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    Meet the Stylemakers

    Meet the CultureMap Stylemaker semifinalists and cast your vote now

    Diana Oates
    Sep 22, 2014 | 6:00 am

    Who are the most stylish men and women in Dallas? We intend to find out. We have partnered with the Plaza at Plaza Center to present the first-ever CultureMap Stylemaker Awards, which will culminate in a celebration on October 15 at Tootsies.

    First, we asked you, our devoted readers, to nominate those you deem our city’s arbiters of style. Then we convened a panel of judges — including yours truly and CultureMap editor-in-chief Jennifer Chininis, Oh So Cynthia’s Cynthia Smoot, lady-about-town Yvonne Crum, FLUENT’s Jackson, and longtime local stylist and fashion writer Stephanie Quadri — to narrow down the pool to 12 deserving semifinalists.

    It was no easy task, but after after carefully considering each and every nominee, we present a list of men and women who represent not only a diverse array of styles, but also a variety of industries. Some have made an impact on the fashion business; others have simply impressed with their ability to make a fashion statement in any circumstance.

    So take a look at this list, and then cast your vote. You can vote once a day, every day, until October 1. The six top vote-getters will move into the final round to determine the readers’ choice. That person, along with editors’ choice, will be honored at the Stylemaker party on October 15.

    Meet the Stylemaker semifinalists (listed in alphabetical order by last name):

    Name: Matt Alexander
    Occuptation: Founder, Need
    Website: Neededition.com
    Why Matt deserves to be a Stylemaker: The London native knew he was onto something when he started Need: Offer a small collection of hard-to-find goods online and make it easy and enjoyable for men to shop for them. Then along came customers, investors and a partnership with New York Fashion Week’s Men’s Day. Says his nominator, “He’s helped show that Dallas is as important a fashion center as NY and LA.”

    Name: Merritt Beck
    Occupation: Founder, The Style Scribe
    Website:Thestylescribe.com
    Why Merritt deserves to be a Stylemaker: In a sea of fashion bloggers, she stands out by staying true to her style and creating content that fans look forward to reading every day. Says her nominator, “Merritt is the style guru. She is my go-to fashion blogger whose posts never disappoint.”

    Name: Eddie Fortuna
    Occupation: Architectural designer at Omniplan Inc.
    Website:His-and-her.com
    Why Eddie deserves to be a Stylemaker: His creativity extends beyond his day job; he and his wife launched a website that puts a fun twist on the standard fashion blog. Also noteworthy: GQ magazine recognized his sartorial savvy. His nominator sums it up: “He’s always impeccably dressed, a complete gentleman, and carries an infectious smile and attitude with him.”

    Name: David Goltl
    Occupation: Studio proprietor at Design Within Reach
    Website:Wifeand2kids.tumblr.com
    Why David deserves to be a Stylemaker: Not only can this guy dress a room, but he can also dress himself — and inspire the other gentlemen around him to take it up a notch. As much we love the bow tie he’s sporting in the slideshow above, his best accessory has to be his smile. And he makes looking and living on trend seem effortless.

    Name: Jenny Kirtland
    Occupation: Partner, Ascot + Hart
    Website:Ascotandhart.com
    Why Jenny deserves to be a Stylemaker: The Polyphonic Spree chanteuse now has a style maven’s dream job, running her own clothing line, Ascot + Hart, with her best friend, which they launched last November. She has always marched to the beat of her own fashion drum, which is not always easy to do in Dallas.

    Name: Kevin Lavelle
    Occupation: Founder, Mizzen+Main
    Website:Mizzenandmain.com
    Why Kevin serves to be a Stylemaker: He was just trying to solve a common menswear problem: a comfortable, well-fitting, washable dress shirt that wouldn’t get drenched with sweat in the heat. The apparel industry told him he was crazy, but now his Mizzen+Main makes dress shirts and way more out of a moisture-wicking, washable, wrinkle-free material that has everyone — from athletes to executives — talking.

    Name: Diamond Mahone
    Occupation: Blogger and sales at TenOverSix
    Website: Diamondjanae.com
    Why Diamond deserves to be a Stylemaker: She dares to be different and has a knack for balancing old with new. Says her nominator, “When you see Diamond out and about on the scene, you know for a fact that her look includes many well thought-out pieces, including lots of vintage. I love that about her.” She was also recruited by The Gap for its Styled.by campaign.

    Name: Michael Rodriguez
    Occupation: Style/image consultant
    Website: Mrstyleconsulting.com
    Why Michael deserves to be a Stylemaker: He takes his job seriously, and he has a look all his own. Says his nominator, “Michael literally makes a living off of looking good. He’s always polished, professional and impeccably dressed from head to toe.”

    Name: Maleiah Rogers
    Occupation: Owner, Era Salon
    Website: Erasalon.com
    Why Maleiah deserves to be a Stylemaker: She looks fabulous wherever she goes, even while she’s styling clients in her equally fabulous salon. She can also pull off almost any look, from fun and funky to perfectly coiffed. According to her nominator, “She inspires us all to be a little more glamorous.”

    Name: Melissa Rountree
    Occupation: Realtor, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates
    Website:Twitter.com/MelissaRountree
    Why Melissa deserves to be a Stylemaker: Her style withstands the test of time, which makes sense because she spent years as an executive at both Chanel and Dior. Says her nominator, “Melissa has been a style maven her entire life. She creates a sophisticated, polished look while staying fun and on-trend.”

    Name: Ariel Saldivar
    Occupation: Executive director, ArtPrize Dallas
    Website:Instagram.com/arielsaldivar
    Why Ariel deserves to be a Stylemaker: Whether she’s at an opening reception at Goss-Michael Foundation or a major fundraiser at the Dallas Contemporary, she always dresses the part of the young, confidant champion of the arts. As you might expect from a creative — she’s a singer and jewelry designer to boot — “her look is always fresh and unexpected but never out of place,” says her nominator.

    Name: Patrick Ware
    Occupation: Sales, Traffic Los Angeles
    Website:Twitter.com/PatrickBWare
    Why Patrick deserves to be a Stylemaker: As a fixture on the men’s retail scene, he has infused countless Dallas wardrobes with contemporary, hard-to-find fashions. He doesn’t follow the trends; he sets them. And he has a passion for helping his clients find their individual style. As his nominator puts it, “Guys want to dress like him, and girls want their guys to dress like him.”

    Which of these Stylemakers stands out from the rest? Cast your vote daily through October 1.

    Merritt Beck

      
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    Fashion News

    Dallas' once-a-year Salvation Army fashion show sale is a shopper must

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 7, 2025 | 9:21 am
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    The actual sale will probably not be this color-coded.

    It's one of the hottest sales of the year and it's happening in Dallas on May 9-10: It's the After-Sale hosted by the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary, featuring designer clothing, shoes, and accessories at a highly discounted price.

    This annual event has been called one of Dallas’ best kept secrets: a designer warehouse sale featuring new and gently worn clothes from the city’s best dressed closets and local boutiques. Featured pieces include designers such as Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson, Marc Jacobs and more.

    It's part of the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show & Luncheon which since its inception in 1993 has raised more than $16 million for The Salvation Army of North Texas.

    This year’s Fashion Show & Luncheon took place on May 6 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and included a seated lunch and runway show featuring designer labels donated from Dallas’ most admirable closets and boutiques. Patrons were able to shop from The Chic Boutique or purchase runway items through a silent auction, with proceeds supporting The Salvation Army.

    Dallas Women’s Auxiliary President Laura Downing and founding Emeritus Auxiliary member Margot Perot honored Nancy Dedman with the namesake Margot Perot Service Award. Millie Cooper, whose leadership and legacy have inspired countless women to service, was recognized as the Legacy Award recipient. The inaugural Love in Action Award was presented to Toni Turner for her commitment to making the Dallas Women’s Auxiliary and the Fashion Show & Luncheon a success.

    “Each year, the Fashion Show & Luncheon serves as a positive reminder of the immense generosity of our advocates, partners, and donors,” said Major Dawn McFarland, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “It’s truly special to see North Texans come together for such a remarkable event, all in the name of service. We invite those who were unable to attend to come out for our After Sale. Every dollar makes a difference, and what better way to show support than by sprucing up your wardrobe!”

    The Fashion Show After Sale will take place at 9216 Harry Hines Blvd. May 9-10, from 10 am-6 pm and feature gently and never-worn women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as shoes, handbags, and accessories at discounted prices — donated from coveted closets and boutiques in North Texas.

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