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    Fashion frenzy

    Why travel to New York? Top 10 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week shows you can watchonline

    Clifford Pugh
    Feb 8, 2012 | 5:40 pm
    • At Marc Jacobs, fashion critics play the game of guessing which trends from thecollection other designers will copy
    • Michael Kors always floods the runways with lots of models wearing Americansportswear
    • Tory Burch waved to the crowd at the end of her first full-scale runway showlast September.
      Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    • Last season, Donna Karan took a bow from the streets of New York at the end ofher DKNY show
      Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    • At Oscar de la Renta, it's always fun to guess which gowns will show up at theMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Ball
      Photo by Dan and Corina Lecca

    I'm a lucky guy. I'm off to New York to report on all the fall 2012 collections that will be unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which kicks off Thursday for an eight-day run. But thanks to the wonders of technology, you can get a close-up view of all the runway styles without leaving Houston.

    Every season, an increasing number of top designers are live streaming their shows, which means you get a front row seat in front of your computer (it's probably better than mine in the the venue).

    Fashion week organizers plan to live stream 30 shows from Lincoln Center on YouTube. (Go to www.youtube.com/live runway.) In addition, a number of other top designers, including Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa plan to live stream their shows from venues around New York.

    Here are the 10 live-stream shows I'm most looking forward to (in order of upcoming date). Watch them online (all times are Central Standard Time, corresponding to Houston, but note that shows usually begin 30-40 minutes after the scheduled start time) and, afterwards, let's discuss.

    10. BCBG Max Azria, Thursday 9 a.m. Go to: www.youtube.com/liverunway

    What to watch for: It's the first big show of fashion week and often sets the tone for what's ahead.

    9. DKNY, Sunday noon. Go to: www.facebook.com/dkny

    What to watch for: Donna Karan's New York state-of-mind. Last season, in a really nifty trick, she sent models from the street onto the runway inside, with a yellow cab in the background.

    8. Tommy Hilfiger, Sunday 7 p.m. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/tommyhilfiger?v=app_287008051352233

    What to watch for: Hilfiger is showing his All-American collection at an upper East side location (the Park Avenue Armory).

    7. Betsey Johnson, Monday 5 p.m. Go to: www.youtube.com/liverunway

    What to watch for: At 69, Johnson still does a cartwheel at the end of her show.

    6. Marc Jacobs, Monday 7 p.m. Go to: www.marcjacobslive.com

    What to watch for: Jacobs sets the trends that just about everyone else will copy.

    5. Tory Burch, Tuesday 8 a.m. Go to: www.toryburch.com

    What to watch for: It's only Burch's second full-scale runway show as she swiftly creates a worldwide brand.

    4. Oscar de la Renta, Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Go to: https://theboard.oscardelarenta.com/

    What to watch for: The gowns that will likely show up at next year's Museum of Fine Arts gala.

    3. Michael Kors, Wednesday 9 a.m. Go to: www.youtube.com/liverunway or www.facebook.com/michaelkors
    What to watch for: No one does classic American sportswear better — or send as many models down the runway at one time.
    2. J. Mendel, Wednesday 1 p.m. Go to: www.youtube.com/liverunway
    What to watch for: Get a sneak peek at the collection, which will be showcased at the Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon and at Neiman Marcus next month.
    1. Calvin Klein Collection, Thursday 1 p.m. Go to: calvinklein.tv
    What to watch for: It's minimalist heaven with Francisco Costa's sharp styles showcased in a white-cubed box.
    It was awfully hard to whittle down the list to only 10 shows, so these are some more great choices:
    • Jason Wu, Friday 1 p.m.; https://h.zeitbyte.com/o1/zb3.1/jason-wu/fw_021012/html/jasonwu_02102012_fb.html
    • Monique Lhuillier, Saturday 6 p.m.; www.youtube.com/liverunway
    • Diane von Furstenberg, Sunday 3 p.m.; www.youtube.com/liverunway
    • Carolina Herrera, Monday 9 a.m.; www.youtube.com/liverunway
    • Vera Wang, Tuesday 10 a.m.; www.youtube.com/liverunway
    • Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tuesday 3 p.m; www.marcjacobs.com/live
    • Narciso Rodriguez, Tuesday 7 p.m.; www.youtube.com/liverunway
    • Anna Sui, Wednesday 5 p.m.; https://www.youtube.com/liverunway
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    Stepping up

    Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Apr 13, 2026 | 9:30 am
    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent
    Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby
    Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

    Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

    The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

    “Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

    When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

    Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

    “The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

    The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

    “It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

    The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

    “The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

    The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent

    Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

    Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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