Village on the Parkway HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

Holiday Collections indeed! Shopping and dining entertainment at Village or the Parkway come together in a sensa-tional collection of sophistication, style selection and service. No matter what the season, the ambiance and attention found in each shop and restaurant bring a holiday spirit to every encounter of the Village -on-the-Parkway kind.

The romantic Spanish-style setting, with its relaxing courtyards and imported fountains, sprawls within a triangle created by the Dallas North Tollway, Belt Line Road and Montfort Drive-forming the apex of perhaps the most prime piece of commercial property in North Dallas.

Village on the Parkway’s proximity to nearby Galleria, Valley View Mall and Prestonwood Town Center is a complementary and refreshingly welcome alternative in a city whose name is synonymous with high-fashion shopping. Designed for beauty and practicality, the Village’s outdoor “sidewalk shop” layout is graced by a lush array of flowers and trees, made even more charming by such architectural highlights as stucco walls, red tiled roofs and colorful awnings. Also, you can enjoy the convenience of driving from store to store on wide avenues, and park where you like. Or it you’d prefer a leisurely walk, Village on the Parkway features fresh air and sunshine, too.

lb dispel any confusion, Dallas Parkway is the name given to the access road running parallel to the Dallas North Tollway, thus the name Village on the Parkway. If you’ve been avoiding the village lately due to the congestion of heavy road construction, you’ll be delighted to find all inroads free and clear of obstacles. An attractive new signage system has been placed around the perimeter of the center, clearly pointing the way into this Texas wonderland of shopping and dining enjoyment.

Red bows, garland and golden bells invite you to rediscover the Village on the Parkway. The center has donned the color and style of traditional holiday cheer, and the shops’ holiday collections are brimming with the best of the very best for Dallas’ most discriminating shoppers.

Village retailers are constantly setting trends, offering rare and unique products from around the world. Whether it be one-of-a-kind home furnishings and accessories, the latest European fashions for men and women, a mixture of couture, fresh imported flowers, photography or travel, you’ll find the merchants at Village on the Parkway to be innovators, not duplicators.

First off, as the hectic holiday schedule begins to get a grip on your psyche, why not let go and do something just for you. Then relax and ride the wave of parties, gift shopping and family get-togethers in style.

Head to Toe lives up to its name with everything from facials and makeup applications to manicures, massage, waxing, salt scrubs and pedicures. Then there’s L’Image-a full-service salon whose beauty concept is “European inspiration, American talent and universal imagination.” Its adjoining shop, CosmetiqueDiffusion, brings together a menagerie of gifts and luxuries from exclusive hair accessories and jewelry to Falchi leather goods, travel bags and accessories, along with the finest European skincare and cosmetic lines. Men, you can get in on all the pampering, too. A great gift idea is a certificate for a massage or pedicure for a hard-working friend or spouse-they’ll love you for it!! Winter shoppers also enjoy warming up to the new Le Grand Soleil tanning salon.



When it comes to men’s and women’s apparel, most everything from party and formal wear to business attire to casual and active sportswear can be found at Village on the Parkway’s fine collection of specialty shops. This particular group of clothing retailers individually enjoy a strong clientele as a result of their collective reputation for what’s known as “cherry picking” the manufacturers’ lines-stocking only those quality items that will have the strongest appeal to the particular store’s clientele.

Sebastian’s Closet represents one of Dallas’ finest men’s clothiers in a spacious presentation of the most discriminating collection of classic European business and leisure attire. Along with its impressive selection of holiday evening wear, Sebastian’s Closet boasts an exclusive choice of sweaters from around the world. There is an extensive offering from the Hugo Boss line of clothing and sportswear, dress shirts and ties. Other lines include Umberto Ginocchietti, Zanella, AXIS Sportswear, Lubiam and Marzano. The store’s shoe collection is stylish without being improper for today’s business environment, with names including Marte-gani, Bruno Magli and Antonio Brotini.

traditional stylings to the latest contemporary fashions. Lines include Merana Sport, Joanie Char, Kenneth Gordon, Geoffrey Beene Sportswear, Perry Ellis Portfolio and Basco. Accessories include a select group of jewelry and handbags along with Ginnie Johansen scarves and sashes.

Sandee’s is another sure bet when it comes to stepping out in style. This fashion-forward store caters to the North Dallas career woman, and features top names in sportswear, dresses and spectacular sweaters.

Speaking of stepping out, ladies will want to beat a path over to Smyth Bros. Shoe Parlor for the ultimate in fashion footwear. Claiming the best boot selection in town, Smyth Bros, is set apart from the rest by its reputation for customer service and selection. Lines include Charles Jourdan, Stewart Weitzman, Via Spiga and Sesto Meucci. The store’s more than 50 lines hail from Italy, Spain, China and, of course, the U.S.A.

For those shoppers who’d like to design their own fashion creations, apparel fabrics direct from the designer are available at Shannon Lane Fabrics. Designer names include Carolina Herrera, Andrew Sezza, Alexander Julian, Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, Caroline Roehm and Ungaro. The fabrics are all 100 percent natural fibers or mixtures thereof, in everything from silk and linen to wool and mohair and cotton. For stunning holiday creations, check out the velvet, metallics, and embroidered and sequined fabrics.

Guys and gals will find wedding and formal wear at the neighboring stores of Al’s Formal Wear and Bride & Formal bridal salon. In sizes 4 to 60, Al’s features retail and rental tuxedos from such names as After Six, Pierre Cardin, Bill Blass, Robert Wagner, Giorgio Patrino and bird West. Bride & Formal does not offer a rental service, however it does offer top designer names in bridal and formal wear including Diamond Collection, Ilissa, Bianchi, Galina, Piccione, Bill Levkoff, Dessy Creations, Alyce, Mike Benet and Jena.

Francine’s custom bridal service began in Dallas 35 years ago, and when it comes to bridal salons, Francine’s founder has been affectionately named “the mother of them all.” Francine’s philosophy is that service to the bride is the most important factor in ensuring the gown she chooses is the perfect gown for her. The store’s elegantly feminine interior showcases such lines as Priscilla of Boston, House of Bianchi by Phyllis Bianchi, and Jena of New York. Francine also makes a point of buying dresses and accessories with the “second bride” in mind.

traditional stylings to the latest contemporary fashions. Lines include Merana Sport, Joanie Char, Kenneth Gordon, Geoffrey Beene Sportswear, Perry Ellis Portfolio and Basco. Accessories include a select group of jewelry and handbags along with Ginnie Johansen scarves and sashes.

Sandee’s is another sure bet when it comes to stepping out in style. This fashion-forward store caters to the North Dallas career woman, and features top names in sportswear, dresses and spectacular sweaters.

Speaking of stepping out, ladies will want to beat a path over to Smyth Bros. Shoe Parlor for the ultimate in fashion footwear. Claiming the best boot selection in town, Smyth Bros, is set apart from the rest by its reputation for customer service and selection. Lines include Charles Jourdan, Stewart Weitzman, Via Spiga and Sesto Meucci. The store’s more than 50 lines hail from Italy, Spain, China and, of course, the U.S.A.

For those shoppers who’d like to design their own fashion creations, apparel fabrics direct from the designer are available at Shannon Lane Fabrics. Designer names include Carolina Herrera, Andrew Sezza, Alexander Julian, Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, Caroline Roehm and Ungaro. The fabrics are all 100 percent natural fibers or mixtures thereof, in everything from silk and linen to wool and mohair and cotton. For stunning holiday creations, check out the velvet, metallics, and embroidered and sequined fabrics.

Guys and gals will find wedding and formal wear at the neighboring stores of Al’s Formal Wear and Bride & Formal bridal salon. In sizes 4 to 60, Al’s features retail and rental tuxedos from such names as After Six, Pierre Cardin, Bill Blass, Robert Wagner, Giorgio Patrino and bird West. Bride & Formal does not offer a rental service, however it does offer top designer names in bridal and formal wear including Diamond Collection, Ilissa, Bianchi, Galina, Piccione, Bill Levkoff, Dessy Creations, Alyce, Mike Benet and Jena.

Francine’s custom bridal service began in Dallas 35 years ago, and when it comes to bridal salons, Francine’s founder has been affectionately named “the mother of them all.” Francine’s philosophy is that service to the bride is the most important factor in ensuring the gown she chooses is the perfect gown for her. The store’s elegantly feminine interior showcases such lines as Priscilla of Boston, House of Bianchi by Phyllis Bianchi, and Jena of New York. Francine also makes a point of buying dresses and accessories with the “second bride” in mind.

Village Maternity is a specialty apparel shop chat ranks especially high with expectant mothers. Particularly popular during the holiday season is the store’s unique After Five Rental Program. Since maternity fashions only serve to make up a temporary wardrobe, this program offers the fash ion-conscious mom-to-be an affordable, entrance-making alternative. The party wear includes styles ranging from sophisticated to whimsical in silks, velvets and tafettas.

Village Maternity’s full-service store carries swimwear year-round, as well as lingerie, sportswear, jumpers and dresses. There’s a spot for expecting dads to relax and read, and each dressing room comes equipped with a full-term pillow for ensuring a good, long-lasting fit. Also, Village Maternity has proven to be quite a “baby boon” to Steve’s Ice Cream Store right next door. Expectant women can rarely resist this yummy temptation for the tummy, particularly following a strenuous session of trying on all those beautiful clothes.

While on the subject of food, there’s nothing like a serious session of holiday shopping to work up the appetite, and at Village on the Parkway you can pick your pleasure. Go for the good times and tastes of TGI Friday’s, Tequila Willie’s mouthwatering Mexican delights, Dalt’s ’50’s-style dining, or relax at the piano bar in Jason’s Bar & Grill where they serve up excellent steaks and seafood.

Then there’s Highland Park Cafeteria tradition which can always be counted on for delectable dining. During the busy holiday season, you’ll want to be sure and take advantage of the cafeteria’s Ready-To-Go service for ordering from an impressive array of cakes, pies, cookies and breads-all ready for family celebrations, gala parties or delicious nibbling any time of the year.

A welcome newcomer to Village on the Parkway, The Original Pancake House is packing in diners with its melt-in-your-mouth pancakes and sinfully rich and fruity syrups. Loosen your belt, build up your strength, get back out there and shop ’til you drop!

A really sweet gift idea comes from Parkway Confections, a candy and gift basket complete with balloons and card enclosure. He may not be driving a sleigh, but the store’s jolly Santa is happy to deliver! Another favorite tradition is to pick up a bag of candy on the way to the matinee at General Cinema-just around the comer.

There are some real treasures to be found at Village on the Parkway’s gifts and home furnishings specialty shop. Another newcomer to take root at the Village is The Plant Plant with its “unreal silk plants.” Offering luscious silk plants factory direct, The Plant Plant sends customers home with affordable, permanent tropicals and florals. For the holidays, there are silk poinsettias and Christmas cactus. The store also carries a fine selection of lamps, paintings, sculptures, pedestals, reproductions, decorative containers and a variety of Southwest accessories.

Flourishing at the other end of the spectrum is Mille Fleurs flower shop and gift boutique. This outstanding European floral shop specializes in design with fresh cut flowers and everlasting garden blooms, with an ultimate selection of imported decorative accessories. The shop’s German co-founders and designers bring to the establishment their European education and years of experience in design and visual merchandising. Mille Fleurs is pleased to consult with you by appointment to provide your home or business with Christmas or other seasonal floral decor.

Just up from Mille Fleurs is Nob Hill with its highly specialized selection of hardware and plumbing accessories, faucets and sinks. This sparkling display of ornate fixtures and bar railings is second to none and includes such names as Broadway, Baldwin, Schlage and Jado.

The Gardner Group has gathered together quite a lineup of furniture, accessories and gifts. The focus of this spacious store is interior design, and its artful collections of furniture and accessory groupings will immediately set your imagination in motion. The Gardner Group’s holiday gift focus is directed at “tablescapes” created by an intriguing selection of candlesticks, one-of-a-kind pottery and special Christmas angels. The store features Pearson upholstered furniture, with more than 3,000 fabrics from which to choose. Shoppers will also delight in the innovative furniture designs of Keller Williams as well as a handsome assortment of mirrors with custom finishes, Venetian glass lamps, marble accessories and a fine choice of antiques.

If Oriental themes make up your design preferences then check out Zees if you please! This store specializes in fine Oriental arts, crafts, home furnishings and custom lamp design. Meymand Oriental Rugs is also a must.

With stores strategically located around the world, Roche Bobois is a strong addition to the very international flavoring of shops at Village on the Parkway. The store’s home furnishings focus is European contemporary, featuring such leading European designers as Maney of France and Maurice Barilone of Italy. Roche Bobois also excels in its selections of halogen lighting and deals only in original accessories.

By all means don’t miss out on The Market with its French and English antiques, decorative accessories, and always a holiday tradition-The Market Christmas Shop. This store boggles the mind with an overwhelming offering of novel gift and gourmet items, cards and candles, and interior design and Christmas decorating services. There are silk Christmas trees, garland and a sleigh-full of ornaments for home decorating or gift giving. This year’s Christmas tree themes really shine, especially one entitled Florentine Elegance-a collection of gold ornaments with gold lamé angels, beaded garland, ribbon, gold grape clusters and starbursts.

Village on the Parkway just keeps on shining. Other special services include Angie’s Alterations, Caldwell Photog-raphy, and two more newcomers-PIP Printing and Cruise Concepts.

Village on the Parkway’s holiday collections and you. It’s a connection that adds up to the best holidays yet!