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The Fall Sandal Guide: A Few Favorite Picks for the Upcoming Season.

Can y’all believe we are officially in midsummer? My guess is that by now you are searching for fall colors, lightweight sweaters instead of tanks and chunkier sandals instead of strappy! While the seasonal transition can be somewhat daunting, we have taken the guesswork out of sandal shopping for fall and included some of our favorite styles from our Boutique Hub Brand Members below!   Find these brands in our

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Episode #16: How to Innovate in a Crowded Market, with Grayson DiFonzo, Founder Buddy Love Clothing

Creating your own clothing line isn’t for the faint of heart. BuddyLove founder Grayson DiFonzo has worked in fashion for years and even owned her own showroom repping other brands at Dallas Market Center before she ventured into designing. Developed out of a need to bring a unique taste to the boutique industry, she saw a need and filled it. It takes an eye for fashion, style, fit, and body

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Episode #10: Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads

Have you ever wondered how some wholesale brands seem to take off?  Is it the product? The terms? Or is it the team behind it all? Well, today we are answering your questions by saying, “All of the above” as we meet Chad Riggins, the owner of Texas True Threads, a lifestyle graphic tee brand based in Spearman, Texas.  Not only is Chad successful with Texas True, but with his

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Aspen Lane | The Boutique Hub

The It-Girls of Gifting: Aspen Lane

We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite lifestyle gift brands, the ever-so-fabulous Aspen Lane! Founded in 2014 by Mika Shreeve, Aspen Lane is based out of Denver, Colorado, and has seen widespread success, being carried in stores such as Express, Wayfair, and Joss & Main…just to name a few. We can’t wait for you to get to know more about Mika and her awesome brand, we

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Wholesale Picks: Hot Fourth of July Graphic Tee’s for Boutiques

No better time to share and wear with pride your ‘Merica gear than now! Here are some of our favorite red, white, and blue inspired wholesale picks for this season, get ready to fill your boutiques! Make sure you check out these wholesale brand groups and websites for more America wear! Prickly Pear TX   Southern Charm Trading Co Wholesale Mermaid Kisses Piney Woods Sweet Caroline Oliver and Otis Klose

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Bling-A-GoGo | The Boutique Hub

One of the Best in the Business: Bling-A-GoGo

We’re excited to be sitting down with Kim Naumann, the #BoutiqueBoss behind one of the boutique world’s most popular brands, Bling-A-GoGo! We aren’t exaggerating in the least when we say that Bling-A-GoGo has been instrumental in the development of The Boutique Hub. As you’ll read more in our interview, Kim invited us to attend our first market in Dallas and allowed us to set up in her booth so that

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Cowboy Fresh | The Boutique Hub

Fresh and Fashion Forward: Meet Cowboy Fresh

Because western fashion isn’t just about the ladies… Pre-WNFR and Western Fashion Week, we caught up with Austin Whitmore, Founder of Cowboy Fresh, a men’s apparel brand making a name in Western Fashion. From custom designed graphic tee’s from well known western influencers, to patchwork caps, to a great line of outerwear – Cowboy Fresh is on the move! Founded in 2010, this men’s western apparel brand as become a

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Texas True Threads | The Boutique Hub

Game-Changing Graphic Tees: Meet Texas True Threads

There’s just something about Texas. The attitude, the way of life, the fashion.  It’s a true world of it’s own, and one that continues to be the breeding ground for up and coming fashion companies both western and mainstream. We recently met up with Texas True Threads, a graphic tee line founded in 2015 from Spearman, Texas, who creates designs for the entire family. We wanted to talk about the

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Pink Armadillos | The Boutique Hub

Designer Discovery: Meet Pink Armadillos

It’s pretty difficult to scroll through any boutique feed or Instagram feed without coming across some pretty fabulous graphic tee’s. They are certainly one of the most popular items for any women’s closet, no matter her age, location or perception of fashion. Any catchy saying is available to wear on your chest, and while that concept may seem new, it’s certainly not. We sat down with Pink Armadillos, an Austin,

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Pink Panache | The Boutique Hub

Designer Discovery: Meet Pink Panache Jewelry

One of the things that makes any boutique stand out among the rest is their taste for fashion showcased through the unique lines they carry. No matter how fancy a boutique’s marketing campaign may be, at the end of the day, shoppers still have to love the merchandise! Through our Designer Discovery features, we hand pick a few of our favorite wholesale lines to help you discover popular new merchandise that

Read More »

The Fall Sandal Guide: A Few Favorite Picks for the Upcoming Season.

Can y’all believe we are officially in midsummer? My guess is that by now you are searching for fall colors, lightweight sweaters instead of tanks and chunkier sandals instead of strappy! While the seasonal transition can be somewhat daunting, we have taken the guesswork out of sandal shopping for fall and included some of our favorite styles from our Boutique Hub Brand Members below!   Find these brands in our

Read More »

Episode #16: How to Innovate in a Crowded Market, with Grayson DiFonzo, Founder Buddy Love Clothing

Creating your own clothing line isn’t for the faint of heart. BuddyLove founder Grayson DiFonzo has worked in fashion for years and even owned her own showroom repping other brands at Dallas Market Center before she ventured into designing. Developed out of a need to bring a unique taste to the boutique industry, she saw a need and filled it. It takes an eye for fashion, style, fit, and body

Read More »

Episode #10: Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads

Have you ever wondered how some wholesale brands seem to take off?  Is it the product? The terms? Or is it the team behind it all? Well, today we are answering your questions by saying, “All of the above” as we meet Chad Riggins, the owner of Texas True Threads, a lifestyle graphic tee brand based in Spearman, Texas.  Not only is Chad successful with Texas True, but with his

Read More »
Aspen Lane | The Boutique Hub

The It-Girls of Gifting: Aspen Lane

We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite lifestyle gift brands, the ever-so-fabulous Aspen Lane! Founded in 2014 by Mika Shreeve, Aspen Lane is based out of Denver, Colorado, and has seen widespread success, being carried in stores such as Express, Wayfair, and Joss & Main…just to name a few. We can’t wait for you to get to know more about Mika and her awesome brand, we

Read More »

Wholesale Picks: Hot Fourth of July Graphic Tee’s for Boutiques

No better time to share and wear with pride your ‘Merica gear than now! Here are some of our favorite red, white, and blue inspired wholesale picks for this season, get ready to fill your boutiques! Make sure you check out these wholesale brand groups and websites for more America wear! Prickly Pear TX   Southern Charm Trading Co Wholesale Mermaid Kisses Piney Woods Sweet Caroline Oliver and Otis Klose

Read More »
Bling-A-GoGo | The Boutique Hub

One of the Best in the Business: Bling-A-GoGo

We’re excited to be sitting down with Kim Naumann, the #BoutiqueBoss behind one of the boutique world’s most popular brands, Bling-A-GoGo! We aren’t exaggerating in the least when we say that Bling-A-GoGo has been instrumental in the development of The Boutique Hub. As you’ll read more in our interview, Kim invited us to attend our first market in Dallas and allowed us to set up in her booth so that

Read More »
Cowboy Fresh | The Boutique Hub

Fresh and Fashion Forward: Meet Cowboy Fresh

Because western fashion isn’t just about the ladies… Pre-WNFR and Western Fashion Week, we caught up with Austin Whitmore, Founder of Cowboy Fresh, a men’s apparel brand making a name in Western Fashion. From custom designed graphic tee’s from well known western influencers, to patchwork caps, to a great line of outerwear – Cowboy Fresh is on the move! Founded in 2010, this men’s western apparel brand as become a

Read More »
Texas True Threads | The Boutique Hub

Game-Changing Graphic Tees: Meet Texas True Threads

There’s just something about Texas. The attitude, the way of life, the fashion.  It’s a true world of it’s own, and one that continues to be the breeding ground for up and coming fashion companies both western and mainstream. We recently met up with Texas True Threads, a graphic tee line founded in 2015 from Spearman, Texas, who creates designs for the entire family. We wanted to talk about the

Read More »
Pink Armadillos | The Boutique Hub

Designer Discovery: Meet Pink Armadillos

It’s pretty difficult to scroll through any boutique feed or Instagram feed without coming across some pretty fabulous graphic tee’s. They are certainly one of the most popular items for any women’s closet, no matter her age, location or perception of fashion. Any catchy saying is available to wear on your chest, and while that concept may seem new, it’s certainly not. We sat down with Pink Armadillos, an Austin,

Read More »
Pink Panache | The Boutique Hub

Designer Discovery: Meet Pink Panache Jewelry

One of the things that makes any boutique stand out among the rest is their taste for fashion showcased through the unique lines they carry. No matter how fancy a boutique’s marketing campaign may be, at the end of the day, shoppers still have to love the merchandise! Through our Designer Discovery features, we hand pick a few of our favorite wholesale lines to help you discover popular new merchandise that

Read More »

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