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COVER CREDITS: In a private area of Publik, an antique drafting desk and 1950s stool are where tattoo artist Johnny Beavers sketches his designs. Overhead, an original Serge Mouille light pendant acquired at auction from Wright. Beavers drew the botanical specimen on the wall with charcoal. Photography Pär Bengtsson. Art direction Michelle Aviña. Interior design Brandon Fontenot Interiors. Page 64. HOUSTON | NOVEMBER 2023 Contents Cartier Le Voyage Recommencé High Jewelry dragon brooch in white gold with tourmaline and diamonds, at Cartier. For more dazzling Raj jewels, see pages 36 – 39. p.36 – 39 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10, 12 Obsessions. decorations. salient facts. 14 Art Notes 20 Obsession: Louis Vuitton Wave high collar 22 Party: PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed Luncheon 26 Fashion Notes: A look at the world of Louis Vuitton 28 Fashion Notes: Bottega Veneta, Dior, and Loewe Spring/Summer 2024 collections; Loewe's Cloudtilt sneaker 30 Design: The new Thompson Hotel on Allen Parkway 32 Fashion: Thom Browne's new monograph 36 Jewelry: A Mughal moment 40 Fashion: Movement never lies Decoration + Art 52 Design Notes: BeDesign's new design Mecca 54 Design Notes: "Chryssa & New York" at The Menil Collection; Turkish Rug Co. 56 Design Notes: Project Row Houses' 30th anniversary; Soane Britain 58 Design Notes: John Derian X Designer's Guild 60 Fashion: Ralph Lauren's new book celebrating home 64 Design: Publik tattoo studio designed by Brandon Fontenot 76 Dining: Norigami 78 Dining: Balboa Surf Club 82 Party: Texas Design Week Houston wrap-up 102 Art: PAC Art Residency 104 Party: BeDesign's 10th anniversary celebration 6