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Opening Up Michelle Obama 2012 Holiday collection Hilary Swank with Michael Kors INEZ AND VINOODH Ever worn a novelty holiday sweater? That's one fashion "don't" I have not committed! Where will you be come New Year's Eve? Vietnam. I can't wait. Your go-to host or hostess gift. A coffee-table photo book. You can't go wrong with one of Slim Aarons' or Ron Galella's. Based on your design aesthetic, it appears you believe "fussy" is a fourletter word. Any other adjectives that make you shudder? Trendy. One idea (fashion or otherwise) that made you think, 'I wish I had thought of that.' I'd have to second Yves Saint Laurent. He said, "I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity — all I hope for in my clothes." What's the holiday gift you want this year? That everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy is able to celebrate the holidays in a warm, safe home with people they care about. You once said your favorite place to relax was on a plane. But now that Wi-Fi is available at cruising altitude does the same hold true? I'm ignoring, for as long as possible, the fact that we can now connect on planes. I prefer to put on my headphones, listen to music and read. At age 5, your mother gave you the option to choose any name for yourself. What made you pick Michael David Kors over, say, Batman or The Artist Formerly Known as Karl Anderson Jr.? My mother was getting remarried and taking a new name, Kors, so she said I could, too. I liked Michael and she liked David, so Michael David Kors it is. You've dressed just about every gorgeous woman on the planet. Would you be willing to play favorites and tell us a few of your proudest red-carpet moments? It's always a thrill when someone wears your clothes on the red carpet. It means that even though she knows she's being photographed and scrutinized, she feels she can trust you to make her look great. But I can't really say there's been one thrilling moment that surpasses others; every time is an honor. Were you surprised when Michelle Obama wore your dress to the President's election-night party? I was definitely surprised, because she's worn it several times in the past years. But the fact that she returns to it tells me that this is a dress she considers timeless, and that makes her feel confident. That means I'm doing my job right! You've gotten plenty of Dallas love since your days at The Gazebo with Shelle Sills. Is it safe to say the feeling is mutual? Absolutely! I love Dallas. There's an unabashed enthusiasm for fashion there that sets it apart from other places. My How He Has Grown Mr. Kors Michael Kors; 1404 NorthPark Center; 214.691.9200; michaelkors.com The phrase "opulent minimalism" may seem like an oxymoron, but anyone who has ever been swathed in a Michael Kors multi-ply cashmere turtleneck or perfectly proportioned sheath knows it's utterly apropos. And for those who can't get enough of this designer's all-American jetset glamour, NorthPark Center has just the ticket: 4,070 square feet of handbags, shoes, jewelry, watches, fragrance, eyewear and ready-to-wear from both Michael Kors at NorthPark Center Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels in a newly located and enlarged boutique to be opened mid-month — more than twice the size of its original site. "It's an amazing feeling when one of your best stores outgrows itself," says the CFDA lifetime achievement winner. His new Texas home features zebra carpeting, polished metal finishes, mirrored surfaces and large-scale vintage artwork, the latter being an obvious choice for a designer known for making big impressions. Amy Adams CESAR RAMIREZ Nothing but Net Driftwood Tiffany & Co. may be timeless, but it does age — gracefully: The iconic brand is celebrating its 175th year of defining tastes and setting the standard for hopeful beaux everywhere. To mark this monumental birthday, Tiffany is debuting Jewels of a Magnificent Legacy and legacy it is … with a 14-carat emerald-cut diamond ring and a rare, vivid green-blue diamond that replicates the signature robin'sTiffany & Co. egg blue box. The collection also pays homage to pink diamond stones that Tiffany made famous such as morganite, flower ring in platinum and tanzanite and kunzite, which was named for ex-vice 18K rose gold president George Frederick Kunz in 1902. Three stunning anniversary necklaces feature each: kunzite in a simple, elegant pendant; morganite encased in an ornate bow-tied ribbon of diamonds; and tanzanite with a thick surrounding fringe of brilliant round diamonds in platinum. Each necklace features a 175-carat center stone as a testament to the brand's enormous — and shining — legacy. At the Tiffany & Co. boutique. Carolina Gallay JOY ZHANG With the reveal of his supersize namesake boutique in NorthPark Center looming, Michael Kors talks New Year's plans, four-letter words and novelty sweaters with Amy Adams. Tiffany Celebrates 175 Brilliant Years It's a Med, Med, Med World Chef Laurent Poupart Jojo Eating House & Bar JoJo Eating House & Bar, 2626 Howell St., 214.754.4949 Is your French comme çi, comme ça? No matter. You won't need it at the approachable new JoJo Eating House & Bar near the Quadrangle. Although dishes are prepared using classic Gallic techniques, the atmosphere and menu possess a laidback Mediterranean vibe. Chef and owner Laurent Poupart hails from France's Alsace region, where he began working in a Michelin threestar restaurant at age 14. After time spent in other Michelin-rated kitchens, as well as private gigs for A-listers including Kevin Costner, Cindy Crawford and Joel Silver, he succumbed to Dallas' charms. Poupart recommends the seafood since everything is wild-caught, but if you're craving comfort food, order the pork osso buco braised sous vide. There's an entire menu devoted to pizza, and with dough made in-house daily, it's best to try the Alsatian with crème fraiche, bacon, onions, mozzarella, white cheddar and provolone. Just don't forget to save room for dessert, particularly the aptly named 40-minute soufflé. Plan B Group worked its magic with the interior — a residential-looking space that includes a 360-degree hickory-topped bar that's open to the patio for people watching when temperatures allow. "Jou Jou is French for a toy for kids," Poupart explains. "I used it as an inspiration for JoJo as I want this to be a vibrant, fun scene." Fun, yes, but when it comes to the food, he isn't playing around. Katy Richardson The Educated Eye Exovault: Tough Beauty As a person of high standards, I can't suffer the boring, cheaply crafted iPhone cases offered by the mass market; I want everything I own to be the best. Which is why I was recently delighted to stumble upon Exovault, this year's finest stocking stuffer. It is a line of virtually indestructible iPhone cases designed by sculptors and handcrafted by skilled machinists in Brooklyn. Great design solves problems in an elegant way, and for me to get excited, a product must also be Precision machining, tastemakers demand it crafted of well-considered materials and require a high degree of skill to produce. After chatting up the designminded spokesperson at Exovault, I learned each case is created from two solid pieces of metal stock with precision to 1/100th of an inch. With optional exotic wood appointments, this is the kind of distinctive product that sets apart tastemakers from plastic-devouring masses. For those who eschew the importance of artistry, there is a practical reason for avoiding chrome or brass-plated carbon steel products and opt instead for solid brass, aluminum or titanium: rust, that avoidable scourge across the spectrum of decorative arts and consumer goods. An educated buyer of fine design considers which materials are best suited to his or her application when determining which object is merely satisfactory and which is excellent. Fortunately for those who obsess about these details, the Exovault is a winner. Oh, and back to it being virtually indestructible: I'm told a customer once left her phone wrapped in a custom-engraved brass and hardwood case on top of her car while loading groceries and later watched it fall off of the roof onto the highway. "She pulled over and tried to get to it but not before a few cars had run it over," said company spokesperson Amelia Biewald. "When she finally picked it up, she saw her case was scratched but her iPhone was okay. The next day she e-mailed me the story and ordered the same case again with the same custom engraving." It may be overkill for it to be available in an array of metals that do not deteriorate, as your case will still be intact, but obsolete, when a new iPhone is released. But it's the right kind of design: Yummy, delicious overkill dressed in exotic Exovault: iPhone's wood. Exclusively at exovault.com. Dutch Small Repurposed packaging — shipping as art You won't find any kitschy references to a "catch of the day" at Driftwood in Bishop Arts. Nor will you find anything on the menu that involves a barnyard animal. Conceptualized and founded by Jonn Baudoin (Mi Piaci, Nicola's, Craft), chef Omar Flores (Abacus) and entrepreneur Sal Jafar II, this is the ultimate place for fans of ultra-fresh seafood, most of which is wild-caught and served with organic, pesticide-free sides. "Unlike a lot of seafood restaurants, we don't do beef," Louisiana native Baudoin says without apology. Of note: chargrilled best dress octopus with marble potato confit, Manzanilla olives, watercress pickled onions and smoked tomato vinaigrette. Walls painted in palest turquoise and objets d'art that give a nod to the restaurant's moniker contribute to the soothing interior. Although it's been open since April, Dallas' often fickle restaurant-goers have remained steadfast ever since. So, here's a tip: Don't show up without a reservation and hope for the best. 642 W. Davis St, 214.942.2530; driftwood-dallas.com. Donna Scoggins