The Henderson Avenue makeover is starting to look a lot more like a luxury runway. Developers say the retail lineup for the multi-block project is finally snapping into focus, with Ariat preparing a Dallas storefront and jewelry house Jean Dousset eyeing a summer 2026 boutique opening. Together, the signings signal a bigger push to turn the Knox-Henderson stretch into a tightly curated, walkable retail and restaurant zone.
Who’s moving in
Project documents list Ariat International as the tenant at 2240 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 101, with an interior build-out of about 6,324 square feet filed in April 2026, according to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. That paperwork directly links an Ariat shop to the Henderson Avenue mixed-use development.
On the jewelry side, designer Jean Dousset’s official store page lists a Dallas location at 2051 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 100, along with an “Opening Summer 2026” note, pointing to a planned boutique on the street.
Project and timeline
The redevelopment is planned as a ten-building collection totaling roughly 161,000 square feet of creative office, restaurant, and retail space, stretched along about a quarter-mile of Henderson Avenue. Developers have pitched approximately 75,000 square feet of that total for retail and are targeting a late-2026 project delivery.
As outlined by D Magazine, the vision is to mix national brands with smaller boutiques and chef-driven restaurants so the street stays active from morning coffee to late-night dessert.
Retail lineup and local context
Local reporting paints a tenant list that blends familiar names with niche labels. The Dallas Business Journal has linked Ariat, Jean Dousset, rag & bone, and several boutiques to the project, and noted that at least one Canadian brand is planning its first U.S. location on the street.
Rag & Bone lists a store on North Henderson in its own directory, reinforcing the corridor’s pull with established fashion labels.
What it could mean for Knox-Henderson
Developers say the strategy is to combine chef-driven restaurants, curated retail, and premium office space to build a day-to-night neighborhood hub rather than a single-purpose shopping strip. Hoodline previously covered the project’s restaurant anchor Romy, and the Henderson Avenue team has highlighted high-quality design, outdoor public areas, and a tenant mix crafted to keep foot traffic steady throughout the year, according to the project’s development materials.
Construction has already gone vertical, and the current build-out schedule suggests shoppers could start seeing storefronts open late next year, with restaurants and office tenants following on a similar timeline. If leasing keeps up this pace, the Henderson Avenue redevelopment could shift where Dallas residents hunt for national fashion names and boutique finds in 2027 and beyond.
