Fashion Features

Closet Crush

How Hunter Bell Built a Loyal Fashion Following in Houston

After a move from New York, the contemporary label has built a steady following through warehouse events, seasonal collections, and a shift to direct-to-consumer sales.

12/16/2025 By Layne Van Vranken

Performance Grade

How Houston’s Rubén Isaza Became a Fashion Designer to the Stars

Just a few years ago, he was a dishwasher at a restaurant. Now he dresses celebrities like Lizzo.

11/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Slow Fashion

This Houston Fashion Designer Wants Your Clothes to Actually Last

Bobbie Johnson’s Béyu brand is all about sustainability.

11/28/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

LACE UP

Tausha Sanders Is Creating Space For Women in the Sneaker World

"We want the same attention you pay to men."

11/29/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Elements of Style

Tailored Finds: Omar Lisandro Wants You to Reconnect With Your Look

Omar Lisandro’s new vintage boutique, Too Suit Yourself, is curated with all sizes in mind and embraces the boundlessness of fashion.

09/22/2022 By Jamila Stewart

Houston's Fashion Renaissance

Ultra-modern Label Petra Stellam Introduces a Fresh Fashion Era to Houston

Emerging designer Luis Ruiz breathes life into the city's contemporary style scene.

08/23/2022 By Raven Beckett

Spring Fashion

Spring Fashion in the City

Spring in Houston sends boots and coats back into the depths of the closet, making room for vivid blazers, midi dresses, and bright spring collections.

04/22/2022 By Danielle Wright With Amy Kinkead, Frankie Bleau, and Bianca Linette Photography by Bailey Hart Styled by Leslie Rivas

Getting To The Bag

JJ Olivier Is Houston’s Next Big Handbag Line

Houstonians Jodi Oliver and Jamie Scholhamer chat with Houstonia about the journey that led them to their high-fashion venture.

04/20/2022 By Danielle Wright

Texas Textiles

Designer Isabel Wilson Paints the Town with a New Summer Collection

In collaboration with Lucas Taurins, the colorful batch makes a bold statement.

04/13/2022 By Danielle Wright

Sereal Moments

Project Runway Star Chasity Sereal Is Fashion’s Next Best Couturier

Sereal chats with Houstonia about her journey that led her to the final four.

02/18/2022 By Danielle Wright

Hit The Slopes

Coach Taps Houston TikToker For Latest Ski Collection

Houstonia chats with content creator Wisdom Kaye about his starring role in the newest campaign.

12/03/2021 By Danielle Wright

HOU to NYC

Houston Based Designer Tanissa Carmon Debuts at NYFW

Carmon turns to denim for her first collection.

09/23/2021 By Danielle Wright

B.A.P.S

Houston Hairstylist Salma Ekambi’s Ode to Black Beauty

Meet the hair connoisseur behind Houston’s Knky Hair showcase.

08/12/2021 By Samantha Dorisca Edited by Amarie Gipson

Still Holdin’

75th & Canal Co. is Taking a Stand for Houston’s Eastside

The brand has received nods from rappers like Bun B and Le$.

08/11/2021 By Shelby Stewart

PRINT-PALOOZA

Spring Fashion: An Explosion of Print

We found stripes and florals and tie-dye among top designers' mostly virtual 2021 spring runway shows. And we loved it.

04/05/2021 With Monica Fuentes Carroll, Bianca Linette, and Bailey Hart Photography by Cody Bess Styled by Leslie Rivas

Rainbow Brite

Behind the Scenes of Our Vibrant Spring Fashion Shoot

Our April 2020 fashion feature was inspired by the bold color bursting from this season's runways.

04/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Fashion

Spring Fashion 2020: True Colors

This season’s freshest looks are positively bursting with color.

04/01/2020 Edited by Abby Ledoux

Business Casual

This Houston Designer is Mixing Work Wear with Comfort

Cotidié founder Kristina Haag is so over choosing between style and comfort.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Fashion

Fall Fashion Is Going Full Throttle

This season’s looks are all gas, no brakes. Shift into high gear with graphic prints and bold, primary colors paired with sleek and edgy accessories and—most importantly—an attitude befitting the winner’s circle.

08/26/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux Photography by Cody Bess

Spring Fashion

Storybook Looks Are In This Spring

Thanks to whimsical frills, dreamy pastels, and lush florals, this season's ultra-feminine looks are all about romance. Add some edge with bold accessories and piles of jewels, and fashion is officially in bloom.

03/25/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux Photography by Cody Bess Styled by Leslie Rivas Kelly

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Fashion Features

How Hunter Bell Built a Loyal Fashion Following in Houston

How Houston’s Rubén Isaza Became a Fashion Designer to the Stars

This Houston Fashion Designer Wants Your Clothes to Actually Last

Tausha Sanders Is Creating Space For Women in the Sneaker World

Tailored Finds: Omar Lisandro Wants You to Reconnect With Your Look

Ultra-modern Label Petra Stellam Introduces a Fresh Fashion Era to Houston

Spring Fashion in the City

JJ Olivier Is Houston’s Next Big Handbag Line

Designer Isabel Wilson Paints the Town with a New Summer Collection

Project Runway Star Chasity Sereal Is Fashion’s Next Best Couturier

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Storybook Looks Are In This Spring

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