Kristie Ramirez

Kristie Ramirez is a writer-at-large for Texas Monthly. She began her career at D Magazine, the city magazine of Dallas, and she’s the former Dallas editor for Condé Nast’s Lucky magazine. Ramirez also served as the editor-in-chief of FASHION, Texas Monthly’s annual style magazine. She has written for National Geographic Traveler, Departures, and Condé Nast Traveler and teaches fashion journalism at Southern Methodist University. Ramirez is a third-generation Texan and lives in Dallas.
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Agate Ranch + Marfa
Making jewelry, one rock at a time.
Oliver Saddle Shop
Crafting heirloom-quality saddles for almost a century.
Kyle Bunting
The man who reinvented the decorative hide rug.
Leather
There’s no hiding these hides.
Jeans
Denim has never looked or lasted better.
Antler
In the right designer’s hands, it’s not just a bony appendage or a hunter’s prize. It’s art.
Cowboy Boots
Our national shoe always looks good, rugged or gussied up.
Made in Texas
The tradition of handmade craftsmanship is as old as the frontier. Meet some artisans who are keeping it alive in the modern age.
Texas-Themed Items
Because when you’ve got it, flaunt it.
Cowboy Hats
They protect you from rain and shine, sure. But they oughta look good too.
Bits and Spurs
Equestrian gear that will steer a horse—and turn some heads.
Musical Instruments
Because if you’re going to buy a banjo, it might as well be locally sourced.
Turquoise
The essential Southwestern stone is having a modern moment.
Knives
Five handmade (and heirloom-worthy) blades for all your whittling needs.
Laura Wilson’s Studio
The Dallas photographer shows us where she works.
Ted Nugent’s Truck
The musician shows us some of his gear.
Los Lonely Boys’ Tour Bus
The musicians show us their home on the road.
Joe Straus’s Desk
The Speaker lets us into his office.
Dean Fearing’s Closet
The chef shows us his boot collection.
Marion Jones’s Backpack
The athlete shows us what she carries along on the road and to the gym.
Barry Corbin’s Trophy Shelf
The actor shows us some of his memorabilia.
Ken Starr’s Study
The Baylor University president shows us his refuge.
Downtown El Paso
1. Crave Kitchen and BarSmack in the middle of El Paso’s Cincinnati Entertainment District is this industrial-cool restaurant that attracts everyone from college kids to suits. Inexpensive yet chic design solutions generate a big impact: Outside, a marquee-style arrow glows with yellow bulbs to amp up the drab facade, while
Elizabeth Avellán’s Car
Elizabeth Avellán, the co-owner of Troublemaker Studios and the producer of Desperado, the Spy Kids series, Grindhouse, and the much-anticipated sci-fi action flick Predators, considers her job a mix of maternal instincts and business savvy. “I’m the one who tells people, ‘Yes, you can do that,’ or ‘No, we
Red McCombs’s Office Mini-Fridge
The word “retirement” isn’t in Billy Joe “Red” McCombs’s vocabulary. The 82-year-old businessman, whose entrepreneurial ventures have ranged from owning car dealerships and the San Antonio Spurs to co-founding media conglomerate Clear Channel Communications, typically works sixty hours a week, Monday through Saturday, at his office in San Antonio.
Ty Murray’s Saddle House
Ty Murray’s saddle house.
Becca Cason Thrash’s Desk
Becca Cason Thrash’s desk.
Native Woods
Six heirloom-worthy pieces that really do grow on trees.
Pearl-Snap Shirts
For when you need a beautiful shirt that can be removed quickly.
Cast Iron
Rugged, refined, and heavy as hell.
The Belt Buckle
Six variations on the choicest form of jewelry for a cowgirl. Or boy.
Cowhide
From rugs to bags to pillows, a little hair never hurt anyone.
Robert Earl Keen’s Scriptorium
The singer-songwriter shows us where he writes.
Julián Castro’s Office
The mayor of San Antonio shows us where he works.
James Buescher’s Home Office
The NASCAR driver gives us a glimpse of his life away from the racetrack.
David Lake and Ted Flato’s Office
The architects show us what's on their desk.
Tina Craig’s Suitcase
The blogger shows us what she'll be taking to New York Fashion Week.
Lyman Hardy’s Editing Bay
The composer and sound-maker shows us some of his tools.
Magda Sayeg’s Bedside Table
The yarn bomber shows us some of her personal possessions.
Jaap van Zweden’s Piano
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra conductor shows us some of his tools.
Frisco
This sports-crazed Dallas suburb may be one of the fastest-growing places in the country, but you can still find signs of its cattle-driving past.
Andrew Weissman’s Office
The chef shows us a glimpse of his life outside the kitchen.
Charlie Jones’s Kitchen Counter
The concert promoter shows us his other passion.
Brad Davis’s Locker
The Houston Dynamo player gives us a glimpse of his life off the field.
T. Boone Pickens’s Office Cabinet
T. Boone Pickens’s office cabinet.
Betty Buckley’s Piano
The Broadway star shows us where she sings.
Karen Hughes’s Kitchen Island
The onetime presidential adviser gives us a glimpse of her home life.
Ruth Buzzi’s Garage
The comedian shows us some of her memorabilia.
Earl Mitchell’s Refrigerator
The Houston Texans defensive tackle shows us what he eats.