Fashion Week Houston Makes Downtown Feel like New York City Without The Stress

Fashion Week Houston makes Downtown feel like New York City without the stress

Barron's Medical Journal Style Reporting from Houston Fashion Week Houston, TX USA -- Contributing Editor: Trenette Allen

Bobby Graham Reporting From Downtown Houston --- Houston, Texas USA GlobeNewswire>< PRWire> < PRNewswire>

Houston --- ( AP ) In one of the greatest weeks in my life where my son had his first child, who is now living in Virginia, and my daughter received a major award at her work place and is relocating to Atlanta GA , -- I said to myself the Houston, TX they were born in, is not the Houston of today. If you take this week alone, Mayor Parker is bring businesses back in to downtown Houston. No better example of this greatness is the Houston Fashion week shows put on every year by Jared Lang and Audi of North America. This year’s show was anchored by one of the fashion geniuses of the designer world, Mr. David Peck. David is ready for the global fashion world. Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave you need to find space for David Peck’s designs. Models ignited the sold -out crowd to standing ovations.

The Marriot Corporation opened one of its grandiose locations to date. The Downtown Houston JW Marriot Opening Party showed off again their new uniform collection for hotel associates (aka employees).The seriously stylish collection was actually inspired by the 104-year-old Samuel F. Carter Building, which was Houston's first skyscraper and which now houses the luxury hotel brand. A custom blouse print even features a photograph of the building taken in 1910.

David Peck USA designed the men's and women's line which features classic silhouettes for the ladies in the form of pencil skirts, structured jackets, sheath dresses and blouses with neckties and chiffon panels and for the men, neutral tones with splashes of bright blue and peridot and some dandy accessories like bow ties and suspenders. Both the women's and mens lines feature custom, hand-woven and fair trade tweed in several pieces.

Also opening in its new location, was the Esperson Gallery in the Houston Pavilion . While there Barron’s Medical Journal found the Christmas find of the year. My heart just dropped when JulieBeth showed her handbag line. Yes, Mayor Parker Downtown Houston has a super star. Beth Younger Purpich is the CEO and designer. Beth uses her Auburn University degree and MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management (Case Western Reserve University) on a daily basis. She loves using both the left and right side of her brain to design and also manage. Beth's love of leather goods can most likely be attributed to her time spent on her family's century-old cattle ranch in Middle Tennessee. Beth has spent most of her life as a basketball player (Auburn University) and even did a year stint in Australia upon graduation, where she was paid to play...in beer. True story. Just don't ask her about the uniforms...yikes! See For Yourself The Ideal Bag For Christmas says Fashion Writer B.Bobby Graham

Judith team includes Phillip Purpich who is the Chief Operating Officer and manages the operations and supply chain for JulieBeth. Phillip has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Phil serves on the board of directors of the Education Foundation of Harris County and lives with his wife, Beth, in Houston, Texas. JulieBeth prides herself on superior quality and most importantly, superior customer service. “We are in business because we love making our customers supremely happy! Should you choose to make a return, you may do so up to 14 days from the delivery of your bags. “

All bags are hand-cut and stitched by artisans using top-grain leather and superior hardware. JulieBeth selects only the best and believes streamlined designs with clean lines make the best accessories. All JulieBeth Handbags interiors come with luxurious cerise lining, sturdy metal zippers and detailed leather trim. The creative process begins with a design idea and finishes with a handcrafted luxury bag. Ideas come from anywhere. In fact, the Cocktail Napkin was designed at a speakeasy in Kansas City by simply folding a paper napkin onto itself. JulieBeth believes the best designs are simple and functional and all bags are handmade to order, one at a time. Yes , Houston is looking and feeling like Manhattan in New York City USA. Again, Houston Fashion Week starts the Christmas season with style and awe.

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