Lela Rose Blooms

Lela Rose blooms with spring collection that interprets floral designs in a new way

NEW YORK — Given her family name, it only seems natural that Lela Rose incorporates a floral theme into her designs.

Her spring 2016 collection, unveiled at New York Fashion Week underneath a canopy of upside down pink tulips suspended over the runway, with a pink tulip on every seat, features a variety of dresses, gowns, tunics and jumpers dotted with hand-cut embroidered flowers, magnified poppy prints or stamped metallic brushed florals.

But there's not a rose in the collection. Rose realizes that would be just a little too gimmicky.

The Dallas native, who has a large and loyal following in Texas for her breezy, feminine-yet-fun designs, is right in tune with next spring's emphasis on florals. Just about every designer is showcasing flower-print designs and bold colors.

But Rose's collection also has an ethereal feel, with sheer overlays — see-through organza slacks with a silver metallic stamped V-neck blouse or silver-fringed tweed top and an eye-popping fluorescent corded lace gown are among the looks that show a hint of skin without showing too much.

Neon-hued tweed and thread beading add a dash of color to a soft palette of coral, light gray and ivory. And tiny embroidered flowers freshen up an organza jumper and a smart V-neck dress with a 3-D look.

But some favorites from the collection are simpler: A pale pink jumpsuit with a modernized bow in front and a sleeveless trench in the same shade evoke a modern attitude that needs no embellishment whatsoever to make a point.

Lela Rose poppy magnified floral print gazar tiered flounce dress.

Lela Rose spring 2016 collection Look 32

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Lela Rose poppy magnified floral print gazar tiered flounce dress.

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SPRING FORWARD

3 Houston designers unveil bold looks and colorful collections for spring

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.

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

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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