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Restaurant Buzz DVF A Gap (Kids) We heart Diane von Furstenberg's new collection for girls at Gap Kids. As with working women of the '70s, we expect Diane to conquer the playground one signature wrap dress at a time. On sale March 15 at Gap Kids; gap.com/kids. Kate Allen Stukenberg Louboutin: Two Decades of Design Christian Louboutin, the sultan of red soles, celebrates two decades of his namesake French fashion label by resurrecting 20 stunning shoe styles in a special Capsule Collection. Inspired by the designer's love for art, architecture, the fine arts, design, French cabaret and exotic travel, the selection includes the Copt sandal, inspired by a Coptic cross purchased from an artisan in Egypt, and the feather-embellished La Pluminette suggesting the dancers in the cabarets of Paris. Adding to the glamour are six one-of-a-kind handbags. We adore the Artemis Paris purse with its dramatic shoulder piece, upon which sprawls a crystal cityscape of Paris' spectacular landmarks. At Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Kate Allen Stukenberg It's a momentous first for the brand known for its exquisite writing instruments. Montblanc, the venerable Swiss company founded in 1906, has always had a soft spot in its corporate heart for children. Now, for the first time, Montblanc has selected a regional hospital — Texas Children's Cancer Center — for a charitable partnership that will benefit the institution for years to come. Laurann Claridge sat down with CEO of Montblanc North America, Jan-Patrick Schmitz, to chat about the unique bracelet collection expressly designed to benefit TCCC. For each one sold, the purchaser's name is added to the virtual "Wall of Hope" to commemorate the initiative. brought to byto by you brought you DALLAS ART FAIR JAMES COPE, GALLERY DIRECTOR OF MARC STRAUS IN NEW YORK CITY, TAKES QUESTIONS FROM ARTIST LIBBIE MASTERSON, EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR AT HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. APRIL 13 – 15, 201 PREVIEW GALA APRIL 12 2; WWW.DALLASARTFAIR.COM Why Texas Children's Cancer Center? Because they go beyond Texas. It's an institution with national and growingly international reach — and one that doesn't get enough attention. They are doing a lot of work in Africa and collaborate with hospitals around the world, sharing information, experience and research … Children are the future, the next generation. Our What's the significance of the woven design? It represents the three stakeholders in this cause: the doctors, faculty and staff; the families affected; and the greater public, who can contribute to the research and educational side of this endeavor. Those three come together to create a braid-like bracelet for men and women, creating a symbol of support on your wrist. K for Katsuya We've patiently awaited the arrival of Katsuya by Starck in Houston — and we're told that any moment now, the creative collaboration among master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, designer Philippe Starck and SBE founder Sam Nazarian will debut at West Ave. This will be the seventh locale the team has launched; when the concept opened in L.A., it was an instant hit with stars and star makers alike. Katsuya by Starck features serious robata-style cuisine, sushi and sashimi (finally, we can order signature dishes such as crispy rice with spicy tuna and miso-marinated black cod), with a clever cocktail-bar concept dubbed Dragon Lounge, all housed amid Starck's contemporary-cool interiors. Ours is just one of several locations planned for Texas. Next month: our take on this sure-to-be-hot spot. 2800 Kirby Dr., 713.590.2800; sbe.com/katsuya/houston. Laurann Claridge Houston's Janet Gurwitch has bought into Drybar, the two-year-old national blow-dry-only salon chain. Gurwich is an operating partner in Castanea Partners, the Boston-based private-equity firm that now holds a minority stake in Drybar. Gurwitch also is on Drybar's board of directors and has personally invested in the concept. With 13 salons in the U.S. (Dallas already has one), Gurwitch will bring her beauty expertise from her past years as CEO of Laura Mercier Cosmetics and an executive VP of Neiman Marcus to grow Drybar internationally … The fashion boutique Myth + Symbol opens in Rice Village this summer. Created by Trang Nguyen, Chau Nguyen and Roque Strew, and Ameet Giatonde, the shop will stock difficult-to-find and independent designers that manufacture in the USA or source responsibly. Look for women's fashion by Dace, Feral Childe, Fischer and Eighteenth; jewelry by Odette NYC and Hidden Vices; and accessories by BAGGU, as well as ceramics, fragrances and books … Meet jewelry designer Margaret Ellis at Joseph in Highland Village March 16 and 17 … H&M is finally coming to Houston. However, they've opted not to open one central location. Instead, the trendy Sweden-based megastore opens its first doors in the spring at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood then later this year at Willowbrook Mall in northwest Houston … Local fashion designer Chloe Dao, aka Project Runway's season-two winner, has done some remodeling. Not only has she changed the name of her Rice Village boutique from Lot 8 to Dao Chloe Dao, but she's rebranded her logo and given the space a chic redo … Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf in Uptown Park hosts fashion designer Fotini March 8 and 9 … Mecox Gardens now carries local fine artist Saba Jawda's abstract and acrylic oil paintings on canvas … Saks Fifth Avenue hosts Chanel national makeup artist John Fussell March 15 (appointments 713.627.0500, ext. 5684) … Fashion designer Gilles Mendel of J. Mendel makes a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus March 28 in the Couture Salon … Tootsies treats: Meet shoe designer Bettye Muller March 1 and 2; New York designer Lyn Devon March 8 and 9; and Andrew Gn, in from Paris to showcase his Fall 2012 collection March 27 and 28 … Mom alert: American Girl comes to town this summer. The beloved manufacturer is setting up shop (and restaurant) in a 16,000-square-foot space at Memorial City Mall with its complete line of dolls and their clothing and accessories, plus girl-sized fashions and the best-selling American Girl books … Find Ivanka Trump's new fine-jewelry collection, The Bow Collection, at Deutsch & Deutsch. We especially love the diamond-studded forget-me-not rings. Kate Allen Stukenberg [ [ RAP (retail ) COURTESY MARC STRAUS GALLERY DALLAS ART FAIR: involvement has evolved out of education, which comes from the side of the art of writing and literature. We've worked with UNICEF for many years, launching educational programs to disrupt the cycle of poverty, empowering the next generation with knowledge. There is so much awareness about cancer and life-threatening diseases that affect adults, but if you look at the pediatric field, there is very little awareness of children's cancers. The idea of our program is twofold: to raise money on the sale of each $350 leather bracelet by donating $50 from each sold to the cause nationwide in 34 stores and through the internet, and to continue the initiative for many years to raise awareness. COURTESY THE ARTIST Why are you exhibiting at the Dallas Art Fair 2012? Because I have a very strong connection to Dallas, and I feel that we have artists that people will respond well too. Dallas and Texas as a whole have such a strong tradition of supporting and collecting contemporary art. And it's a good excuse for me to visit my friends and get a good margarita and Mexican food. How will you be curating your booth at the Fair? Whose work will you bring that will resonate with Texas audiences and why? We will be bringing a selection of our gallery artists such as American painter John Newsom, who has a large Texas presence. American sculptor Michael Brown, German painter Marin Majic and … For the rest of the conversation, peruse papercitymag.com. Have you driven down Holcombe and wondered what the big cow atop a JerryBuilt Homegrown Burgers sign is all about? This locally grown concept freshly grinds its Niman Ranch beef and prepares its local Buddy's Natural Chicken, crinkle fries and Three Brothers Bakery buns in an open kitchen so you can see exactly how your food is prepared … Brothers Trey and Cody Melcher, along with mom Yvonne Melcher and stepdad Magic Schwarz, have opened Vida Tex-Mex in a shopping center the family has owned for decades at the intersection of San Felipe and Mid Lane. Vida stands where the young Melchers' granddad once opened his 35th branch of the U-Tote'M convenience store. Vida Tex-Mex's casual vibe is perfect for date night or a girls' night out, as children under 16 aren't served … Congratulations to chef Philippe Schmit, who will be named a Master Chef of France this month. This honor is bestowed on highly skilled technicians and culinary ambassadors dedicated to furthering French fare around the world. Schmit is one of only 10 French chefs who have earned this honor in the States — and the first in Texas. Laurann Claridge Writing Into Our Children's Future COLLECTOR'S CONVERSATION The Texas art community remembers you vividly from your days at The Goss-Michael Foundation. How did you get to GMF originally, and what led you from there to your current role at Marc Straus Gallery? I'm from the South of England, where I grew up skateboarding and traveling around the UK and Europe. From an early age, I was involved in organizing small exhibitions for my friends. I lived for a while in Edinburgh, where I got to become very good friends with a lot of artists who went the Glasgow School of Libbie Masterson Art. I used to travel a lot to the U.S. for skateboarding, mostly to San Francisco and Los Angeles, but also had a strong connection to Texas as well. I met George Michael and Kenny Goss right as they were opening The GMF, and it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. After several years at The GMF, I needed a new challenge, and it was time for me to move on. I had been planning on moving to NY for a while but was just waiting for the right opportunity, and that's when I met Marc Straus. James Cope nthony Messina has just launched a personal-chef service called Fud (pronounced "food"). Messina wants to help you get dinner on the table any day of the week, rather than focusing on special occasions. For example, book Fud for every Tuesday and pre-select the recipes you'd like to eat that week. He'll bring all the ingredients and cook the recipes up in your kitchen — leaving it immaculate, to boot. More info at fudchefs.com … Stanley Zwerneman and his partners have taken on the pizza business with a Mexican twist. Their clever concept, Pizza Compadre, is a take-out place that mixes a dash of Italian with South of the Border spices. We love their genius calzone/taco hybrid dubbed PiZaco. Find it to go at 1008 Federal Road, with more locations coming soon … Missing your Molina's fix? The Bellaire Boulevard location is finally open, making this the third iteration of the family-run Tex-Mex eatery … The untraditional bakeºry Dolce Delight has opened in Midtown near Sushi Raku. Owner Candace Chang and her staff whip up sweets such as mango lava dome and tofu cheesecake … MARCH | PAGE 6 | 2012