Designer’s Corner

The Fashionable World of André Leon Talley Heads to Auction

By Elaine Raffel / January 22, 2023 /

The fashion world lost a legend in January 2022 with the passing of legendary fashion icon André Leon Talley. As you’d expect from the first black creative director of American Vogue – not to mention a pop culture superstar – he left behind a swoon-worthy treasure trove of haute couture, jewelry, handbags, artwork, and decorative arts.

New Year’s Resolutions 2023: Keeping It Real

By Elaine Raffel / January 8, 2023 /

Covid has changed the way we all think about resolutions. One thing has become increasingly clear: The desire to keep it real in 2023.

7 Dallas Creatives Worth a Revisit

By Elaine Raffel / January 1, 2023 /

The Dallas design community is overflowing with talent—exactly why we love showcasing the incredibly accomplished creatives residing in our own backyard. This week we revisit seven of our favorites, each unique, but with one thing in common: The ability to inspire, surprise, and delight.

Fashion Icon Hamish Bowles Lists His Supremely Stylish NYC Co-Op

By Elaine Raffel / December 18, 2022 /

I was intrigued when the New York Times broke the news that Hamish Bowles’ Ninth Street Greenwich Village co-op was on the market. Built in the mid-1920s, the 1,400-square-foot, two bedroom, two bath prewar duplex still sports nearly all its original architectural detailing.

Your Go-To Guide For Holiday Gifting

By Elaine Raffel / December 11, 2022 /

It’s crunch time for gift givers. With just two weeks until Christmas, the pressure is on find the perfect present for everyone on your list.