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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 20, 2019
Smile on the Rocks
Houston celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang makes toothy accessories that shine big and bright.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Sports
June 3, 2019
See the Baltimore Orioles Dress Like … Texans?
The last-place team is actually having fun with pitcher Andrew Cashner's tendency to wear the Lone Star State on his sleeve(s).
Style & Design
May 29, 2019
A Transformative UTEP President’s Story, Told in Ten T-Shirts
Diana Natalicio has collected a few hundred UTEP tops over the decades—and has something to say about each of them.
Style & Design
May 29, 2019
At Austin’s Revival Cycles, Alan Stulberg and His Team Create One-of-a-Kind Custom Bikes
In an East Austin warehouse, Revival builds custom bikes, restores vintage ones, and crafts leather accessories.
Style & Design
May 7, 2019
Barbie, Boas, and Bubblegum Pink: Texas Celebs Camp It Up at the Met Gala
Solange, Kacey Musgraves, Lizzo, and Brandon Maxwell were behind some of the most memorable looks at fashion’s biggest night.
Style & Design
May 7, 2019
On Texas Time: Ty Haney, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices
The 30-year-old businesswoman talks motivation, her daily routine, and why it’s important for her fitnesswear to be inclusive.
Style & Design
April 24, 2019
Brandon Maxwell on ‘Project Runway,’ Texas Women, and First Ladies
The celebrated fashion designer has come a long way from Longview.
The National Podcast of Texas
April 22, 2019
Kendra Scott: “If You’re Doing What Everybody Else Is Doing, You’ve Already Failed.”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the jewelry designer and entrepreneur talks philanthropy, the future of retail, and the benefits of a company led by women.
Style & Design
April 19, 2019
Home Tours Across the State Showcase Historic Treasures and Modern Marvels
Every weekend this spring, homeowners are opening their doors to display new builds, restorations, and updated manors.
The National Podcast of Texas
April 8, 2019
Brandon Maxwell: “Success or Failure, Sweatpants or Suit, Being Loved Is What Matters”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, fashion designer and 'Project Runway' judge Maxwell and filmmaker Jessy Price discuss the deeper messages that clothes deliver, dressing Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama, and filming in Marfa.
Style & Design
April 3, 2019
Whataburger Sold Swag at the WhataGames and the Internet Freaked Out
Happy WhataGames! May the ketchup be ever in your flavor.
Style & Design
March 22, 2019
Circle & Line’s Corie Humble Creates Artful Mobiles for Every Space
In her Austin studio, the designer relishes collaborative creativity with clients who spur her to experiment.
Style & Design
March 21, 2019
Forever 21 Launches a Selena Collection in Honor of the Tejano Madonna
Launched on the anniversary of the 'Selena' biopic, the Forever 21 collection features versions of the singer's staples.
Style & Design
February 20, 2019
San Antonio Artists Create a His-and-Hers Studio
Painter Caroline Korbell Carrington and sculptor William Carrington work together in a modern structure in their backyard.
Style & Design
February 20, 2019
With Tecovas, Bootstrapper Paul Hedrick Hits His Stride
The popular Western boot company heads into new territory with the web brand’s first retail store, opening soon in Austin.
Style & Design
February 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Brandon Maxwell of ‘Project Runway’ Delights in Texas Glamour With a Fabulous Spring/Summer Line Video
Plus, garage rock from Texas City, Tejano rock n’ roll from San Antonio, and surviving a fictional rapture in small-town Texas.
Style & Design
February 14, 2019
The Founders of Epic Provisions Give Ranching a Modern Look
Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest welcome guests to their sprawling Hill Country home.
Style & Design
February 7, 2019
World-Renowned Architect Sir David Adjaye on Building a “Little Temple of Art” for San Antonio
Ruby City, Adjaye’s first building in Texas, is the vision of the late Linda Pace, and will house her personal collection.
Style & Design
January 28, 2019
13 Texan Beauty Products to Get You Through Winter
The winter season is tough enough without dehydrated skin or frizzy hair. Let these products help you make it to spring.
Style & Design
January 15, 2019
Fun Ways for Texans to Meet Those New Year Fitness Goals
Do yoga with a goat, work out on a trampoline, or run your way to a glass of free beer. Studios and gyms across Texas offer all kinds of options.
Style & Design
January 4, 2019
The Best Stylish New Restaurants in Texas
Whimsical touches, colorful murals, and ambience-setting furniture help create a feast for the eyes at these spots that opened in 2018.