Chanel has reopened its boutique in Dallas at Highland Park Village. The 6,500-square-foot store was designed in partnership with longtime Chanel collaborator Peter Marino and showcases the entire Chanel universe including clothing, shoes, handbags, watches and fine jewelry and fragrance and beauty. Designed to feel like a private residence, the two-story space is is a modern blend of serene neutral tones and accents of pink, gold and yellow. Past the matte black granite entryway featuring a Peter Marino-designed bronze commode, clients will discover handbags and accessories as well as the fin ..read more

Owned and operated by Harwood International, the Dallas-based real estate firm, Hôtel Swexan has opened in the Harwood District. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the property features 134 well-appointed guest rooms and eight suites in a modern 22-story tower, boasting sweeping views of the skyline. A rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool, private social club and five world-class culinary concepts are some of the property’s special amenities. Its signature restaurant, Stillwell’s, is a steakhouse serving locally raised and ranched Akaushi cattle. All-day restaurant Isabelle’s, on the lo ..read more

Where to Stay Situated in downtown Fort Worth, the new 226-room Kimpton Harper Hotel nabbed a unique location in the historic Farmers and Mechanics National Bank landmark building. The iconic building was once the tallest in Fort Worth, and this spring, the 24-story hotel will celebrate its panoramic vistas with a rooftop observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. A posh penthouse bar and lounge, Refinery 714, will offer craft cocktails and sweeping city views while Il Modo will serve Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The Kimpton Harper will bring a playful edge that is signatu ..read more

Seely’s Mill Seely’s Mill at the Beeman Hotel in Park Cities celebrates authentic barbecue flavors and traditions with mouth-watering classics. From handmade chips and meats all smoked in the onsite smoker to a saloon-inspired interior and outdoor patio, the restaurant offers thoughtful Texas-inspired cuisine in comfortable digs for a great place to eat in Dallas. Be sure to check out the signature cocktails as well: The spiced pecan Old Fashioned made with Still Austin Whiskey is a crowd-pleaser. Seely’s Mill at the Beeman Hotel Encina The space that once housed Bolsa has been reimagined an ..read more

Whether you are enjoying a weekend at home in Dallas, Texas or find yourself with a weekend away in the bustling city, there is rich history to savor and beautiful landmarks to explore. We’ve put together a trio of our favorite new hotels in Dallas that offer an ideal combination of luxury, culture, and impressive design. Either book a stay or simply spend the afternoon admiring the beauty these properties have to offer. Pro tip: don’t skip the observation deck at the Thompson Dallas. If you’d rather focus on yourself in Dallas, we suggest heading to the newly opened Vitalyc Medspa for an afte ..read more

Chill out with Cryo, a new steel attachment for BeautyBio’s best-selling GloPro microneedling facial roller device. “Skin icing has been an age-old remedy for inflammation and depuffing,” explains the Dallas-based brand’s co-founder and CEO, Jamie O’Banion. “We have harnessed the pore tightening and contouring benefits of skin icing in a way that everyone can easily execute.” The Cryo comes with two heads: one for around the eyes and another for the face and body, where the freeze can ease sore muscles. Natura Bissé’s new Diamond Cocoon Sheer cream and matching eye treatment guard facial skin ..read more

Operating two tony skin studios in Dallas and New York, where you must book at least a year ahead to see her personally, Polish-born entrepreneur Joanna Czech didn’t think she’d partner with a mega fashion brand. “I surprised myself by connecting to a big fashion house and skin care line,” she admits. “If a brand does so many different things, how good can they be in everything?” Czech’s Dallas spa Regardless, Czech was honored that a brand with such a storied heritage came calling, and she promptly agreed to study and test the new Capture Totale product line, which re-launched this January ..read more

When Prabal Gurung needed cowboy boots to wear to Barbara Bush’s wedding festivities, he surfed the web and discovered Miron Crosby, a fashionable collection created by two sisters in Dallas. Five months later, he had not only a pair for himself but also eight Miron Crosby x Prabal Gurung styles strutting his runway at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020. “My whole collection for spring was about who gets to be an American, defining new Americana, and I wanted to pay respect to American heritage,” says Nepalese American fashion designer Gurung. “It was amazing that I could find two women ..read more

Lavish frocks abound in Nardos Imam’s fashion confectionary, their French and Italian textiles so opulent they almost overwhelm the eye. Women driving by the boutique on Preston Road often spin their heads around to view the frocks in the window, and they vow to stop in. Yet most of these elegant designs serve as mere inspiration for the house specialty—bespoke, exclusive dresses for special occasions. “What we do is one of a kind,” explains designer Imam. “It’s all about the vision. I dream for others about what they want in life. I dream about the woman standing in front of me.” Most of the ..read more

Even if you’ve already got a copy of Kate, Mario Sorrenti’s photographic paean to a teenage Kate Moss, there’s nothing quite like seeing the originals. The Dallas Contemporary presents “Kate,” 58 of Sorrenti’s black-and-white portraits of his then girlfriend along with something far more exclusive: the photographer’s first Super 8mm film of the as-yet-undiscovered supermodel. “We’re talking nobody’s ever seen it except Mario and Kate,” says gallery executive director Peter Doroshenko. The book, Kate “Kate” will be on view through August 25 with a complementary show: “Self Service: Twent ..read more