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San Antonio thrifting fave to open new location near UTSA

Customers shop at Spurs' pop-up sale at the Thrift at the Warehouse neat the Pearl.

University of Texas at San Antonio students will have a little more rizz heading into football season. Thrift at the Warehouse, the resale chain known for its on-trend curation, is opening a new location at the Camino Bandera Square shopping center at 9703 Bandera Rd.

“We’ve been sitting on this one for a minute, and we can FINALLY tell y’all,” wrote the business on Instagram. “More details sooooon. For now, just know your new favorite place to thrift is about to be a whole lot closer.”

Owner Tony Marlowe, the self-styled “Thrift King of Texas,” first started the business as a literal warehouse selling finds through Facebook Marketplace. Since then, it has become one of San Antonio’s go-to spots for thrifting thanks, in part, to some clever branding — the zebra stripe paint jobs on each building’s facade.

Depending on the birth year, Thrift at the Warehouse might make some locals feel old. The selection is heavy with Y2K staples like Umbro soccer shorts, Aeropostale polos, and Ed Hardy cropped T-shirts. In-store, the selection is sorted by trends so shoppers can quickly build a look.

The pricing is generally affordable, with many pieces falling well below $20. It’s even cheaper when the locations host “fill a bag” events, where shoppers can get a new wardrobe for $15.

In a video walkthrough posted August 28, Marlowe gave a preview of how the former Fitness 365 was taking shape. The ground floor will carry the store’s usual curated goods, while the upstairs will feature a lounge and more special vintage finds. In all, the 7,000-square-foot space will carry about 10,000 units of clothing.

Although the shop’s website says the Bandera Road location opened September 1, work is still ongoing. After the debut, the store will be open from 10 am- 8 pm daily.

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COWBOY COUTURE

Kick off tailgating season with these new Texas boot drops

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby offers a fresh spin on the trend, pairing classic Western details with elevated silhouettes that feel just as at home in the city as they do on the ranch.

Fall in Texas means football, tailgates, and obviously a very good excuse to buy another pair of boots. This season, the boot scene is kicking things up with new takes on Western classics. From City Boots’ autumn-ready suede to Miron Crosby’s high-fashion silhouettes, Texas boot brands are giving traditional cowboy style a fashionable refresh.

Whether the destination is a football game, a night out on the town, or just the chance to wear a favorite pair of jeans, these new styles are a great reason to step into something a little more interesting.

City Boots
Bootmaker Lizzy Bentley has plenty to celebrate these days. Not only is the City Boots founder still smiling on the heels of her recent engagement, but she has also been creating a bevy of new boot styles perfect for fall. The latest drop is the Suede Collection, featuring the Houston Boot and the ultra-comfortable 24/7 Ankle Boot in rich autumn-ready hues.

One of the brand's biggest hits recently got a color refresh. The best-selling Evil Eye Boot returns in two new colorways: saddle and bone. Each is handcrafted with the same details that made the classic navy version a fan favorite.

And then there is a little purple pride with the City Boots Purple Collection. It might be a nod to Bentley's fiancé, a baseball coach at TCU, but the Fort Worth showroom exclusive is a stylish home run all on its own. Three of the brand's best-selling styles, the Heart Boot, the Amarillo Boot, and the Evil Eye Boot are now available in the bold new purple color.

City Boots Purple Collection City Boots’ latest styles bring fall-ready suede, bold color, and fresh takes on three fan-favorite silhouettes.Photo by Emily Jolliff

Fraulein Boot Company
Founders Margaret Walker and Sarah Caruth may be University of Texas grads, but the pair knew they needed to add some maroon to their collection of stylish handmade boots. The sisters are kicking off football season with the new Wine Gameday Boot made with rich wine-colored leather, cream shafts, wine stitching, and gold piping. Available online, the boots are perfect for tailgates, swaying to the Aggie War Hymn, and cheering on the home team. Although they won't find the full line, San Antonians can check out the craftsmanship at Hotel Emma's Curio, which carries a limited-edition boot collab with the brand.

Fraulein Boot Company kicks off football season in wine-colored leather, cream shafts, and a touch of gold.Photo courtesy of Fraulein Boot Company

Lucchese Bootmaker
Both founded in 1883, Lucchese and The University of Texas Athletics Department are teaming up once more for a game day collection of men's and women's boots and accessories. Available both online and in-store at Alamo Quarry Market and the Shops at La Cantera, the lineup includes three men's and three women's styles, each featuring burnt orange details.

The newest addition to the collection is the Varsity boot, made by hand in Texas with a cognac Nile crocodile belly vamp and parch wheat goat quarters. A vintage San Antonio inlay pattern, crocodile-overlay pull straps, and UT-approved logo and color give the boot a Longhorn twist. The collection also includes the Bevo, the Priscilla, and Tilly.

Lucchese is also celebrating its third year as the Official Bootmaker of the Dallas Cowboys with its latest iteration of the Dallas Cowboys Collection. New for this season is the Champion, made with suede belly caiman and parched wheat goat, featuring contrasting textures, a dark mahogany stacked leather heel, and understated detailing.

Lucchese puts a Longhorn spin on game-day dressing with handcrafted boots in classic burnt orange.Photo courtesy of Lucchese Bootmaker

Miron Crosby
Texas natives Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means built Miron Crosby's huge following by giving the classic cowboy boot a high-fashion makeover. Their boots feature fun colors, intricate embroidery, and stunning designs that are just as chic for a fun night out as they are at a tailgate. Available online or at the brand's Dallas and Houston boutiques, the brand's latest arrival, the Kate Linen, is inspired by the sisters' love of vintage Western boots. The boot features an extra-tall silhouette designed to flatter and is made from linen kidskin and finished with cuoio palm leaves accented by metallic gold stems.

Miron Crosby takes the cowboy boot to high-fashion territory with the extra-tall Kate Linen and metallic gold details.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Partlow
Founded by Dallas-based Kasey Lemkin and her sister Lawren Sample, luxury boot brand Partlow is built on their decades-long careers in the fashion industry, dressing celebrities including Anne Hathaway and Christina Hendricks.

The duo recently debuted their latest Fall/Winter collection, which puts a luxe spin on Western style with handcrafted Italian leather boots, leather belts, and its first-ever boot jewelry. The newest collection features the burnt-orange suede Forest boot, lined in extra-soft, warm shearling. It is available online or at Neiman Marcus.

Partlow Partlow gives Western style a luxe makeover with Italian leather, cozy shearling, and plenty of fall-ready polish.Photo courtesy of Partlow

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby offers a fresh spin on the trend, pairing classic Western details with elevated silhouettes that feel just as at home in the city as they do on the ranch.

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