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    Good vibrations

    Wow! Siriano, Devon & Galindo kick off a stellar Houston fashion week

    Clifford Pugh
    Oct 12, 2010 | 12:23 am
    • Christian Siriano's big gown finale was a showstopper
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • A model in a Cesar Galindo creation opened Audi Fashion Houston week with ascissors to cut a red ribbon
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • Galindo, center, poses with models backstage
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • The Wortham had a lot of runway: A look from the Lyn Devon show
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • Christian Siriano and models
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • Lyn Devon in a butterfly print dress
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com
    • For his spring 2011 collection, Christian Siriano played with new fabrics andglobal colors
      Michelle Watson for LastNightPics.com

    I'll admit it. Even though I often brag that Houston is a world class city, I had my doubts that it could pull off a fashion week extravaganza like you'd see in New York, Milan or Paris.

    Having been a veteran observer of expertly executed, heartbreakingly beautiful shows in the major fashion capitals, it seemed a monumental task to try such a thing in a city with a fledgling fashion industry and a checkered history of runway shows.

    So I was pleasantly surprised when the first night of the first-ever Audi Fashion Houston week came off without a hitch.

    The Wortham Theater Center — with a runway that stretched the length of the massive lobby — was a sophisticated showcase. The audience — a mix of socialites and the fashion faithful — sported tasteful yet cutting edge styles. The fashions from designers Christian Siriano, Lyn Devon and Cesar Galindo were first rate. The models and the music had the right vibe.

    And unlike a New York show, it started on time and ended on schedule.

    So what if the audience jumped to their feet for prolonged standing ovations at the end of each designer's show? That never happens in New York, unless Ralph Rucci is showcasing his couture-quality designs.

    "You know in New York people don't stand and clap," Galindo said backstage after his show. "There's a nice feeling here."

    Galindo, who left Houston more than two decades ago for a New York design career, led off the evening with a tasteful collection of sequined cocktail dresses, sharply tailored pantsuits, and metallic gowns. His final number, a tomato-red strapless gown with a train that the model held while she walked, exuded Hollywood glamour.

    Several of his designs were accented with bold jewelry from Houston designer Baroness Elizabeth Pettit de Montifitchet.

    After receiving a standing ovation at the end of his show, Galindo found a microphone and thanked the audience and fashion week organizers Jared Lang and Bambi Lynn. (You'd never see that in New York, either.)

    Galindo added that he felt privileged to kick off fashion week in his hometown. "It was my destiny and responsibility to do it," he explained backstage afterwards. "It's a great feeling to show my work in front of people who consume it."

    The big surprise of the night was Devon, who showcased a sparkling collection of classic sportswear with a kick. She featured casual dresses and separates in bold colors, tiny polka dots, windowpane checks, lace and a sometimes even a touch of leather.

    "It's very thoroughbred American fashion," said Tootsies' Craig Lidji. "It's wearable with dazzle."

    Devon's appearance at Houston fashion week was a catalyst for Toosties to feature her collection Thursday and Friday, Lidji said. She will make a personal appearance at the store both days (from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.).

    After the show, Devon — in a charming butterfly print dress — said it was her first visit to Houston but she liked the early vibe she felt from the audience.

    "I have a sense that the women here are adventurous and exciting," Devon said.

    Siriano, who will make a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Tuesday (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), was the star of the evening. The loudest cheers came when he took his catwalk bow. Upon leaving the Wortham, I shared an elevator with three twentysomething women who excitedly said they came solely to see the Project Runway winner.

    I saw Siriano's PR-winning collection in New York a few years ago, as well as several since then, and this one has a level of sophistication the others didn't have. It's nice to see Siriano grow as a designer. The collection included flowing tribal-influenced print dresses and gowns, leather hot pants and chic white belted dresses. A few of the outfits had a few too many patches of fabric protruding from odd places, but the overall feeling was grown-up and — dare we say it — fierce.

    Siriano said he mixed Mediterranean, a bit of Africa and Asia influences into his collection. "It's still glamorous, feminine and wearable clothing with a bit of fantasy," he said.

    And he enjoyed playing with different fabrics. "There's a lot of competition out there," he said. "You have to be new and fresh."

    His last gown — a pale brown confection with a gigantic tiered tulle skirt and beaded bodice — was simply beautiful. He created it as a "fantasy gown," but has been surprised that it has been a big seller.

    "You just never know," he said, shaking his head. "You can have a collection that's really edgy, but women still want to be romantic."

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    oh boy!

    Houston's premier boys clothing boutique opens new home in Rice Village

    Holly Beretto
    Jun 11, 2025 | 11:00 am
    ParkerJoe clothing store Rice Village
    Photo by Alex Montoya
    Boys are welcome to read the books on the shelves.

    Houston’s premier boys-only boutique now has a permanent home in Rice Village. ParkerJoe, which offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle brands that takes lads from wee tykes to pre-adolescent (in sizes newborn to 16), originally opened last year in a temporary spot in the River Oaks Shopping Center.

    Now open at 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 95, the store unfolds across 1,900 square feet, all of it stocked with the retailer’s carefully curated inventory that embraces all kinds of boys and all types of occasions. Families will find looks that range from formal and preppy to sporty and casual, with brands such as Bailey Boys, Classic Prep, Saltwater Boys, and Appaman as well as local brands like Sunnies, which specializes in polarized sunglasses for children, and onesies from Houston children’s apparel purveyor Oink Moo.

    “We wanted to create a place where boys are seen and heard,” said Lisa Hostler, who owns the store with her daughter Chelsea. “Their needs and their wants are represented at ParkerJoe.”

    Hostler is excited to be in the Rice Village spot, an affluent area known for its walkability and attractiveness for families, which make it an ideal location for a niche retailer like ParkerJoe.

    “It’s a younger population and a strong retail mix,” she said. “We couldn’t be happier here in a center that has welcomed us so warmly and made us feel at home.”

    The store itself is designed to help boys enjoy the sometimes awkward process of shopping for new clothes. Towards that end, they are welcome to touch and play with toys on the shelves, which are stocked with books, games, and stuffed animals.

    An official grand opening is planned for September, but prior to that customers can expect a summer of events including trunk shows, a fashion show, and an influencer brunch.

    Even as Lisa and Chelsea are excited to be in Rice Village, they are setting their sights on continued expansion. They currently have a temporary outpost in Memorial City Mall, and are looking for retail locations in other Houston neighborhoods, with a desire to open across Texas.

    ParkerJoe in Rice Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

    ParkerJoe clothing store Rice Village
      

    Photo by Alex Montoya

    Boys are welcome to read the books on the shelves.

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