10 July 16 - 22, 2026 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents ▼ VINTAGE THAT’S SO FETCH AFTER ABRUPTLY CLOSING LAST FALL, DALLAS VINTAGE SHOP FETCH RE-EMERGES WITH AN EXAPNSIVE NEW LOCATION IN THE CEDARS BY CHRISTINE ODWESSO A fter an eight-month hiatus, Fetch, a vintage store and espresso bar, has returned bigger and better than ever, and in a new neighborhood. When Rebecca Hall and her sister Renee Hall closed the original Fetch Vintage in September 2025, they knew it’d be “just for now.” At the time, they didn’t expect their intermission to last long. After a couple of months in the store’s original location on Elm Street in Deep Ellum, it became clear to them that Fetch had grown into something bigger than they had anticipated. They needed more space to accommodate their growth. Admittedly, they knew the original space wasn’t quite right, but it was hard to say goodbye. “We were so excited in our first store,” Rebecca says. “We had invested our savings into it, and it was working well. After we closed, there was a bit of uncertainty. ‘What’s gonna happen?’ ‘What will we do?’ It was our job, and we had other employees, so it was really hard. At the end of the day, we knew it was for a reason.” Rebecca said the process of finding a new location felt slow and tiring. They spent every morning the same way: wake up, get break- fast with their parents, get a coffee and spend the day driving around Dallas to find a space. It took them almost eight months to find the new, much larger location in The Cedars. “It was tough to find the perfect spot,” Renee says. “We found a lot of shops, but nothing felt like Fetch.” In the midst of uncertainty, the sisters as- sured themselves that everything would happen at the right time. “We tried to just enjoy what we could,” Rebecca says. “We had time with our family and our dogs. We had time to create more ideas and find more clothes.” The Hall sisters were raised with a rever- ence for fashion. As children, they were sur- rounded by fabrics, often watching their grandmother, a seamstress, mend clothes in Rioverde, Mexico. In Mexico, they had a store similar to Fetch, but closed it after moving to Dallas four years ago. Rebecca has been scouring flea markets, thrift stores and estate sales for almost 11 years. Her dedication to thrift shopping keeps Fetch’s collection constantly changing with new pieces every day. She also has a na- tionwide team of sourcers who bring in their diverse collections. Some even source clothes internationally from countries like El Salvador. Renee uses her background in culinary arts and design to curate Fetch’s pink, co- quettish decor and specialized drink menu. She’s also the mastermind behind the store’s branding and marketing. Renee wanted to cultivate a space for girls to dress up, have fun and be whoever they wanted to be. Remnants from their old space found a home in their new one. The cherished red-lip- stick couch and plush pink seats are back, and so are menu staples like a specialty matcha. Fetch reopened on June 13, almost a year after opening its original location. The new spot is spacious, with three stories and three distinct rooms. They also have an analog photo booth, a DJ setup where they spin early-2000s tracks, a cheetah print pool ta- ble and a wall of gorgeously chic heels. Their reopening was celebrated with a fashion show featuring 20 models. “We didn’t feel ready, but we knew we had to get it together and reopen for the girls,” Re- nee says. “It was so exciting because we have so many ideas and so many events planned.” One of their most exciting ventures is the introduction of Backstage, new rentable cre- ative spaces. Fetch will again move to the building next door, and their current build- ing will house the new project aimed at giv- ing creatives studio space on a budget. Renee describes Backstage as Fetch’s “cha- otic, messy sister.” While Fetch is pretty and pink, Backstage is a sultry red and draped in cheetah print. “We picture this as a place for wild art- ists,” Renee says. “Everybody is free to ex- press themselves and create their own world here. They can host runways, galler- ies, workshops, everything.” In the beginning, Rebecca and Renee never imagined Fetch would become their full-time jobs. They figured they’d have to get second jobs to pay the rent, but people started showing up. “They showed up because they felt com- fortable here,” Renee says. “It’s always inspir- ing to see other people shine. The small town where we grew up is much more conserva- tive. The first time we came to the United States, I thought, ‘Wow, this is freedom.’” The sisters said they’re excited to be in a new neighborhood, to meet new people, and to share new clothes. “This is a space for everybody,” Rebecca says. “We created it for people to come have fun, get a little drink, hang out and find something cute for their wardrobe.” Fetch is now located at 1501 S Evray St. and open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with shortened hours on Sunday. ▼ FILM FILM FOR THOUGHT AHEAD OF THE 15TH ANNUAL OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL LATER THIS MONTH, WE COMPILED THE TOP 5 SCREENINGS YOU CAN’T MISS. BY LISA LAMAN F ifteen years ago, the Oak Cliff Film Festival (OCFF) was properly estab- lished, but a lot can happen in that time. To put it in perspective, the biggest films of the year at the time were among the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” franchises. This year’s record-breaking runaway suc- cess is the 2026 juggernaut “Backrooms,” directed by Kane Parsons, who was just six years old when OCFF was founded. Across various cinematic eras and end- less upheavals, OCFF has endured, and its collection of high-demand screenings set at Oak Cliff locales (like the Texas Theatre) has proven irreplaceable. As the decades change, quality cinema and communal experiences remain essen- tial. The lineup of movies for the 15th itera- tion of the 2026 OCFF is keen to deliver both of those elements. The festival will kick off Thursday, July 30, with a lineup that em- phasizes handcrafted, fresh artistic visions, creating spaces for DFW moviegoers of all stripes to experience creative visions they’ve never dreamed of. Looking at the schedule for the Oak Cliff Film Festival, though, it can feel a little daunting to figure out what to prioritize among viewing experiences. There’s so much offered here that one can get over- whelmed by all the prospective goodies. Al- low this guide to offer some clarity with a peek at five especially must-see screenings occurring during the 15th festival. “The Sun Never Sets,” directed by Joe Swanberg There was a time when new films from mumblecore icon Joe Swanberg were an an- nual fixture of cinema. In some years, like 2011, he’d even crank out multiple feature ▼ Culture Provided by Fetch A model poses at the new Fetch storefront, located at 1501 S Ervay St.
