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"M y life is a succession of fortuitous coincidences," says shoe designer Christian Louboutin. In fact, he's built his brand on such unions — and now, with the recent launch of Christian Louboutin Beauté, Monsieur Louboutin has engineered the label's latest expansion. It's a story that starts with color: In 1992, while designing a shoe called the Pensée, he plucked a bottle of red polish from an assistant to paint the soles of the prototype. Now, 20-plus years later, he scales new heights with his second foray into beauty (let's face it, the shoes were his first). The collection's signature color, Rouge Louboutin, captures the high shine of traditional 20-coat lacquer in just two coats. An eight-inch objet d'art, the bottle pays homage to Louboutin's fascination with architecture, referencing features from 17th- and 18th-century European buildings. A black ombré glass base supports a pointed cap with the skyscraper proportions that we've come to expect from our favorite shoe architect. While Louboutin will forever be painting the town his signature rouge, this collection branches out with other color groups as well — The Pops, The Noirs and The Nudes — with each set uniquely glass-bottled and topped with silver, gunmetal and gold. Together, it builds the shiny skyline of Loubiville, a fully realized but not entirely revealed theme created by the designer offering glimpses of new concepts and ideas from the rapidly expanding brand. With Loubiville, Louboutin continues to construct his empire of beauty, and we imagine that, like any great city, expansion is always on the horizon. Trust us, this is definitely a town you want to live in. $50 each, at the Christian Louboutin boutique, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora. Alex Sweterlitsch LOUBOUTIN'S Lacquers in this ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2014 | STYLE | FASHION | SOCIAL 4, 6, 10 POP. CULTURE. GOSSIP. T he end of summer means the return to Dallas and all the activities and charitable galas that keep us spiffy and social. This month, Neiman Marcus and The Crystal Charity Ball celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Luncheon and Fashion Show (see our special section, this issue). The Dallas Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on September 13, and Trinity River Mission hosts its 15th Annual Mission Olé gala on September 27. But first, join North Texas Food Bank for its first annual Harvest on September 19. Eiseman Jewels celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, so we've chatted with the lovely Louise Eiseman (page 22). Read about the global domination of Mr. & Mrs. Box in "The Reward" (page 42). This month reveals the opening exhibition "Alta Moda by Mario Testino" at the Dallas Contemporary on September 21 — hence, our interview with Mr. Testino and Erin Wasson (page 40). And, as a final art nod, connoisseur Frank Hettig shares tales from the auction world at Heritage Auctions (page 56). Holly Moore and I are thrilled to announce the return of home interiors expert Rebecca Sherman as our home design editor for both Dallas and Houston; see Rebecca's story on Forty Five Ten (page 45). Fashion editor Megan Pruitt Winder transferred from Houston to the Dallas office, lucky us! And, Linden Wilson joined the team this summer as our editorial assistant, so note the faces above — you'll see them out and about this fall season. After 10 years at PaperCity, Monica Bickers officially takes the helm as publisher, and hard work is defined by our art director, Michelle Avina, who hops between both cities every month to keep the pages of PC styled to perfection. At the end of this month, you will see the launch of our new website, helmed by executive editor of fashion and digital Kate Stukenberg. And, social editor Jane Rozelle and I will be celebrating our first year with PaperCity later this fall. Now, that's a team I'm proud of! Max Trowbridge Dallas Editor in Chief max@papercitymag.com 14 Fashion: Spanish lessons with Delpozo's Josep Font Social Datebook: A sampling of fall's charitable events 19 Parties: Dallas Theater Center's Centerstage; Greer Garson Gala; TACA Lexus Party on the Green; TITAS Command Performance 12 Style: Adilova Loves … Paris Haute Couture Week SHAYNA FONTANA 22 Style: Louise Eiseman, Queen Mum of Eiseman Jewels A fter a long and hot (albeit not as hot as it could have been) summer, everyone is back in town and geared up for fall. The changing of the season means new clothes — and events happening almost every night. It's once again about luxury these days. Stores are opening, relocating and renovating, paving the way for more shopping and more parties. PaperCity, along with Vogue magazine, is thrilled to partner with Simon Malls for a fall fashion event beginning September 11 at the Houston Galleria — two days of nonstop fashion, not to be missed. And how excited is everyone about the new names and newly renovated boutiques in the Galleria? John Varvatos and Trina Turk are new to Houston; Chanel is undergoing an extensive remodel, which we know will be amazing; Zara is expanding (online shopping just isn't cutting it!); and many, many more. The Dallas market is just as busy, with Qatar Airways' launch party September 23, the renovation of the Hermès store in Highland Park Village (don't worry, you can still get a Birkin in their temporary space across the way), NorthPark Center filling up with fabulous tenants (we can't wait for Mulberry in October!) … and this doesn't even touch on home design. If it's not about fashion, then it's definitely about home and art. Houston has two major art fairs and an antiques and design fair this month (Houston Fine Art Fair, Texas Contemporary Art Fair and Houston Antiques + Art + Design Fair) and national design stores moving in (Ann Sacks has opened in West Ave, and Holly Hunt opens next month in Decorative Center Houston, to name two). In Dallas, Pirch has opened in NorthPark Center, and Arhaus opens in the same center in November — so we're going to be busy decorating, as well. I personally am most excited about fall because it means I move into my new position as PaperCity's publisher. It's truly an honor, and I have big shoes to fill! With an amazing editorial and advertising staff, we can't go wrong. Monica Bickers Publisher monica@papercitymag.com 30 Parties: Jennifer Meyer trunk show and Ylang 23 fête; opening of Abi Ferrin's West Village boutique; Pockets Menswear's 40th anniversary; Traffic Women boutique redux Monica Bickers MAX BURKHALTER Helping You Find Your Luxury Home & Lifestyle. Robin McMonigle Vice President 214.543.6903 rmcmonigle@briggsfreeman.com www.RobinMcMonigle.com Briggs Freeman d 2-e 0314.indd 5 2/7/14 1:29 PM 20 26 35 Party: Celebrating Versace's D. Signature handbag at The Goss-Michael Foundation 36 42 40 Fashion: Gearing up for fall Style: rewardStyle's Amber Venz Box and Baxter Box 45 49 52 Art: Chatting with photographer Mario Testino Style: Forty Five Ten's stunning move downtown — Brian Bolke and Shelle Sills reveal the deal Decoration: What's new in the design whirl Design: Of follies and foliage 56 Design: Inside the nest of Heritage Auction's Frank Hettig 58 54 Party: Sneak peek at Muffin Lemak, Susan Palma and Shelby Wagner's pop-up shop at Neiman Marcus Downtown Special Section: The Crystal Charity Ball Presents The Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Party: Cocktails and book signing for decorator Tom Scheerer Party: Shopping with Lauren Santo Domingo of Moda Operandi Parties: Launch of Circle Seven Five; opening of Planet Bardot; OutlineTheSky celebration; Ylang 23's Irene Neuwirth chez Cate Ford PC House + Art Jane Rozelle, Max Trowbridge, Linden Wilson, Megan Pruitt Winder