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FRONT RUNNER

Freddie Steinmark wasn’t wearing his No. 28 jersey, but his presence on the sideline helped inspire his Longhorn teammates to victory over Notre Dame in the 1970 Cotton Bowl.

THE GREATEST DAY

On New Year’s Day 1970, the eyes of Texas and Americans everywhere were upon the Cotton Bowl, where junior Freddie Steinmark and his Texas Longhorns teammates were about to play Joe Theismann and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in an improbable meeting that would crown college football’s 100th anniversary. A two-year starter at safety, and the heart of the Texas defense, the small but fearless Steinmark would only be a spectator that day. Just three weeks earlier, after he helped Texas beat Arkansas in the “Game of the Century,” a thrilling, come-from-behind victory that prompted President Nixon to enter Texas’s euphoric locker room and proclaim the Longhorns national champions, a nagging pain in Steinmark’s left leg was discovered to be bone sarcoma. Treatment was fast and severe: The leg was amputated at the hip.

Steinmark—the subject of the biography Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, Football (University of Texas Press, September 2015) and My All American, a

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movie shot in Austin that is scheduled to be released in October, starring Aaron Eckhart as legendary Longhorns coach Darrell K Royal and Finn Wittrock as Steinmark—had wanted to play against Notre Dame more than anything (it had been his dream to play college football for Notre Dame, but the team rejected him because of his size). Notre Dame’s loss was Texas’s gain, and Steinmark vowed that if ever he got the chance to play against the Irish, he’d make sure they rued their mistake. After the amputation, doctors told Steinmark that going to the Cotton Bowl was impossible. Yet, there he was on the sideline with his teammates, cheering them on and steadying himself with crutches.

The Longhorns prevailed. In the emotion-filled Texas locker room afterward, Coach Royal presented the game ball to Steinmark, who died a year and a half later. When reporters asked Steinmark how he felt that day after the victory, he called it “the greatest day of my life.” AW

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Fall 2015

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Neiman Marcus GM Chris Hendel dresses the part, exuding style but with his own unique twist that’s perfect for Austin.

6 // front runner 18 // Letter from the editor-in-Chief

20 // Letter from the pubLisher

22 // ... Without Whom

this issue WouLd not have been possibLe

24 // the List 61 // invited

style 27 // CooL hunting Masha Poloskova, the founder of Moss, celebrates the frst anniversary of her new venture, Garment, this September.

30 // digitaL age Tech-inspired accessories are all the rage this fall.

33 // brand ambassador Neiman Marcus general manager Chris Hendel puts his stamp of luxury on the Austin retail scene.

36 // out of the bLue Azure-hued timepieces fnd favor with Austin women.

38 // styLe spotLight

40 // hope in a bag Oliver Shuttlesworth founded the Esperos line of bags to help fund education projects for children in developing countries; plus, Ava Darnell’s Slumlove Sweater Company benefts impoverished women and kids in Africa.

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The freshest collections and local boutiques, plus on-trend booties for fall.

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Dave Grohl and the rest of Foo Fighters return to Austin for the ACL Music Festival.

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Building on the success of her first boutique, Moss, Masha Poloskova launched a second venture, Garment, next door, and it’s celebrating its first anniversary.

tASte 67 // puRsuit oF peRFection At Uchi, chef Tyson Cole’s delectable and divinely plated dishes appeal to diners’ eyes and palates.

70 // Dining by Design

Chef Tyson Cole’s delicious and gorgeous menu items at Uchi keep diners coming back to this Austin establishment.

44 // A RoyAl RetuRn

Ballet Austin resurrects Hamlet to kick off its 2015 season.

46 // DARk FAiRy tAles Austin native Natalie Frank brings her adult take on the Brothers Grimm to The Blanton Museum of Art.

48 // MAking Music histoRy

Foo Fighters are ready to wow audiences again with what promises to be an electric performance at the ACL Music Festival.

52 // A seAson oF Debuts Broadway comes to Austin in the form of Kinky Boots, Motown: The Musical, The Book of Mormon, and more.

54 // ReD cARpets,

Nowadays, Austin chefs are making vegetables the main event.

74 // tAste spotlight Check out what’s new on the local culinary scene.

feAtureS 76 // kiRsten, unscRipteD With starring roles in a TV series and an upcoming movie—both by Austinites— Kirsten Dunst talks with Julianne Moore about her new projects, fashion, and why she loves Austin.

82 // the new west Fall fashions refect the romance of Texas’s wide-open spaces.

RunwAys, AnD ReAlity

88 // luxe 2.0

Austin-bred Amy Odell dishes on the fashion scene in her witty new book.

The Luxury Education Foundation’s board members and leaders of our favorite iconic brands discuss new strategies to attract young shoppers—and we evaluate the changing face of luxury here in Austin.

56 // cultuRe spotlight Artists, exhibits, and events not to miss.

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72 // VegetAbles en Vogue

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The romance of the Texas landscape is felt in the styles of the season.

Viscose Cady Deco Wave neckline dress, Tom Ford ($4,990). Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-719-1200; tomford.com

haute property 95 // THE HOTEl-ROOm BOOm

High-end hotels are popping up in Austin at a record rate.

98 // EmBRaCE THE DRama

Designer Sarah Wittenbraker favors making a bold statement with interiors.

100 // PROPERTy SPOTligHT

News and trends in real estate and home décor.

the GuIDe 103 // all alONg lamaR The best shopping, dining, drinking, and rejuvenating.

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120 // SORRy, WE’RE ClOTHED

What’s with Austinites’ ardent aversion to getting dressed up?

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Letter from the editor-in-Chief With Brian Malarkey, the chef at Searsucker.

// this issue //

on my radar

little wild, overwhelming, and smeared in chocolate. As we present our first anniversary issue of Austin Way, I feel like one of the parents at those celebrations: immensely proud, slightly sleep-deprived, and excited about what each day will bring (and, of course, covered in chocolate).

I do love synergy, and I think we have it in this issue. Our first cover story last September celebrated the relationship between Austin-born Ethan Hawke and director Richard Linklater, who has done so much to shape our city’s film scene since the debut of Slacker 24 years ago. Austin is now home to some of the most exciting writers, directors, and actors working in television and film, including Noah Hawley and Jeff Nichols. Fargo showrunner Hawley has taken home many awards, including an Emmy, since appearing in our first issue; the second season of his acclaimed series begins in September on FX. Nichols, who has wowed Cannes with Take Shelter and Mud (starring Matthew McConaughey), will make his studio debut with Midnight Special, scheduled to open in the spring.

Something else that both men have in common, besides Austin, is a working relationship with actress Kirsten Dunst, who stars in Fargo’s second season and in Midnight Special.

Dunst, who electrifies our cover for Fall Fashion, loved working with Hawley and Nichols. She talked about the experience, and a lot more, with her friend, Oscarwinning actress Julianne Moore. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when both women started gushing about Austin, even though Moore has never been here. Dunst first came to Austin for South by Southwest, which has served as the gateway drug to our city for many people, famous or not. Similar praise can be heaped on the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which takes over Zilker Park for two weekends in October.

Members of Foo Fighters, the repeat headliners, spoke to executive editor Deb Martin about why they’re excited to return to Austin (they were most recently here to record an episode of Austin City Limits; one of the best tapings I’ve ever attended).

We’ve accomplished so much this past year by staying true to our vision and honoring the best of the city, but the most rewarding part has been how amazing the community has been to us. Now it’s on to our second year—and more celebrating.

kathy blackwell

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above, from left: At the grand opening of the Westin Austin Downtown with Bob Lander, president of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Kristofer Carlson, general manager; at our Wu Chow Titan’s

Boston, 109; ChiCago, 51; Cleveland, 66; new York CitY, 50. These are not scores of basketball games—

With Hacienda owner and curator Jessica Beattie at the Meet the Artisans event.

they are the snowfall totals by inches in those cities for winter 2014–2015, according to the National Weather Service. This is an interesting point of comparison when people in Austin complain about the heat.

The weather in Austin is fantastic: hot but breezy summers and generally mild winters.

Just another factor contributing to what makes Austin a great city. A simple pleasure of mine is driving over the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and seeing all the activity on Lady Bird Lake, a feeling I credit to the kind of weather that gets Austinites out and about.

I can’t help but think that our city’s exterminators, the 1.5 million bats patrolling every night, are also fans of Austin’s wonderful summers. Maybe they, too, admire the flowers that bloom at night and enjoy the perfect balance of humidity that seems to keep everyone’s skin looking so young.

Austin Way recently held a special dinner poolside at Seven, the new high-rise luxury apartments on Seventh Street. The lovely weather

only added to the amazing evening. Guests were able to preview a fantastic sampling of Wu Chow’s dim sum menu before the highly anticipated Chinese restaurant opens its doors.

There were wonderful guests, including: Ed Norton, cofounder of The County Line barbecue restaurants; Heather Cooke from Independence Title; T.C. Waugh from John Christian jewelry; Kimberly Menge from Benchmark Bank; Silvia Zese from the new Hotel Granduca; Fixe co-owner and Executive Chef James Robert and his wife, Charlie; and Tanya Rivera, general manager at Seven. A definite high point was meeting Stuart Thomajan and Lisa MatulisThomajan’s dynamic daughter, Zayne, who joined us before leaving to begin her freshman year at Harvard, where she will play soccer.

I once lived in Portland, Maine, where one winter the temperature stayed below zero for 45 straight days. I think it’s fair to say it would have been difficult to host an event like our wonderful dinner at Seven there. Fantastic food from Wu Chow served poolside on a luxury rooftop on a hot yet breezy evening made it easy to rate the night a perfect “seven”… on a scale from one to Seven, that is.

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PhotograPhy by DaviD brenDan hall (beattie); ben Porter (Westin, titan’s)

Dinner at Seven with my wife, Meredith, along with Silvia Zese of Hotel Granduca, Wu Chow co-owner Stuart Thomajan, Lisa Matulis-Thomajan, and their daughter, Zayne Matulis.

...without whom this issue would not have been possible

Bower Yousse

Yousse was an award-winning creative executive with Young & Rubicam before becoming an independent writer and producer.

He wrote this issue’s Front Runner about his friend Freddie Steinmark (page 6). How did this biography come about? I never imagined I would write [this] book, even though Freddie and I were close friends and teammates…. But when an unauthorized biography about Freddie hit bookshelves in 2011, the Steinmark family was quite upset. Freddie’s mother decided the only way her grandchildren would really know who Freddie was, was to have someone who truly knew him write his biography—with unrestricted access to the family and their archives. The result is my book, Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, Football, coauthored by Thomas Cryan, the Steinmark family’s longtime legal counsel. What resonates about Freddie’s story? Freddie has been gone for 44 years, yet the example he set continues to inspire. He demanded excellence of himself. He demonstrated that hard work and discipline pay off. He made you want to put your best foot forward; made you want to try harder; made you want to be the best person you could be.

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THE ART OF JEWELRY Rainbow Moonstones in Gold Claiborne Smith writer

A graduate of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at NYU, former literary director of the Texas Book Festival, and editor-in-chief of Kirkus Reviews, Smith is the literary director of the San Antonio Book Festival, and he wrote Hottest Ticket (page 44) for this issue. Why did you pursue a career in journalism? I was thinking about going to graduate school in classics until I published my first article, and people actually read what I had to say! So vanity had a little something to do with it. Proudest career moment? Taking an 80-year-old magazine [Kirkus Reviews] and updating it while keeping everything about it there is to revere.

Kate leSueur photographer

PhotograPhy by Michael thad carter (sMith); alyson Fox (lesueur)

The Austin-based photographer frequents South Louisiana for work and family and takes inspiration from flora, form, movement, textures, and beauty of the ordinary. She shot Uchi for this issue (page 67). How did you decide on this career? Four or five years ago, I remembered how much I loved photography in high school. I naively decided to just go for it; I’ve been hustling ever since. Where do you prefer to shoot? I like to shoot food in any nook or corner with a window, as long as there is an ounce of natural light. The more directional the light is with the ceilings and walls, the better; otherwise, I try to create that directionality by flagging and bouncing light.

rené & radKa photographers

René Hallen and Radka Leitmeritz’s fashion photography has appeared in publications such as T: The New York Times Style Magazine, W, Vanity Fair, and The Wall Street Journal. What was it like to photograph Kirsten Dunst (page 76)? It was a dream come true.

We’ve always loved her, but now we understand what’s so special about her. The look in her eyes, the incredible, fresh energy, and the famous “something” only she has.… She is so inspiring and beautiful! Advice for aspiring photographers? Give yourself enough time to create your own style. Despite what many think, you want to be recognized by your work, not by your references.

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Margot Blair

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Larry McGuire

Jill Lynch

Laura Craddick

Tricia Roberts

Melanie RR Edwards

Samantha Brooks

Stacey Smith

Courtney Grand

Liza Soklove

Jessica Thompson

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Rory McNeill

Amanda McArthur

Alyson Fox

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STYLE Arbiter of Taste Masha Poloskova at Moss, her high-end consignment shop on South Lamar.

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MASHA POLOS OVA of moss leads the austin vintage scene as she marks the first anniversary of garment and launches its online shop. by lauren smith ford photography by wynn myers

“Just look at this Versace leather halter! Do you want to try it on?”

Masha Poloskova, tall and poised, strolls between racks at Moss, her high-end consignment shop on South Lamar. She picks up each frock, just as excited about one piece as she is the next. “This is a straight-off-the-runway Chanel,” she says of the Chantilly lace floor-length stunner designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1984. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Moss, which Poloskova opened to an

eager audience; in the 100 percent designer resale shop, every garment comes to Poloskova and her team by someone in their active group of 1,500 consigners in Austin.

In September, Poloskova will also celebrate the first anniversary of Garment, which she opened just a few doors down from Moss.

The inviting, light-filled, and thoughtfully curated shop is made up continued on page 28

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STYLE Arbiter of Taste faLL trends

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mix and matched colors, prints, and textures:

“i especially love what Miu Miu and Marc jacobs are doing. it’s a great time to incorporate a wild vintage piece into your wardrobe withThe racks at Garment offer an inviting mix of high-end vintage pieces, like this 1970s Indian silk dress ($425), and modern designs like LD Tuttle shoes and Finell handbags (right).

out looking too costumey.” **

“My job is to find the pieces and put theM back into the universe.” —masha poloskova of 70 percent high-end vintage and 30 percent up-and-coming designer apparel and accessories. “I love bringing in lines you can’t find anywhere in Austin, or in Texas, for that matter,” she says. This spring, Garment launched its Web store. In the age of Instagram (both Garment and Moss have beautiful feeds) and eBay, the vintage market has become more saturated, but Poloskova still discovers treasures in unexpected places.

On a recent buying trip through the Southwest, she and her husband stopped off in a dusty town of 2,000 people in New Mexico to walk through a few antiques malls. She

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keep an open mind: “Try not to go vintage shopping for something specifc.

The fun is that you never know what you’ll fnd.”

found two racks full of rare French designer vintage (and bought it all).

Poloskova developed an interest in fashion as a teenager attending high school in Austin. She fondly recalls late-night shopping with her friends at the vintage store Blue Velvet when it was on South Congress and how she bought her 1960s canary-yellow strapless brocade prom dress from Austin vintage legend Henry Tarin of Big Bertha’s Bargain Basement.

While working at Buffalo Exchange in college, Poloskova met coworker Emily Hoover; in 2005, the two friends opened Feathers boutique off South Congress, which grew to four rooms packed with vintage clothes

pick only flattering cuts and colors: “Everyone can wear vintage; you just have to fnd the right piece.”

and customers. “My point of view always leaned more toward high-end vintage versus the more bohemian aesthetic that Emily does so well,” says Poloskova, who sold her stake in Feathers to open Moss.

After working in fashion for over a decade and running three successful businesses, for Poloskova, it’s still all about the clothes, their history, and shepherding unique finds on to the next owner. “My job is to find the pieces and put them back into the universe.”

Moss, 705 s. Lamar blvd., 512-9169961; mossaustin.com; Garment Modern + vintage, 701f s. Lamar blvd., 512-462-4667 AW

alterations are your friend: “If you fall in love with a dress that is a little too big, just have it tailored, and you will have a one-of-a-kind dress that fts you perfectly.”

if you love it, buy it: “You may never have another chance.

Nothing haunts us like the vintage we didn’t buy.”

boho chic:

“i favor a long-sleeved silk maxi dress anytime, and fringe is always a must. another favorite fall trend is the high-waisted pant. they lengthen the legs and bring in the waist and are fattering on everyone.” **

jackets:

“i’m a total jacket fanatic, so i really love all the military jackets, tweeds, and herringbone men’sinspired jackets for fall.”

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STYLE Accessories

DIGITAL AGE OUR “SILICON HILLS” WILL BE ALIVE WITH TECH-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES THIS FALL. photography by jeff crawford styling by faye power

Heavy Duty

Studded Mini 3 Baguette, Fendi ($2,450). Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-719-1200; neimanmarcus.com.

Knot backless heels, Proenza Schouler ($895). Neiman Marcus, see above

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prop styling by sergio esteves

Metal accents add a powerful punch to this season’s staples.

Cool Colors Bold color combinations—such as black and blues—create the perfect palette.

Chrysler suede and specchio pumps, Paul Andrew ($1,395).

Saks Fifth Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio 210-3414111; saks.com. Bal58 Spray shoulder bag, Balenciaga ($$3,750).

Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-7191200; balenciaga.com.

Spiral pendant fumoso necklace, Pluma ($597).

Neiman Marcus, see above; neiman marcus.com

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STYLE View from the Top “It is important that I keep challenging and developing myself,” says Chris Hendel.

Brand amBassador

STYLISH BUT WITH HIS OWN UNIQUE BACKSTORY, NEIMAN MARCUS AUSTIN GM CHRIS HENDEL KNOWS HOW TO TRANSLATE LUXURY FOR A CITY THAT PRIDES ITSELF ON NOT BEING DALLAS.

by CaitLin M. ryan

At just 32, Chris Hendel leads the legendary luxury institution that is Neiman Marcus Austin as vice president /general manager.

A man of many interests (he grew up flying single-engine planes with his dad, went to college on an athletic scholarship, and toured with a rock band in his early 20s), Hendel parlayed his unique experiences into the job of leading all business functions and operations in the equally individualistic Austin market. His comrades and contemporaries describe him as someone who is quick to introduce himself, be part of the conversation, and listen to those around him. But what’s really special for Hendel is the opportunity not only to represent the distinct fabric of Austin for the world-renowned department store, but also to help customers in the art of self-representation. “Think about art in your home— the only people who get to see that are people you invite [over],” Hendel says. “But with fashion, you get to share [your style] with the world. It’s an expression of yourself.”

on the roaD “It is important that I keep challenging and developing myself,” he says. “One of the things that makes me a better leader is [that I] embrace change. And not just embrace it, but run toward it, especially when something makes me uncomfortable.”

One such formative experience came in his early 20s, when he worked as a roadie for a blues band made up of men 25 to 30 years his senior. Each night in a new city, he’d set up amps, tune guitars, continued on page 34

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photography by Daniel Davis

Drawn to Fashion “I grew up in Southern California, where my friends could tell you who every movie star was, while I could tell you a lot about the history of Yves Saint Laurent or Halston,” Hendel recalls. “I found [the designers’] ability to express themselves through their creativity a lot more interesting [than celebrities].”

Inspired in part by his Italian mother, for whom style came naturally, Hendel spent as much time as a kid thumbing through Vogue as he did developing his tennis game (which eventually earned him a scholarship to Ohio State University, where he played for two years before finishing his college career at San Diego State University). It’s this unique fusion of an early appreciation for style and self-determination that primed Hendel for a leadership role within the fashion industry.

STYLE View from the Top Hendel with Anna Wintour and Jennifer Carnes, public relations manager at Neiman Marcus.

Sole Searching

AmAndA tAtom, THE STYLISH HOST OF KXAN’S STUDIO 512, FINDS FALL’S TOETAPPING LOOKS. By JAne Kellogg murrAy

What excites Chris Hendel about the upcoming season

“Folklorica was a standout on the runways: Think a global array of embroidery, patchwork, lace, and lots of fringe.”

“There are two very important colors for fall: The frst: full-bodied reds—crimson, carmine, claret, bordeaux. The other: winter whites—all shades of white, from cream to ivory.”

“The romanticism of the 1970s continues by way of fared legs, chunky heels, and the single-shoulder bag/ cross-body bag.”

and, ultimately, work the crowd that had assembled to see the musicians. “Music brings together all walks of life,” he reflects.

“That was probably one of the best, most fun jobs I’ve ever had. It was a real education about relating to people and understanding them.” He loved the music scene so much, he joined a punk rock band that toured the western US, a leap for someone who grew up listening to opera (and still is an aficionado of the musical form).

Even though he has now hosted luncheons with Anna Wintour (whom he calls “incredibly gracious and witty”) and shared evening cocktails with Oscar de La Renta, that crash course in interpersonal relationships more than a decade ago is something that he looks back on fondly. In fact, Hendel says, the touring-witha-band experience is not that far from what he’s tasked to do as a Neiman Marcus GM: “What motivates me [today, as it did 10 years ago] is consistently exceeding customers’ expectations.”

Austin’s evolving style “Austin definitely has its own style; but it’s [constantly] changing,” he says. “If you had asked me two years ago what it was, I would have told you something different than I’d tell you today.

Just like the entire face of the city is changing.” What he sees now from the front lines of Neiman’s outpost at The Domain is what he describes as “Austin chic.” “Many of our clients dress for a casual lifestyle during the day but love to dress up at night,” he says, citing Brunello Cucinelli as one designer whose clothes align with Austin’s dress code.

Community involvement Although Hendel comes to face to face with “new” Austin every day as more people move here, he cares about the city’s heart and heritage. He continues the Neiman Marcus tradition of supportChevron Jacquard Long Cape, Piazza Sempione ($1045). ing local organizations like the Seton Breast Care Cancer Center, and he is a passionate patron of such performing arts organizations as Austin Opera and Ballet Austin, as well as Preservation Austin.

A huge fan of historic architecture, Hendel joined Preservation Austin to ensure the city maintains some semblance of identity while it undergoes such extreme development. “It’s important that we save [the architecture] because it’s the DNA around which Austin was formed,” he says. “The organization has done great work keeping the [iconic structures] around for the next generation. Otherwise, we’d just become some modern city [whose history would be] wiped out.” He adds: “I didn’t just want to work for Neiman’s; I wanted to work for Neiman’s in Austin.” AW

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Whether you’re an avid viewer of KXAN’s Studio 512 or have only a passing acquaintance with the Austin lifestyle show (weekdays at 12:30 pm), it’s nearly impossible not to notice the perpetually on-trend shoes of host Amanda Tatom. While her footwear isn’t always visible on camera, Tatom says that wearing a pair of heels makes a difference in her on-air attitude: “A great pair of shoes changes the way you stand, walk, carry yourself—and can even change the way you think. I find the world just a bit easier to navigate with a few extra inches under my feet.” shop her fAll shoe Closet finds: “This little boot has a classic vibe but is also modern and cool with a touch of Western fair; perfect for a Texas girl who loves Hill Country sunsets but is also city-savvy.”

Suede ankle boots, Laurence Dacade ($995).

Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-719-1200; neimanmarcus.com

“I’ve lost my marbles over these marbled pumps. Equally as fabulous with a cocktail dress or jeans, a white tee, and a black leather jacket.”

Marbled So Kate pumps, Christian Louboutin ($745). Saks Fifth Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio, 210-341-4111; saks.com

“The ideal transitional shoe for fall.

Style-wise, it’s the best of both worlds: The wedge heel gives you height, and the clear band across the toe creates the illusion of longer legs. These would be fabulous with a leather dress, a pencil skirt, or some cigarette-leg pants.”

Erika Naked wedge sandals, Alexander Wang ($575). Neiman Marcus, see above

photography Courtesy of NeimaN marCus (WiNtour)

FAll Finds

Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway, 2008. Foam, compressor, and polyester tanks. Dimensions variable. Artwork © 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / DACS, London. Courtesy the artist; Luhring Augustine, New York; Corvi-Mora, London; and Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam.

Image courtesy Atelier Calder, Saché, France. Photograph by Guillaume Blanc, Atelier Calder.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 – JANUARY 24, 2016

Strange Pilgrims Organized by The Contemporary Austin. Special venue support and artist-in-residence partnership has been provided through the Visual Arts Center in the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin.

Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 thecontemporaryaustin.org

Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park / Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street Austin, Texas 78703

Visual Arts Center / The University of Texas at Austin 2300 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78712

Strange Pilgrims Exhibition Support: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Suzanne Deal Booth, Lannan Foundation, The Moody Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Monthly, Vision Fund Leaders and Contributors.

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works.

STYLE Time Honored

Austin women Are fAvoring exceptionAl ceruleAn timepieces thAt offer Azurehued elegAnce this seAson. by RObERTA NAAS PHOTOGRAPHy by JEFF CRAWFORD

It is not unusual for luxe timepiece brands to emblazon their straps with the most-coveted colors of the season. But today’s watchmakers are taking the notion a step further by adorning watch dials and dial accents with the hottest shade of the moment: blue. And watchmakers are adding this heavenly hue to their most fnely crafted creations. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to austinway.com/watches. AW

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clockwise from left: From Parmigiani Fleurier, this Tonda Hémisphères watch ($28,000) is crafted in a 42mm stainless steel case set with diamonds. The blue Hermès strap matches the blue hemisphere globes set into the dial. The watch is powered by an automatic 337 movement with dual-time-zone indication and 50 hours of power reserve. Jack Ryan Fine Jewelry, 3520 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills, 512732-2408; parmigiani.ch

Breitling crafted this Transocean Chronograph ($8,380) in a 38mm stainless steel case with diamond bezel.

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chronograph movement times to the quarter second and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Ben Bridge, The Domain, 512-4918014; breitling.com The Omega De Ville Ladymatic watch ($17,200) is created in stainless steel with a blue mother-of-pearl sunray dial, diamond stars as markers, and a snow-set diamond bezel.

It is powered by the Omega Co-axial caliber 8520 and is a COSC-certified chronometer.

Russell Korman, 5011 Burnet Road, 512-451-9292; omegawatches.com Crafted in 18k white gold, this Patek Philippe Ref. 4947G ladies annual calendar watch with moon phases ($49,800)

features a sunburst dial and alligator strap. It is powered by a self-winding movement. Moretti’s, 14230 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, 210-493-8080; patek.com Metal clutch, Chanel ($3,500). North Star Mall, Saks Fifth Avenue, 7400 San Pedro Ave., 210-341-4111; saks.com. Indian horse silk pocket square, Hermès ($145). hermes.com. Silk pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($165). Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio, 210-558-8000; neimanmarcus.com. Big wallet ($875), small wallet ($540), and pin ($505), Prada. prada.com

styling by terry lewis

OUT OF THE BLUE

STYLE Spotlight on trend

STACKED HIGH

Take your ankle boots to the next level this season with a chunky heel.

Dior ($1,710). Saks Fifth Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio, 210-341-4111; saks.com

UNCOMMON SCENTS

Gianvito Rossi ($1,065). Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-7191200; neimanmarcus.com

Perfect Ten

THE NAIL MAVENS BEHIND TENOVERTEN SALON OPEN SHOP IN AUSTIN.

El Cosmico, Austin hotelier Liz Lambert’s hip tent/teepee/trailer campground in Marfa, now has its own eponymous perfume.

Created by D.S. & Durga, the fragrance ($150) layers sumac, pepper tree, and oak, which will transport you to West Texas with one whiff. Available at Hotel Saint Cecilia, 112 Academy Dr., 512-852-2400; hotelsaint cecilia.com; Hotel San José, 1316 S. Congress Ave., 512-444-7322; sanjosehotel.com

Stuart Weitzman ($465). The Domain, 512-834-2800; stuartweitzman.com

BY CATHERINE SULPIZIO

Texas natives Nadine Abramcyk (ABOVE, LEFT) and Adair Illyinsky have opened a branch of their luxe New York City nail salon in Austin, finding a chic niche in the new South Congress Hotel. TenOverTen’s airy space incorporates reclaimed-wood panels and found objects to make it feel more like a stylish friend’s apartment than a salon. “It’s effortless… you can come and relax, have a drink from the hotel bar,” Abramcyk explains. For the launch, the salon created a custom polish dubbed “Austin,” a shock of bottled cerulean that evokes wide Southwestern skies as well as the city’s denim heritage.

Like their proprietary product line, the polish reflects the company’s ethical-minded ethos: “Everything is ‘5-free’ [nontoxic], cruelty-free, and vegan. We don’t want people to have to worry about what is being used on them,” Abramcyk says. 1603 S. Congress Ave., 512-920-6405; tenoverten.com AW

Tory Burch ($595). The Domain, 512-490-6433; toryburch.com

Valentino Garavani ($1,495). Saks Fifth Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio, 210-341-4111; saks.com

// jewelry redux //

HEALTHY BUZZ

With honeybee health a national concern, Milk + Honey Spa has started its own urban apiary. Launched by owner Alissa Bayer with the help of beekeeper Anna Gieselman, Bees

by Milk + Honey practices organic beekeeping. “Maintaining hives was the most direct way for our business to make an impact,” Bayer says. Milk + Honey Spa, multiple locations, 512-236-1115; milkandhoneyspa.com

ART OF GOLD

Austin jeweler Christine Fail christened her latest collection Epic Fail, a tongue-in-cheek moniker belying the bijoux’s skilled craftsmanship and bold aesthetic. The high-end sister to Fail’s eponymous line—which made its mark with its distinctive hand-cast composition— integrates precious gemstones and 14k gold using a time-intensive faux reticulation technique.

“This creates a wavelike texture usually found in one-of-a-kind art jewelry,” Fail explains. “I’m taking that craft quality and making it more accessible.” 512-215-9088; failjewelry.com

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style style of Generosity

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UT grad Oliver Shuttlesworth is founder and CEO of Esperos, which donates a percentage of every sale of its backpacks and bags to help fund projects that educate children in the developing world.

Hope in a Bag Oliver Shuttlesworth, the soft-spoken 28-year-old founder and CEO of Esperos bags, was working at an advertising firm in Austin when he just “kind of decided” that he didn’t want to do it anymore, he explains over iced coffee at Caffé Medici on a recent warm afternoon. “It was like—all right, I’ve got enough saved to try to launch this thing, and if I fail I will go get another job I don’t like,” he says with a laugh.

His new “thing” seems to be anything but failing.

Esperos, a socially conscious lifestyle brand of highquality backpacks and bags, is on track to increase sales at least fivefold from last year. The company, which brought on Sid Jawahar as its new president and executive chairman, recently opened an office/ showroom on East Sixth Street, and a launch party is planned for September 17. In addition, the bags are available at dozens of Whole Foods Market stores and boutiques around the country, as well as online. While the bags have an aesthetic that is all

Austin—classic-looking canvas backpacks in a range of color combinations—they are not the company’s sole concern; Esperos donates 10 percent of the proceeds of every sale to help fund education

projects for children in the developing world.

After graduating from the University of Texas as a corporate communications major, Shuttlesworth taught English in Chile before returning to Texas and landing that aforementioned advertising job.

But the extreme poverty in South America, especially its debilitating effects on the children in those areas, haunted Shuttlesworth and was ultimately the catalyst for creating his company. His original concept was to come up with a “sustainable solution that works and can have an impact,” explains Shuttlesworth. “But I knew we couldn’t do it without a good product.” And so the Victoria, Texas, native with no background in fashion or design went to work, looking to companies such as Apple and J.Crew for inspiration. “I want [the bags] to be simple. We’re doing a lot of clean lines, smart color blocking—that’s what people really like about our products.” The bags are designed in Austin and continued on page 42

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photography by ashley landis

UT GRAD OLIVER SHUTTLESWORTH HAS BUILT HIS ESPEROS LINE ON THE PROMISE OF HELPING TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN POOR COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. BY SOFIA SOKOLOVE

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THE BIG GIVE

AUSTIN SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION

Support local nonprofits at this celebration sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Austin, where the RetailMeNot Nonprofit Award will be bestowed. The silent auction offers wonderful packages that will help I Live Here, I Give Here to continue funding its many high-level programs. Tickets start at $120.

Join the March of Dimes as it spotlights our city’s culinary masters during an elegant evening of wining and dining.

Amid a lively atmosphere of cocktails, entertainment, and alluring auction items, local chefs will feature their appetizing creations, all to benefit the March of Dimes’s mission.

Tables start at $3,500.

When: August 28, 7 PM

When: September 24, 6:30 PM

Contact: Catherine Lucchesi, 512-717-4194; catherine@ilivehereigivehere.org

Contact: Kaitlyn Kash, 512-568-3444; kkash@marchofdimes.com

HILL COUNTRY NIGHTS The Hill Country Conservancy’s ninth annual event will include music from La Tampiquena, silent and live auctions, and a photo booth. Guests are invited to wear “Hill Country” cocktail attire and will be treated to a Salt Lick barbecue feast. Proceeds will go toward HCC’s mission to protect open space and water quality in Texas. Tickets start at $250.

When: September 18, 6 PM

manufactured at an ethically run facility in Shenzhen, China, which offers employees three meals a day, free housing, and full benefits.

The philanthropic element of the label also appeals to savvy shoppers. The name Esperos is a loose translation of the Spanish verb “esperar,” which means “to hope,” so the idea is that consumers are buying more than a bag; they’re carrying hope. In fact, #carryhope is the popular hashtag among members of Esperos’s dedicated social media community. Shuttlesworth approaches the social enterprise side of his company with just as much ambition and thoughtfulness as the design of his backpacks. Esperos recently joined with The Nobelity Project, the Austin-based education and action nonprofit, on initiatives based in Honduras and Kenya. Esperos and Nobelity are building a modern, two-classroom preschool in Alamach, Kenya; in Honduras, Esperos is helping Nobelity bring a second bookmobile to students in 14 remote fishing villages.

Shuttlesworth explains: “More than peppering, we want to be able to maintain active relationships with communities.” The best way to do that, he says, is with the right partners—it’s a matter of finding people who have been on the ground and know the communities, like Turk and Christy Pipkin of Nobelity.

“It has been pretty incredible to see this year go as quickly as it has,” Shuttlesworth says of his company’s third year. “We’ll keep bringing out new silhouettes in the bag category. As far as totally different products, yes, I do think we’ll do that, but not for a while. The mission and message of ‘carrying hope’ can be applied to a lot of things.” 2124 E. Sixth St., Ste. 101, 888-791-6610; esperosbags.com AW

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Where: Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., 512-582-0844 Contact: Nico D’Auterive, 512-328-2481; nico@hillcountryconservancy.com

Where: JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St., 512-474-4777

IMAGINARIUM The Thinkery’s 2015 fundraiser will include dinner, a performance from Bob Schneider, and opportunities to sponsor educational programs that benefit the underprivileged children of Austin. Tickets start at $3,000 for a table of 10.

When: September 25, 6 PM Where: JW Marriott, 110 E. Second St., 512-474-4777 Contact: Adrienne Longenecker, 512-983-5979; alongenecker@thinkeryaustin.org

One Love ONE AUSTIN DESIGNER’S UNISEX SWEATERS HELP AFRICAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. BY SOFIA SOKOLOVE Although she grew up in Texas, Slumlove Sweater Company founder Ava Darnell, 26, spent time in Africa doing humanitarian work with her family. Then just two weeks before she was headed to graduate design school at UT, she changed her mind. “I decided: Nope, I’m supposed to be in Africa,” she recalls.

While working as the creative director for a nonprofit in Kibera, Kenya, one of the world’s largest slum areas, Darnell got the idea to start Slumlove in 2013 by paying local women fair wages to knit unisex sweaters she’d designed. Darnell, who now lives in Austin but travels frequently to Kenya, works with her parents’ Nairobi-based nonprofit, the New Hope Initiative, to donate a portion of the profits of each sweater to raise money for scholarships for children living in Kibera. A firm believer in transparency in business, Darnell says of her vision, “I feel like it’s all the things that it could be—made by artisans, giving back, and low markup.” She admits,

Ava Darnell and friend in Slumlove sweaters.

it’s not always easy, but reminding herself why she’s doing it helps. “This is what I believe in, and this is how I feel called to do it, and I’m not going to compromise on that just because I’m having a rough day or I feel like I should be making more money,” Darnell says. “So far, it’s going well.” slumlove.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ESPEROS (BACKPACK, LABEL); COURTESY OF SLUMLOVE (DARNELL)

The name Esperos is a loose translation of the Spanish verb “esperar,” which means “to hope,” so the idea is that consumers are buying more than a bag; they’re carrying hope.

Where: Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Road, 512-477-1234

WHERE HIGHRISE LIVING MEETS NEIGHBORHOOD CHARM. 3 1 1 B O WIE S T. | LIV E ATBOW IE.C O M | 512.650.2626

culture Hottest ticket

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THE PLAY’S THE THING FOR BALLET AUSTIN, AS IT BRINGS BACK ITS MOST CELEBRATED PRODUCTION, HAMLET, TO OPEN THE 2015 SEASON IN DRAMATIC FASHION. by claiborne smith Exactly how someone transforms Shakespeare’s Hamlet—one of the most respected and forceful masterpieces in the history of Western playwriting—into a wordless ballet is a question that Stephen Mills, the artistic director of Ballet Austin, finds difficult to articulate, even though he has done it. Not only did Mills transform the Shakespearean tragedy into a beautiful ballet 15 years ago, but he also turned it into one of the organization’s most prestigious works; his production has been licensed by seven other companies around the country.

Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz believes in this production so much, the company is presenting it for the third time since its debut in 2000, this time as the season premiere. Hamlet will be performed September 4–6, and for the first time with live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, which will play the haunting score Mills assembled from Philip Glass’ various works.

Austin Way recently spoke to Mills and Ruiz about their history with the production—which will feature stunning sets and Armani- and Alexander McQueen–inspired costumes—and their hopes for this year’s performance.

Dancers Paul Michael Bloodgood as Hamlet and Aara Krumpe as Queen Gertrude in a previous production of Ballet Austin’s Hamlet.

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Cookie Ruiz: Hamlet has been a defining symbol of [Mills’s] work. I remember Stephen coming to me and saying, “So what if Hamlet is not really in Denmark? And what if it’s [set in] no specific time?” So I could see where he was going with it. But to see it… it’s sleek, it’s elegant, and

clockwise from below: Ballet Austin dancer Frank Shott—pictured

here portraying Hamlet with Ashley Lynn Sherman as Ophelia—will retire next year; Anne Marie Melendez dancing the role of Ophelia in Ballet Austin’s 2009 production; Hamlet returns to the Long Center September 4–6 to open Ballet Austin’s 2015–2016 season.

Pick Your Poison The cheeky wordplay at the heart of Shakespeare’s Hamlet hasn’t gone unnoticed by the organizers of one of the most talked-

photography by anne Marie Melendez (haMlet); tony Spielberg (woMen); Jerry hayeS (long Center); CaSey ChapMan roSS (FÊte). oppoSite page: tony Spielberg

about galas of Austin’s social scene: Ballet Austin’s Fête and Fête*ish: To Be Seen or Not To Be Seen on September 18. The dual-themed events deftly

“The resiliency of shakespeare is in The power of The sToryTelling. words are words, sTeps are sTeps, buT The scenes embedded wiThin The sTory of Hamlet are presenT Today.”

—stephen mills there’s this incredible way that he has gone into the music of Philip Glass.

Stephen Mills: I had always loved Philip Glass, but I had never had the financial resources to use his music.

In 2000, I suddenly had the resources and decided that I was going to do something that interested me and something that was as far out as I could think at that time.

CR: How do you tell Shakespeare’s story with no words? But they’re there. the words are there. that’s the thing: If you love the work, all those moments are there. If you don’t know the story, Stephen is such a strong storyteller that in the very beginning you get this idea, at the wedding, that

these are people who are really happy. then Hamlet is not, and there’s death.…

It’s really amazing the way all that happens with the use of black, white, and red—color and contrast.

SM: It is an audience favorite; it’s something that people ask for. and it’s a work that I like to revisit. as an artist, every time I revisit a work, my knowledge of it grows deeper, and it’s almost like the piece speaks back to me. there are dancers in the company to whom the role of Hamlet is deeply connected.

One of those dancers is Frank Shott, who was in the original production of hamlet but played the part of laertes. Now he’s in the role of Hamlet [as he was in

2009]. He’s retiring next year, so that’s another reason to bring it back; selfishly, I love watching Frank in this role.

CR: there’s a lot there to love, and it’s done so well. and this year it’s being performed in austin, and also at the Kennedy Center [by the Washington Ballet], and in augsburg, Germany.

For a work that’s been in the repertoire for 15 years, that’s pretty big.

SM: the resiliency of Shakespeare is in the power of the storytelling. Words are words, steps are steps, but the scenes embedded within the story of hamlet are present today. Betrayal, murder…

CR: …dysfunctional families.

SM: and power and fragility in terms of Ophelia: her

other self, her internal self, and the way she splits from that. Shakespeare tells human stories of relationships that are still valuable.

CR: We are really blessed in austin that we have an innovative and curious community, so we will always want Stephen to continue to approach an empty studio with something that’s never been done before. We’re always looking for funding for things that are new.

SM: Our hope is that people are making us stewards of their gifts because they believe in the mission of the organization and they believe that whatever project we produce with their gifts will be excellent. balletaustin.org AW

play off the dynastic, regal tone of Hamlet and its darker, messier mood. The more formal Fête, which will start at 6 pm, will be “posh, elegant, luxurious… classy, but hugely innovative,” promises Christi Cuellar Lotz, Ballet Austin’s director of development.

Meanwhile, the companion party, Fête*ish, which begins at 8 pm, is the edgy stepsister, harking back to the inner turmoil the character of Hamlet experiences. Later that night, the two crowds combine. “The challenge every year is outdoing the previous year,” Lotz says. “But so far, so good.” Tickets to Fête start at $500; tickets to Fête*ish start at $150. September 18, JW Marriott Austin; balletaustin.org/fete

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Dark Fairy Tales

All Fur III by Natalie Frank, 2011-2014.

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Natalie Frank’s interpretations of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in gouache and chalk pastel aren’t exactly suitable for small children. In “Natalie Frank: The Brothers Grimm,” on view at the Blanton Museum through November 15, Frank’s drawings take inspiration from the unexpurgated, unfiltered original fables collected and set down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm between 1812 and 1857. The earliest editions of the stories, which were intended for an adult readership, include Rapunzel getting pregnant following the prince’s visits, Cinderella’s stepsisters severing their own toes to fit their feet into the glass slipper (and later having their eyes pecked out by birds), Snow White’s own mother— not stepmother—planning to murder her, and other accounts of equal brutality and horror.

Frank’s colorfully phantasmagoric renderings of these oft-told tales, as well as more obscure ones (All Fur, The Lettuce Donkey), suggest chaos mixed with sexuality, mystery, and the aftereffects of personal violence and trauma. “I don’t know that these are illustrations, but kind of pictured literature,” says Frank. “I’d never done a cohesive set of drawings before; this was new on a couple of fronts.”

Frank, an Austin native who moved away at age 10, has long been based in New York, where the Grimm exhibition was organized at The Drawing Center this spring (the Blanton is its first touring stop). After solo exhibitions in New York, LA, Chicago, and Zurich, Frank is thrilled to finally be able to show her art in her hometown. “I’ve known Natalie’s work for a little while,” says Blanton curator Veronica Roberts. “This particular body of work is really exceptional. She’s primarily a painter; this is an anomaly for her—and this is some of her best work.”

As Frank points out, “These tales really belonged to the realm of women—whether they were at the loom, in the home, in the nursery, or at the well; these are the stories they told one another. Because I consider myself a feminist, and most of my work deals with images of the body from a woman’s perspective, that was very compelling to me.” Frank wanted to focus on the true humanity of these stories. “I don’t shock; that seems like a cheap, easy trick, and these stories are so deceptively simple, but complex,” she says. “They’re so funny and fun and playful that I tried to get [across that feeling] in the work.”

Adds Roberts: “[It’s] the more messy editions of the stories that are really interesting; Natalie’s drawings point to all those complexities.” Through November 15 at the Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas, 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., 512-471-7324; blantonmuseum.org AW

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AUSTIN NATIVE NATALIE FRAN BRINGS HER DECIDEDLY ADULT TAKE ON THE BROTHERS GRIMM TO THE BLANTON MUSEUM. by WES EICHENWALD

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FOO FIGHTERS MAKE THEIR TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO AUSTIN TO HEADLINE THE ACL FESTIvAL AGAIN— AND THEY COULDN’T BE HAPPIER. by DEbORAH L. MARTIN The Foo Fighters love music history, and there’s plenty of that in Austin.

That’s why they included Austin as one of the cities in their HBO documentary series Sonic Highways, and taped an episode of Austin City Limits, and why in October they’ll return here to headline both weekends of the ACL Music Festival (they headlined in 2008 as well). “There’s something about Austin and its alternative culture,” says frontman Dave Grohl. “It’s an oasis in the middle of the country, and its personality and fingerprint are unlike anywhere else.”

Sonic Highways, the band’s eighth studio album, quickly rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s list of Top Rock Albums. The companion eight-part documentary, directed by newly minted rock historian Grohl, has just garnered four

Always electric, Foo Fighters will rock Austin again when they headline the ACL Music Festival in October.

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CULTURE Festivalia Dave Grohl reflects on his rock roots while filming an episode of Sonic Highways.

says Grohl. “Chris [Shiflett] knows a lot about country. Nate [Mendel] and I know a lot about the underground scene. Pat [Smear] and Taylor [Hawkins] know a ton about classic rock. And so when we started choosing the cities [for Sonic Highways], people would say, ‘Oh what about this guy? What about this club? What about this studio?’” The complicated project took years to produce, with Grohl interviewing music influencers in each of the cities and then writing lyrics to new songs, weaving phrases and references from the interviews into each to place the song firmly in the city in which it was recorded. Each song was recorded in a studio that helped shape the music of the city—in Austin, it was KLRU’s Studio 6A, the

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: October 2–4 and October 9–11 WHO: Foo Fighters, Gary Clark Jr.,

Drake, The Strokes, Alt-J, Tame Impala, TV on the Radio, Billy Idol, Run the Jewels, Leon Bridges, and dozens more.

“After 20 years, we’re like family,” Grohl (center) says of his bandmates (from left) Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, and Chris Shiflett.

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WHERE: Zilker Park TICKETS: Three-day passes for each weekend are sold out, but at press time, premium weekend passes and single-day tickets ($100 each) were still available.

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Emmy nominations; they focused their Austin episode mainly on Austin City Limits. When the band rides into town, it will be riding high. “Austin City Limits inspired me as a kid. I was about 8 when I first saw it and just learning to play.” Grohl continues.

“There was nothing like it on TV. You could watch an entire musical performance in front of an audience.”

At 46, Grohl is the longhaired, hard-rocking, and passionately talkative nice guy of the music world.

He has never lost his appreciation for the business that made him an icon among wildly disparate groups, ranging from grunge-rock kids to 40-something moms and dads. But, he is quick to point out, he is surrounded by guys who also know their stuff.

“Our band is kind of a group of musicologists,”

original home of Austin City Limits. Recalls drummer Taylor Hawkins, “Dave says, ‘I’m going take sentences from the interviews and write a song.’

And I thought, That seems really difficult. But it’s given him a whole new way of writing lyrics.”

Chris Shiflett, the band’s lead guitarist, says, “Sonic Highways became a way to show our love and passion for what we do and for music history.” Adds Grohl: “The whole concept really came out of trying to explain how these cities seem connected somehow. Whether it begins with Robert Johnson or ends with Lady Gaga, it’s all connected by something.”

The cities chosen were relevant not only to the band members themselves, but to music history as a whole. The Austin track, “What Did I Do?/God is my Witness” references Austin music legend Roky Erickson’s psychedelic band, The 13th Floor Elevators, and local punk rockers Tim Kerr and Chris Gates, who flipped a coin to see who would play guitar in their band, The Big Boys. On the song, the Foos are joined by Austin blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr., who is also performing at this ACL Festival.

“Gary represents something very important,” Grohl says. “He is so humble, but he is carrying the torch of the blues greats who came before him. That’s a responsibility I don’t know that anybody wants to have, but he has it in his soul. There’s no disconnect between his heart and the instrument.” Foo Fighters perform at the ACL Music Festival on Friday, October 2, and Friday, October 9. AW

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culture eventful The Book of Mormon is coming back by popular demand, while Kinky Boots (right) and Motown: The Musical (below) are making their Austin premieres this fall.

What’s happening & When THE LITTLE MERMAID September 29–October 4 The Disney classic kicks off the series, answering the question: How do you get mermaids to move convincingly onstage?

KINKY BOOTS

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November 10–15 With music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book

by Harvey Fierstein, this won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical. “It’s fun for all ages,” says Reid.

WE PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN AS THREE MUSICALS MAKE THEIR LOCAL PREMIERES DURING THE NEW SEASON OF BROADWAY IN AUSTIN.

THE BOOK OF MORMON December 8–13 “It’s as close to perfect as they come, and totally

by WES EICHENWALD

offensive to boot,” says Reid.

This hot musical (and 2011

Who decides which shows play where?

We have a pretty good idea, post–Tony Awards, of the shows that we want to bring, whether it’s the Best Musical from that season, or Best Play or Best Revival.

What we call the “mega-musicals,” the Wickeds and the Lion Kings, those are our tent-pole productions, and we want to make sure we bring them to every one of our cities as quickly as possible. Then we really look at each city to shape what that season will look like, and we make the selection out of probably 25 titles and choose six to eight of those. We send surveys to our subscribers, and also to the single-ticket buyers, with a slate of shows,

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and we analyze the responses to those shows. We always do this in consultation with our partners, the folks at Bass Concert Hall—everybody has a voice. We actually have three to four programming calls in the course of a season to talk about interest in titles before the Tony Awards, and another call after the Tony Awards.

Are Austin’s theatergoers more adventurous than those in some other cities?

I hate to make generalizations, but I do feel like Austin has a little bit more of an edge. I don’t want to diminish anybody else, but certainly an intellectual edge and a knowledge of some Broadway titles that other cities may not necessarily know just yet. Ultimately, we look at the mix of titles, and we want to make sure we bring the Tony Award winners, the Tony-winning revivals, probably a family show, and then, in Austin in particular, something for an adult audience as well. Austin’s a really great town for live entertainment; it has a growing theater scene. And especially being on a university campus, we have an opportunity and, frankly, a mission to bring in some more cutting-edge theater.

Does what wins the Tony Awards really affect which shows are selected by Broadway Across America?

Yes, the Tony Awards—especially Best Musical and Best Revival—are very meaningful. I don’t ever limit it to just those titles, but we want to make sure we’re bringing the best of Broadway to our cities. austin.broadway.com AW

Best Musical Tony winner), from the creators of South Park, debuted in Austin in October 2013 and returns in December—not exactly a traditional holiday offering, but who cares?

THE SOUND OF MUSIC February 23–28, 2016 Needing no introduction, this new production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic will bring in families.

CABARET March 29–April 3, 2016 “For me,” says Reid, “it’s just the best production of that show, and I’m proud to bring it to Austin.”

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL April 26–May 1, 2016 “A great musical with tremendous music and an interesting story based on Berry Gordy’s journey,” says Reid. “People walk out singing and happy. That one’s about the music.”

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr.; austin.broadway.com

photography by joan marcus (mormon,motown); matthew murphy (kinky boots)

Austinites love a good musical, so the new season of Broadway Across America will give theatergoers six reasons to rejoice. Half the shows—The Little Mermaid, Kinky Boots, and Motown: The Musical—coming to the Bass Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus are making their Austin premieres, and the other three, The Book of Mormon, The Sound of Music, and Cabaret, are back by popular demand. These carefully curated selections are all developed, produced, and marketed by the Theater Division of Key Brand Entertainment, led by CEO Lauren Reid, a Houston native and UT alum. Says Reid, who is based in New York and is a voter for the Tony Awards, “I have to go see every single show that opens in New York; it’s a privilege. It is rather time-consuming.

You don’t realize how many shows there are until you have to fit them onto your calendar.” Here, Reid discusses what it takes to bring the Great White Way to 40 cities in the US and Canada.

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Red Carpets, Runways, and Reality AUSTIN NATIVE AMY ODELL’S NEW BOOK IS AN HONEST, HUMOROUS LOOK AT FASHION, CELEBRITY, AND OUR DESIRE TO FIT IN.

BY KATHY BLACKWELL

The world of fashion and celebrity is at once far removed and foreign, yet intimate and immediate. But seeing a star’s breakfast on her Instagram feed and shopping for culottes so we can be on-trend is a far cry from actually being a part of that universe. No one knows this better than Amy Odell, who left her native Austin after high school and fought her way into fashion journalism. She began as a party reporter for New York magazine before starting its highly regarded fashion blog, The Cut. Now editor of cosmopolitan.com, Odell is releasing her first book, Tales From the Back Row: An Outsider’s View From Inside the Fashion Industry (Simon & Schuster, 2015), a comedic collection of essays full of everything from cringe-inducing celebrity run-ins and astute observations about social hierarchies to tips for working in fashion. (A recounting of her disastrous job interview at Vogue should be textbook reading for any future style reporter.) Odell, who appeared at South by Southwest in March as part of SXStyle, talked to Austin Way ahead of her book’s September release.

What drew you to fashion journalism?

Amy Odell: Growing up, I read every women’s magazine I could get my hands on. I was also obsessed with Barbara Walters, so at an early age I was really interested in media and journalism.

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“I LOVe ThAT WheN YOu’Re OuT IN AusTIN ANd YOu ORdeR A mARgARITA, YOu dON’T hAVe TO dIsCuss IT.” I thought I knew a lot about fashion because I watched Project Runway. But when I started covering it in a really intense way, I realized I had no idea what the industry was like or what fashion really meant. I was drawn to it because my goal was always to work in women’s media and to create content for women.

In your Vogue job interview with Anna Wintour, you told her that one of your three goals was to write a book. Was this the book you had in mind?

This sounds really basic, but I love chick lit; I read so much of it, including a lot of essay-based chick lit by women like Chelsea Handler, who so kindly blurbed my book. I decided I wanted to write this book when I was working at The Cut. I thought this would be a good read.

Where did you get the thick skin needed to survive some of the situations you describe in the book?

I developed a really thick skin working in New York and in journalism. It was so hard in the beginning. I was so scared that I was never going to get a job at a magazine. I say in the book that I started doing freelance red-carpet reporting, which pays almost nothing. It’s such a skill and so hard to do well. You’re not really experienced, you have huge stars coming at you, and maybe you need to talk to eight of them in a night and get them to say something really funny or newsworthy. A lot of it is out of your control, and a lot of it is having [guts].

When you came to SXSW this spring, what changes struck you most about Austin?

I couldn’t believe how insane downtown was. It was just crazy to me how many people were here for South by Southwest. It’s changed so much since I grew up here, but I miss it. And the longer I don’t live here, the more I really, really miss it.

What do you miss the most?

I love that when you’re out in Austin and you order a margarita, you don’t have to discuss it with [the server].

Anywhere on the East Coast, whenever I order one, I usually turn to my husband and ask him, “Do you think I’m going to like it here?” And he’ll say, “No.” And it will be terrible; it’ll taste like lemonade. I also miss the weather.

When you’re in Austin, you wonder what the seasons are like. Then you get to New York, and it’s snowing, and there’s ice on the sidewalk, and you’re like, “This is not actually that awesome.” Austin is so beautiful. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5050; bookpeople.com AW

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Amy Odell is charming and honest in her first book, a collection of witty essays about covering fashion and celebrities.

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AUSTIN ARTIST IAH DENSON UNVEILS HER NEWEST WORK AT A SOLO SHOW.

By Madeleine Kenney

“When I see bold lines, drips, splashes, and fields of color,” says Kiah Denson, “I feel the tinge of inspiration.” The budding young artist emerges from her Canopy studio for a solo showcase at Link & Pin Art Space (opening reception October 1, 7–9 pm; showing through October 31; 2235 E. Sixth St., Ste. 102, 512-900-8952). She is also collaborating with Women & Their Work gallery for the 20th annual Red Dot Art Spree (September 10–18, 1710 Lavaca St., 512-477-1064). Denson’s recent work evokes the Abstract Expressionism of Willem de Kooning and Cy Twombly—seeking visual gems in nature and on the streets of Austin to stimulate her through the creative process. “It is meditative as well as charged,” Denson says. “Making art helps me work out both my physical and mental energy.” kiahdenson.com AW

UNDER THE BIG TOP

Cirque du Soleil’s latest and greatest show, Koozå—which combines humor with superb acrobatic feats—is coming to Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. In keeping with Cirque tradition, each zany act emphasizes certain themes: fear, identity, recognition, and power. September 2–27, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., 512301-6600; cirquedusoleil.com/kooza

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The FIA World Endurance Championship and the Tudor United SportsCar Championship come together at the Circuit of the Americas for the Lone Star Le Mans, nine hours of racing over three days. A fabulous freworks show rounds out the race. September 17–19, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., 512-3016600; circuitoftheamericas.com/lslm

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WESTERN IMPRESSION

Frank Reaugh arrived in Texas as a teenager in 1876 and soon made the state his canvas and muse. His “studio” was not just the wide Texas prairie but the entire Southwest, which he tirelessly traversed for more than 50 years. Now the artist’s work lives on at the Harry Ransom Center with the museum’s newest exhibit, “Frank Reaugh: Landscapes of Texas and the American West.” Through November 29, 300 W. 21st St., 512-471-8944; hrc.utexas.edu —wes eichenwald

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Coming off a Grammy victory earlier this year, Austin choral ensemble Conspirare (Latin for “to breathe together”) is embracing the spirit of teamwork as it begins its 2015–2016 season.

“All of the work we do continues to be shaped with our unique Austin audience in mind,” reflects Craig Hella Johnson, the ensemble’s leader, conductor, and composer. “Central to all of the music will be the theme of celebrating compelling life stories.” The performance season makes its Austin premiere with a recital exploring the poetry of Emily Dickinson (September 13, 4 pm, Jessen Auditorium, 201 W. 21st St., 512476-5775), followed by performances through May inspired by the likes of Anne Frank, Matthew Shepard, and Stephen Paulus. conspirare.org

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Hollywood’s small-screen stars Hit tHe red carpet on congress avenue for tHe fourtH annual atX television festival.

Congress Avenue was abuzz and ablaze this summer as fans, showrunners, and stars of the small screen descended on Austin from Tinseltown for the fourth annual ATX Television Festival. On opening night, the beautiful Beth Riesgraf (Leverage) and Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girl) stunned on the red carpet for the world premiere of their USA Network drama series, Complications, with creator, writer, and director Matt Nix. James L. Brooks—an industry icon for his work creating and shaping series from The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Taxi to The Simpsons—received the Achievement in Television Excellence award. The TV fest has quickly ConTinued on paGe 62

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picked up popularity worldwide as its organizers continue to bring together the stars from America’s favorite shows for exciting reunions; this year, the cast of Gilmore Girls and series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino came to the Paramount Theatre for the 15th anniversary of the beloved show (with many mother-daughter pairs attending together for some bonding time). Another highlight—Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson and his series writers welcomed surprise guests to the stage for a script reading of the famous Dawson-Pacey-Joey love triangle he created: Parenthood star Mae Whitman read the Dawson part and Suits stars Patrick J. Adams and Abigail Spencer were Pacey and Joey, respectively. Each night closed with fan- and celebrityfilled wrap parties, leaving us wondering how the fest will top itself next summer.

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CULINARY ENDEAVORS. WILDEST INGREDIENT YOU’VE Chefs Brian Malarkey, Jayson Munguia, Kenzie Allen, and Shane Edwards

USED: EVERYTHING FROM RATTLESNAKE TO EEL TO BEEF BRAINS TO PEACOCK. I LOVE HOW OUR GUESTS ARE UP TO TRYING ANYTHING. FAVORITE DISH TO SURPRISE GUESTS WITH: IT’S IMPORTANT TO TELL PEOPLE WHAT THEY ARE EATING, BUT I ENJOY SEEING PEOPLE TASTE SKATE SINCE IT IS IN THE STINGRAY FAMILY. BEST REACTION TO

SUMMER WITH SEARSUCKER AUSTIN WAY AND SEARSUCKER hosted an extravagant event

celebrating the restaurant’s second anniversary and the release of the magazine’s summer Art of the City issue. Guests were treated to celebrity chef Brian Malarkey’s unique cuisine, including his crispy “cowboy caviar,” and an oversize and overflowing charcuterie table. Guests toasted the night with specialty cocktails inspired by cover artist Beili Liu’s eye-catching art installations.

Throughout the evening, partygoers were all ears as JoAnna Lee and Wildfires gave an energizing performance.

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ONE OF YOUR WILD DISHES: THE BEST IS WHEN PEOPLE ARE HESITANT TO TRY SOMETHING EXOTIC, THEN THEY LOVE IT AND COME BACK FOR MORE! Brian Malarkey

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NING FOR TEXAS music fans at ACL Live during the second annual ACL Hall of Fame ceremony. This year’s inductees were Asleep at the Wheel, Loretta Lynn, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Flaco Jimenez, and the show’s original staff. The crowd was treated to performances from the likes of platinum-selling country artist Patty Loveless and the charismatic country phenomenon Dwight Yoakam. The all-star event kicked off the previous night with a VIP sponsor dinner at the W Austin.

The show was a fundraiser for KLRU, the creator of Austin City Limits—now in its 41st season—and will be broadcast in a special episode on PBS this fall.

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taste this issue: Beauty and the Feast Chef Tyson Cole’s different take on hamachi kama, with chimichurri made of Thai chiles and cilantro, served with Texas peaches.

Pursuit of Perfection

AS UCHI EXPANDS ITS REACH, IT’S THE IDEAL TIME TO REVISIT WHERE IT ALL STARTED AND ENJOY THE EXPERT WORK OF CHEF TYSON COLE—AND THE ART OF PRESENTATION AT ITS FINEST. by stirling kelso PhotograPhy by kate lesueur

The plates arrive one by one, glossy white and volcanic black, well lit against a dark wood table. The roar of the social space seems to soften as we zone in on these works of edible art, each dish inspiring a carefully worded haiku: Translucent sea bream covers mint like frosted glass, sparks of orange zest; petals of urchin, Japanese and buttery, tastes of salt and sea.

This is the dining experience at Tyson Cole’s Uchi, a restaurant that— along with attractions like the Congress Bridge bats or the Broken Spoke honky-tonk—now rolls off the tongue when listing Austin’s cultural cornerstones. This says a lot about an establishment (serving sushi in Texas, no less) that opened more than 12 years ago on what was then sleepy South Lamar Boulevard. Since then, the city has seen tremendous culinary growth, the kind that has kicked many long-established restaurants

to the curb. Not so with Uchi, which is still a top stop for celebrities (Danny Meyer recently dropped in; Matthew McConaughey and Brooklyn Decker are regulars) as well as typical city residents, who find any excuse—special occasions, casual Wednesday nights—to dine here.

Uchi’s original design—Joel Mozersky’s pop red wallpaper, 12-seat sushi bar, serene bamboo-framed courtyard—is modern and comforting. And a handful of core dishes such as the hama chili—slices of yellowfin tuna topped with Thai chiles and served with succulent orange slices—have made their way into our only-in-Austin vocabulary of food cravings. While Cole’s menus have evolved over the years, they’re guided by long-standing principles: He believes in editing and refining, and the concept that less is more, all of which is expressed on his continued on page 68

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taste clockwise from left: The sushi

bar at Uchi is always hopping; the delectable lemon gelato with crushed pistachios; chef Tyson Cole.

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Uchi Alumnus

Uchi has also balanced consistency with steady and deliberate growth. Cole has become known nationwide, thanks to a James Beard Award, television appearances, and a cookbook. He’s also opened three more restaurants—Austin’s Uchiko, Uchi in Houston, and, this June, Uchi in Dallas. His original team of 30 people is now 300 strong.

Uchi and Uchiko have been breeding grounds for chef and restaurant talent, most famously Paul Qui, but also general manager Andy Erdmann, who left the nest to work at the award-winning Rose’s Luxury in Washington, DC, and is now at Gardner, and chef Nicholas Yanes, who is preparing to open Juniper on Cesar Chavez Street (see sidebar).

“What resonated the most

to me about my time with Tyson is that he was always open to possibility,” Qui says.

“He taught me to follow my curiosities with food and that it’s not limited to the conventional ways of thinking.”

Cole is quick to return the compliment to those he’s nurtured in the Uchi family, noting, “My inspiration will always be our people and their talents.” As for what he hopes to pass on, he says, “A constant desire for excellence can be contagious; I’d like to think that this is what my chefs have taken away.”

Cole’s reach goes beyond his chefs. It extends to Austin’s restaurant community, which looks up to Uchi as a pillar of culinary achievement. It also extends to his diners, who—after wrapping up a meal with bites of crème caramel with brown butter sorbet, or a lemon gelato ringed by crushed pistachios and dots of white balsamic vinegar—might be inspired to apply Cole’s refined artistic principles to their own lives. 801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchiaustin.com AW

Cole protégé NiCholas YaNes prepares to opeN JuNiper.

Tyson Cole has launched the careers of many Austin chefs, including Nicholas Yanes, who spent two years at Uchi, initially as a sous chef and then as operations chef. He will be opening his first solo restaurant, the Northern Italian–inspired Juniper, this fall.

What is your food and dining philosophy at Juniper? We were inspired by the way people think of food in Northern Italy. Taking a cue from the region, we’re connecting our diners to foods that are local to us. The name of the restaurant speaks to this idea, as juniper grows in abundance in both Texas and Northern Italy. The menu is constantly evolving, but a few examples are the grilled artichokes prepared with white anchovies and crispy elephant garlic, and housemade pasta with peas, crispy pig ears, and grated hazelnuts.

What inspired the restaurant’s design? We think of it as refined grit—an industrial-warehouse style built in honor of East Austin’s roots. It’s an open-kitchen concept with a chef’s table, as well as a porch.

You traveled through Italy for research. What restaurant stood out to you? I Caffi, a Michelinstarred restaurant in Acqui Terme, Piedmont. The food was simple and classic, with a refined approach. The pasta bolognese was a standout.

What are some of the valuable lessons you learned working with Tyson Cole? He is a master at using bold, strong flavors in delicate ways; that is prevalent throughout his food. Simplicity is what he makes magic with.

What did Cole teach you about presentation?

Making the meal approachable and not too heavy. At Juniper we want to show our guests that Northern Italian cuisine does not need to be heavy. 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., No. 304, 512-436-3291; juniperaustin.com

photography by Erica Wilkinson for JunipEr (yanEs)

pared-down plates. Art, it turns out, is in his professional blood: Before spending a decade training as a sushi chef in Tokyo and New York, Cole painted. “I hated it,” he says. “Paintings are forever, whereas food is instantly consumed, so it gives you more chances to be creative.”

Still, he takes cues from the fine-art world, starting with a taste for the best ingredients sourced from oceans around the globe: His saba comes from Norway, the cuttlefish from Vietnam, the taraba hails from Alaska, and his changing specials (recently renkodai, or golden snapper and shiokko, or baby amberjack) are flown in from Japan’s Tsukiji fish market.

Each slice of fish is honored through design: Keeping with the Japanese aesthetic, Cole plates dishes—often on Austin potter Keith Kreeger’s ceramics—asymmetrically, and he balances colors, textures, and heights.

Cuts of salmon are accented with plump blueberries, crunchy slices of Asian pear, a whisper of housemade yuzu, and crispy kale leaves.

A chimichurri made with Thai chiles and cilantro snakes along the top of the hamachi kama, a tender yellowtail collar served with Texas peaches.

Sweet pea and herb panna cotta with vanilla ice cream.

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Dining by Design

THESE FOUR AUSTIN EATERIES HAVE MASTERED STYLISH INTERIORS AS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL—AND DELICIOUS—FOOD. BY TOM THORNTON

2 PROVEN AL APPEAL Diners anticipating hip East Austin when visiting LaV should leave their expectations at the door: The McAlpine Tankersley Architecture space mixes intimate nooks with communal bar tops and conversation spots. Known primarily for residential work, interior designer Susan Ferrier used drapery and fabric banquet chairs to mute conversational volume from nearby tables, making for a “more introverted” experience. She took care to mix antique mirrors with pastoral art and photographs to unify the rooms, a perfect environment for diners to enjoy classic French dishes like bouillabaisse and roasted chicken.

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LaV’s private dining room is housed within its wine cellar: Brisk temperatures aside, the effect is transportive—fitting for Vilma Mazaite’s best-in-class wine program. Stunning art also tops the menu—in the form of James Beard nominee Janina O’Leary’s classic brioche doughnuts with strawberry Champagne jam. The restaurant also just opened its 8,000-square-foot events garden, Jardins de laV. 1501 E. Seventh St., 512-391-1888; lavaustin.com 3 INTIMATE CHARM Lenoir’s charming dining room was designed by Chris McCray, who turned to upcycling to minimize the restaurant’s footprint. To wit: The centerpiece chandelier was sourced from Habitat for Humanity, but it works as art in the welcoming room; bar chairs are made from an old deck; and cork floors from the house of chef-owners Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher were laser-cut into coasters for wine bottles.

Blocky communal seating and raised bar tables recall an East Coast inn, and sheer curtains and warm natural light evoke the feeling of home, apt, because this was once a residence. All of this complements the chef-owners’ ethos completely: With prices that start at $40 for three courses, the 34-seat restaurant is the best fine-dining deal in the city. The creative menu—divided into “Field” (vegetables), “Sea” (seafood), “Land” (meat), and “Dream” (dessert)—changes weekly, with Mediterranean- and Indian-inspired dishes that have a bit of heat, such as octopus boudin-stuffed quail with chili butter carrots and orange glaze, and market beans with kimchi potatoes, spicy mustard, and pickled peppers. Be sure to have a drink in the fairy-tale wine garden out back. 1807 S. First St., 512-215-9778; lenoirrestaurant.com

4 COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE The stark black of Sway’s building is fitting: It was once home to a tobacco shop. After crossing the threshold into Michael Hsu’s design and Jesse Herman’s vision of “Australian-style Thai,” you will find a bustling stage of modern dining. Indoor seating is built around six 16-seat tables with basket-style chandeliers and bench seating for a mass communal table of vivacious (if noisy) conversation. A raw steel retractable door allows Sway to adjust to the weather and leads to a welcoming outdoor patio. Black

mason blocks hide the nearby traffic outside and contrast with the yellow glazed tile and a beautiful Thai spirit house. If dining as a pair, ask for counter seating and watch the open-kitchen theater in action. Be prepared for aggressive spice (the kitchen uses it liberally). Try the Son-in-Law, a crispy egg and braised pork shoulder dish served with thick soy and nahm prik pla, or the jungle curry featuring Texas Wagyu beef, red chili, vegetables, and coconut cream.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JODY HORTON (LENOIR, SWAY); BUFF STRICKLAND (LAV)

1 A CLASSIC, REIMAGINED From the local sycamore walls to the Fred Perry valet uniforms, every facet of Jeffrey’s is rooted in elements of design. Fresh flowers are arranged just so, a martini cart evokes a different era, and heavy leather menus accent the luxurious trappings that are perfect for enjoying FrenchAmerican cuisine and dry-aged prime beef. A complete redesign of this Austin classic, which opened in 1975, by Clayton & Little expanded the once-cramped dining room to create a more convivial and airy space. Although the design changed under McGuire Moorman Hospitality in 2013, Jeffrey’s famous crispy-fried Gulf oysters, served on a yucca root chip, remain on the menu.

FÖDA Studio illustration and design even pay homage to Clarksville’s plants, seeds, and blossoms. Visit the expanded bar for happy hour, or indulge in the Sunday-night Dewberry Farms whole chicken dinner for a proper finish to the weekend. 1204 W. Lynn St., 512-4775584; jeffreysofaustin.com

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Vegetables en Vogue

LAUNDERETTE Offering a vast menu of veggie dishes, the chefs here approach vegetables the way they do proteins, using similar cooking techniques.

EDEN EAST The produce at Eden East couldn’t be any fresher: The weekend-only dining experience is on Springdale Farm.

GARDNER Seasonal vegetable dishes, such as Gnudi, are the focus of the menu at Gardner.

SWIFT’S ATTIC The roasted squash and mushroom dish is a top-seller at Swift’s Attic downtown.

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A pivot toward small plates and more relaxed dining atmospheres has dismantled the traditional “starter, entrée, dessert” concept.

An exciting result of this evolution is the increased presence of vegetable-focused dishes. Both a move toward more responsible meat consumption and a bellwether of our booming urban and regional farms, there’s never been a better time to eat your veggies.

At downtown hot spot Swift’s Attic (315 Congress Ave., 512-4828842; swiftsattic.com), the decision to serve more vegetable entrées evolved organically. “With local farms giving us consistently great produce, it’s easy to let vegetables anchor the plate,” Executive Chef Zack Northcutt says. With its roasted squash and mushroom dish and barley and couscous risotto hitting top-seller status, Swift’s offers four vegetable plates in seasonal variations.

Chef Sonya Coté’s culinary ode to local farmers at Eden East (755 Springdale Road, 512-4286500; edeneastaustin.com) is true event dining: Guests arrive at Springdale Farm for upscale locavore fare grown within steps of their seats and served alfresco. “It is a freeing experience to grab the freshest vegetables,” says chef de cuisine Claire Helbig. “We are able to jump on the first crops of the season. The farm setting brings the experience full circle.”

Eden East serves simple dishes, like gazpacho, and complex creations, such as the roastedpear-and-potato vichyssoise. Its twist on the usual potato-and-leek classic contrasts fresh accents of cucumber and green bell peppers with the richness of coconut

cream. The BYOB restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday, and advance reservations are required.

Meat takes a backseat at Gardner (1914 E. Sixth St., 512-354-1480; gardner-austin.com), where Andrew Wiseheart and Ben Edgerton, playing against type after their carnivorous work at Contigo, focus on seasonal vegetables for the whole meal.

“I enjoy reintroducing root vegetables and brassicas [broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts] for fall dishes,” says Wiseheart.

You’ll notice brainy restraint in the beverages as well: Ask your server about Gardner’s foodfriendly wines from Oregon’s Teutonic Wine Company and California’s Scholium Project.

Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki’s latest hit, Launderette (2115 Holly St., 512-382-1599; launderetteaustin.com), showcases more personal cooking, and the large veggie section is no accident. “We approach vegetables in the way we do proteins and use similar cooking techniques,” says Ortiz. Launderette is serious about vegetable variety, offering no fewer than 10 options (11 if you count the frites). While Ortiz’s bold use of flavor was lauded during his tenure at La Condesa and Sway, you’ll find him working more subtly here.

Caramelized endive mixes bitterness with salty blue cheese and fragrant thyme, while sticky Brussels sprouts employ an apple-bacon marmalade and pecorino cheese. Only large parties can make reservations, so either arrive early or decompress over a cocktail while waiting to be seated. AW

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WITH INVENTIVE COMBINATIONS AND FRESH PRODUCE, VEGETABLE-FOCUSED DISHES HAVE BECOME THE STARS OF THE DINNER SHOW IN AUSTIN. BY TOM THORNTON

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Pages of History Austin author Toni Tipton-Martin has one of the largest private collections of AfricanAmerican cookbooks.

In her new tome, The Jemima Code, she details 150 of those books and debunks the Aunt Jemima/ Mammy narrative by revealing the true role that African-American women had in creating Southern cuisine. “We see these authors as trained professionals who served as apprentices and developed culinary proficiencies by practice,” she says.

On September 24 at 7 pm, Tipton-Martin will lead a discussion at BookPeople. 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5050; bookpeople.com

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ELEVATED BAR BITES The Townsend, a new high-end bar

by Penumbral Strategic Ventures, has opened downtown. Designed for an upscale clientele, the dark, sophisticated interior—lit by an expansive window facing the Paramount Theatre’s marquee—is the perfect setting for a thoughtful menu of drinks and food, as well as a live-music program (Kathy Valentine, formerly of The Go-Go’s, is a partner). Justin Elliott, who manned the bar at Qui, has curated a top-notch bar menu centered on cocktails. “We’re not a creative bar, but we’re in the business of executing at a really high level,” Elliott says. “I’d like to take as much ego out

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RAISE YOUR BEER MUGS TO THE AREA’S GERMAN HERITAGE WITH OKTOBERFEST EvENTS. By zoe ekonomou If a spontaneous trip to Munich isn’t in the cards, there’s plenty of chances to celebrate Oktoberfest locally. Banger’s third annual Oktoberfest promises four days of crazy activities and special menu items (October 15–18, 79 Rainey St., 512-386-1656; bangersaustin.com). Easy Tiger is celebrating with the release of Montecore, a Marzan-style collaboration beer with Austin Beerworks brewed specially for Oktoberfest. (September 19, 709 E. 6th St., 512-614-4972; easytigeraustin.com). But true lederhosen-loving Central Texans will make the 90-minute drive to Fredericksburg, where the town’s German roots will be celebrated at its 35th annual Oktoberfest. With an expected attendance of 20,000, it’s the largest event of its kind in Texas.

October 2–4, 100 W. Main St., Fredericksburg; oktoberfestinfbg.com

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“I have always loved variety when I eat,” says chef Kevin Fink, “to have a couple bites of something and be able to move on and try another new favor.”

Fink will emphasize that sort of variety in his new contemporary American restaurant, Emmer & Rye, scheduled to open on Rainey Street this fall. The menu will feature an interactive dim sum service and seasonally infuenced choices that will change weekly. 51 Rainey St.; emmerandrye.com

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Kirsten, unscripted

As she readies for the fall premiere of Fargo and next year’s release of Midnight Special, actress KIRSTEN DUNST talks about these projects—both written

by Austinites—her influences, fashion, and our city with friend and fellow risk-taker julianne Moore. photography by RENÉ & RADKA styling by GiolliosA + NAtAliE FullER

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irsten Dunst likes to keep things interesting. With a catalog full of edgy, thoughtful roles going back to childhood, the actress, now 33, certainly has had her blockbusters (the SpiderMan franchise, Bring It On), but she is drawn to visionary directors like Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette) and Lars von Trier (Melancholia, for which Dunst won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011) and interesting writing. Her two new big projects, both created by Austin talents, continue that streak. First up is the second season of FX’s acclaimed anthology series Fargo, written by the Emmy Award–winning Noah Hawley and premiering in September. Dunst’s costar is Austin favorite Jesse Plemons of Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad. Next spring comes Midnight Special, the anticipated major-studio debut of local writer and director Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter). The supernatural thriller costars Dunst, Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, and Adam Driver.

Another actress known for risk-taking roles, the Academy Award–winning Julianne Moore, spoke to Dunst for Austin Way about her friend’s new roles, fashion, and why Dunst wants to move to Austin.

Julianne Moore: You have a busy fall, Kirsten! Let’s start with your role of Peggy in Fargo. What drew you to the character?

Kirsten Dunst: The first season was outstanding. I loved the writing and the way it was shot. And then I got [the scripts for] two episodes of the new season with Noah [Hawley], and I just knew that whatever trajectory Peggy was going on was going to [make her] one of the nuttiest characters I’ve ever played. The roles in the films I was being considered for weren’t even close to what I got with Fargo.

Wow. So what’s the character trying to do?

She’s trying to break out of Minnesota… and basically become a celebrity hairdresser. Something intercepts her goal, and she and her husband spend the season figuring it out.

She’s pretty delusional.

Who plays your husband?

Jesse Plemons. He’s awesome. He played Landry [on Friday Night Lights]; he was in Olive Kitteridge; and he’s coming out with a lot of movies now. Most of our scenes are together, and we developed a great friendship. We had a really great bond together for the show.

What about Midnight Special? What’s that about?

Midnight Special is about a young boy—my son in the movie—who has special powers, and we don’t know what those are. It reminds me of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It’s a road trip/chase movie to get my son to where he may need to be—we don’t know.

Both Fargo and Midnight Special were made by Austinites who have achieved success by sticking to their creative principles. What was it like working with Jeff Nichols and Noah Hawley?

I really love Take Shelter and Mud. I think Jeff is one of the best young directors of our time. I’ve wanted to work with him for a while, so I fought to be in this movie. Jeff is incredible. He’s not from Austin, but I understand why he lives here. And Noah Hawley wants to retire here, he tells me. He’s a genius, too, in his own right. Cool people move to Austin. I want to live here, for sure.

When I first came to Austin, I immediately said, ‘How can I find a realtor? I want to move.’ Jesse Plemons has a place in Austin. It has the best sushi restaurant [Uchi], and everything is just so theatrical.

I’ve road-tripped through Austin and swum in Barton Springs; Austin is just one of the best cities in America, hands-down.

That’s what everybody says! Were you at South by Southwest?

I did go once to South by Southwest, and then I just did a road trip

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“I’ve road-tripped through Austin and swum in Barton SpringS; Austin is just one of the BeSt citieS in america, hands-down.”

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and made sure Austin was one of our destinations. I love it. There’s something about the air, and the people, and the vibe; it’s perfect.

This is a question I get a lot, and I’ll tell you what my answer is after you tell me yours: What role in what movie was the closest to your own character?

When I was a girl and did Bring It On, I was that girl. Like a normal 15-year-old girl, I was a cheerleader; my best friend was a cheerleader.

I wasn’t in competitions, but I watched them on TV with my friend. It was like I was back in high school as myself—it wasn’t a stretch at all. What’s your answer?

I always say, “No one and everyone.” No one, because none of them are me, but then they all are because I have to find something in every single one of them to have a relationship with.

I agree with that. But being a child actor, it’s hard not to play parts that are basically, “You’re a cute kid, and, you know, be yourself!”

That’s what you’re always trying to do as an adult with kids, because you want them to relax and just talk to you.

I had to work with this little boy, Jaeden [Lieberher], on Midnight Special, and he was a very grown-up little boy. Not to the extent that he wasn’t playing his video games, but he was so mature and just a little old spirit.

He was just a very thoughtful, well-spoken child.

You were tremendously alive and present and a realistic child, but you also were mature. I remember seeing you at an awards show, and I thought, Oh, look at that little girl; she’s such a grown-up.

I probably handled myself better there than I would now. Now I’m terrified to go to any of that stuff.

How do you choose a script?

It’s the director every time. I’d rather play a tiny, who-cares role if the director’s great. And I’ve taken chances on first-time directors as well. You can make a great script so bad with the wrong director—it can be terrible.

One part you were great in was in the Walter Salles movie On the Road. The weariness, the exhaustion, that guy coming in and out of your life—it was just heartbreaking. But you did a lot with very little. It was really great.

Thank you! I wish more people had seen that movie. Garrett [Hedlund] was so good, and it was such a fun ensemble. I was the first one hired for that movie, [right after making] Marie Antoinette—that’s, like, six years later, five years to make the movie.

That brings us to Marie Antoinette and all of those clothes. Did you have any input into the designs? They were spectacular.

We had a genius, legendary costume designer, Milena Canonero, doing our costumes. She always brought in accessories, and I [would say], “Oh, maybe let’s do a red ribbon around my waist with my blue dress, like I was cut in half to kind of foreshadow the beheading.” She liked that collaboration, but those were her fabrics, her designs. They were fabulous—it wasn’t very comfortable, but very impressive. Oh, corsets are the worst!

Yeah, they are the worst. But they do actively change your shape; that’s what’s amazing about them. In Fargo, are the clothes something that helped you shape your character?

I did want people, in the first few episodes, to look at Peggy and just giggle a little bit—just a pinch! Not at her, but with her, so that you’re on this girl’s side. Because some of the stuff that she manipulates her husband into doing… I was like, “Give me some cute bunny earmuffs to

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wear in this scene.” Or, I wanted flashes of red, [like] red gloves because I was caught red-handed. I was really into the wardrobe decisions on this one. And because she wants to get out of Minnesota, I wanted her to have a little beret to wear, or a little shirt that has the Eiffel Tower all over it.

That’s fantastic! Because I think clothes are signifiers. People are telling you who they want to be with their clothes, so it’s always such fun. I love the bunnies and the beret—that’s so cute.

That was the most fun I’ve gotten to have with my wardrobe in a while. I got to make a real character. Even in Midnight Special, I was a real character, not an actress who looks pretty for role-playing. Both roles are character-acting roles, which I like a lot.

It’s challenging when you’re doing a mainstream film and everybody just wants you to look attractive. It’s difficult because it’s subjective, and it’s not telling you anything about the character.

The great thing about clothes is that you get to tell a story. In real life, though, you were the first major celebrity to wear Rodarte.

How did you meet the founders?

I have worked with these stylists, Nina and Clare Hallworth, since I was very young. They introduced me to the clothes, so I started wearing them. Then I met [Rodarte founders Kate and Laura Mulleavy] afterward, and we became fast friends. Now we’re working together and making a movie [Woodshock] together.

That’s so great! What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten advice; for me it’s more what I’ve seen other girls wear, and I had really good influences. When I was 16, I was working with Sofia Coppola, who is one of the chicest women I’ve ever met, so from a young age I had a good barometer.

What charities are you involved with?

I’ve been involved in The Art of Elysium (theartofelysium.org) for a while.

You can go any day to the hospital, talk to kids, do paint work… just do fun things with kids in the hospital. It’s a charity that’s close to my home, and I’ve known everyone there since maybe my early 20s.

If you weren’t an actress, you would be…

Definitely something creative, like a painter, or photographer, or a fashion designer.

Something creative and visual. Can you imagine yourself directing?

Yeah, I might be doing that next year.

That’s impressive. Do you have a script?

I am in rewrites with my friends, and we have an actress.

Have you ever received any career advice?

My mom always sent me to normal school, so I never missed out on prom or field trips or any of that. I feel like the influence of [my upbringing] was the best career advice, because being a child actress can be unhealthy for your psyche. I think that’s why I’ve been able to still reinvent what I do, because there was a time when I was over it in a way. Then I started working with this woman [Greta Seacat]—and I still work with her now—who helped me on scripts and who brought the joy back into it.

If people are having a miserable time acting, that’s the worst because that’s the secret about it—it should be fun.

You shouldn’t have to be in a dark cloud to do anything dark. I don’t believe any of that, and [acting is] cathartic. AW

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“There’s something about the air [in Austin] and the people and the vibe; it’s just perfect.”

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embroidery dress, Stella McCartney ($4,080). Neiman Marcus, The Domain, 512-719-1200; neimanmarcus.com. Black lace bustier ($745) and black satin high-waisted panty ($295), Dolce & Gabbana. Neiman Marcus, see above. Suede lace-up boots, Giambattista Valli ($1,575). Saks Fifth Avenue, North Star Mall, San Antonio, 210-341-4111; saks.com Beauté: Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet Foundation in Beige 10 ($47), Joues Contraste Powder Brush in Malice ($45), Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Prélude ($61), Rouge Allure Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour in Coromandel ($36).

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The Luxury Education Foundation’s board members and leaders of our favorite iconic brands—Dior, Graff, Chanel, Hermès, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Lalique—talk about new strategies, core values, and how new talent is driving success. moderated by Hitha Herzog illustrations by Jessica May Underwood photography by Tanya Malott

Austin Way recently sat down with the CEOs and presidents of top luxury brands to get their read on the new luxury economy, how millennials will impact this vital sector, and what’s hot in luxury across the United States.

The gathering dovetailed with the 10th anniversary of the Luxury Education Foundation [LEF], a public, not-forproft organization that these executives work with to help undergraduate and graduate school students from Parsons the New School of Design and Columbia Business School learn about the luxury sector and become its future leaders.

The programs, studying the creation and marketing of luxury goods, also allow students to learn about this highly competitive sector of retailing by interacting with senior executives from iconic frms. In turn, these frms beneft by gaining fresh perspectives about their brands from a new generation of talent.

HH: tell us about your relationship to the luxury education Foundation and how your involvement has benefted your brand. robert Chavez: It’s great to get a new perspective from students. Sometimes when we’ve presented projects and the students come back with their observations, we think, Wow, we never looked at it that way. This fall we’ll ask them to focus on the traditional Hermès scarf and to come up with new ideas to market and wear it, and to present the scarf digitally in unique and innovative ways.

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Moderator HitHa Herzog, Retail Analyst and Contributor to Fox Business Network Panelists Henri Barguirdjian, USA CEO and President, Graf Pamela Baxter, CEO and President, LVMH Perfumes and Cosmetics North America BarBara Cirkva, Division President of Fashion, Chanel roBert CHavez, CEO and President, Hermès vinCent ottomanelli, President and Regional Director, Salvatore Ferragamo maz zouHairi, CEO and President, Lalique North America

vincent ottomanelli: We learn what the students’ perceptions of our brand are from the outside looking in, so we beneft from learning how we can communicate to different generations.

Barbara Cirkva: What’s so interesting with LEF is how the program has expanded. Obviously, we are famous for the Master Class [where luxury brands and their executives work on case studies involving current business situations], and now, over the past several years, we have added fve or six different programs. Just 10 days ago at Chanel, we hosted 25 students from Columbia Business School. They spent the day with us so that, from their standpoint, they could understand what happens every day in the world of luxury. What was so rewarding for us on the Chanel side was having the opportunity to interact with the students and learn what was important to them. the maker culture has taken root strongly with millennials in this country. are american students interested in developing craftsmanship skills? or do you fnd that more likely to happen in europe? rC: You’re surprised at how youthful many of the new craftspeople are when you visit the ateliers in France.

There’s been this surge in interest of people wanting to do something with their hands, whether it’s making jewelry, working with silk, or stitching leather. With LEF we’re

HIGHER LEARNING always looking for new programs to offer students, just like the craftsmanship program we launched this year, the 10th program in our 10th year.

Pamela Baxter: Students need to be exposed to luxury from the very beginning. You can’t separate craftsmanship from the brand because it goes back to the beginning of the brand. If you take the Dior brand, it goes back to Christian creating and designing for the brand, and you want students to understand that. Today, when you have Raf Simons designing, he’s very involved in the art world so he collaborates with artists to create fabric for dresses—it modernizes and keeps it going in a contemporary way.

The 2008 financial crisis had an impact on all market sectors. How has your consumer changed during the past five to seven years?

RC: I would say nothing has changed for Hermès. We found that even during the crisis customers were willing to invest in certain items. The 2008 holiday season was an interesting time because we saw loyal clients still wanting to purchase those investment pieces.

VO: We learned that we are not recession-proof.

Customers weren’t shopping at the same level. But here’s the thing: For brands like ours—true luxury brands—you don’t start manipulating or changing your approach. So we took a little bit of a hit in 2008, but I think we rebounded very quickly because we didn’t change our formula.

Maz Zouhairi: It was similar with us. In 2010 things turned around, and 2011 and 2012 were better years. I would say that the recession did remind us that we have to be relevant, exciting, and fresh to today’s world and time.

Luxury is a dream, not a necessity.

How the Luxury Education Foundation nourishes emerging talent and tomorrow’s leaders.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Luxury Education Foundation was established to help students acquire the specialized skills needed to succeed in luxury retail.

Since LEF’s founding, more than 500 students from Columbia Business School and Parsons the New School of Design have taken courses focusing on the creation and marketing of luxury goods; about half have gone on to work in the sector. The number of executives and brands involved—including Cadillac, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton—has grown exponentially over the past

Millennials, the so-called first generation of “digital natives,” are projected to be the biggest generation of spenders since the Baby Boomers.

However, millennials are dealing with economic issues Boomers didn’t have to—a long-term slowgrowth economy, which is postponing their arrival at certain levels of affluence. They have more debt and less spending power than other generations did at equivalent ages. How are you marketing to them versus how you market to Boomers or their successors, Gen X? PB: If you look at brands like Chanel and Dior, we are seeing new, young couture clients every day. There are always going to be customers who have no price ceiling— they want something that’s exclusive to them.

RC: Maybe we’re not seeing as many millennials as we’d like. And those who we do see are at an entry price point. So it’s their first scarf, first tie, first watch.

Regardless of age, there is one consistency: People are genuinely interested in quality and craftsmanship. They want something that is well made, that’s going to last a long time. But, for example, in the case of ties, a younger customer wants a thinner tie—same quality, just thinner.

Dior handbag

decade, just like the global goods market itself (more than $950 billion in 2014).

The LEF program offers 10 classes, varying from Corporate Classroom, in which students spend the day at headquarters of luxury brands for a glimpse of day-to-day operations, to a new Luxury Craftsmanship Workshop, established this year, where design students participate in a two-week

“If you look at Chanel and Dior, we are seeing new, young couture clients every day.”

—PAMELA BAXTER , CEO AND PRESIDENT, LVMH PERFUMES AND COSMETICS NORTH AMERICA

BC: It’s less a generational issue than a lifestyle issue.

There are certain badges of honor you want to acquire at different stages in your life. For some individuals it might be 10 days at an Amman resort. For other people, it’s going to be a Chanel haute couture dress, or handbag, or something from Dior or Lalique. But it’s much more individual than it was in the Boomer years, when there was more consistency to “what’s your first badge, what’s your second badge?” Today it’s based more on personality and lifestyle.

MZ: It’s also about having collaborations that are relevant to a younger audience. All brands are searching for ways to be relevant to the millennials.

In terms of being more relevant, I recently visited a Graff store in Vegas and found Beats by Dre headphones with Graff diamonds on them.

Henri Barguirdjian: The idea of doing something with Beats by Dre was a cool way to show that we’re not old and stodgy, we can also be hip— so there you go. It was a fun collaboration.

VO: It’s interesting what you did with the Beats product.

The heritage of our brands is about product. I don’t think it’s necessarily generational; it’s about the quality and the craftsmanship that each of our brands represents.

We have been around for more than 100 years, and everything we do has to be product-focused, then, secondly, it is about how can we communicate that to stimulate [interest from] different generations?

program with master artisans from LEF brands.

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What do you think are the priorities for luxury customers today? Have buying patterns changed?

But it’s in the Master Class that students, who work

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on a design and marketing case study prepared by a luxury firm, might see their efforts make it to the Graff necklace

marketplace. This year, for instance, participants involved in a Lalique case study repurposed the iconic Mossi vase design as a

Lifestyles are more casual.

Everything is global.

RC: People want to make a subtler statement. Society has become a bit overthe-top in terms of celebrity status. I’m just fascinated by this. It’s like how much less can you wear to a black-tie affair today? And it’s getting crazier and crazier.

So it’s reaching a tipping point with people starting to think, Wow, where does this all end? I think the real big change with millennials is the concept of less is more.

They don’t want lots of anything; they just want a few very good things. And, fortunately for us, it plays into who we are. If you’re just going to have one, let me have the best one that I can have.

shot glass. Other groups

MZ: It depends on the audience. Some of the younger consumers are attracted by celebrities, and that’s their way into a luxury brand like Graff or Lalique. Our classic luxury consumer varies also. There are those who want the limited, one-of-a-kind product, and there are those who want something not limited but with the same levels of craftsmanship and effort behind the design.

Class “allows students to

game carrier for Loro Piana’s gift collection—or responded to Van Cleef & Arpels’s challenge to create jewelry pieces with a spring theme. Ketty Pucci-Sisti Maisonrouge, president of LEF, says that the Master

experience why a true collaboration between design and business is the basis for success in the luxury industry.” Some project results are so spot-on, they are picked up by the firms: One LEF team took Hermès’s

What is the consumer buying in the luxury category?

What are the hottest items to have this year?

BC: We are seeing growth in ready-to-wear and, more specifically, in knitwear. Additionally, shoes continue to be an area of growth for the brand, and the newest US Chanel boutiques feature dedicated shoe salons, which showcase the breadth of the shoe collection.

RC: Our single-best category this year is the home area.

We are finding an exorbitant interest and increase in our home business—decorative items, accessories, furniture.

It seems that people really want this Hermès lifestyle in their homes.

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BC: When we survey customers after a shopping experience in our own stores, one thing that’s always consistent, and I’m always amazed that it doesn’t change, is how they are hungry for more of the story. When you ask, “What would have made your experience better?”

It’s always that they want to know more of the story. The story of the brand, or Coco Ferragamo shoe Chanel, or that handbag...

porcelain pattern and transferred it to an enamel bracelet. Today it’s an Hermès best seller.

—Suzanne Charlé

HB: There is such scarce supply to demand, and our customers are looking for pieces with great rarity and value. This year our Butterfly line [the gems for jewelry and timepieces are crafted with butterfly shapes] has done extremely well.

MZ: We’re investing significantly in the Lalique Art Division. Collaborations with the Yves Klein Foundation,

Anish Kapoor, Zaha Hadid, Rembrandt Bugatti, Elton John, and Damien Hirst have helped drive interest from a younger customer.

What does the luxury customer want today, and how are you addressing these wants?

HB: I think that there are two things happening. Number one, new consumers have educated themselves very quickly, and their knowledge of our world and our product is impressive. If anything, the whole new way of communicating with social media makes our lives easier because you get instant reaction as to whether you are doing something right or wrong. Usually you hear much more about the wrong than the right, but it doesn’t matter.

It’s information that is thrown out there by the thousands, which before you had no way of knowing. It becomes an important element of how we react to our clients.

Hermès Balcon du Guadalquivir Collection

How has corporate sustainability factored into the marketing of your brand?

HB: It’s part of our DNA and part of what we do. The jewelry industry in particular has been, should we say, targeted more than others.

It forced the industry in general, and then the individual companies, to send out the message that this isn’t the way we do things.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA DEMIDOVA (HERMÉS)

HB: Our customers want pieces that are understated but with gems of extreme rarity and quality. Nothing ostentatious—I hate to use the word “bling.”

created My Travel Games—a

Moderator Hitha Herzog greets Maz Zouhairi as (from left) Barbara Cirkva, Vincent Ottomanelli, and Pamela Baxter look on. top right: Baxter. bottom right: Robert Chavez.

“The real big change with millennials is the concept of less is more.”

—robert chavez, ceo and president, hermès

Hermès scarf

Henri Barguirdjian.

Cirkva.

left:

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“All brands are searching for ways to be relevant to the millennials.” —maz zouhairi, ceo and president, lalique north america

PB: Younger generations, particularly the millennials, are interested in sustainable practices and ask a lot of questions about where you’re sourcing materials, or how you’re producing. All our companies, which have been around for 50 to 100 years, have to be responsible, credible, and follow through on these topics, because they’re going to get more important as the customer gets younger and younger.

BC: Another aspect of sustainability is an approach we started taking 10 years ago, of buying small artisan [businesses], where the craft itself was in danger of becoming extinct. I think many of you have done the same thing. Mr. [Karl] Lagerfeld creates the Métiers d’art collection once a year—that only uses those fve to six specialist houses. When we think about sustainability long-term, and, for all of us, the story of our brand tied to what is unique and special, giving these people a lifeline, if you will, to continue their craft is what it’s about as well. AW

Since 2004, Kick Pleat has specialized in women’s advanced contemporary fashion.

In 2003 an aggressively cool fashion boutique called Factory People opened on South Congress, and its advertisement of Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps for $350 became a lightning rod for indignation about the economic pressures and yuppies/techies/ Yankees eroding Austin’s weirdness and bubbadom. At the time, you could easily pay $350 for prissy pumps at local mainstay Fetish or Saks Fifth Avenue, but this was considered way out of bounds on South Congress—the beating heart of the “real” Austin (even though Allens Boots, just across the street, carries footwear threat that prosperity posed to Austin’s character, and caring too much about fashion was a character faw.

By the end of the decade, Factory People, Fetish, and Saks had closed, as had many high-end boutiques from that era, including Therapy, Shiki, Anthony Nak, and St. Thomas. Was it a case of too much too soon? Perhaps. But the city now seems ready to make peace with—and even embrace—upscale fashion. “Austin has been a tough market for luxury retail because there hasn’t been enough demand. But over the past 10 years, that’s defnitely been changing,” says Melinda Snell, store director of Julian Gold, a go-to resource for women’s special-occasion fnery that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The Austin location opened in 2002.

Indeed, Austinites as a whole have more money to spend on fashion

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than in years past. While the population grew 2.9 percent from 2013–14,

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priced in the four fgures). The Cazabats raised an alarm about the

making Austin, by far, the fastest-growing large city in the country, retail sales grew 7.5 percent during roughly that same period. Another indicator of the city’s growing prosperity: Average home prices have skyrocketed by

“With the influx of people moving to Austin from larger markets, we’ve seen an increased appetite for high-end fashion.”

—lisa jasper of ralph lauren

more than $100,000 in just fve years, from $246,000 in 2010 to $348,201 this year.

The tide of prosperity has kept moving Austin including the one in Dallas.

upscale. First came the Second Street district downtown and The Domain up north. No longer would

Austin style is infuenced by music, tech, and stu-

anyone need to drive to Dallas or Houston to shop at

dents, while elsewhere in the state it is infuenced by

Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., or Louis Vuitton. Then

banking and oil. CEOs here can wear jeans and tees.

came Italian auto dealerships, downtown high-rises

But casual lifestyles don’t necessarily mean cheap

too numerous to name, and the wealthy, nomadic

clothes. Picture a Brunello Cucinelli top with Stella

tribes of Formula One. Luxury fashion brands moved

McCartney for Adidas pants, Birkenstocks, and a

into South by Southwest, with Neiman Marcus throw-

Mansur Gavriel backpack. It’s completely inconspicu-

ing epic house parties on Rainey Street. Modernist

ous yet totally in-the-know. The athleisure movement

hotels now dot South Congress. Next year, the third

in fashion translates to more stealth luxury than ever,

and fnal phase of The Domain will usher in another

and it couldn’t be more perfect for Austin.

Nordstrom, a branch of New York’s Archer Hotel, and

“With the infux of people moving to Austin from

a new retail district dubbed Rock Rose, for which the

larger markets, we’ve seen an increased appetite for

developers deliberately recruited local businesses.

high-end fashion,” says Lisa Jasper, general manager of Ralph Lauren, which opened at The Domain in

Visitors and locals alike are enjoying these glamorous amenities, and they’re increasingly dressing the part of people who do. “It’s hard to describe a city’s

above, from top:

The Domain in North Austin features Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Ralph Lauren.

contemporary fashion since 2004. “We have so much

they also want the perfect pair of jeans they can wear just about anywhere.” Jasper says she’s noticed the

fashion sense,” says Wendi Koletar, owner of Kick Pleat, a boutique specializing in women’s advanced

2008. “People in Austin want high-end fashion, but

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local fashion sense evolve over the past few years.

She’s also seen how events like Formula One shape

going on at once in terms of fashion. I do see more

Although Austin lost its saks Fifth

how visitors view the city; the store hosts a special

fashionable people around, though, people who are

Avenue a few years ago, locals can head to the one

shopping event each year during the three days of US

putting time and effort into their outfts, and that’s

in san Antonio. Also worth the drive: Boss hugo

Grand Prix racing. “We have clients from around the

a good thing.” Koletar strives to pick up emerging

Boss, Ch Carolina herrera, omega, and lacoste.

world who shop with us during Formula One. It is one

labels ahead of the chain stores, and her customers

going to Alamo City is a day trip, but it’s an easy

of our favorite weeks of the year.”

prefer a look that is not easily identifable. “We fnd

ride, and the exciting restaurants and hotels there

Despite all the new luxury available, the best sta-

designers early,” she adds. “That might be one of the

make it a favorite getaway for Austinites. More

tus symbols around are the same as they ever were.

best things we do.”

and more, people are choosing the best of both

You get just as many admiring looks with a pair of

worlds by moving to san Marcos; the town, half-

custom-made Lee Miller cowboy boots as with a

By George, Austin’s most renowned local boutique.

way between Austin and san Antonio, has been the

pair of towering Christian Louboutins—if not more.

Recently acquired by restaurateur Larry McGuire, By

fastest-growing city of any size in the country for

You turn heads in a Ferrari, but you make a lot more

George was able to add designer ready-to-wear to its

the past three years. it grew 7.9 percent from

friends with a refurbished Jeep Grand Wagoneer from

assortment in the past decade, adhering to super-chic

2013 to 2014.

Wagonmasters of Kerrville, a dock on a constant-level

That merchandising strategy also has worked for

lake, or a really nice bike.

but less-famous labels coveted by fashion insiders,

Austinites who want the immersive experience

including Derek Lam, Thakoon, Rick Owens, and

of a brand’s own boutique still need to hit Dallas

Isabel Marant.

or houston for these freestanding stores: Alexander

People was ahead of its time. Had it opened seven

McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Cartier,

years later, its infuential partners and trendy clientele

labels just doesn’t fy here. To access megabrands like

Chanel, Christian louboutin, De Beers, Dior,

would have promoted it relentlessly via social media.

Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Prada, Austin still depends

Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, giorgio Armani,

With lively parties and concerts, it nailed experiential

on department stores, as few brands of this ilk have

gucci, harry Winston, hermès, Jimmy Choo,

marketing, and the owners could have profted by rent-

opened boutiques here. Vuitton and Burberry are

John Varvatos, la Perla, loro Piana, Miu

ing out the space for SXSW events, which became a

exceptions. This made the 2012 closure of Saks at

Miu, Prada, Rolex, saint laurent, salvatore

common practice, instead of hosting their own.

The Arboretum somewhat disappointing, but Saks

Ferragamo, stella McCartney, tom Ford,

has been on a store-closing streak for several years,

Valentino, and Versace.

Approaching fashion as an arms race for fashy

Looking back, it’s not hard to see that Factory

Perhaps, most crucially, Austinites simply care more about fashion now.

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THE DIZZYING ARRAY OF LUXURY HOTELS COMING IN AND GOING UP HAS MADE AUSTIN ONE OF THE HOTTEST MARKETS IN THE COUNTRY. by KAREN VALby Picture a giant neon vacancy sign hovering over the increasingly impressive downtown skyline. In 2005, there were essentially two hotel options for high-end travelers in Austin: The chic gravitated toward the Four Seasons, while the more traditional opted for the Driskill. But that was then.

Austin now finds itself in the top-10 markets for new hotel construction, with luxury boutique and major international brands leading the charge. The rising tide of development is expected to add more than 3,200 rooms to Austin’s central business district over the next three years, roughly a 40 percent increase from its current offering of 8,000.

Since 2009, Austin’s hotel demand has grown nearly three times faster than its supply, according to STR.com, a hotel market-data site. Last year the city ended with a 72.3 percent hotel occupancy rate (compared with a 64.4 percent national average).

That means Austin hotels are sold out both midweek days and weekends. “If you look at markets over the United States, hotels in general are slow on the weekends,” says Matt Green, managing partner of The Kor Group, which is continued on page 96

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THE BANDLEADER: Hotel Van Zandt This 319-room boutique hotel, named for beloved Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, offers live music nightly on a stage separating the restaurant, Geraldine’s, from the glamorous pool deck.

A local director of music and social programming was hired to ensure that the hotel books the best bands, the lobby’s vinyl collection is on point, and guests have the best possible playbill. 605 Davis St., 877-202-2191; hotelvanzandt.com. Opening in September; rates begin in the high $200s.

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developing the 243-room boutique Austin Proper, set to break ground at Nueces and Second Streets at the end of the year. “Austin has always been a little countercyclical to that. Our weekdays are full—we’ve never had the hotel supply for all the people who want to throw conventions here—but our weekends are offthe-charts busy. Everybody considers Austin their little vacation destination.”

When Austin’s largest hotel to date, the JW Marriott, debuted in February mere blocks from the Austin Convention Center, it opened up more than 1,000 rooms to guests. But now, more homegrown offerings, with a strong emphasis on local flavor, are coming in. The 16-story Hotel Van

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Zandt, which is affiliated with the Kimpton brand based in San Francisco, looks to bring some upscale groove to the Rainey Street district when it opens this month. “When people check in, we want them to feel like they’re walking into the home of somebody who’s super cool,” says Joe Pagone, Van Zandt’s general manager. “It’s going to be luxurious, but approachable and a little gritty, like Austin itself.” And then there’s the Hotel ZaZa, a Texas boutique chain with outposts in Dallas and Houston, planning to open on Fourth Street between Guadalupe and Lavaca in 2017. “Besides creating a level of service that [would match] any five-star hotel in the country,” says Benji Homsey, president of brand and development for Texas-based Z Resorts Management LLC, “our hotels have a soul, which is why we have a cult following.”

Even international corporate brands know the city demands true local flavor. “Our vision was to design a hotel that embodied the spirit of Austin,” says Kristofer Carlson, general manager of The Westin Austin Downtown, which opened on Fifth and San Jacinto Streets in July. The 366-room hotel, which boasts a rooftop pool with an unobstructed view of green space, offers 19,000 square feet of meeting space, and has rooms named after the city’s legendary honky-tonks (Broken Spoke and Continental Club) and Texas musicians like Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Meanwhile, the Fairmont is building a 37-story, 1,068-room hotel with 100,000 square feet of meeting space just down the street from the Four Seasons in 2017, assuring that there will always be a home away from home to hang your hat in Austin. AW

Bringing serious swag to the Travis Heights area, this sexy boutique, with 71 carefully curated rooms and 12 posh suites, is courtesy of New Waterloo, which counts La Condesa, Sway, and Hotel Ella among its properties. Set on South Congress between Monroe and Milton Streets, the hotel enhanced its impressive cache when it was revealed that chef Paul Qui is opening his latest restaurant endeavor, a 12-seat omakase-menu sushi bar, Otoko, here. 1603 S. Congress Ave., 512-920-6405; southcongresshotel.com. Opening in September; rates begin in the high $200s.

THE ITALIAN OASIS: Hotel Granduca “We’re an Italian piazza in the hills of Austin,” says general manager Joseph Violi. On a quiet hilltop near Bee Caves and Loop 360, the 194-room hotel, opened by developer Giorgio Borlenghi and family, who own Granduca in Houston, promises the best of Northern Italian luxury and cuisine.

Amenities include a saltwater pool and grand ballroom with hand-painted murals. 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., 512-646-3007; granducaaustin.com.

Opening in October; rates begin at $300.

THE EASY GETAWAY: Hotel Emma Grandparents in town to watch the kids? Then head to San Antonio for a weekend at the Hotel Emma, a 146-room jewel, set inside the historic Pearl and overlooking the northern part of the River Walk. Live a little in the 3,000-square-foot lobby, which boasts a full bar with communal tables, a library, a market, and a new restaurant, Supper, from Executive Chef John Brand, that will focus on fresh farm-to-table cuisine. 136 E. Grayson St., 210-223-7375; thehotelemma.com.

Opening in October; rates begin at $325.

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Sarah Wittenbraker is the quintessential Austin interior decorator: Fun and funky, the UT grad is a multitasking mother of three children (all redheads, like her) who is at once polished but with a bit of an edge. The decorating guru recently started offering “Design in a Day” consultation services for those who haven’t yet committed to an extensive design project but need some expert advice or a nudge in the right direction. She will soon launch an e-commerce site for home and fashion accessories with friend Anne Campbell.

Although she loves the city’s outdoorsy, laid-back lifestyle, this fall she encourages clients to go bold with design, at least in small spaces within the home. “I think we’ll start to see more drama in houses, even if it’s just in small pockets,” Wittenbraker says. “Openconcept floor plans beg for flowing neutral palettes, but when able, I try to carve out small spaces to hold saturated color and bold statements. Dark blues and grays are still having their moment, and even violets are finding their way out of nurseries.” Once you pick your jewel tone, match big pieces to the wall color for a different spin on monochrome, and then go for added effect by choosing floral fabrics and metal accessories, she says. “Moody floral textiles and edgy brass lighting will give any area high drama. Pick one space, and go all in.” Sarah Wittenbraker Interiors; sarahwittenbraker.com AW

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“For years I’ve seen clients steer away from floral fabrics, but some new flowering prints have a modern feel that can edge up the traditional or romanticize the cold.

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Launching a new photo exhibit this september, Den ProPerty GrouP creates a gaLLery for LocaL and internationaL artists. by jAne kelloGG murrAy The worlds of art and real estate collided when Bryan Cady, cofounder of Den Property Group, envisioned a new direction for his downtown office. Collaborating with curatorial director Taylor Livingston, Den has carved out an artist-driven gallery in the space—an opportunity for the Austin real estate firm “to engage with our clients beyond the transaction,” Cady says. The gallery has featured a mix of local and international artists; now it begins its second year with “Diez: Photographs by Hunter Barnes,” a photography series, a decade in the making, that documents frequently neglected American communities. Livingston calls it “a retrospective, but also just a rad photography show.” September 15–December 1, 317 W. Third St., 512-222-3364; denpg.com AW

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the GrACe oF KellY Internationally coveted designer Kelly Wearstler is bringing her fercely glamorous touch to Austin. The queen of interiors has been tapped by The Kor Group to design the 32-story Austin Proper hotel and residences, scheduled to open its doors in the Second Street District in 2017. The project, which began taking reservations for interested buyers in August, will have a limited collection of 100 residences and penthouses featuring foor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the Texas Hill Country.

“Austin has such a distinctive spirit and sense of soul,” Wearstler says, noting that the design will capture Austin’s unique vibe “with a cool rhapsody of colors and textures.”

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It seems everyone has a brand these days, and what a brand needs most is a well-designed logo.

Perhaps that’s why the monogram seems to be having its moment.

Texas lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s latest book, Monograms: For The Home, explores the history of the trend and the countless ways it can be incorporated around the house—in the entryway, bedroom, bath, kitchen, bar, nursery, and living room, as well as playful touches during the holidays. “The fun part,” she says, “is finding one that suits your personal taste.” $40, BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5050

from above: Designer Kelly Wearstler; the Austin Proper will also offer a signature lobby restaurant and lounge, a coffee shop, and a rooftop poolside restaurant from Austin’s McGuire Moorman Hospitality.

Monograms: For the Home offers subtle lettering décor ideas.

Geometric mirror designs are refective of Austin’s love for anything but the ordinary.

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Contemporary modern wall mirror ($2,882). Scott + Cooner, 115 W. Eighth St., 512-480-0436; scottcooner.com

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All Along Lamar THE HEART OF AUSTIN, LAMAR BOULEVARD PULSES WITH VIBRANT EATERIES, BARS, BOUTIQUES, AND SPAS.

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Dine 24 Diner Enjoy chef Andrew Curren’s inspired ’50s-style comfort food in a modern setting. 600 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5400; 24diner.com Alamo Drafthouse Cinema For movie lovers, by movie lovers, with the adjacent Highball offering one of the most creative karaoke rooms around. 1120 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-861-7040; drafthouse.com/austin ALC Steaks This family-owned steakhouse is known for its superb sirloin and service. 1205 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-1813; alcsteaks.com Amy’s Ice Creams A rotating menu of 350 flavors, but its Mexican vanilla is a classic. 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-891-0573; amysicecreams.com Barlata Tapas Bar Chef Daniel Olivella celebrates his native Spain with creative tapas, latas, and paellas. 1500 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-473-2211; barlataaustin.com Brown’s Bar-B-Que Meat lovers congregate at this beloved truck, one of the best in Texas. 1901 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-517-8520; facebook.com/ brownsbarbque Cantine From the owners of Asti, this new hot-spot cafe is already impressing locals with its Italian fare, like the Bianca pizza. 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2115, 512-628-0348; cantineaustin.com Central Market An ideal hideout to listen to live music while relaxing with a drink and fresh eats from the unconventional grocery’s café.

4477 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-899-4300; 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-206-1000; centralmarket.com Chi’Lantro Don’t miss the kimchi fries at the brick-and-mortar location of the popular Korean-barbecueinspired food truck. 1509 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-428-5269; chilantrobbq.com Counter Cafe The small diner wins points for its American classics done

right. 626 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-7088800; countercafe.com East Side King Part of Top Chef winner Paul Qui’s Austin empire, this ESK permanent location maintains its food-truck roots with a pan-Asian spin. 2310 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 101, 512-383-8382; eskaustin.com Flour and Vine The skillet mac ’n’ cheese is a universal favorite at this artistic eatery. 300 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-474-4846; flourandvine.com Fresa’s El Super Bol is perfect for the health-conscious at this buzzy Mexican drive-thru (director Robert Rodriguez is a partner), but it’s hard to pass up the addictive queso.

915 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-428-5077; fresaschicken.com Gourdough’s Public House Everything on the menu is made with doughnuts—even the famous burger. 2700 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-912-9070; gourdoughs.com Kerbey Lane Cafe A beloved 24-hour institution that is sure to please every palate in the group.

3003 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-445-4451; kerbeylanecafe.com Lick Honest Ice Creams Creative artisanal flavors concocted from the freshest milk via local Mill-King Market & Creamery. 2032 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-363-5622; ilikelick.com Maria’s Taco Xpress Come for the authentic Mexican breakfast tacos, stay for the gospel brunch and only-in-Austin décor. 2529 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-444-0261; tacoxpress.com Matt’s Famous El Rancho Ask for “The Bob” queso dip at this family-owned, Mexican-food institution that opened in 1952.

2613 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-462-9333; mattselrancho.com Maudie’s Too With some of the city’s best queso, the restaurant has been serving Tex-Mex for more than

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2300 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 102, 512-426-1302; moonlightbakery.com Mr. Natural This all-in-one health food store, vegetarian eatery, juice bar, and bakery is a favorite for its lunch specials and treats with the allergic in mind. 2414 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-9223; mrnatural-austin.com Odd Duck Brother chef-owners Bryce and Dylan Gilmore delight diners with unusual dishes (beef tongue Reuben) at this hot spot.

1201 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-433-6521; oddduckaustin.com Olivia Chef James Holmes has perfected brunch as well as fried chicken. 2043 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-804-2700; olivia-austin.com Papalote Taco House The Alambres taco is the standout at this casual Tex-Mex eatery, where breakfast tacos are served all day.

vox table This new addition to Lamar Union is attracting foodies with its innovative cocktail bar and American-, French-, and Basque-inspired tapas menu.

Chef Joe Anguiano’s dishes feature fresh ingredients, like glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds, and crème fraîche.

100 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-375-4869; voxtableaustin.com

2803 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-804-2474; yumpapalote.com Phil’s Icehouse Sink your teeth into the Travis Heights burger or custom-build your own while your kids enjoy the playscape.

2901 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-707-8704; philsicehouse.com Picnik Austin The nutritious yet delicious paleo menu at this food truck complements its trendy butter coffee. 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-2936118; picnikaustin.com

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henri’s The airy café serves a French-inspired menu replete with brie and shaved asparagus. Diners can peruse the adjoining wine shop, which celebrates bold old-world vintages, as well as the cheese shop that thoughtfully curates fromage and charcuterie (above). 2026 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-442-3373; henrischeese.com

exceptional wine and beer bar and taste a variety of Greek specialties with the sampler platter. 11800 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-833-6000; santoriniaustin.com Shake Shack Sample the ’Shroom Burger and a creamy cold custard at this new-to-Austin burger joint.

1100 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-717-0430; shakeshack.com The Soup Peddler Try the green apple and Muenster grilled cheese or the Rip Torn smoothie. 2801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-444-SOUP; souppeddler.com Uchi Chef Tyson Cole combines his extensive Eastern knowledge with exotic, high-quality ingredients.

801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchiaustin.com Uchiko Designed to mimic a Japanese farmhouse, Uchi’s sister restaurant is popular for its vegetarian tasting menu and fried-milk dessert. 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchiaustin.com/uchiko Whole Foods Market The flagship is more of a hip hangout in Austin than a national grocery store, starting with the impressive happy hour menu at Bar Lamar. 525 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-476-1206; whole foodsmarket.com/service/bar-lamar Wholly Cow Burgers Its burgers are made with local, organic, pasture-raised, hormone- and chemical-free grass-fed beef.

3010 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-394-8156; whollycowburgers.com Wink A longtime favorite, diners can expect attentive service and top-notch, locally procured ingredients at this 15-table restaurant. 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-482-8868; winkrestaurant.com

Drink Aviary Lounge This wine bar and home décor store stocks well-curated kitsch alongside an equally quirky and diverse wine list. 2110 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4445; aviarylounge.com Black Sheep Lodge A neighborhood dive that draws crowds from all stretches of Austin serves cheap beer and raved-about cheese curds.

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2108 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-707-2744; blacksheeplodge.com Broken Spoke For half a century, patrons have imbibed ice-cold beer while two-stepping to honky-tonk at this institution. 3201 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-442-6189; brokenspokeaustintx.com Caffe Medici Their newest location approaches caffeine with a maestro’s finesse. 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2125, 512-445-7212; caffemedici.com Gibson Street Bar Interesting craft beers and competitively priced bottles of wine stand out at this lively watering hole. 1109 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-386-1345; gibsonstreetbar.com Opa! Coffee and Wine Mediterranean gets a Southwest vibe in this full-service bar, which offers local coffee and wine as well as the requisite Austin compendium of craft beers. 2050 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-326-8742; opacoffeewine.com Patika The tandem coffee and petit music venue serves Cuvée by day before switching to a thoughtful selection of beer and wine by night.

2159 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-535-3955; patikacoffee.com The Saxon Pub A ’90s holdover with a grunge-chic feel, this topnotch venue has hosted the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Kris Kristofferson.

1320 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-448-2552; thesaxonpub.com The Steeping Room The gluten-free

aroma italian kitchen & Wine Bar The buzzed-about Neapolitan pizza spot also hosts an impressive in-house drink program, featuring 14 cocktails, including The Chaparral (Pimm’s No. 1, lemon, black tea, cucumber) and the Daytona Negroni (Hendrick’s gin, Carpano Antica, Campari). 3403 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-900-8670; aromaitalian.com

and vegan menu offers a 130-plus tea list, from oolong to pu-erh. 4400 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 102, 512-467-2663; thesteepingroom.com

shop Back Home Decorate to the max or find a unique staple piece with French-inspired themes. 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 730, 512-327-7753; backhomeliving.com BookPeople The nationally known independent bookstore stocks eclectic titles alongside new best sellers, with always-incisive staff picks and an impressive calendar of author readings. 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5050; bookpeople.com

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P. Terry’s Burger Stand Locals flock to the Austin-based fast-food chain, whether it’s for a chicken burger, shoestring fries, or the special sauce. 404 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-473-2217; 3303 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-371-9995; pterrys.com Ramen Tatsu-Ya Experience the soul food of Japan and try the Ol’School ramen bowl with personalized toppings and broth.

1234 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-834-8810; ramen-tatsuya.com Red’s Porch Kick your Sunday up a notch with a Creole brunch and classic beignets. 3508 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-440-REDS; redsporch.com Santorini Cafe Relax at this

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701-F S. Lamar Blvd., 512-462-4667; shopgarment.com Hoiden Supply Company Americana gets a modish upgrade,

nannie inez This highly curated and unique design shop is the place to go to upgrade stock essentials with a touch of whimsy, from a set of pastel gradient dish towels to a pair of Japanese-designed chrome scissors. The boutique offers a colorful selection of brands on the cusp of both local and international design, such as a set of vermillion boxes from Danish company Hay (above). 701 S. Lamar Blvd., 512428-6639; nannieinez.com

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with leather moto jackets and Cheap Monday denim. 2055 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-271-1426; hoidensupplyco.com JM Drygoods This is the place to find South-of-the-Border indispensables— from embroidered Oaxacan dresses to linen spray from the Yucatan Peninsula. 215 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C, 512-579-0303; jmdrygoods.com The Khazana Discover one-of-akind treasures (like a reclaimed Indian chest) sourced by its globetrotting owners. 900 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-320-9905; thekhazana.net Mockingbird Domestics A good spot to search for à la mode décor like jadeite tableware, a smart collection of Texan artwork, and succulents galore. 2151 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-6774004; mockingbirddomestics.com Moss Garment’s contemporary sister, this high-end consignment shop carries a steadily rotating selection that includes Chanel to Rick Owens. 705 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-9961; mossaustin.com Mynte A charming boutique chock-full of colorful statement jewelry, Rebecca Minkoff purses, and a trove of pieces from Austin designers. 500 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 140, 512-478-7277 Nadeau The woodenwares sold here are built from sustainable materials and sourced from all over the globe.

624 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-370-8500; furniturewithasoul.com Noah Marion Quality Goods The owner handcrafts every piece to order, using untreated and undyed leather that ages into supple material with its own fingerprint patina.

2053 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-917-4628; noahmarion.com Paper Place With beautiful handmade paper and custom-stationery, letter-writing enthusiasts could spend hours here. 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 540, 512-451-6531; paperplaceaustin.com SoLa Austin’s first Toms retailer, Coral Smith’s boutique offers a focus on personal styling and stocks ready-to-wear, on-trend pieces. 2005 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-441-7370; solastyle.com

Spartan This meticulously curated collection offers luxe staples like ceramics, woven baskets, and a reserve of jewelry and leather goods.

215 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-579-0303; spartan-shop.com Still & Sea Experts in all things cheeky, this bikini shop specializes in Brazilian-cut swimwear.

2110 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-326-1443; stillandsea.com Waterloo Records and Video One of the best record stores in the country, period. 600 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-474-2500; waterloorecords.com Wildflower Organics A diverse collection of home goods, linens, and modish knick-knacks. 908 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-320-0449; wildflowerorganics.com

Rejuvenate City Surf Fitness Get a surfer body without entering the water. 1500 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 130, 512-576-3177; citysurffitness.com Jackson Ruiz Salon The salon has been a mainstay at New York Fashion Week, styling hair for some of the top designers in the industry.

500 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-478-7744; jacksonruiz.com José Luis Salon The downtown salon’s expansion to the new Lamar Union offers a highly curated beauty boutique. 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste.

viva Day SPa Revive mind, body, and soul in this locally owned retreat that celebrated 10 years in Austin this summer.

Using organic and natural ingredients, the spa offers treatments such as an organic yam and pumpkin peel, lavender lotus sugar scrub, and for the leisure-inclined, The Viva Diva ($459): a luxe, all-inclusive, six-and-a-half-hour package.

215 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-2256; vivadayspa.com

2135, 512-717-7758; joseluissalon.com Julian’s Hair Salon Take a seat in Julian’s chair, and leave with a cut from a world-champion barber.

1001 W. 34th St., 512-451-6267; julianshairsalon.com Mecca Gym and Spa Treat yourself to a massage or facial treatment after a workout at one of the few spas in town that offers the heavenly Vichy rain shower. 524 N. Lamar Blvd., Third Fl., 512-381-2680; meccagymandspa.com Mod Fitness Barre work, Pilates, yoga, strength-training, and other techniques all come together.

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Clif Claycomb and Caitlyn Silapachai

PAINTER AND SCULPTOR ROSIE SANDIFER, JAMIE POPE WAS INSPIRED BY HER MOTHER’S

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RESULTING IN LIZ JAMES, A JEWELRY COMPANY WHOSE PIECES ARE INFLUENCED BY

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highly curated downtown boutique, Hacienda Austin, hosted a “Meet the Artisans” cocktail reception for more than 100 guests to mingle with 11 of the shop’s unique makers. The evening was filled with charm and discovery as shoppers perused the boutique while sipping Revolution Spirits’ Austin Reserve gin cocktails, and the masterminds at The Capital Grille served an incredible spread of hors d’oeuvres.

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Erez and Mazzi Peled

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Mark Wilkerson and Cody David Bauer

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INVITED Lisa Matulis-Thomajan and Zayne Matulis

Charlie and James Robert

Tami Martin, Chuck Gilpin, Amber West, Tanya Rivera, Anna Woolston, and Patricia Moralez Liz Alcocer and Giselle Waugh

SKYLINE DIM SUM from the pool terrace of the new Seven apartments downtown. Guests dined poolside in true class, high above the city, as Wu Chow chefs Ji Peng Chen and Ling Qi brought forth a seemingly endless 18-course dim sum feast, previewing their new restaurant, which is set to open later this fall in the IBC Bank building downtown.

Elegance

CK Chin introduces Wu Chow’s 18-course dim sum meal.

Heather Cooke, Stuart Thomajan, and Ed Norton

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN PORTER

AUSTIN WAY HOSTED a signature private Titan’s Dinner

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for every occasion

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INVITED Casey McKinney, Adam Levinson, Meridith Schmittou, Rene Campos, and Marco Braden

Kathleen Lucente, Chloe Scheller, Katie King, and Emma Chase

WESTIN GRAND OPENING location hosted a full house for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the hotel’s doors in downtown Austin. Guests gathered for a welcome by GM Kristofer Carlson and Bob Lander, president of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tours took guests to the rooftop pool deck—the tallest hotel pool in Austin—where pop-tails and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of the hotel’s restaurant, Stella San Jac, were served.

Brian Kremer and Gina Chavez

Deno Yiankes, Kristofer Carlson, Jim Parham, Bob Lander, Michael Rollins and Allison Berg

Jenny Tieu and Nicole Sidoff

Michael Rollins and Bob Lander

PHOTOGRAPH BY BEN PORTER

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History-rich and welcoming, Hotel Emma was a 19th century Brewhouse. Now it’s a landmark 146-room boutique hotel and flagship for Pearl’s culinary and cultural community. You’ll experience San Antonio as if staying at the wellappointed home of extremely interesting friends.

Located just north of St-Tropez in the heart of Provence, Château D’Esclans produces some of the most talked about and trendy rosés.

Hand crafted by Sacha Lichine and Patrick Léon (former winemaker for Château MoutonRothschild, Opus One, and Viña Almaviva), the vineyard “Garrus” rosé is the most exclusive rosé in the world.

Through October, mention Austin Way for 20% off Lauren K’s stylish jewelry for everyday wear or on a hand-crafted guitar pick on a leather cord for ACL Fest. Trusted jeweler since 1983, we feature custom and curated vintage jewelry, personal service, repairs and appraisals.

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Produced in NYC, Tanya Taylor designs embody a youthful spirit with the integrity of a designer point of view. Each collection, inspired by simple feminine shapes, is enhanced with artful use of color, and prints expressing optimism and ingenuity. Tanya Taylor’s eye-catching designs are available in store or ShopRedBird.com.

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September 15 to December 1, 2015 Diez exhibits a series of black and white photographs taken by photographer and selftaught social anthropologist, Hunter Barnes. The subject matter spans over a decade of calculated wandering during which Barnes traveled the country and immersed himself into different niche and often dangerously private communities.

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NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS • HAPPENINGS • PROMOTIONS

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This fall, Hotel Ella will welcome guests to its front lawn for a custom-crafted tailgate series timed with UT home football games. Tickets to this #fancytailgate include a buffet by Goodall’s Kitchen, Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails, beer & wine, shuttles to & from the stadium, and pregame and game broadcasts.

Westlake Dermatology now offers Kybella, the first and only non-surgical treatment approved for contouring and improving the appearance of submental fullness (i.e., double chin). Kybella effectively removes excess fat under the chin, leaving a firm jawline without the necessary recovery time of surgical treatments. Schedule your complimentary consultation.

With a passionate medley of vibrant and muted colors, classic design, contemporary sophistication, and casual elegance, David Alan’s hand-made rugs have enhanced classic, antique, and modern home furnishings for over 20 years. Service, style, substance, and selection, refined by the passions of a true professional, together become the indisputable hallmarks of David Alan Rugs.

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AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT: THE CARILLON

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FOUR HANDS HOME TENT SALE Shop our Labor Day Weekend Tent sale September 3rd–7th for up to 60% off. Find beds, tables, chairs, accessories and more at savings of up to 60%. Four Hands Home is located one mile east of South Congress at 2090 Woodward Street.

Visit Fourhandshome.com | Call 512.225.0333

Indulge at The Carillon! Enjoy Chef Wilson’s creative American cuisine in a refined dining atmosphere. Our Head Sommelier Nathan Prater’s carefully curated wine list will provide the perfect wine to complement your dining experience.

Dinner served Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm. Reservations at thecarillonrestaurant.com or 512.404.3655.

This true masterpiece is framed around spectacular views of the greenbelt and boasts beautifully designed mesquite flooring, walnut cabinetry, and museum quality level 5 wall finishes. The expansive outdoor living spaces and pool are perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying your own private oasis.

Contact Kathryn Scarborough for a tour at 512.970.1355 or Kathryn.Scarborough@evusa.com

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And FinAlly Fall 2015

Sorry, We’re Clothed WHAT’s THE DEAL WITH AUsTINITEs’ ARDENT AVERsION TO GETTING DREssED UP?

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and yet several people took that to mean jeans or shorts and a white T-shirt that looked like underwear. People! Your getups (because these are not outfits) do not read South Beach. They don’t even read Key West. They read Bubba’s Backyard.

We don’t deserve nice restaurants in this town—not when the guy at the next table at Jeffrey’s is enjoying his crispy oysters while wearing running shorts and a tank top.

This man has not earned crispy oysters.

(Do you know who has earned the crispy oysters? The parking attendants in their pink seersucker uniforms.)

There is hope for the future, though. The best-dressed demographic in Austin has to be the children. Mom and Dad make sure their kids reek of sartorial splendor—pants legs creased, shoes shined, dresses runwayworthy. Hmm. Maybe that’s why the grown-ups don’t have time to dress themselves properly. AW

illustration by daniel o’leary

Dapper Andy Roddick and his wife, Brooklyn Decker, who was captivating in a sleek blue gown with a billowy skirt, set the glamour bar high this spring at the Andy Roddick Foundation Gala, an event featuring the eternally spangled Sir Elton John.

So it was jarring to see other guests wearing wrinkled jeans, untucked plaid shirts, and floral tops paired with weary leggings.

They looked as though they’d taken a wrong turn on their way to the Chuggin’ Monkey on Sixth Street.

Why do so many Austinites revel in deliberate dishevelment rather than dressing nicely for an event, party, or restaurant that’s costing them a pretty penny? Take, for example, the opera, which is where old and new Austin seem to collide, creating an unfortunate sartorial split personality.

We saw everything at the season-closing performance of Don Giovanni: a few evening gowns with stacked high heels, some cotton sundresses, and not one but two gentlemen who carefully selected cutoff jean shorts. OK, it was the matinee, but still—jorts? And there was the man at The Nature Conservancy of Texas luncheon wearing a zip-up hiking jacket. Sir, we appreciate your environmental spirit, but when an invitation adds “eon” to “lunch,” it means a tie is in order, and maybe even— dare we dream—a jacket with lapels?

Perhaps vaguely worded dress codes are part of the problem. Austinites see the words “cocktail attire” and think that means “wear something you’d drink in.”

And “black-tie optional” translates into, “Thank God I don’t have to wear a tux,” for men, and, “Wear whatever you want, just get your hair and makeup done by a professional,” for women. “Business casual” is open to interpretation in a city where the only people who ever don suits are lawyers, legislators, and lobbyists. And nobody has ever been able to figure out “dressy casual.”

But there was nothing vague about “Attire: White” for a Miami-themed party,

by HELEN ANDERS

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