In Vogue

Invite-only fashion party lures a hot young actress and style mavens to The Galleria

Just a quick look at the crowd gathered on the covered ice rink at The Galleria for Simon LOOKBOOK Live presented by Cadillac, and it was easy to see Houston’s style set were ready for fall fashion. Good thing then, the invitation-only event featured looks from Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, CH Carolina Herrera, Ermenegildo Zegna, M Missoni, John Varvatos and St. John.

The party launched Simon’s LOOKBOOK Live series, highlighting the season’s most covetable trends.

The party launched Simon’s LOOKBOOK Live series, highlighting the season’s most covetable trends including metallic hues, black-and-white ensembles and flats, yes flats, on the runway. Models sported front side braids, letting their hair hang loose around their shoulders, their eyes bold and dark-rimmed.

Actress Ashley Madekwe and Vogue advertising market stylist Cara Crowley welcomed the crowd of 800 to the event and included a brief remembrance in honor of Sept. 11. The show kicked off with a model, dressed in a long black and gold-flecked wrap dress, standing with massive gold angel wings at her back, grabbing the chatty crowd’s attention.

Before the runway show, Houston’s style arbiters posed for pictures, sipped on signature Grey Goose cocktails and took peeks in the swag bags loaded with the September issue of Vogue, a Sprinkles cupcake and Grey Goose Vodka, which had the makings of a low-key after party. For those seeking a little more excitement, Del Frisco’s was the destination, hosting the official post-show party.

Dominique McGhee, Lynne Gabriel.

Photo by Dave Rossman

Dominique McGhee, Lynne Gabriel.

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be well

3 hot wellness studios move swiftly into new Heights development

Courtesy of Radom Capital

The Swift BLDG is expected to open in late 2026.

A new mixed-use development in the Heights has announced its next round of tenants. Three wellness businesses are coming to The Swift BLDG, Houston developers Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners’ project in the historic Swift & Company Packing Plant that’s located near the Heights Hike & Bike Trail.

They are:

SweatHouz, a contrast therapy studio
Strong Pilates Studio
The Skin Clinic, a Houston-based aesthetics and skincare destination

Scheduled to open in winter 2026, SweatHouz will offer infrared saunas, cold plunges, and other protocols to improve a person’s well-being. The protocols are focused on areas such as athletic recovery, reducing stress, improving circulation, mental health, and longevity. In addition, it will offer a beauty bar equipped with Dyson hot tolls and a beverage station stocked with different waters.

Building on the success of its Katy location that opened last year, Strong Pilates Studio will occupy 2,500 square feet in the Swift BLDG. Using Rowformer and Bikeformer machines, customers have the opportunity to take classes in Strong Body, Strong Loaded, and Strong Pilates-Only. It’s expected to open in the fall.

“Our method blends strength, cardio, and reformer-based training into one, delivering real results in just 45 minutes. This isn’t just Pilates — it’s a new standard for fitness in Houston. And a community that sweats together stays strong,” franchisee Mona Hussein-Zaki said in a statement.

Currently located in M-K-T, the Skin Clinic will more than double its footprint by relocated to the Swift BLDG. The clinic’s services focus on skin health and rejuvenation. It also expected to open in the fall.

“The response from this community has been incredible, and Swift gives us the room to grow into what our patients have been asking for: more space, more services, and the same patient-centered care that got us here." founder Kelli Nwuli said.

All three businesses join previously announced tenants such as Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, premium juice bar Leemoo, Merit Coffee, and Houston Tex-Mex staple Escalante’s.

On track to open to the public in fall 2026, The Swift BLDG will offer more than 30,000 square feet of office space along with 30,000 square feet of restaurant and retail tenants. The two companies previously partnered on M-K-T, the Heights mixed-use development that’s near the Swift project. Radom is known for a number of other Houston developments, including the Montrose Collective and the historic Tower Theater property and its adjacent buildings.

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