While the retail industry has taken quite a hit amid the U.S. recession. Italian designer Ermenegildo Zegna forges ahead with its plan to open a store in Houston on Valentine's Day.
Zegna recently hired menswear specialist Benjamin Garibay away from Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria to help the boutique hit the ground running. Garibay focused on Hickey-Freeman, Oxxford, Kiton and other high-end designer menswear before joining Zegna.
Saturday's grand opening at the mall will be hosted by Zegna Boutique manager Teresa Archer.