Style & Design
May 8, 2020
How to Make Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé-Themed Stained Glass Window Art
This week, we try our hand at window art—with a few stops and starts.
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Business
April 24, 2020
Should Neiman Marcus Exist?
The inside story of the Dallas-born luxury retailer’s struggle to remain relevant—and solvent.
Style & Design
April 21, 2020
With Salons Closed, an 89-Year-Old Houston Woman Washes Her Own Hair for the First Time in Decades
Unable to make her weekly appointment because of social distancing, Carlene takes her hair into her own hands.
Style & Design
April 15, 2020
High Ceilings Were a Must for Tennis Star John Isner
The best male player in the U.S.—who is six feet ten inches tall—and his wife find what they need in a Highland Park home in Dallas.
Art
April 9, 2020
Pins and Needles: Crepe Paper Wildflowers
Brighten up your living room with a homemade Texas floral arrangement.
Style & Design
March 27, 2020
Pins and Needles: How To Crochet a Whataburger-Themed Koozie
During these strange and difficult times, crafting can perhaps help assuage anxiety.
Business
March 10, 2020
Wellness, Beauty Masks, and Beyoncé: Inside Houston’s First Coworking Space for Women
The newly opened Sesh Coworking arrives as the number of female entrepreneurs in the city is on the rise.
Music
March 7, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Demi Lovato’s Comeback Song
Plus, something from the St. Vincent x Outdoor Voices collection, a Facebook group admiring Texas’s landscape, and a Fredericksburg candle company.
Style & Design
March 3, 2020
The Leaning Tower of Dallas Was a Metaphor for . . . Something
The online sensation was a living symbol of at least one of these things.
Style & Design
February 19, 2020
Waxahachie Art and Antiques Curators Live in a Gallery of Their Own
Julie and Bruce Webb's upstairs abode is filled with l'objets d'hearth that are as eclectic as what's downstairs.
News & Politics
February 11, 2020
Behind Nancy Pelosi’s Power Brooch Is an 86-Year-Old Texan Jeweler
Pelosi ripped up Trump's State of the Union speech while wearing a pin that is now a must-have item for Democrats.
Made in Texas
January 22, 2020
Austin’s Bell and Bird Gives New Life to Antique Gems
Owners Rhianna and Cyrus Shennum, who specialize in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century jewelry, honor tradition with their custom pieces.
Tacos
December 23, 2019
Eight Texas Taco Couture Brands
How to wear your love for tacos on your sleeve, your feet, or even on a fanny pack.
Style & Design
December 18, 2019
A Retreat Under the West Texas Sky
This Marfa getaway takes advantage of the incredible desert and mountain views in every possible way.
Style & Design
December 5, 2019
How to Buy Cowboy Boots
A guide to finding the perfect pair, whether you're working cattle, two-stepping, or presenting a TED talk.
Style & Design
December 4, 2019
Texas Traditions’ Lee and Carrlyn Miller on the Tao of the Perfect Cowboy Boot
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the acclaimed Austin bootmakers break down their custom fusion of foot measurement, tradition, and refined style.
Style & Design
December 2, 2019
The Weirdest Texas Gifts You Can Buy on Etsy
This holiday season, give your nearest and dearest something only a true Texan could love.
Made in Texas
November 26, 2019
Our 2019 Made in Texas Holiday Gift Guide
Ambitious Texans across the state are crafting, building, and designing goods in hopes that what they make will resonate and connect with their customers. Whether they’re independent small-batch artisans or shop owners, each is striving to create something special. We’ve scoured the big cities and the small towns for gifts—from
Made in Texas
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Stockings
These sweet surprises, from a desert rose pin and leather bracelets to a warm wool beanie, are each under $30.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Self-Care Fanatics
Make them feel like they're at a spa or luxury hotel with these relaxing treats.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Adventurers
Whether they like fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the outdoors, we’ve got the explorers on your list covered.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Tex-Pats
Send a piece of the Lone Star State to your favorite homesick Texans.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Kids (and Pets!)
Pamper little ones and furry friends with these adorable toys and accessories.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Trendsetters
From revamped cowboy boots to modern minimalist watches, Texas-made items are always fashion trailblazers.
Style & Design
November 26, 2019
Made in Texas Gift Guide: For the Entertainers
Be the ideal party guest with any of these thoughtful and useful options for your host.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Tot Cofounder Nasiba Adilova’s Dream Nursery
The Dallas entrepreneur turned to a favorite children’s book for inspiration.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
The Power of Boots
The cowboy boot is more than a sturdy piece of workwear. It’s more than a fashion statement, too. It’s a vital piece of Texas culture, as complicated, diverse, and ever-evolving as the makeup of our state.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Behold the Art of the Cowboy Boot: Bolder and Better Crafted Than Ever
Across the state, custom bootmaking legends and their successors are building on a handcrafted tradition with a dizzying array of styles.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Texas Is the State of the Cowboy Boot. But the History Is More Complicated Than You Think.
What we know today as the cowboy boot is a distinctive offshoot of styles favored by Genghis Khan, the Duke of Wellington, and myriad other horsemen throughout history.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Smile on the Rocks
Houston celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang makes toothy accessories that shine big and bright.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Texans and Their Boots: Reflections From a Few of Our Favorite People
The stories, the traditions, and the deeper meanings of the boots in their lives.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
An Inside Look at the Making of a Great Cowboy Boot
The master bootmakers at Little’s, in San Antonio, demonstrate what goes into a fine boot.
Style & Design
November 12, 2019
How Tattoo Artists Working on Austin’s Bustling 6th Street Make Their Mark
Every night of the week, revelers walk into Sacrament Tattoo to get inked.
Food
October 18, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Sarah Jaffe’s ‘This Is Better’
Plus, a clothing company that sports El Paso pride and a one-stop shop for Mexican treats in Houston.
Style & Design
October 16, 2019
Standard Hat Works Has Been Outfitting Famous Heads for More Than a Century
Waco native Cameron Morris customizes hats for Texans including Aaron Watson and Charley Crockett.
Style & Design
October 14, 2019
Lizzo-Themed Cowboy Hats and Custom Chaps: The Best Westernwear Looks at ACL
Fringe, rhinestones, and boots were in full display at the Austin music festival.
Style & Design
October 4, 2019
Your ACL Style Guide for the Apocalyptic Heat
The October music festival is still landing smackdab in the middle of a Texas summer. Here’s how to dress.
Art
September 18, 2019
San Antonio’s Ruby City Is a Literal Dream Come True
Years after the late Linda Pace first shared her vision with rockstar architect Sir David Adjaye, the art museum is set to open in October.
Style & Design
September 13, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: The Eleven-Year-Old Designer Showcasing at New York Fashion Week
Alief’s Jayden Allyn Washer will unveil original gowns inspired by his hometown.
Style & Design
August 30, 2019
The Traditional Czech Gowns Capable of Withstanding Texas Heat
Kroj dresses have a significant role in WestFest, a yearly Texas Czech festival.
Music
August 23, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Normani’s Retro Pop Hit ‘Motivation’
Plus, Black Pumas’ debut album, an introspective single by Big Thief, and a shop inspired by the West Texas desert.
Style & Design
August 20, 2019
How the Flip-flop Got Fancy
Dallas-based sandal upstart Hari Mari has become a national force in the fashionable footwear industry.
Style & Design
July 23, 2019
Down on the Farm with Midland’s Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith
The couple’s Dripping Springs ranch is a country dream with antiques, art, and lots of animals.
Music
July 12, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Megan Thee Stallion’s First Late-Night Television Appearance
Plus, a fashion blogger’s inspiring posts, a must-see fireworks scene, and a podcast on contemporary poetry.
Art
July 10, 2019
Fashion Photography Gets a Texas Accent at Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts
MFAH curators added an emphasis on diversity and Lone Star celebrities to the special exhibit, ’Icons of Style,’ since its LA debut.
Business
June 24, 2019
Take an Exclusive Look Inside H-E-B and Favor’s New East Austin Tech Hub
The 81,000-square-foot office space is part of H-E-B’s reimagining of itself as a technology company.
Business
June 20, 2019
The Restoration of Mineral Wells’ Historic Baker Hotel Is (Finally) About to Begin
After a decade-long effort, developers says they’ve secured the funding they need for a $65 million, three-year renovation.
Style & Design
June 17, 2019
These Latina-Powered Style Brands Put Modern Texan Twists on Mexican Traditions
Millennial businesswomen are making themselves seen and heard throughout the state with fun, empowering fashions.
Style & Design
June 17, 2019
Why the Dior Exhibit Is One of the Hottest Tickets in Dallas
The Dallas Museum of Art's stunning fashion display celebrates the genius Stanley Marcus noticed early on.
Music
June 14, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Kevin Abstract’s Sophomore Album, ‘Arizona Baby’
Plus, more summer jams, an essay about coming of age in Houston, and an Instagram account where sneaker culture and preachers collide.