TO SEE PICTURES CLICK ‘LAUNCH SLIDESHOW’        As haute couture came to a close a couple weeks ago, nothing became more interesting to us than the storied lady who loomed large over the fashion community for so long. This month’s dead person we wish we would have known: Diana...

On a recent night Houston's discerning set jetted downtown for "Fashion: The Business of Turning Dreams Into Reality." The astute panel discussion, moderated by Katie Campion (former Program Director for the Council of Fashion Designers of America), included Janet Gurwitch (founder of Laura Mercier Cosmetics), David Hamilto...

 1. Merry VoseOwner, CabanaSummer jaunts? Harbour Island, Bahamas, and Montauk, New York.The prep? Find those easy, wearable pieces that convey my effort-less style at … where else but Cabana!Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more:  On vacation, usually at a store in Montauk, called Tauk — the...

Lynn WyattAlways perfectly polished, this iconic social has graced the International Best Dressed List too many times to count. Favorite fashion flick? The ’30s movies are so stylish. Especially the ones where Art Deco jewels are worn — the clips placed a certain way, or a brooch worn on a gorgeous evening gown ...

Phoebe TudorThis svelte social is known for her stewardship and fund-raising for the restoration of the Julia Ideson Library downtown, the Shepherd School of Music and the Houston Ballet. Amount of time pondering a single outfit? I’m often in a hurry and do better if I’ve shopped ahead of time and have a couple ...