Fort Worth is filled with fashion-forward families with one-of-a-kind boutiques and designs that range from western chic to business fab and casual beachwear.
To help you stay stylish all year round, we asked you what your favorite family-owned shops and designers are in Cowtown — here are the top eight picks chosen by you.
Pro tip: Mud Lowery launches new designs on Sunday nights. | Photo via @mudlowery
Local artist Shannon “Mud” Lowery creates jewelry made of sterling silver and gold detailed with turquoise stones. His designs have been worn by country music icons, like Miranda Lambert.
Kori Green jewelry features natural and eclectic pieces made for both women + men and is handcrafted here in Fort Worth. Fun fact: Kori is married to country music star Pat Green.
Opened in 1986, the women’s apparel store features country chic styles like cow-print sandals, embroidered western boots, and dresses fitted for the Texas heat.
Created by husband and wife duo Kala and Chance Morgan, the shop sells a variety of home goods + men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing along with the couple’s own in-house label, Panther City Provisions.
Book a party at the hat bar at Wide Brim + customize a new look. | Photo via @widebrim
Wide Brim, Located in the Lobby of Hotel Drover (200 Mule Alley)
Shop jewelry and stylish wide-brim hats featuring charms, feathers, and ribbons created by the boutique Flea Style.
Brooke Wright and her team have created a women’s clothing line for every occasion, including summer dresses, skirts, purses, and dresses for the kids.
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Summer Workshop | Mon., June 27-Fri., July 1 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Soul Sweat Hot Yoga, 1217 8th Ave. | $20+ | Kids can kick off their week with a chakra-based yoga series. 🧘
Shackled + Statement of Pride | Mon., June 27 | 7 p.m. | The Post at the River East, 2925 Race St. | $10+ | Shackled is bringing its summer tour to Cowtown + celebrating pride month at The Post. 🎶
Fried Chicken 101 | Mon., June 27 | 7 p.m. | Sur La Table, 1151 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 340, Southlake | $79 | From classic fried chicken to Nashville “Hot” chicken, learn how to achieve crispy fried perfection at home. 🍗
Fluttering Butterflies | Mon., June 27 | 9-10 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Go on a hike + behold nature’s beautiful little creatures. 🦋
Tuesday
Boardwalk Yoga | Tues., June 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Take an introductory yoga class right on the boardwalk. 🧘
Wednesday
Open Mic Night | Wed., June 29 | 6 p.m. | Lazy Daisy Coffee Bar, 6475 Camp Bowie Blvd. | Free | Local musician Ryan Winters will kick off the night of music + poetry.
Thursday
Teen Trivia | Thurs., June 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m | Fort Worth Public Library – Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd. | Free | Take on trivia fans one-on-one or team up with fellow teens to see whose knowledge reigns supreme.
Plan Ahead
Mary J. Blige | Sun., Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Over the weekend, Salsa Limónclosed its original location at 4200 S. Fwy. in La Gran Plaza after serving the community for 16 years. The Mexican restaurant said it will move its headquarters to 925 University Dr. — locatedacross from The Museum of Modern Art. 🌮
Number
Oh baby — 110,000 lbs of Nestlé SupremePro 2 infant formula has landed in Fort Worth — equivalent to about 1.65 million 8-oz. bottles. The delivery was part of the White House’s eighth Operation Fly Formula Mission. Customers can purchase the formula through Gerber and other online retailers. 🍼
Shop
Children’s clothing brand Collins + Conley has found a permanent home at The Shops at Clearfork. The boutique opened a storefront last Friday at 5254 Monahans Ave. — across the street from its former pop-up location. The sisters-in-law-owned boutique offers baby and kids clothes + accessories. 🛍️ (Paper City Magazine)
Development
College prep school Fort Worth Country Daybroke ground on $3.5 million worth of upgrades to its athletic fields last week. The improvements include excavating a field hockey field + the Rosacker Stadium field and Barrett Havran Track and replacing them with international-caliber surfaces and technologies. 🏟️ (Fort Worth Business Press)
Community
The USS Fort Worth and four other littoral combat ships were saved from decommissioning. The House Appropriations Committee approved the provision in a wide-ranging defense spending bill last week. DYK: The USS Fort Worth was commissioned in 2012 and built by a Lockheed Martin-led team for $400 million. ⚓ (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Ranked
Cowtown is climbing the ranks — RentCafe released a new survey placing Fort Worth at No. 20 on its list of best U.S. cities for renters. With 115 contenders in the competition, the ranking was on based 17 factors, including cost of living, economic strength + quality of life. 🏠 (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
Stockyards Station is getting some new ice — the Stockyards, Mule Alley, and Hotel Drover are partnering to create the Stockyards Rodeo Rink. The 4,000-sqft ice rink will make its home on the lawn in front of the Livestock Exchange Building from Fri., Nov. 25–Sun., Feb. 5. ⛸️ (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Tech
We’re flying into the future — DFW Airport is testing face-scanning technology to make travel plans even easier. American Airlines passengers with TSA PreCheck can skip security checkpoints with a simple face scan + the Airside mobile app. The airline plans to expand the technology to kiosks, bag checks and domestic boarding gates. ✈️ (NBC DFW)
Plan Ahead
Head out to Sundance Square on Fri., July 8 for the grand opening of Paco’s Mexican Cuisine’s new location at 156 W. 4th St. The party will start at 12 p.m. and feature live music, giveaways + food and drinks. In the meantime, get your taco fix at their original location at 1508 W. Magnolia Ave. 🍹
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Students at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth are now getting hands-on experience all from the classroom. The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of the first-ever immersive virtual reality simulation center in Texas.
The Regional Simulation Center uses cutting-edge technology, life-like simulation mannequins, and other virtual reality experiences to help students perfect and acquire new skills. The $6.75 million facility is also open for hospital residency programs + other training programs.
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