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Seriously Studied Shoes THE OFFICES OF ANGELA SCOTT
Inspired by a childhood surrounded by men and wielding a style punctuated by touches of whimsy, Dallas-based designer Angela Scott imbues a sense of fun into her bespoke ladies footwear line. Despite her well-trained focus on current trends, however, the boots, heels and oxfords of The Office of Angela Scott are made — handmade, natch — to last through fashion fads aplenty. “There’s something to say about luxury goods — if they’re made well, you’re not going to buy it just for the season, you’re going to buy it for a lifetime,” Scott remarks. “It just doesn’t come and go.” Part of what’s made the buzzed-about shoe line stick since its fall 2011 launch is the
seriousness with which the brand pursues craftsmanship and detail. The Victory Park store’s wares are individually benchmade using a process originated in Italy to exacting standards that make each pair unique. The lovingly selected materials add to that one-of-a-kind flair: calfskin uppers and bamboo shanks come standard in every shoe. One might expect the resulting product of such time-tested craftsmanship to be a bit stuffy, but delightful notes of modernity and fun always rise to the fore in an Angela Scott shoe. A brightly painted toe, a seam of multicolored hand-sewn thread or lines of hammered rose-gold brogans are among the unexpected touches fans of the brand have come to
rejoice about. So rabid are her well-heeled fans that men have visited the Victory Park shop to try — and even buy — pieces they managed to fit into. As for the brand’s classic-withan-edge style, Scott attributes that to her upbringing. “The aesthetic is really influenced by my grandfather and his style and also from growing up with three older brothers — I had a very masculine approach to things, you’ll see that throughout the collection. Also, as much as I’m a little punk-rock, I’m also very classic and preppy. I think that stems from being surrounded by my brothers, who were skateboarders and surfers, to living in California where you have that really casual but elegant
preppy style.” On the heels of a big year (that included a Fashion Group International of Dallas award for Scott in October 2012), The Office of Angela Scott has a spate of new endeavors on the horizon, including a men’s line arriving in fall 2013 and handbags the following year. Closer on the calendar, expect additional ladies oxfords and a line of all-new ballerina slip-ons for spring 2013. For her part, Scott is simply trying to ride the wave. “All I say is, enjoy it while it’s happening, and keep working. There is no ‘best moment’ yet — I’m hoping to get there.” — FARAH FLEURIMA
SPOTLIGHT SPORTS
ARTS & CULTURE
HEALTH & FITNESS
ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD & WINE
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic: Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma
The Joffrey Ballet
Big D Climb
Eric Clapton
Savor Dallas
Winspear Opera House
Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Ave.
American Airlines Center
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Dallas Cowboys Stadium (Arlington)
Known for its unique perspective on dance, The Joffrey Ballet reflects America’s richly diverse history through story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and a variety of contemporary works.
Climb your way to fitness in a downtown skyscraper, up 52 flights of stairs (1,040 steps), with awards given for fastest overall, by age, team, best team spirit and top fund-raisers. bigdclimb.org
Slowhand returns with a blistering set of old-school rock-’n’-roll favorites, blues standards and a big bag full of classic Clapton hits. The Wallflowers (“One Headlight”) open the evening.
This weekend festival showcases the cuisine of 50 top chefs and more than 400 premium spirits. Welcome to a food and wine lovers’ extravaganza of sampling. savordallas.com
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Fresh on the heels of his 2012 Heisman Trophy, QB “Johnny Football” Manziel and his Texas A&M Aggies teammates take on the Oklahoma Sooners in an SEC–Big XII battle.
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