Live music every Saturday night in January at Alto Pizzeria
Moodafaruka A fusion of world sounds, from Gipsy Kings to Johnny Cash and everything in between. Every Saturday night in January 8PM-11PM. AvaAlto.com read full post
Snazzy chef for a chic restaurant in West Ave's urban abode
Like a quarterback with a good running game, the Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group sees an opening and heads straight for it. When the snazzy West Ave mixed-use development on Kirby Drive at Westheimer opened, the powers behind The Grove, Cafe Express .Cafe Express Latest from The... read full post
Gift pop up shop brings Rent the Runway from New York to Houston
For those with Alberta Ferretti and Lela Rose tastes but with a budget more suited to Old Navy, the party at the pop-up store Gift on Wednesday night provided a welcome introduction to RentTheRunway.com. It's the sassy two-year-old website that offers designer threads and top-line accessories availabe for... read full post
Get the scoop on Raja and his mod menswear collections: Q Custom Clothier and Rye 51
Raja is quickly earning a reputation as one of the country’s leading purveyors of custom menswear. First, as someone who knows from what he says and sells in Men’s Custom Clothing, coming from a family of tailors and having a successful following in Dallas, the move... read full post
InStyle fashion director hits up West Ave and shares a little fashion advice
When New York fashion editors visit Houston, I’m always surprised how much they seem to be enamored with Texas. Perhaps they are being kind, but I do believe much of it is genuine. Take InStyle magazine Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein, who was in Houston for the Alberta Ferretti... read full post
Straight from Milan to West Ave: Alberta Ferretti showcases dreamy spring collection at American Express runway show
As the co-founder of Aeffe, the Italian company that produces and distributes collections by Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino and Cacheral as well as her namesake brands, Alberta Ferretti is an astute businesswoman. But she also loves to dream. A dreamy quality is evident in Ferretti's spring/summer 2012 collection, which... read full post
CultureMap's first-ever Fashion on Sale
Everyone loves a bargain and, here at CultureMap, we're no different. Plans are underway for the first-ever CultureMap Fashion on Sale shopping experience Jan. 13-15, 2012 at West Ave at River Oaks. It's a great way to pick up end-of-the season clothing and accessories at rock-bottom prices and preview... read full post
Alberta Ferretti Shows Collection at West Ave
OUT IN TEXAS: Alberta Ferretti premiered her spring collection Stateside at Tootsies in Houston, teaming with American Express and InStyle Magazine for a 42-piece show. More than 300 Amex clients, plus a selection of fashion editors and socialites such as Lynn Wyatt and Becca Cason Thrash, gathered in the luxury boutique... read full post
Former Houston Oilers quaterback Dan Pastorini attends book signing for his autobiography
Tootsies hosted a book signing for Dan Pastorini’s “Taking Flak, My Life in the Fast Lane” on Dec. 14. The faithful fans of Dan Pastorini poured into Tootsies on Wednesday night for a chance to meet the star and snatch a signed copy of his recently released... read full post
Denim and Diamonds trunk show with desiger Tanaz Choudhury
Denim and Diamonds trunk show with desiger Tanaz Choudhury. Wednesday, Dec 21st 10:30 - 12:30! See you there... read full post
