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Alton in the House. Star Power. La La Lehr. A lton LaDay's first book is out this month: In the House: Celebrating America's Leading Black Interior Designers (Monacelli). Look for the vibrant work of Rayman Boozer, Rodney Lawrence, Brigette Romanek, and more. S till basking in the success of The Odyssey, one of its stars soon lands in Texas: amfAR presents its Award of Inspiration to actress Charlize Theron at its second annual Dallas benefit. Kathleen and Scott Kirby return as hosts of the black-tie gala at their home on Saturday, October 24. A keystone event for amfAR and its efforts to improve global health, amfAR Dallas raises critical funds for lifesaving biomedical research. The gala follows in the enormous footsteps of the internationally lauded TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art Gala that Cindy and Howard Rachofsky hosted for 25 years. Last year's event delivered star power with Nicole Kidman, who presented the Award of Inspiration to Fort Worth visionary and Landman creator Taylor Sheridan. And did we mention that Diana Ross performed and brought the house down. In total, that night raised $3.1 million for the cause. Not too shabby for amfAR Dallas' first rodeo! Tickets events.amfar.org. N igerian-American artist Dozie Kanu, whose debut furniture collection for Knoll launched at Salone del Mobile 2026, was born and raised in Houston, and inspired by Texas car culture — tricked-out, customized slab wheels. Leather furniture tops nod to African drums, while the tasseled fringe skirts speak both to African ceremonial dress as well as Texas cowboy. $3,061 – $8,682, at DWR – Design Within Reach. M eet jewelry designer Jared Lehr when he heads to Stanley Korshak for a trunk show Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, with a collection that marries Old Hollywood with global wanderlust. Slab to Fringe. Jared Lehr Dozie Kanu console table for Knoll COURTESY KNOLL The home of Malene Barnett, designed by Leyden Lewis, as featured in Alton LaDay's new book, In the House PRATYA JANKONG LIZ JOHNSON ARTUR Dozie Kanu Charlize Theron PAOLA KUDACKI 52