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I n mid-April, Gucci opens its newest Texas boutique in Plano, on the ground floor of a new six-story mixed-use building at Legacy West, where it will be joined by Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, and Tory Burch by early summer. This is Gucci's fourth Texas boutique and will stock men's and women's shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, accessories, silks, jewelry, and eyewear. Gucci, 7801 Windrose Ave. at Legacy West, no phone number at press time, g u c c i . c o m . Steven Hempel GUCCI GOES WEST M ask up, social distance, and prepare to gallery hop — and acquire. The sister act behind 1 2 . 2 6 , H a n n a h Fagadau and Hilary Fagadau, lead the charge on Dallas Gallery Day, the scene's first full-gallop return to an all-day art happening since COVID. Set for Saturday, April 17, the day- to-eve event encompasses 15 stops, most spun around the Dallas Design District. Full gallery lineup and details, dallasartfair.com/dallasgalleryday. Catherine D. Anspon ALL-DAY ART GAZING D allas has seen its share of consignment stores, but none have incorporated luxury and technology quite as seamlessly as The RealReal. The world's largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, The RealReal rigorously authenticates and sells men's and women's designer apparel (Hermès, Chanel, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Off- White, Prada), fine jewelry (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Gucci), watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet), shoes, and handbags. Recently, The RealReal introduced storefronts into key neighborhoods across the country. Its newest location debuts this month in Dallas' Knox District. "Our brick-and- mortar spaces go beyond shopping to create an elevated experience, bringing experts like gemologists into the store to offer information and guidance," says Dan Ocampos, senior director of retail and experts. "By also offering THE REALREAL JUST GOT REAL repair services, we're reimagining the different ways people can extend the life cycle of their luxury." Fashion sustainability may be a key to The RealReal's ethos, but embracing technology sets the marketplace apart. Everything about the Knox District space — which includes a virtual shopping component as well as thousands of unique items in- store — is updated daily, based on how Dallas has shopped therealreal. com for years. The home division includes furniture from designers Muriel Brandolini to Arne Jacobsen; tabletop from Baccarat, Christofle, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and Supreme; fine art; and accessories. Gather up the goods — April consigners walk away with a $100 The RealReal credit. therealreal.com/dallas. Caitlin Clark The RealReal opens in Dallas. 18