Party Prep Set to Music

BHLDN introduces separates collection with shiny, happy video

Those creative directors at BHLDN must know the social season is picking up steam. How else do you explain the new selection of separates the special occasion and bridal boutique introduced in this adorable new video?

When the first brick-and-mortar BHLDN opened in Houston in August, there was a conscious decision made to create and carry pieces that extend far beyond the wedding day.

Highlights from the bottoms include a floor-sweeping tiered tulle skirt, a short feathered skirt and a tea-length cockle shell skirt. A sheer, long-sleeve blouse, a V-neck waistcoat and a corset are perfect matches for the array of gala-worthy skirts.

Since it’s unlikely that most women would party hop without some kind of topper, BHLDN’s boleros are made from materials ranging from lace and feathers to silk and cotton. Cardigans, oversized collars, capes and capelets take on new shapes thanks to unexpected fabrics and cuts.

Need some extra sunshine and happiness? Replaying this video with the song "Adrianne" by The Orion Experience should do the trick. Enjoy.

boots with a story

Houston bootmaker offers $5,000 cowboy boot and gator hunt adventure

Republic Boot Company Gator Hunt

Photo courtesy of Republic Boot Company

Houston bootmaker, Republic Boot Company, turns gator hunts into a custom pair of boots.

In Houston, where custom boots are a source of great pride and style, one local brand is taking the bespoke boot experience to a new level. Republic Boot Company, known for its elevated, hand-crafted creations, just launched a Gator Hunt Experiencewhere customers can source an alligator hide, which will be transformed into a pair of cowboy boots.

Part adventure and part traditional craftsmanship, the experience begins with a hunt in the marshlands near Anahuac, about an hour from Houston, and ends with a custom-made pair of alligator-skin cowboy boots tailored to the client's vision by a Republic Boot Company boot specialist.

"At Republic Boot Company, we pride ourselves on crafting boots that are not just footwear, but a legacy," said Chris Conrad, owner of Republic Boot Company. "This new Gator Hunt Experience takes that commitment to personalization to an unprecedented level, offering our customers a unique and memorable journey taking them from the bayou to the heart of the Bayou City."

The gator hunt is $5,000 per person and includes an 8.5-foot alligator (larger alligators incur extra costs). Individuals of all experience levels can participate, and all necessary permits and equipment are provided to ensure a safe adventure. After the hunt, the hide will be tanned during an eight-month process to ensure a one-of-a-kind pair of boots. Just in case the kicks aren't enough of a conversation starter, participants will also receive a professional mount of the alligator head.

Alligator hunting season runs from September 11 to September 30, so the boots won't be ready for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Once they are complete, however, they will be wearable pieces of art with a memorable story behind them. Those interested in extending their only-in-Texas half-day hunt into an overnight experience can book overnight accommodations through Republic Boot Company.

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