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OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. Retail: Highland Park Village welcomes the first Texas location (only the ninth in the U.S.) for Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille, in a two-story boutique opening this spring. Approaching a 25-year milestone, the luxe arm-candy brand launched in 2001 with the RM 001 Tourbillon … The 150-year-old Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen is set to open a boutique at NorthPark Center in August or September … Luxury automobile mecca Park Place Dealerships recently purchased 15 acres in Dallas from R a y t h e o n a n d w i l l develop a new Porsche dealership on the site, with an anticipated 2027 opening Sports: We all love tennis — the celebrity athletes and the fun outfits both on the court and off. The Dallas Open has been upgraded to an ATP 500 level tournament this year and is being held February 1 through 9 at a new location: the Ford Center at The Star (connected to the World Corporate Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys) in Frisco. Score one of the 7,000 seats on Stadium Court or opt for general seating in the Grandstand Court, with four visible practice courts. Vying for more than $2.8 million in prize money are Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, and Taylor Fritz, among other superstars. Social: Skipping Dry January this year? Then look for us at the Grange Hall Happy Hour Thursday, January 9, themed Le Bon Temps. Picture all the popular kids' tables at your high school cafeteria — lots of good fashion and juicy stories swirling around, all under the watchful eye of our favorite bartender Raff … January is a great time to rest from the slew of fall fundraisers and holiday soirées. However, come February, it's time to slip on your favorite Blahnik kitten heels. Start out strong with an annual event we always look forward to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show, slated for Wednesday, February 12, at the BUZZ Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The event celebrates 41 years of fashion for a cure with co-chairs Courtney Petit and Caitlin Wilson, along with advisory chairs Nancy Gopez, Maggie Kipp, Melinda Knowles, and Samantha Wortley. Two of the honorees this year are Laura Bush (ICON Award) and Larry Hagman (Memorial Hero). It's the perfect way to launch spring fashion while honoring lives touched by blood cancers … On Saturday, February 15, pull on those white opera-length gloves for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball alongside the DSO debutantes, their escorts, families, and anyone who wants to support the DSO's education and community outreach programs. And in my case, someone who enjoys watching the famed Texas dip (can't help myself but watch the episode of House of Cards over and over again where Robin Wright and Diane Lane face off and do their Texas dips in a DC women's restroom) … On Tuesday, February 18, head to the Ritz-Carlton Dallas for the Educational First Steps Gala, an intimate evening with President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. The evening supports childhood education in North Texas by ensuring access to high-quality early learning in under-served communities … To close out the month, you'll find us at Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 27, at the Hilton Anatole. The award was created in 1994 to honor those who have made profound contributions in "thoughts, words, and deeds" to all generations of the greater Dallas community. The honoree this year is one of our favorite leaders: Elaine Agather. Since the fundraiser's inception, it has raised more than $22 million for the Senior Source, which helps older adults live with dignity, purpose, and security. Billy Fong By Billy Fong H eritage fashion brand Dior has opened one of its largest U.S. stores in Highland Park Village, a unique space housing the Dior multiverse, including the brand's entire range for men and women, leather goods, accessories, shoes, fragrances, fine jewelry, and timepieces. Taking inspiration from the 30 Montaigne flagship in Paris, the new two-story boutique has Versailles parquet floors, a creamy white and pale gold palette, and artworks by Trevor Shimizu, Terrell James, and Violet Dennison. Dior Dallas, 58 Highland Park Village, dior.com. Steven Hempel Dior's New Dallas Boutique Journey bag Above: Gradient gray- black Dior Gravity leather bifold. Left: My Dior ring. Dior Punk flat Frances Tiafoe 42