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C hange is in the air. Do you feel it? As our June issue took shape, a theme was revealed: new beginnings. From organizations to people, It's clear there is much anew. Risks are being taken, and things are bravely being done for the first time. I love the idea of jumping into the unknown; life is nothing if not an adventure. Among the many milestones and firsts chronicled in this issue, one stands out: The Nasher Sculpture Center lauded its inaugural Nasher Prize laureate, sculptor Doris Salcedo, during its debut Nasher Prize Gala — a momentous occasion that was perfectly symbolic of director Jeremy Strick's ambitious plans for the Nasher's next era as an international leader in contemporary sculpture. Two couples share their stories of embarking on new journeys. Gonzalo Bueno and Michael McCray open up about being new dads to daughter Alicia, allowing us a glimpse of her most stylish nursery. And Fairfax Dorn (Ballroom Marfa co-founder) and Marc Glimcher (president of Pace Gallery) share the day they began their life together as husband and wife, with a mystical, memorable wedding of artful proportions in West Texas. This month, after more than a decade working for the city's top wedding and event companies, the wildly talented Julian Leaver ventures out on his own, with the launch of his own wedding and event planning business, The Dapper Diplomat. There's also the story of Francis Harrison — founder of Conscious Cuba, a redefined travel agency that plans trips to Cuba. Harrison began her business with the simple intent of exposing Americans to an unfamiliar place and culture, and it has since grown in spades. "At the end of the day," Harrison said while we spoke about taking first-timers to Cuba, "I've learned that we are all human; we are all the same." This gave me pause. As you boldly leap out of your comfort zone and into new ventures — be it love, parenthood or business — may you keep those mightily humbling words in mind. Christina Geyer Editor in Chief christina@papercitymag.com in this ISSUE J U N E 2 0 1 6 | S T Y L E | F A S H I O N | S O C I A L 4 , 6 P O P. C U LT U R E . G O S S I P. 10 Party: The Nasher's new Prize 18 Party: The Indefinable MTV Re:Define gala 8 STEVEN VISNEAU FOR SISTERBROTHER MGMT. Christina Geyer Bridal: Wedding news 16 17 Decoration: What's new in the design whirl 20 Party: Forty Five Ten fêtes designer Jeremy Scott. Party: Chick Lit Luncheon with Tim Gunn 19 Travel: Conscious Cuba 22 Design: A baby princess room Wedding: Fairfax Dorn + Marc Glimcher W hen it comes to my wardrobe, I follow two rules. The first was made famous by Coco Chanel: "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." The second was advice from a dear friend: Everything should match, to make for easy dressing, whether for day, evening, travel, even black tie. Womenswear boutique Mill No. 3 seems to share this dual philosophy. The Turtle Creek Village shop is minimalist heaven: Ready-to- wear hangs, organized by color, from copper racks along the perimeter, while clever wall notes address trends and how to pair garments together. Patterns are scarce; most pieces are hued in neutral palettes. Silhouettes are at once classic and contemporary, and the designers (Michael Stars, Twenty, Blaque Label, Bella Luxx, Wooden Ships by Paola Buendia) offer top quality at pocketbook- friendly prices. I love the dainty gold necklace with a tiny baroque pearl from Hawaii- and Dallas–based jeweler Salt Water Swim (I never take mine off.) Stay tuned: To support emerging designers and Texas fashion, Mill No. 3 will play host to a run of pop-up shops, including shoes from Suavs of Austin, New York–based Margaux and more. (The April pop-up for Breda, a watch company based in Deep Ellum, was a runaway success.) Mill No. 3, 3888 Oak Lawn Ave., 972.331.0187; millnumber3.com. Christina Geyer HOT SHOP: Mill No. 3 Above and below: Mill No. 3 in Turtle Creek Village A fter 30 years in Deep Ellum, one of Texas' most respected dealers begins a new chapter. Not only has Barry Whistler joined the ranks of Design District gallerists, but he's also on the leading edge, with an aesthetically avant-garde program that never verges on the trendy. Decades before authenticity was the buzzword, his eponymous gallery mounted shows defined by that hallmark and has always given Texas talents their due: From the minimalist abstractions of Dallas artist Linnea Glatt, not coincidentally the new space's opener (through June 25), to Goss-Michael Foundation-touted Nathan Green and influential abstract painter John Pomara, the stable has always been stellar. (Occasionally surprises have crept in; one memorable instance was an endearing and odd show of Bucks Burnett's eight-track tape collection in 2009.) Whistler's new white cube, a repurposed early '70s warehouse, matches his honed vision. Increasing the gallery's footprint by 1,500 square feet, it transforms the once aerosol-encrusted interiors of Lab Art (now a private dealer) into a pristine 4,500-square-foot space with an expansive main gallery and a bookstore at the entrance. "The main exhibition space is a single large room, 42 by 28 feet with natural light, so the scale is a major change for us," Whistler says. "This new location will allow exposure to a new audience and easier access for our clients … Our time and identity with Deep Ellum was good, but this feels right, and I welcome the change. I'm excited to be near many of our contemporaries." At the nexus of Cole and Dragon, Whistler is literally at the crossroads of the Design District. Up next is a group show of his main players (July 2 – August 13), followed by new photographs from Whistler's wife, the incisive and poetic Allison V. Smith (September 10 – October 25). Barry Whistler Gallery, 315 Cole St., 214.939.0242, barrywhistlergallery.com. Catherine D. Anspon Whistler's MOTHER LODE Barry Whistler with Linnea Glatt's Together, 2016 JAMES BLAND W e love New York fashion label Theory for its relaxed, monochromatic sleekness and its singular focus on modernity and craftsmanship, ease and accessibility. This month, Theory opens its first Texas boutique in Highland Park Village, stocking the full collection of womenswear, menswear and accessories. Founded in 1997 by designers Andrew Rosen and Elie Tahari (who left to start the Elie Tahari brand), Theory has been polishing its fashion game for decades, eschewing its famed cargo pants for the chicly simple in colors that seem poured from Farrow & Ball paint cans — sublime dead salmon, lichen, down pipe — as well as parkas and hoodies. Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens took the design reins in 2010 and forever burnished the DNA. And, though Theyskens has since moved on, creative director Lisa Kulson is leading the modern movement. Theory, 9B Highland Park Village, 646.348.0487, theory.com. Linden Wilson Theoretically Speaking THIS JUST IN… Highland Park Village is still buzzing: Christofle, Parisian purveyor of luxury flatware, tableware, home decor and jewelry, opens shop in August. Honor Bar, a Hillstone restaurant concept with locations in Beverly Hills and Montecito, opens in the fall next to Elisa Summers' boutique, Market … Restaurateur Alberto Lombardi has set his sights on Plano with Taverna, Toulouse and a yet-to-be-named, Asian-fusion eatery opening next year in the new Legacy West development. Also on the Lombardi front: Come October, his famous Taverna opens in Atlanta … In fashion news: Mackenzie Brittingham, who previously co-owned custom-gown biz Nardos Imam, has gone solo. She is now president and CEO of the Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon, where she will manage the current collections (Ramona Keveza, Naeem Khan, et al.) and design her eponymous collection of custom evening and bridal gowns … In the Dallas Design District, Grit Fitness opens Sunday, June 5. The 5,000-square-foot gym offers cardio, sculpting and dance classes. This is the second Grit from founder Brit Rettig, whose flagship is located on Ross Avenue. Linden Wilson All of Dallas' hot spots, fun fashion finds and beautiful people are now in one place: your inbox. Go to the new papercitymag.com to sign up for our weekly edit feed. YOU HAVE CHIC MAIL Theory Fall 2016 collection