Houston vs. Dallas (Richardson, Galveston, Grapevine: movie theaters, Lowes, discount)

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

That's possible in Houston and that's why some feel Houston can hold its own against Dallas. Houston has a vibrant and thriving local boutique scene. Houston is a more organic city with more character than Dallas. Dallas as far as its fashion scene is very mainstream; whereas Houston's dress style is more laid-back [not necessarily less fashionable]. Dallas pulls in more popular places because the city itself is very mainstream or flashy compared to Houston. Houston doesn't lack the higher-end stores because its demographics don't support them; its because there is many substitutes for those type of places.

If you're into "underground" designers. Tried a few of those places back in the day, and was less impressed with the quality. But of course there are numerous exceptions.

I mostly like to stick with trusted brand names. If that makes me shallow or un-organic in someone's eyes, fine with me. Doesn't change my mind about which city is the best for someone who knows their way around a clothes rack.

Again, it's not all about flashiness or luxury items in Dallas. It's about variety. That's why I say they're better. Dallas still has Houston beat when it comes to options, and that's not changing any time soon, as far as I'm concerned.

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

This

Where are all the Chloe Dao's of Dallas?

There are plenty local designers in Dallas.

Best Local Designers In Dallas « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

I know one thing when I passed by the Gucci store at Northpark a few weeks ago their doors were closed while the rest of the mall was still open. That told me all I needed to know right then & there.

Dallas is not some leaps & bounds ahead of Houston when it comes to fashion. In fact, they're pretty similar if you ask me, with Dallas having a slight edge. Tell a New Yorker or someone from Los Angeles Dallas is a world player in fashion if you want a good laugh.

If I can't find what I'm looking for in Houston I don't need it anyways.

Don't believe I ever made mention of Dallas being a "world player", so you can quit while you're ahead. On a regional level, Dallas is the clear winner in retail, in my opinion.

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by nakold23

Of course Houston is more international!! Its a commonly known fact. Although Dallas is doing well in its own regards. Houston should be ON our tier in the global city list but certainty not above. And Houston does kill us in embassies, although I don't know where you got those facts Htown because we have more than 4.

For Houston I found the numbers here:

Cosulates in Houston, Texas

for DFW I made it up. But I am a good guesser so it shouldn't be too far off

[R1070]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

I know one thing when I passed by the Gucci store at Northpark a few weeks ago their doors were closed while the rest of the mall was still open. That told me all I needed to know right then & there.

Dallas is not some leaps & bounds ahead of Houston when it comes to fashion. In fact, they're pretty similar if you ask me, with Dallas having a slight edge. Tell a New Yorker or someone from Los Angeles Dallas is a world player in fashion if you want a good laugh.

If I can't find what I'm looking for in Houston I don't need it anyways.

Which Gucci store? There's 2 in Dallas.
Must not be doing too bad. Also, luxury retailers tend to set different hours in their leases than more common chains. Highland Park Village is working longer hours into the new leases being signed there.

And you're going to make a serious judgement on a store/mall/ cities fashion scene based on walking by a store thats closed within 30 minutes of the mall closing?

[llmrkc07]

Originally Posted by R1070

Houston will eventually get H&M as it spreads beyond DFW.

As for Barney's the Co-Op is a department in the much larger department stores and stand alone Co-Ops also exist. Houston does not have a Barney's department store as Dallas has a flagship location and Houston's Co-Op has closed due slower than expected business.

Having the largest mall in Texas would be more impressive if there were other large shopping destinations as well.

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So what if DFW has a Barney's who cares..We can live without it. H & M is coming here at the beginning of next year. And as for shopping destinations they are all over the metro here. All those high dollar stores don't mean anything. You can still look good shopping at Macy's or Dillard's

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[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by llmrkc07

You can still look good shopping at Macy's or Dillard's

or target. lol

[nakold23]

Which Dallas still has plenty of if thats what you are looking for!

And@MetroMatt, that is odd. Must of been an anomaly

[Dallaz]

Have anyone heard of the Stanley Korshack Department Store in Uptown. It's a very upscale department store.

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by HtownLove

95 for Houston

4 for DFW

Originally Posted by nakold23

Of course Houston is more international!! Its a commonly known fact. And Houston does kill us in embassies, although I don't know where you got those facts Htown because we have more than 4.

Originally Posted by HtownLove

For Houston I found the numbers here:
Cosulates in Houston, Texas
for DFW I made it up. But I am a good guesser so it shouldn't be too far off

lol, I guess Wikipedia is a good guesser too, they also list 4 for Dallas.

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