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

Elements of Style

Four Fashion Designers Redefining Houston’s Style Scene

"The mood board that people are striving for exists here."

12/30/2021 By Danielle Wright

Out of the box

Dreauxlusional is the Houston Brand Making Alternative Fashion Popular

Creating pieces for those who want to stand out.

09/29/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Couture Meets Pastel

White Flag Clothing Is Taking Houston Streetwear by Storm

25-year-old Tai Bowen bridges the gap between luxury and affordability with her new spring and maternity fashion lines.

05/04/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Exit Interview

Q&A: Project Runway Contestant Alan Gonzalez Shares What the Show Taught Him

A Houston star is born—and moves to New York.

04/01/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Bayougraphy

This Local Designer Is Stepping Up Houston's Fashion Game

The Vietnamese-born, Montrose-based Nicholas Phat Nguyen spins gold out of trial and tribulation.

01/30/2020 By Erik Morse

Fall Arts Guide

Oscar De La Renta’s Designs, On Display at the MFAH

Houstonians will get to see the beloved couturier's breathtaking day- and eveningwear ensembles in person.

08/21/2017 By Chris Becker

Fashion Designers

Kobi Halperin's Spring Line Is Inspired by Immigrants

The Isreali-American designer visited Houston to talk about his favorite figure-flattering pieces and the unlikely inspiration for his latest collection.

03/17/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Ice House

Fashion Figures

Houston does a little turn on the catwalk.

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Repping H-Town

How Houston's Preston Douglas Went from Sneakerhead to Fashion Designer

“I aim to blur the lines between streetwear and traditional luxury fashion."

11/14/2016 By Alex Meyer

Fashion Forward

To the Manor Born: Fall Fashion 2016

This fall's textiles—elegant brocade, rich velvet, resplendent silks, delicate lace—will make you want to get all dressed up, even with nowhere to go.

08/22/2016 Styled by Brittany Winter Edited by Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fashion

Sunshine Daydream: New Fashions for Spring

The best souvenir of a well-traveled life is a style that includes textures, colors and attitudes inspired by every stamp in your passport.

03/31/2016 Styled by Brittany Winter and Hair and Makeup by Shane Mondren

Local Design

Steve Guthrie Is All-In on Houston-Made Fashion

The HCC fashion student turned HCC fashion professor has launched a new line to champion manufacturing in Houston.

03/30/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Reppin' H-Town

Houston's Nhi Nguyen Envisions the Future of Fashion

The Art Institute of Houston student made a metallic mark at New York Fashion Week.

02/24/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bayougraphy

Skirting Rags to Fashion Line Riches

For designer Onyii Brown, it all started with a wrap skirt.

01/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Style Trial

Why Doesn’t Houston Have a Serious Fashion Week?

Four organizations compete for the glory of hosting Houston’s premiere fashion event.

11/03/2015 By Layne Lynch

Elements of Style

Interview: Skirts Illustrated

Fashion illustrator Rongrong DeVoe’s career has taken her from video game design to Viktor & Rolf.

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen