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FASHION: The Houston-based Manoosh scarfs, cashmere/modal blend is $150 and the 100% cashmere are $200, are available at Léré¡nt on 5000 Westheimer
FASHION: The Houston-based Manoosh scarfs, cashmere/modal blend is $150 and the 100% cashmere are $200, are available at Léré¡nt on 5000 WestheimerManoosh

Galleria area

Festari for Men 1800 Post Oak, Suite 6160, 713-626-1234; festariformen.com

For the man with impeccable style,

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Festari for Men is a favorite stop, offering elegant sportswear options, including Daniel Dolce cuff links, wallets and exotic custom belts.

Pinto Ranch, 1717 Post Oak, 713-333-7900; pintoranch.com.

Got a cowgirl or cowboy in your life? Pinto Ranch is the go-to place for Western wear, with boots (from Lucchese to Rocketbuster), hats, leather jackets, pearl-button shirts, denim and other essentials. The store also has ahand-engraved sterling silver and gold buckles created by top metalsmiths.

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Lerant, Centre at Post Oak, 5000 Westheimer, Suite 114; shoplerant.com

Lerant is the go-to place for elegant tableware and home décor. The store is loaded with home gift items, including dinnerware, table linens, fine china and barware from designers like Versace, Michael Aram, Juliska and Bernardaud, as well as soft scarves by the Houston label, Manoosh.

Dimensions, 6100 Westheimer, 713-780-8564; dimensions6100.com.

You'll find casual tops, cocktail dresses and jewelry, for both mom and daughter, at this long-standing store. Also, check out the variety of stylish leather jackets and sweaters.

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The Hat Store, 5587 Richmond, 713-780-2480; thehatstore.com.

The Lone Star State's most famous people, including President George H.W. Bush, Dusty Hill of Z.Z. Top and Lyle Lovett, have found stylish hats here. The store offers men's and women's dress hats, western styles, derby hats, fedoras, straw hats in many colors and steams, and each hand shaped to your liking. It's a family-owned business that started in 1915 and has retained that family-friendly charm.

Houston Jewelry and Fine Gifts, 9521 Westheimer, 713-784-1000; houstonjewelry.com

Houston Jewelry has everything from Lladro and sterling-silver pieces to $100,000 diamond rings for the guy who wants to "put a ring on it" in a big way. The store has been in business for more than 60 years.

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City Centre

Fashion Truck Collection, 795 Town & Country Blvd., Suite 144; 213-537-4244

Fashion Truck Collection is the first store-front location for Houston's own fashion truck pioneers Height of Vintage, Park Boutique, Shoe Bar and Urban Izzy featuring the latest in women's style. Fun way to shop.

King Ranch Saddle Shop at City Centre, 800 Town & Country Way, Suite 160; 877-282-5777

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King Ranch Saddle Shop has a pop-up shop through Dec. 24. Find leather gifts, including high-quality luggage, men's and women's fashions,home decor and more.

The Woodlands

Trina Turk, Market Street, 281-419-1149; www.trinaturk.com

Trina Turk's first Houston-area store opened this summer at Market Street in The Woodlands. It's a happy space with bright color, natural light, ample room to browse and a selection of Turk's sophisticated, yet playful clothes, accessories and home décor in her signature prints. There's even something for guys with her MR Turk collection.

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Joy Sewing is a news columnist for the Houston Chronicle, reporting and opining on issues including social justice, politics, race, education, health care and inequity. She can be reached at joy.sewing@houstonchronicle.com.

The Houston native is the author of "Ava and the Prince: The Adventures of Two Rescue Pups," a children's book about her own rescue boxer dogs. She also is the founder of Year Of Joy, a nonprofit organization that spreads joy to children from underserved communities. She has been an adjunct journalism professor at the University of Houston.