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Go holiday shopping at WestBend with this stylish Dallas-Fort Worth influencer

We've all got some shopping to do this season, whether for friends and family or for ourselves (it's called "self care"). Where's one place you're guaranteed to source all your sartorial needs? WestBendin Fort Worth.

Nestled along the Trinity Trails, WestBend offers a curated collection of contemporary fashion retailers, such as Pax & Parker, Marine Layer, Bonobos and Warby Parker.

In celebration of the upcoming holidays, Neil Patel of @dallasurbanite recently visited WestBend to explore what the development has to offer. Whether you're shopping for the men in your life or for yourself, keep reading to get inspired by Patel's must-shop looks.

Bonobos
Sending off 2018 in style? Make sure you have an outfit to match. Looking sharp is made easy at Bonobos, where a knowledgeable guide will walk you through the entire line to help you find your perfect fit. This holiday season, it’s all about touchably soft velvet, which is also an easy way to make an everyday outfit look festive.

Pax & Parker
Exclusive to WestBend, Pax & Parker features expertly curated labels and designs you won't find anywhere else. With styles for both men and women, it's an exclusive shopping experience that's unlike any other in the city. Plus, there's always an expert in-store to help find the perfect outfit or one-of-a-kind gift.

Warby Parker
'Tis the season to gift glasses with Warby Parker's holiday exclusive frames and colors. Treating yourself to a new pair? Eliminate the wait with Warby Parker's WestBend location, where you can check out the full collection. Must-try designs include the fan-favorite Percey frame, now available for holiday in midnight, fuchsia, and evergreen.

Marine Layer
Perfect for that friend who's always requesting "a night in," Marine Layer's collection features some of the coziest shirts around. Made with MicroModal fabric, a signature fiber made from recycled beechwood, they feel like they're your coziest old favorite T from day one. Behind on holiday shopping? From gifts for kids to him and her, check out Marine Layer's Holiday Cheat Sheet for inspiration.

Bonobos custom-crafts its menswear.

Photo courtesy of WestBend

Bonobos custom-crafts its menswear.

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Shop dedicated to vintage watches opens first location in Fort Worth

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What was initially an eBay store for antique watches has transformed into a visionary shop set to open its doors in Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood on September 2.

The Watch Preserve will open at 1253 W. Magnolia Ave., taking over a storefront next to Grand Cru Wine Bar, where it will specialize in buying, selling, and repairing authentic vintage timepieces.

The company was founded by Nikolaus Libby, who has more than two decades of experience selling vintage items on Ebay. His journey collecting watches began at 15 years old, and Libby has been operating one of the largest online vintage watch shops on the site since 2006.

Libby's passion for his e-commerce business to inspired him to open the brick-and-mortar store in Fort Worth. They took over a space that Grand Cru previously used as offices.

"It's an ideal neighborhood, one of the few where people come to stroll and shop," Libby says.

Vintage watches are generally defined as "more than 25 years old." Not every vintage watch is rare and not every old watch is worth anything. But classic names like Rolex, Cartier, and Patek Philippe, often made of precious metals like gold and sterling silver, hold their value through the decades.

Libby says that between the internet and celebrities who've sought vintage watches out, there's been a massive surge of interest in and sales of vintage watches. Buying pieces can not only be a solid investment, but a vintage watch often comes with the dings and flaws that add personality.

His shop's mission is not just to be a haven for collectors and enthusiasts, but to develop a relationship within the local community, including pursuing collaborations with local artists to exhibit their creations in-house.

Watch collectors and appreciators can find their next treasured timepiece at The Watch Preserve at a fun opening party on September 2 from 12-8 pm, when they'll serve complimentary bites and drinks.

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