Gift Guide

Rep Houston This Holiday With These Home-Grown Gifts

Houston-themed merchandise is in.

11/30/2014 Photography by Audra Oden By Katharine Shilcutt

Humor

How to Wrap the Perfect Holiday Gift: a 31-Step Guide

Step 9: Google “Scotch tape delivery.”

11/30/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

retail

Charming Charlie Plans Global Accessories Empire

10 years after his first store in Houston, Charlie Chanaratsopon is taking the concept to New York, Canada, the Middle East and beyond.

11/26/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Digging Leopard's Haute Spots

11/26/2014

Heavens to Etsy

3 Houston Jewelry Makers You Should Know

Unique Etsy finds from Under Her Charms, Distinctively Chic, and Hey, Bernadette!

11/25/2014 By Amy Chien

Art

Tilda Swinton and W Magazine's Surreal Fashion at the Menil

Inspired by the de Menils' house and collection, Swinton and photographer Tim Walker create fashion as art in Houston.

11/25/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

want/need/love

Ikea Hits the Archives, Releases Awesome Collection

The cheap furniture destination debuts a slew of mid-century marvels.

11/24/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Local Designers Proved Themselves at Fashion Houston

11/24/2014

humor

The People-Watcher's Guide to Black Friday

On the biggest shopping day of the year, the real fun is watching deal-crazed consumers make fools of themselves.

11/24/2014 By Andrew Husband

We were there

5½ Questions for Trina Turk

The L.A.-based fashion designer shares her thoughts on Houston architecture, her brand’s cult following and Mr Turk.

11/21/2014 By Nadia Michel

Want/need/love

Pop Rocks: Gienia Launches in Houston

The California-based brand debuts in Houston with gemstone jewelry, stingray purses, and interesting objects.

11/21/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Fashion Houston, Day 2: Shiny, Happy People

11/20/2014

The LBD

The Traveling Black Dress: White Hot Edition

New ways to accessorize that black dress in your closet

11/20/2014 By Beth Muecke

Slideshow

Grungy Gentleman at Fashion Houston

11/19/2014

style and the city

Where to Wear: The Silk Shirtdress

With the swagger of menswear-inspired style and the glamour of silk, this versatile look goes from courtside seats to fashion parties.

11/19/2014 By Nadia Michel

Runway-

Who's Who at Fashion Houston

In its fifth year, Houston's biggest fashion event boasts big names, local successes and global reach.

11/18/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Urbane Savant

Boot Up to Brave the Winter

The durable, wear-with-anything option.

11/18/2014 By Josh Robertson

Arbitrary Criticism

The Lazy Guy’s Guide to Dating

What women really want (hint: it's your sweatshirt).

11/17/2014 By Catherine Martin

Weddings

Solange's Wedding Was Cooler Than Yours

Bridal pantsuit, anyone?

11/17/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Body glitter not included

'90s Beauty Products That Are Still Very Necessary

You still need this stuff in your Caboodles.

11/14/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen