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    Unique Jewelry

    Jewelry designer dresses up unique collection with couture techniques

    Clifford Pugh
    Sep 23, 2014 | 5:30 pm

    Chris Davies studied to become a clothing designer at the famed Parsons School for Design, but about a dozen years after he graduated, he went in a different direction. "In my sketches, the dresses started getting less elaborate and all of sudden jewelry just started to emerge in the drawings," he said. "At a certain point I was just drawing jewelry. I wasn't drawing clothes anymore."

    He begin to concentrate on jewelry full-time and the result is a collection that combines clothing design techniques, like drapery and pattern making, with traditional methods of jewelry making.

    "That was the design challenge that I presented myself. I wanted to be able to find a way to make work that felt alive the way that a garment does."

    "A lot of the pieces have folds and patterned pieces that are either opened or joining," Davies explained from his studio in Manhattan's Garment District during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. "And the method of manufacture is a combination of traditional goldsmith work and basket weaving. My mother is a master basket maker and textile artist."

    The result is an unusually refined collection of jewelry that caught the eye of Elizabeth Anthony owner Julie Roberts when she recently launched a fine jewelry collection at her expanded Uptown Park store. Davies will travel to Houston to showcase his latest collection at the store Thursday and Friday.

    "A lot of traditional jewelry functions as containers for stones," Davies said. "They're not really independently living pieces. So that was the design challenge that I presented myself. I wanted to be able to find a way to make work that felt alive the way that a garment does."

    His styles range from pearls draped like a rope to pieces with woven gold granulated nettings over precious gems that catch the light and move with the body. Once necklace of woven hematite is sculpted and draped in the tradition of couture dressmaking. Prices range from $1,500 to $30,000.

    "The collection has been in development for about four years but it took around two years before the prototypes started to feel the way I wanted them to be, " Davies said. "I've been patient with it and let it grow (until) there's a resolution."

    Grandmother's influence

    Growing up in Los Angeles, Davies was influenced by his grandmother, who was a chic dresser and "incredible" seamstress. "She inspired me a lot with jewel-encrusted boleros and incredible box purses and hats. She was always impeccably dressed — even at 9 o'clock in the morning," he recalled.

    "It's a little bit like storytelling, isn't it? You're creating an idea of a woman and you're integrating wit and humor and history and even political ideas."

    Fascinated with fashion, Davies was, at age 7, researching Christian Dior and Balenciaga and presented his first fashion show at age 8. "I was really interested in the history of design," he said.

    With a degrees from Vassar College in religion with emphasis on ancient civilizations, he feels the influence of the ancient world in his designs, incorporating Greco Roman methods of gold work and granulation. Having studied ballet and the Martha Graham technique at Vassar, dance also figures into his designs. He calls one piece of jewelry "Sway" and another "Spiraling" because they reflect modern dance movements.

    Another necklace pays tribute to the suffragette movement in the 19th century as women fought for the right to vote. The necklace incorporates the colors of white, green and violet that were used in the movement. "I'm always researching things, talking to dealers who know the history of jewelry," he said.

    Clip-on earrings

    In addition to necklaces, he makes accompanying earrings, but mainly as clip-ons. "I find that women have more flexibility in how they position it on the ear because the holes can migrate or the earlobes can be long. With the clip they can get it in the right place," he said. "I'm having fun teaching some of the younger women who may not be as familiar with clips what's so marvelous about that."

    The thing he most likes about designing jewelry is "the opportunity to think," he said. "And finally envisioning the woman interacting with the piece. What does it look like while she's walking?"

    "It's a little bit like storytelling, isn't it? You're creating an idea of a woman and you're integrating wit and humor and history and even political ideas. The idea that a strong and powerful woman can be very feminine and still be incredibly engaged."

    Chris Davies 18-karat gold and hematite coiled earrings.

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    GIDDYUP GLAM

    6 Houston fashion experts on what to wear to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Jun 25, 2025 | 9:14 am
    Beyonce Cowboy Carter Tour
    Photo courtesy of Beyonce/Instagram
    Beyoncé’s tour wardrobe features custom cowboy couture from fashion houses like Burberry, Mugler, and McQueen.

    She may have debuted her Cowboy Carter era at the 2024 Grammy Awards, but Beyoncé left the real rodeo for Houston. The hometown queen is saddling up for a two-night takeover, and the Beyhive is showing up with Texas-sized glam.

    In true H-Town fashion, fans aren't just going for the music; they are dressing the part and embracing Beyoncé's country renaissance with denim, rhinestones, fringe, and boots made for strutting.

    To help fans with their style game, we've asked several of Houston's most fashionable ladies for their concert-night must-haves. From bold accessories and statement tops to perfectly layered looks, these pieces channel the spirit of Cowboy Carter with a bit of Bayou City flair.

    After all, this isn't just any concert — this is a Texas-sized homecoming fit for a queen.

    Luisa Babarczy, Co-Owner,South to North

    Luisa Babarczy and Alejandra Bravo's Autry Park store South to North showcases the best Latin American fashion designers to Houston's rapt audiences. For time in the Beyhive, Babarczy recommends a jacket for layering.

    "My recommendation would definitely be the Torera Clásica Denim jacket by Monserrat Messeguer. This jacket is bold and glamorous, with just the right amount of sparkle. The classic denim gives it that effortless, 'cool girl' vibe, while the rhinestone fringe brings full-on Sasha Fierce energy. Pair it with high-waisted pants and a statement boot."

    Fringe jacket A rhinestone-fringed denim jacket adds Sasha Fierce sparkle to your concert fit.Photo courtesy of South to North

    Lizzy Bentley, Founder,City Boots

    A night at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert wouldn't be complete without the perfect pair of boots. Available at The Avenue, Houstonians can snag a pair from City Boots.

    "The Amarillo Boot is sophisticated enough for a night out while maintaining the authentic Western spirit that never goes out of style. They were designed with an extra inch of height to give that perfect blend of comfort and style that takes you from concert to after-party effortlessly."

    City BootStep out in extra-tall boots that blend authentic Western with all-night comfort.Photo by Jana Cantua

    Clara Hough, Co-Founder, Shop Off The Record

    Clara Hough and her Shop Off The Record co-founder, Sania Ahmed-Irfan, spend their days sourcing hard-to-find luxury products for Houston's knowledgeable trendsetters. Hough suggests a luxe bag to finish any outfit while keeping with NRG's strict bag policies.

    "I would choose one of these two Bottega Veneta Bags for the Cowboy Carter concert. The Concert Pouch, available at Tootsies, or the Mini Loop Camera Bag, available at Neiman Marcus Galleria, are the perfect size, meet most venue guidelines, and have a crossbody strap that is a must for dancing and moving through crowds. Bottega Veneta has incredible craftsmanship and can endure a lot of use while remaining in excellent shape."

    Bottega Veneta concert bag Choose a chic, crossbody Bottega that’s both stylish and stadium-approved.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus Galleria

    Christy Lynn Lee, Owner,Christy Lynn

    Houston-based designer Christy Lynn Lee is known for hand-painted florals and delicate silk, but when it comes to attending a high-energy concert, she goes for layering and flair.

    "I love Courtney Pell Wilkerson's style and the curated selection at her boutique,Pell 1990. Her selections always strike a perfect balance of classic, feminine, and cool. I like pairing some of her shoes and accessories with layering garments to pair with my pieces. TheNayelle Cream Bodysuit is great as a layering piece under one of our novelty jackets."

    Layer delicate bodysuits with bold jackets for a concert-ready mix of feminine and cool.Photo courtesy of Pell 1990

    Christina Greene McAllen, Owner,Christina Greene Jewelry

    The Houston jewelry designer who famously dresses the crowds in turquoise and gold during rodeo season shares her local favorite for a classic must-have.

    "I love the white fringe top by Mason's Daughter available atThe Avenue. There's nothing more classic than a white button-up. Now, add some fringe, and I'm all in."

    The AvenueA white button-up with fringe is a timeless, Western-chic essential.Photo courtesy of The Avenue

    Paulina Padilla,Stylist

    This Houston-based stylist is behind some of the city's most iconic looks, styling everything from high-profile photoshoots to curating the perfect closet. For concert season, she says it's all about the right accessories that take an outfit from cute to Cowboy Carter-worthy.

    "A cowboy hat for the Cowboy Carter Tour is a must. TheFreya Haven Hat can elevate the simplest outfit or even complete the maximal outfit for a Western chic concert look. The beige is my favorite."

    Freya hatTop it off with a cowboy hat that instantly elevates any Cowboy Carter look.Photo courtesy of Freya

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    Beyoncé’s tour wardrobe features custom cowboy couture from fashion houses like Burberry, Mugler, and McQueen.

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