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    Ben Platt's Big Night

    Tony Award winner Ben Platt scores style points too, thanks to Houston shirtmaker

    Clifford Pugh
    Jun 12, 2017 | 3:27 pm
    Ben Platt at Tony Awards in Hamilton Shirt
    For his big night, Ben Platt wore a tuxedo shirt created especially for him by Houston-based Hamilton Shirts.
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    Ben Platt, the 23-year-old star of the smash Broadway hit, Dear Evan Hansen, was the big winner at Sunday night's Tony Awards when he was named best actor in a musical and Hansen was named best musical.

    And so was Houston-based Hamilton Shirts, which created the bespoke white shirt that the actor wore to complement his blue tuxedo with black shawl collar designed by David Hart.

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    Working with Platt's stylist, Sam Spector, Hamilton Shirts co-owners David and Kelly Hamilton created the shirt with such styling details as a club collar with a rounded bib and fly front especially for the actor.

    In addition to shirts for everyday wear, the company makes special occasion tuxedo shirts, all sewn in Houston. Customers can choose from 600 fabrics, ranging from classic white cotton to denim and gingham styles. Made-to-measure shirts start at $295; bespoke styles start at $365.

    GQ magazine included Platt as one of the 10 Best Dressed Men of the Week while Vogue praised the actor's style in an article titled "How the Men Stole the Show on the Tonys Red Carpet."

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    SPRING FORWARD

    3 Houston designers unveil bold looks and colorful collections for spring

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Feb 16, 2026 | 3:30 pm
    Hunter Bell
    Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell
    Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

    Although the official start of spring is still a few weeks away, Houston designers have been busy creating their latest collections. Available now, these seasonal debuts feature bold designs, saturated colors, and an interplay between elegance and playful charm. In Houston, where dressing for the spring season is practically a sport, these statement skirts, flowing dresses, and eye-catching jewelry are not just wardrobe updates; they are a part of what makes the city come alive with seasonal style.

    Hunter Bell

    Houston designer Hunter Bell commemorates her 20th anniversary with a Spring 2026 debut that feels both celebratory and personal. She tapped fellow Houston creative, Isabel Wilson, for an exclusive painting for this collection. The painting isn't featured in just one print; its element are layered throughout the collection's key pieces.

    Alongside Hunter Bell's signature bold prints that feature floral motifs and bright spring colors, customers will also find hidden quotes woven into select pieces. They're inspired by the cities and spaces that have shaped the designer's two-decade journey. The brand will be celebrating its 20th anniversary all year long, making this launch the first of many to come.

    Hunter Bell Hidden quotes and signature floral prints define Hunter Bell’s anniversary collection, marking the first of several releases planned for the year.Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

    Christy Lynn Collection

    On the heels of opening her first boutique outside Houston in Healdsburg, California, Christy Lynn Lee unveils her Spring 2026 collection, Aurielle. Inspired by California, where she was married and began dreaming of launching her own brand, the collection channels California vibes filtered through Lee's romantic lens.

    Aurielle features warm hues alongside pops of color and doesn't stray from the hand-painted floral motifs that are the brand's cornerstone. In addition to flowing dresses, the new collection offers lightweight layering pieces and several two-piece sets that easily mix and match with other prints and silhouettes.

    Christy Lynn Spring 2026 Flowing dresses, lightweight layers, and mix-and-match sets highlight the romantic direction of Christy Lynn’s latest seasonal launch.Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn Collection

    Susana Vega

    Jewelry designer Susana Vega is once again moving her label forward with surprising materials and innovation in her latest collection, Soto. Known best for her elegant sculpted beadwork designs, Vega most recently launched her first collection of mixed metals and has now unveiled organic designs made from reclaimed cedar wood sourced from Petén, Guatemala.

    The Soto collection consists of earrings, ear cuffs, and bracelets, each hand-carved to preserve the integrity of the wood's grain. The pieces are then inlaid with either silver or gold elements and finished with beeswax for a lived-in, natural look.

    Susana Vega/Soto Hand-carved cedar earrings and cuffs are inlaid with silver or gold and finished with beeswax in Susana Vega’s newest collection.Photo courtesy of Susana Vega

    Hunter Bell

    Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

    Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

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