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in this ISSUE FEBRUARY 2014 | STYLE | FASHION | SOCIAL 4 , 6 , 8 , P O P. C U LT U R E . G O S S I P. SIMON GENTRY F ebruary — the month for love. Valentine's Day is merely one romantic day yet a provocateur of matrimonial proposals. It's the one day of the year when we emphatically share the words: I love you, I will, I do. So, what do you have planned for your Valentine sweetheart this year? Read Billy Fong Sez's fantasy Valentine's night out for a few tips. There are so many delicious restaurants in Dallas — get doe-eyed with your lover at Abacus, Oak or Fearing's — or enjoy some relaxing spa time, go shopping for jewels — check out Sue Gragg's dazzling baubles, diamonds perhaps … Tiffany's, Cartier, Talk to me, Harry, Winston, Tell me all about it! From Valentines to weddings, this issue is all about that very special day. In our Weddings section, peruse two beautiful picturesque destination weddings, one in Aspen and the other at Canyon Point in Utah. They're so uniquely opposite, yet both shared the same inspiration: nature. The landscape performed as the perfect backdrop — and both brides' pooches approved of the proposals. For this loveable month, get lost in reverie — imagine an imaginary menagerie … of rainbow ponies at the Dallas Arboretum, "Legends of the Spring," our colorful fashion story. The Chanel Métiers d'Art conversation is most certainly not over as we recap memorable moments with the double-interlocking Cs. Plus, read about the festivities at Forty Five Ten and the magnificence of the Crystal Charity Ball. I'm never too far away from social apps, so chat with me on Twitter @max_trowbridge and @papercitymag, or follow me on Instagram @maxtrowbridge. Plus, this month fashion designers unveil their Fall 2014 collections, so I will also be pinning away on Pinterest @maxtrowbridge. Max Trowbridge Dallas Editor in Chief max@papercitymag.com 11 Party: Neiman Marcus Honors Karl Lagerfeld 12 Party: Forty Five Ten's Bonjour Y'All party 10 19 9 Party: Crystal Charity Ball Party: Blockbuster Chanel Métiers d'Art Party: Diane von Furstenberg VIP breakfast at Highland Park Village SHAYNA FONTANA O kay, so I missed the writing deadline for my January publisher letter, but it wasn't because I was out buying gifts! I was a bit busy — nay, overwhelmed — the last two months of the year. At the magazine, I was crafting policy for 2014, overseeing the evolution of our digital initiatives along with Kate, Max and Jackie, signing off on 2014 proposals and generally closing 2013. Personally … Oy, where to begin? I softly launched my marketing strategies and tactics consultancy (to coexist with the photo-perfecting and prepress company I softly launched last year — see flyingpixelgroup.com); I studied for, trained for and earned my airline transport pilot certificate (the "PhD" of flying); I helped Zuzana segue from being a bridal-gown importing/marketing executive to launching her personal training and healthy lifestyle business (holy crap, former-communist-bloc pro athletes are tough — I thought I was in good shape until she dragged me around the gym); and, finally, Zuzana and I bought our perfect mid-century home. (We moved in a week before Christmas — don't ever try to move during the holidays!) During my post-college two- month backpacking tour of Europe, I met Peter Harwich, who was doing the same tour in his post-Columbia University phase. Peter was big on legalizing drugs and setting up anti- drug counseling with the windfall taxes. Pipe dream, I thought. Now, 25 years later, it's reality in Colorado. I won't be making any pot-vacation trips out there any time soon, but, man, when I think about the social changes this country has gone through in the past few years, I am still in shock. (Gay marriage in Utah!?) Progress, march on … Snap! Our reader survey is in, and we have indeed proved our superior readership. See the details on page six — and happy new year! Jim Kastleman Publisher jim@papercitymag.com 20 26 29 32 33 PaperCity Weddings Fashion: Color me spring Parties: America SCORES Dallas SoccerBall Gala; Wipe Out Kids' Cancer; Big Brothers Big Sisters' Big Black Tie Ball; Equest Auxiliary Luncheon Wedding Style: Bridal buzz Wedding: Cherokee blessings for Laramy Elick and Jon Rafpor Wedding: Rocky Mountain high for Christina Donnally and Cory Emerson I t's hard to believe that 30 years ago, David Yurman's iconic cable bracelet was born. The simple double-helix bracelet with gemstones on either end inspired not only a coveted Cable Collection of jewels but was very much the catapult of the David Yurman brand, which had launched four years earlier in 1980. In celebration, designer Yurman, his wife Sybil and David Yurman's chief design director, their son Evan, have created a special Cable Celebration Collection. The exciting assortment includes 10 rainbow-colored aluminum cable bracelets; three dazzling all- over diamond designs of white, cognac and black diamonds; and four bracelets crafted entirely of precious metals. From $350, at the David Yurman boutique, davidyurman.com. Kate Stukenberg The Cable Guy Celebrates 30 Flora & Fauna à la Française H ermès teams again with Texas artist Kermit Oliver to decadently execute Southwestern themes. This time, the focus is on the Texas flora and fauna preserved by the Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. Oliver created an exquisite prairie scene for the 90-centimeter scarf, which is available in four colorways (red, pink, blue and black) and rendered in Hermès' storied silk twill. Houston and Dallas boutiques stock the scarf exclusively for six months. Ten percent of scarf sales benefit the Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute — its namesake preservationist, a member of the King Ranch dynasty. $410, at the Hermès boutique. Seth Vaughan DVF continues its yearlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of the wrap dress in the most iconic way — think Studio 54. Diane von Furstenberg has joined forces with The Andy Warhol Foundation for a limited- edition Pop Wrap Collection. The dynamic duo brings you wraps in all lengths, T-shirts and accessories that marry original DVF prints with signature Andy Warhol icons, vibrant flowers and dollar signs juxtaposed with chain links, animal prints and twig elements. Must-have: the Julian silk jersey dress with primary-colored floral and black-and-white chain link. Now do the hustle and snag a few frocks before the nightclub closes. Revenue generated by the sale of the collection benefits The Andy Warhol Foundation. $85 to $595, at DVF, Dallas. Megan Pruitt Winder Experimental Table, 214.752.6851, experimentaltable.com Just in time for wedding season, a fresh face steps up to the plate: Feast your eyes on Experimental Table. After a slew of applauded cuisine concepts, chefs Katie and George Brown — formally of the much-exalted George — have started a full-service catering company that offers locally sourced foods for weddings, rehearsals, birthdays and more. Striving for authenticity, they work with local Texas farmers to create classic dishes based on season and availability. The result is an ever-evolving menu, from roasted beets with fluffy goat cheese to a raspberry drizzle on braised Angus short ribs, served atop a pillow of grits and onion jus. Jane Rozelle Experimental Braised Angus short ribs with grits and onion jus JENNY ANTILL Eye Popping Eats