Personal appearance and trunk show: Cornelia Guest

Tootsies

05.14.13 - 05.16.13

Tootsies will host Cornelia Guest, designer of fashionable, animal-friendly accessories. Guest has been passionate about animals and nature since she was a child. Her passion is reflected in every

Designer appearance: Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Odom

05.04.13

Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Odom will celebrate the Spring 2013 Kardashian Kollection at Sears. They will meet-and-greet as well as sign autographs for fans. The first 200 peopl

Designer appearance: Kovey Launch Party & Pop Up Shop

04.27.13

Kovey is a women's swim and surf brand — born, bred and made in Southern California. Houston-native and designer Kim Luong will be in-store to debut her full collection of surf suits and

Designer appearance & trunk show: Vincent Peach Spring 2013

Tootsies

04.10.13 - 04.11.13

A bohemian chic collection by Vincent Peach is inspired by the designer's Nashville roots combined with the romantic aspect of luxury travel. The collection is meant to create a feeling of comf

The CultureMap Interview

Texas' next top jewelry designer, featured on True Blood, makes Academy Awards debut

By Rachael Abrams

02.24.13 | 2:27 pm

Jeannie Vianney has had quite the ride. She went from studying computer science at the University of Texas to working at IBM to starting her own jewelry line. Then, in 2011, her delicate, lace-cast ...

Designer Dish

Miss USA Central: Beauty pageant contestants flock to Houston to consult with the gown whisperer

By Heather Staible

02.10.13 | 7:22 am

The curved stairway at Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf in Uptown Park took on a bit of a fairy tale feel recently when couture dress designer Gionni Straccia came to Houston. The designer held co ...

The CultureMap Interview

Finding the right wedding gown is like finding the right guy, says designer Romona Keveza

By Rachael Abrams

02.03.13 | 9:00 am

At Stanley Korshak's recent bridal couture and cocktail fete in Dallas, we sat down with Romona Keveza, the New York-based luxury bridal and evening gown designer. She has styled Ange ...

Designer appearance & trunk show: Valentine's Day with Elizabeth Irvine

Kuhl-Linscomb

02.09.13

Meet jewelry designer Elizabeth Irvine at a special Valentine's Day trunk show featuring the Rose Quartz Serenity Bead Necklace, a sentimental gift to express love for someone special. Irvine w

Designer appearance & reception: Frédéric Malle

12.14.12

Meet Frédéric Malle at the Saks Houston store. Frédéric Malle was born into the world of perfume. His grandfather, Serge Heftler, founded Christian Dior Parfums and

At Mia Bridal Couture

An old soul trapped in a 29-year-old body: Austin Scarlett's wedding gowns evoke simpler times

By Joel Luks

12.04.12 | 2:24 pm

Fashionistas may have expected Austin Scarlett's first signature collection since departing wedding gown maker Kenneth Pool to be suffused with dramatic flair, akin to the c ...