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    Houston's Sexy Fashion

    Pretty with edge: Sexy sky-high thigh slits and beautiful faves make Fashion Houston sing

    Heather Staible
    Nov 21, 2014 | 2:40 pm

    One of Fashion Houston’s strengths is drawing designers that resonate with local fashion audiences. Houston women like pretty, but with a bit of edge or detailing that sets them apart, and the third night of Fashion Houston showed collections by Bibhu Mohapatra, Rebecca Minkoff, Jio’zei Reyes, Rolando Santana and Chloe Dao that beautifully struck that balance.

    Fashion Houston itself also hit all the right notes Thursday. The night was energetic and timely, and the audience was only too happy to cheer for its favorite looks and designers.

    "I always feel so loved when I’m here, and who doesn’t want to be loved?"

    Bibhu Mohapatra

    Mohapatra has become a Fashion Houston favorite and considers the annual event a homecoming of sorts. His spring 2015 collection marries strong geometric patterns with black, white, deep pink and florals.

    “My work is appreciated here in Houston. I always feel so loved when I’m here, and who doesn’t want to be loved?” Mohapatra says.

    The first look of the show is always his favorite, but he is interested in what his customers are drawn to.

    “Women are looking for modernity, something that is special with a modern cool feel, but also has longevity,” Mohapatra says. He incorporated that element of freshness with a hand-woven leather technique done by artisans in Laos, dating back 1,500 years. He feels its moments like these that give his collection a specific voice.

    Mohapatra put his editing skills to work just before the show, reworking the lineup since boxes of his gowns failed to show. While they will be available at Elizabeth Anthony Friday and Saturday, he showed just one gown, but says he felt the show was “very young and suited for day.”

    Rebecca Minkoff

    It’s easy to see why Minkoff’s design aesthetic spans generations, but still manages to flow between edgy and boho, with just a hint of prep. Most of the models were accessorized with one of her bags and many sported fringe, adding extra movement to the look.

    A crowd favorite, Minkoff took a wave on the runway wearing a floral maxi dress and a leather biker jacket, proving that when you are your own best customer, you know just what to send down the runway.

    Jio’zei Reyes

    Houston designer Reyes collection was a study in structure. Strong shoulders, nipped-in waistlines and subdued hues of navy, burgundy, black and white dominated his collection. This was work-ready with an “I’m in charge,” attitude, and while some pieces are too fashion forward for an oil and gas company, they were interesting, especially as Reyes played with the shape of many dresses, opening up the bodices, creating an architectural feel.

    After a stream of serious dresses and suits, the crowd winner was a flowing black gown, with an uneven hem and plunging neckline.

    Rolando Santana

    Santana’s collection was like a breath of fresh air, perfect for spring. Drawing inspiration from abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko, Santana’s collection relied on shapes and lines, blending the hard edges with the soft hues of blue, green, white and lilac.

    There were glimpses of '50s influences by way of silhouettes and wide-armed ladylike jackets over dresses, but the collection is modern, lovely and highly wearable.

    Chloe Dao

    Dao never sends moody models down the runway. She wants the models to reflect the pretty, elegant and playful clothes she designs and enjoy the process. The same could be said for the Fashion Houston audience Thursday. There were smiles all around as she started her collection with a long white gown that had all the iPhones clicking and posting.

    Navy dominated the looks, which also incorporated red, pink and white. A self-proclaimed fabric hoarder, Dao pulled out an icy silver metallic fabric she’s had for a decade and realized now was the time to use it.

    I’m noticing thigh slits are moving on up and defying gravity in ways even NASA isn’t prepared for.

    She continued her spring trend of including maxi skirts with just enough of a slit to be flirty, as well as easy to wear short dresses for Houston’s interminable summers.

    Her strapless floral print gown was an immediate crowd-pleaser, but I found myself partial to her take on stripes, pairing a black and white vertical-striped top with a horizontal-striped skirt.

    “I call this my building block collection and designing clothes I want to wear,” Dao says. That makes two of us Chloe.

    Runway Ruminating

    The great thing about trends is that you can pick and choose the ones that work the best for you and leave the rest to someone else. From our side of the runway, it looks like green is a spring must. From Naeem Khan’s liquid emerald gown to Santana’s glittering green gown with a light sheer duster, the color most associated with envy is getting all the attention. It’s a good thing then that it’s a universally flattering shade.

    Spring also means lightening up and sheer fabrics. I’m still thinking about Paola Contreras’ Inclan collection and a sporty sheer hoodie she showed, but the light-as-air touch has been spotted in quite a few collections.

    Consider this runway reality check a PSA. The thigh-high slit Angelina Jolie’s Atelier Versace gown at the Oscars was daring, leaving something to the imagination, but I’m noticing the thigh slits are moving on up and defying gravity in ways even NASA isn’t prepared for.

    Showing off all your hard work at the gym? Yes. Showing off your recent wax appointment? Not unless that’s an actual swimsuit.

    The Bibhu Mohapatra collection had a sportier feel because most of his gowns didn't arrive in Houston in time for the runway show.

      
    Photo by © Omar Marcos
    The Bibhu Mohapatra collection had a sportier feel because most of his gowns didn't arrive in Houston in time for the runway show.
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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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