A new generation

M Penner celebrates launch of fashion magazine with the stylish Millennial in mind

By Clifford Pugh

04.30.13 | 9:45 am

While M Penner has been in the clothing business for 39 years, owners Murry and Karen Penner know that to remain successful they have to change with the times.  So the duo have created a s ...

Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores — and sales — in January

By Heather Staible

01.15.13 | 9:54 am

January is notoriously slow when it comes to retail. It’s all about out with the old to make room for the new, but I prefer to focus on the upside—there are lots of sales!  Jum ...

Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores in December

By Clifford Pugh

12.10.12 | 11:00 am

As the number of shopping days 'til Christmas dwindle, there are plenty of new places to check out, including several shops that have "popped up" for the occasion. Here's our list ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Smokin' hot chefs Randy Evans, Renato de Pirro & more rule the runway at Green Beans and Guacamole launch

By Shelby Hodge

11.28.11 | 6:00 am

Who would have known that that was Sorrento Ristorante's Abbas Hussein in the dashing suit or recognized Mockingbird Bistro's John Sheely in an equally stylish ensemble? Without their chef& ...

An Autumn Affair to Remember

Dresses and jackets top M Penner's must-have list for fall

By Heather Staible

10.09.11 | 11:00 am

It was as if Murray and Karen Penner had some kind of pull with Mother Nature for their Autumn Affair brunch. Cooler temperatures and sunny skies were the ideal backdrop for the 60 women who spent ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Texas Children's Cancer Center celebrates young survivors and seasoned community leaders

By Shelby Hodge

10.01.11 | 12:49 pm

The kiddos on the catwalk, in their bright new clothes from Dillard's, stole the hearts of everyone in the ballroom of the Hilton Americas-Houston on Wednesday, when Texas Children's Cancer ...

Why didn't we think of that?

Inventor of magnetic collar stays celebrates Shark Tank appearance during visit to M Penner

By Clifford Pugh

05.22.11 | 1:30 pm

One night, Jonathan Boos was running late for dinner with his wife and threw on a shirt with a collar that flared out so wide that it looked like he could have played John Travolta in Saturday Nigh ...

Men's Fashion

Menswear trends (sloppy is out) & style questions (flat pants are in): The experts answer

By Clifford Pugh

05.14.11 | 1:00 pm

Threadwize, a consortium of owners from 10 of the nation's top family-owned clothing stores, met in Houston this week to share ideas, talk about trends and figure out ways to attract more custo ...

Jonathan Boos Personal Appearance and ABC's Shark Tank

M Penner

05.20.11

Hosted by M Penner, fashionistas are invited to mix and mingle with special guest Jonathan Boos, creator of Wurkin Stiffs, and watch his appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, which is being nati

Panissara Scarves Trunk Show

M Penner

11.18.10

Panissara scarves designer Ann Middleton will showcase her collection at a trunk show at M Penner. Receive a $50 gift certificate at M Penner with a Panissara purchase.