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Cartier has moved from its temporary location at St. Regis Hotel, where the jeweler moved after exiting the Galleria. Cartier now moves to its new temporary location at 2031 Post Oak Boulevard between Westheimer and San Felipe, where the jeweler will remain for a year before moving to its grand Maison Cartier in the still-under- construction River Oaks District, come May 2015 ... Galleria roundup: H&M, the Swedish fashion superstore, opens this fall in Galleria IV, Levela 1 and 2, near Macy's, with 20,000 square feet and will stock men's and womenswear … The newly minted 1,960-square-foot Bulgari boutique is now open in Galleria 2, Level 2, next to Saks Fifth Avenue … Tory Burch has also moved and is open in Galleria 1, Level 1, between Sony & Versace (former Cache space) … Vera Bradley has opened in Galleria 4, Level 1, between Crazy 8 and New York & Company … Tourbillon opens this month in Galleria 2, Level 1, adjacent to Brooks Brothers in a 2,815-square-foot space … John Varvatos menswear is expected to open this month in 10,469 square feet on Level 1, between Ralph Lauren and Ermenegildo Zegna … Rolex's first Texas storefront, owned by Deutsch & Deutsch, opens next month between Tory Burch and Sephora in a 1,839-square-foot space … Cosmetics company Rajeunir Black Caviar opens this summer between Wet Seal and Abercrombie in Galleria 1, Level 2 … Beachy-chic Trina Turk opens in Galleria 1, Level 2, next to Sephora in the former Tory Burch space this August … The Zara reno will open in the fall, expanding into two levels of 18,996 square feet in the current space … Neiman Marcus hosts three jewelry PAs this month, all on Level 1: Donna Lennon, June 7; Dian Maloof, June 13; and Victoria Hayman, June 14 … Uptown Park's Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf is rebranding as it expands its footprint and "will now be known simply as Elizabeth Anthony. The store, owned by Julie Roberts, will incorporate the former David Brown space, bringing EA's size to 7,500 square feet. More space means room for new designer names in the handbag, contemporary, luxury and eveningwear departments … Zadok Jewelers has received the Pinnacle Award at the Better Business Bureau Awards. Zadok's has been awarded for excellence by the BBB in 1998, 2000, 2005 and 2007 … Valobra Master Jewelers hosts jeweler Carlo Mariani's Mariani collection June 6 – 7 … California-cool Trina Turk opens in The Woodlands' Market Street this month with women's wear, swim, accessories, jewelry and shoes, and, in July, the men's collection, Mr. Turk and the handbag collection launch. Megan Pruitt Winder Restaurateur Tony Vallone is reviving his steakhouse concept Vallone's, but this time the famous man behind Tony's is taking a more behind-the-scenes role as an investor. Two young protégés from his flagship Tony's restaurant and the more casual Ciao Bello, partners Scott Sulma and chef Grant Gordon, will oversee the technique-driven steakhouse in Memorial on Gessner, just next door to the Westin Hotel. Architect Shafik Rifaat, who customarily works on designing the company's concepts, will again reprise the eatery with help from interior designers Lucinda Loya and Roberto Cervantes. Look for the lunch and dinner spot to debut in October … Kudos to Houston caterer Elizabeth Stone, founder of The Stone Kitchen, who recently published a lavish entertaining cookbook titled An Invitation to Entertain (Bright Sky Press, $34.95). For more than two decades, Stone has wined and dined us, and here she shows readers how to pull off afternoon tea at home, create a farm family dinner and gather everyone for every major food-centered holiday with aplomb … Craving fried chicken? This month and next, Damian's Cucina Italiana ushers in Fried Chicken Fridays at lunch ($16) to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Roll in for comfort fare … Triniti, the restaurant recently nominated for a James Beard Award for its interiors, hosts a summer guest chef series, with local visiting chefs taking the helm to prepare an eight-course dinner. Details at trinitirestaurant.com … Chef Junnajet (Jett) Hurapan and his pastry-chef wife Jira are cooking back in town at the brand-new eatery Songkran. You'll recall Gigi Huang lured them to Houston several years ago when she opened her Gigi's Asian Bistro in the Galleria. Next, the duo headed to Sugar Land, where they conceived the busy concept Blu together with their partners Amy and Jitten Karnani. Now they've debuted the Thai spot Songkran in Uptown Park next to Etoile. While you'll recognize a few dishes (Nuer Sawan and Pia Sam Ros) from Gigi's haunt, the intimate space (which is named for the Thailand festival of Songkran) will soon be bustling with those craving Jett's soulful noodle dishes, curries and complex Thai-based cuisine. Laurann Claridge Restaurant Buzz Leap, 3637 W. Alabama in Hollywood Square, 713.526.4580 One of these things is not like the other — that seems to be the credo of Leap owner Susan Silverman, who always finds the most idiosyncratic NYC/Euro lines for her lifestyle boutique. Juxtaposing Band of Outsiders, Rachel Comey, Apiece Apart, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Giada Forte, A Detacher, LD Tuttle and Creatures of Comfort with, come fall, Canadian designer and Central Saint Martins alum Laura Siegel, Silverman revels in the individualistic. But you won't find this treasure trove on Bissonnet anymore. Leap has leapt to a 1,940-square-foot space in the newly minted Hollywood Square center on West Alabama. Silverman designed the minimalistic, industrial interiors with Jur and Becki van der Oord of Installations, creating a symbiotic backdrop for her well-curated ready- to-wear, footwear and accessories. Megan Pruitt Winder S tay tuned for the big reveal of the Texas Contemporary Art Fair's illustrious lineup, coming in our July House + Art issue. Meanwhile, prepare for a fast start to the season: The TC rolls into town September 4 through 7, at George R. Brown Convention Center, officially launching fall's visual whirl. Widely praised and heavily collected, this is the Fair that seems to most closely mirror Houston — the brash attitude, the fearless acquisition, the messy, important vitality. Opening night Thursday, September 4, benefits the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; we're also looking forward to a series of Glasstire Talks, including conversations and panels that add piquancy and a sauce of controversy to the dialogue, as well as another surprise or two from the smart folks at GT. The Fair founders, Art Market Production duo Max Fishko and Jeffrey Wainhause — whose entry into the Miami scene created one of the must-attend fairs of that town's Art Basel week — assure us year four of our Fair will raise the art barre even higher. Watch these pages next month for more on the unfolding story. txcontemporary.com. Catherine D. Anspon By Leap & Bounds Texas Contemporary Sails into September Jenny Antill Susan Silverman Spanish brand Camper has collaborated with caustic German designer Bernhard Willhelm. How can you say no to footwear that makes you feel as though you're wearing Ettore Sottsass sculptures on your feet. From $195, at Nordstrom, camper. com ... Austin is having a menswear moment. Criquet shirts, which was started by Billy Nachman and Hobson Brown, has designed a shirt touted as "country club tested and farmer's market approved." What exactly does this mean? Polos made from organic cotton in a range of unobtrusively natty patterns and colors, plus a nifty pocket with button and collars with stays. I'm sold — plus, I like that they're made in Texas. From $75, at criquet shirts.com ... Also toiling away in the capital are the guys at Wrong Side pocket squares, Sam and Josh Newman. These brothers use repurposed fabric from their favorite shirtmakers (among them, Hamilton and Dos Carolinas) to produce handmade pockets squares. With such sources, the tone is classic, clean and crisp — and they're even elegantly economical. $24 a square, at wrongside.com ... Mr. Porter has teamed up with Parisian label Ami for a two-part capsule collection. Behind the brand is Alexandre Mattiussi who started Ami after stints at Givenchy, Dior and Marc Jacobs. The collection makes abundant use of navy, white, saturated green and crimson to express a classically grounded aesthetic that's contemporary and decidedly cool. The navy slim-fit wool jacket can be summed up as perfect; with its notched lapels, patch pockets, double vents and tortoise buttons, I would have no problem wearing it day in and day out. The collection even includes matching trousers, so it can be both part of a suit and a blazer in its own right. From $125, at mrporter.com ... Montblanc celebrates the 90th anniversary of the famed Meisterstück fountain pen this month. The timeless biro is still manufactured in Hamburg, as it has been since 1924, in a process that totals more than 100 steps. From $520, at the Montblanc boutique, montblanc.com ... Orlebar Brown, the men's swimwear company famous for swim trunks with side tabs, has teamed up with Grecian artist Konstantin Kakanias for a collection of men's T-shirts and bathing suits. The resulting garments marry a lush exoticism reminiscent of French post-Impressionist Henri Rousseau with the playfully witty and provocative work for which Kakanias is known (most notably, creating the character Mrs. Tependris for The New York Times magazine). The three scenes created for the collaboration include a delightful commingling of pink flamingos, a midday scene in the jungle and a nighttime jungle tableau where mysterious creatures lurk. From $150, at orlebarbrown.com ... I've always believed in the importance of being earnest — or Ernest, as it were. Reconfirming my faith in the trait is men's skincare line Ernest Supplies. The New York-based business recently launched with three products that meet the demands of a dandy's dermis. The cooling shave cream, soap-free gel face wash and protective matte moisturizer are all packaged in astronaut-like pouches with an oxygen barrier protecting the active ingredients and leave a smaller carbon footprint. Best of all, though, is that their design allows you to squeeze out every last bit. From $18.50, at Manready Mercantile, ernestsupplies.com ... Just in time for summertime corniche driving, Autodromo — which crafts an array of fine motoring accessories — has debuted its first pair of sunglasses. The Stelvio frame imparts a sportsman's need for durable and functional accessories while remaining singularly stylish. $349, at autodromo.com. Cheerio, chaps! Seth Vaughan RAFFISH The RAKE HEAD FIRST INTO MEN'S MUST-HAVES FOR JUNE 1. Autodromo's Stelvio sunglasses 2. Konstantin Kakanias for Orlebar Brown 3. Earnest Supplies men's skincare 4. Mr. Porter's exclusive Ami capsule collection 5. Criquet organic cotton button-down 6. Wrong Side pocket squares 7. Montblanc's 90th anniversary Meisterstück fountain pen 8. Bernhard Willhelm sandals for Camper 1. 7. 2. 4. 3. 6. 8. 5.