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T he new exhibition a t N o r t h P a r k Center, "Fashion in Residence," presented b y U N T 's Te x a s Fashion Collection, was inspired by hostess dressing dating back to Prohibition in the 1920, when clandestine cocktails could only be sipped in one's personal salon. Curated by Annette Becker, the exhibition shows the evolution of women's exotic-leisure, at-home caftans, kimonos, hostess gowns, evening pajamas, palazzo pants, and Turkish trousers, with works from Bill Blass, Todd Oldham, Emilio Pucci, Lilly Pulitzer, Hanae Mori, Mary McFadden, and Geoffrey Beene. Through June 6, at NorthPark Center, Level One between Neiman Marcus and Dillard's; northparkcenter.com. Billy Fong N ot everyone has something to show for the creative e n d e a v o r s t h e y picked up during the pandemic. Presley Oldham, on the other hand, has a burgeoning accessories collection that's attracted a cult following of both men and women. The nephew of '90s fashion icon Todd Oldham and son of Dallas sculptor Brad Oldham, Presley comes by his ingenuity h o n e s t l y . W h e n t h e e v e n t s o f 2020 drove the aspiring actor and d i r e c t o r from L.A. to his grandparents' Santa Fe home, he picked up an old hobby: making jewelry for friends. By May, he'd launched a collection of freshwater pearl and silver necklaces, anklets and earrings (he served as the campaign model, naturally), using sterling silver and freshwater pearls left over from his U n c l e To d d 's studio or found at flea markets — a sustainable move straight out of the House of Style Todd Time playbook. The response was strong across both genders, even though Oldham r e m a i n s a d a m a n t a b o u t k e e p i n g a n edited inventory. "It really starts with the materials," he says. "It's just about following the trail." Each collection features zero- waste elements, from antique beads found in his grandparents' home to upcycled ceramic stones, recycled glass, and vintage pearl necklaces. Oldham delights in seeing his jewelry find life outside the studio. "I've been so contained and isolated in New Mexico," he says. "It's nice to see that versatility in action." presleyoldham. com. Caitlin Clark HOUSE DRESSING PEARLS ARE A GIRL'S AND BOY'S BEST FRIEND OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. Caftan by Bill Blass, silk jersey knot, 1966, gift of Neiman Marcus Presley Oldham Cumulus white baroque pearl necklace, $495 Presley Oldham's Oil Slick necklace, $425, and Juniper anklet, $120 (left) 26