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M uch like the enchanted closet in the novel that inspired its name, Lion & Witch boutique in The Shops of Highland Park thrives on fantasy and mystery. The only thing visible from the storefront is a big black wardrobe, crafted by Dallas artist Gary Buckner (founder of Stash Design). Step beyond the wardrobe, and you're transported to a shopping space with tall white walls reflecting beams of sunlight, fragrant candles burning amidst clutches of cacti, and earth- tone and neon womenswear on copper hangers suspended from matching pipes. This is owner Brittany York's second concept store; her first, the more affordable Milk & Honey on Henderson Avenue, opened in 2011. Lion & Witch stocks labels handpicked by the Baylor grad: Amanda Uprichard, Lucy Paris, BCBGeneration and Cameo, as well as her eponymous brand, B. York — a collection we'll be scooping up as summer winds down. Lion & Witch, 4252A Oak Lawn Ave., 469.914.5611, lionandwitch.com. Linden Wilson Beyond the WARDROBE The celebration of NorthPark Center's 50th Anniversary begins this month with the exhibition opening of "Art Meets Fashion: 1965 – 2015." Curated by Myra Walker (director and curator of the Texas Fashion Collection from the College of Visual Arts and Design at University of North Texas), the 50-year retrospective epitomizes NorthPark's shopping mantra: The Art of Shopping. Fashion and art coalesce in harmony at NorthPark under the tutelage of Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger; this exhibition resonates with the historical and social relevancy of both disciplines by spotlighting key artists and fashion designers from the past five decades. Walker curates a compelling selection that includes Pierre Cardin's iconic Bulls-eye minidress; a 1974 Halston silk pantsuit printed with an Andy Warhol design based on his 1967 "Flowers" series; and designs from the 2007 Neiman Marcus show "Future Fashion." August 22 – November 1, at NorthPark Center. Max Trowbridge A Timeless COLLABORATION Farfetch.com is one of my daily internet destinations, so when the team behind the site recently gave their men's channel a complete makeover, it only added to my browsing pleasure. I go first to the Editorial section and read about, say, Maddi, the owner of Voga, a small store in the Tuscan town of Arezzo, or the favorite hotel rooms of fashion-industry insiders. The site offers great art and diverse viewpoints, as well as more than 110,000 items from menswear boutiques all over the world. Looking for a Zegna suit? Done. How about something from Dries van Noten? It's here. Farfetch has also assembled an outstanding selection of books, including titles from Assouline and Farameh Publishing. One I want has already been published: Farfetch Curates: Food from Assouline. Coming this month is Farfetch Curates: Design. In it, you'll find the obsessions of Uwe Maier, owner of Bungalow Boutique in Stuttgart (he's partial to Wishbone chairs) and Lucy Favell, who runs London's Ursa and adores a Pool Circle chair. This Curates book series from Farfetch offers recommendations, must-visit venues and to-die-for items on the lists (and wish lists) of featured boutique owners and industry personalities. And, oh yes, I do have my eye on a Kiton two-piece suit; it's available from Yusti, in Madrid. farfetch.com. James Brock NOT SO FARFETCHED W e're taking our Margot Tenenbaum-worthy mink to Milan, hopping in a Fiat and heading straight to Bar Luce. Native Texan and director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore, The Grand Budapest Hotel) has designed his first public space in the recently opened Milanese cafe in the bellissima new art/culture complex Fondazione Prada, and it does not disappoint. Fans of the director's trademark aesthetic will be in heaven at this spot, which is reminiscent of Italy in the '50s and '60s. Anderson preserved some of the building's architectural details, such as the arched ceiling, and added architectural-patterned wallpaper, retro Formica tables and color-blocking in mint, bubble-gum pink and pea green. It's the real-life iteration of elements found in his short film Castello Cavalcanti, previously commissioned by Prada. As Anderson says, "While I do think it would make a pretty good movie set … it would be an even better place to write a movie. I tried to make it a bar I would want to spend my own fictional afternoons in." Count us in for an afternoon espresso. You'll find us by the Steve Zissou-themed pinball machine. Bar Luce at Fondazione Prada, Largo Isarco, 2, fondazioneprada.org/barluce. Anne Lee Phillips LIVING LA VITA WES ANDERSON AT BAR LUCE NorthPark Center has announced stellar new names for its lineup: Canali and Longchamp, opening spring 2016, and John Varvatos, opening fall 2016. Polo Ralph Lauren (a Dallas/Fort Worth exclusive) opens this month. Just in time for Cattle Baron's Ball, boot haven The Frye Company opens in September … Dallas Design District ups its cool factor again with a chic new cocktail lounge, Quill, opening later this month in the former BoConcept space next to Oak … Home design and furniture haven Wisteria, headquartered in Farmers Branch, moves from its 20,000-square-foot digs on Mockingbird Lane and Cedar Springs to Inwood Village this September … Meet designer Yigal Azrouël when he showcases his fall collection at Tootsies Thursday, August 20, 2 to 7 pm ... Lisa Garza-Selcer, co-owner of Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar, introduces her new concept, Shelby Hall, at 1525 Elm Street this fall. Expect fresh seafood, rotisserie game and fowl, plus an oyster bar. Linden Wilson THIS JUST IN… F or those of us who are as intrigued with the gear as the game itself, Mary Katrantzou debuts her second set of tennis- inspired athletic wear for sportswear giant Adidas. The capsule collection draws from an '80s influence and consists of 24 pieces, including structured tees, tank dresses, track suits and tennis skirts. $76 to $457, at Adidas stores, adidas. com, marykatrantzou.com. Francine Ballard SERVING UP STYLE Community FIXTURE P ierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing was one of Snider Plaza's first tenants in 1937 and remained in the Park Cities shopping enclave across from SMU for 78 years. But in late August, the modestly sized store relocates to a massive 5,000-square-foot showroom across from Love Field. After years of consideration, CEO Mike McKenzie chose the spot on West Mockingbird Lane for its proximity to the Park Cities, a neighborhood that has been the mainstay for the home fixtures and cabinet retailer ever since it opened. The new space quadruples the amount of area for working models of showers, sinks, tubs and kitchen sinks, allowing customers to try out high-price-tag products such as THG, Wetstyle, Rocky Mountain, Grohe, Dornbracht, Victoria and Albert, Jorger from Rohl, Classic Brass and Bain Ultra before committing. "Consumers today get a lot of information off the Internet, but they can't experience products like they can in a showroom," says McKenzie, who has been at the helm of the employee-owned company since 1986. "A lot of products — like a steam shower, or full home water filtration system — are things people can't make a decision about just by seeing online." For decades, Pierce Hardware identified with the more traditional look favored by the Park Cities, but now the company has bridged the gap with a transitional-style and embraces contemporary collections. "People are asking for things they used to complain about, such as un-lacquered brass hardware that acquires a patina," he says. Change can be unsettling, so it's reassuring to see longtime employees such as Jim Caskey, who has been with the company for 50 years, along with other employees who've been there for 30 years and more. "They're the same people who did your house and your lake house, and now they will do your new house, when you're ready," assures McKenzie. Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing, 2615 W. Mockingbird Lane, 214.368.2851, piercehardware.com. Rebecca Sherman Pleated skirt and track top from Mary Katrantzou X Adidas season two Pierce Hardware showroom, 1955 Lion & Witch Wes Anderson- designed Bar Luce in Milan RACHAEL WISE LEFT: Halston silk pajamas, circa 1974, printed with a design from Andy Warhol's 1967 "Flowers" series in collaboration with the artist. Purchased at Lou Lattimore, Dallas. Gift of Mrs. James W. Dunn, Texas Fashion Collection, University of North Texas. RIGHT: Todd Oldham photo-printed knit dress, Spring 1996. Image from vintage Arizona Highways. Gift of Todd Oldham Archives, Texas Fashion Collection, University of North Texas.