Glacéau Smartwater and Fashion at the Park cocktails made with Hennessey Cognac.  The lounge area will feature a bar, DJ booth and plasma screens showing Fashion at the Park runway footage.  Lancôme and National Artistic Director Ross Burton and his team, return for fall and will provide beauty touch-ups inside the Samsung Fashion Lounge at the Lancôme Beauty Bar.  The fall signature Fashion at the Park Color Fever lipstick will feature in Red and Sensual Java, both exclusive to NorthPark Center and available at the Lancôme boutique.

Oscar de la Renta