The Urbane Savant

Fashion Week Redux: Lupe Gajardo's Murmurs of Chile

The South American designer mixes traditional influences into an avant garde style.

03/02/2015 By Josh Robertson

The Urbane Savant

Fashion Week Redux: Taoray Wang's Modern Classics

The up-and-coming Chinese design talent proves fashion is universal.

02/27/2015 By Josh Robertson

STYLE AND THE CITY

Where to Wear: The Wide-Leg Trouser

Let this relaxed yet chic look take you from brunch to the circus.

02/27/2015 By Niki Fanara

Fashion

Chloe Dao's Spring Awakening

Charming prints abound for spring at Chloe Dao.

02/26/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Urbane Savant

Fashion Week Redux: Carolina Herrera's Watery Dreamscape

For the regal water nymph in everyone.

02/26/2015 By Josh Robertson

Designers

Houston's Alexa DiBiasio Makes a Fashion Week Debut

The former intern for Chloe Dao and David Peck repped Houston on the Lincoln Center runways.

02/25/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

online shopping

Can Photoshop-Free Modcloth Start a Retail Revolution?

Don't we deserve to know what we're really buying when we shop online?

02/25/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Slideshow

It's (Still) Cuddle on the Couch Season

02/24/2015

Arbitrary Criticism

Is Fringe Fashion's Most Dangerous Trend?

Trying and failing to resist the hypnotic power of fringe.

02/24/2015 By Catherine Martin

Shoes

Art and Sole: Hanh Tran Debuts Sandals

Houston artist Hanh Tran takes her work to unexpected places—like the soles of your feet.

02/23/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The LBD

The Traveling Black Dress: Rodeo Edition

Give that LBD a country-glam makeover.

02/23/2015 By Beth Muecke

events

Support Houston Art with South African Jewelry

This bead-centric pop-up shop on Saturday is raising funds for Selven O'Keef Jarmon's ambitious public art installation.

02/20/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home Design

Biscuit's in Bloom with New Collection

Check out this pretty pair of patterns, inspired by modern art and color.

02/20/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Mad for Marsala

2015’s Pantone Color of the Year inspired some marvelous makeup looks.

02/19/2015 By Layne Lynch

Sale

Sale Season Continues at Sam & Lilli

This time the bargains are at Belvedere.

02/19/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Gingham Goes Glam

02/18/2015

Urbane Savant

3 Brands to Treat Your Feet Right

When it comes to footwear, there's no room for error. These brands get it right.

02/18/2015 By Josh Robertson

Made in Houston

Escape to Marfa with Elaine Turner's Resort Collection

Think matte gold, woven texture, and plenty of python.

02/17/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Closings

Say Good-bye to Settlement Goods

The Montrose store is closing with a super sale and a farewell party.

02/16/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Interior Design

A Daughter's Decorating Tribute Makes HGTV Magazine

Houstonian Natalie Lea's colorful house keeps her late mother's spirit alive.

02/13/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen