Fashion Houston Lineup

From New York to H-Town: Fashion Houston lineup includes runway winners

Several top designers who will be showing their spring 2014 looks at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in a few days are headed to Houston.

Fashion Houston has released a stellar lineup of eclectic international designers who will appear before the city's fashion faithful at the Wortham Theater Center Nov. 12-15. Organizers are also in serious negotiations with a premier U.S. designer to bring his collection to the Bayou City for the fall fashion extravaganza and hope to make that announcement soon.

Among those confirmed to hit the Houston runway with collections directly from New York are:

Rebecca Taylor

The New Zealand-born designer is known for feminine styles with soft silhouettes, sophisticated detailing, unconventional color combinations and unique embellishment. Among her celebrity clients are Alexa Chung, Reese Witherspoon, Rashida Jones and Emmy Rossum. Taylor has added shoes, handbags and jewelry to her growing fashion empire.

Sophie Theallet

Influenced by Jean-Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaïa, both of whom she worked closely with, the French-born designer launched her label in 2007. Two years later she won the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. Her designs are known for subtle sexiness and style. First lady Michelle Obama is among her fans.

Yigal Azrouël

Born and raised in Israel of French-Moroccan descent, Azrouël launched his women's wear label in 1998. Known for ultra-feminine, modern styles and expert draping, he added a contemporary line called Cut25 in 2010. He will show both collections at Fashion Houston.

Bibhu Mohapatra

Born and raised on the east coast of India, Mohapatra was design director for J. Mendel before launching his own label in 2009. Known for sumptuous eveningwear in eye-catching colors, he previously made an appearance at Fashion Houston in 2011.

Nicole Miller

A 30-year fashion industry veteran, Miller is known for sexy, yet classic, styles in bold colors and futuristic fabrics. She designs several high-end collections that are favorites of such celebrities as Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Joss Stone and Jordin Sparks. as well as a more moderately-priced collection for JC Penney. With Texas roots (she was born in Fort Worth before her family moved to Massachusettes), she was a big hit at the recent Women of Wardrobe fundraiser at Tootsies.

Also on the Fashion Houston schedule are South African-born designer Catherine Deane, a rising star in evening couture and bridal gowns; Talbot Runhof, an American/German duo known for creating womenʼs resort and sportswear in bright hues and whimsical patterns, London-based designer Marios Schwab, Wall Street investor-turned-menswear designer Zachary Prell, and Chris Knott for Peter Millar, a distinctive menswear collection emphasizing classic American style.

Local favorites David Peck and Chloe Dao will also showcase their collections as well as Episcopal High School student Amir Taghi, who will be showing in the emerging designer category.

Tickets for Fashion Houston 2013 go on sale Sept. 10. Tickets range in price from $24 - $274, with VIP ticket upgrades available. Visit FashionHouston.net for more information.

Bibhu Mohapatra at Fashion Houston in 2011

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Photo by Federico Villamayor

Bibhu Mohapatra at Fashion Houston in 2011

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RODEO RUNWAY

Western glam takes over as RodeoHouston fans dress to impress

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

Houstonians have dusted off their boots and rhinestones as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full swing. Already one of the largest events in Texas, the crowds are continuing to grow. In 2025, more than 2.7 million people attended RodeoHouston, and this year the event is already on track for record-breaking numbers.

Livestock competitions, carnival rides, deep-fried food, and headlining concerts are the official reasons people come to the rodeo. Unofficially, however, people watching has become a sport all its own. The crowded walkways on RodeoHouston grounds transform into a Western-themed runway, where personal style is just as much of the experience as enjoying deep-fried Oreos or a Ferris wheel ride.

A wide range of outfits is always on display. Some attendees go all in with head-to-toe sequins, fringe on everything, and dramatically decorated hats. Others keep things casual with denim, boots, and graphic t-shirts, while groups of friends will often coordinate themed outfits for concert nights.

Rodeo Fashoin 2026 Emily Duran and Brylie Wagner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

No matter the style, there are two must-have accessories: cowboy hats and boots. Hats serve a dual purpose for both fashion and protection from the sun during daytime events. Boots are essential to rodeo style, but sometimes come with a painful learning curve.

Many attendees walk more than a mile from the parking lot to the grounds, and after exploring, they often add more than 20,000 steps. For those who did not properly break in their boots, the end of the day can involve blisters and a slow walk to the car, boots in hand.

“Rodeo fashion is so fun. My friends and I planned out outfits together, and we made sure we broke in our boots before tonight,” Teresa Delgado tells CultureMap. “When you are from Houston, you only make that mistake once.”

Rodeo Fashion 2026 Karson Graves, Reese, Lowery, Mackenzie Lewis, Natalie Doyle, Brandi Hunger, and Jenna Faulkner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Some days have them whether it's official or it's an unspoken trend. When Megan Moroney took the stage, pink was the color of the concert, inspired by Moroney's album Cloud 9. Nearly 70,000 attendees filled the stadium in everything from flouncy pink ruffled outfits to bright neon boots and hats.

“We have really been looking forward to this concert,” said Ashley Little from Cypress. “I didn't think too much about my outfit at first, but my daughter wanted to coordinate, so here we are wearing pink together.”

Between carnival rides, mutton busting, and nightly concerts, the rodeo has plenty to see, but some of the most memorable moments are stopping to notice that fashion is just another part of the show.

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

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