Rising Star

Local girl Lucy Dang wins the title of Texas' Next Top Designer

Body-con dresses, flowy tops, tight jeans and sky-high heels set the scene at Sisu Uptown for the 2013 fashion show and announcement gala for Texas' Next Top Designer. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs in the fashion industry.

Nine board members judged 16 Texas-based fashion, shoe and jewelry designers on innovation, marketing, financial plan and construction. But only one of the finalists would walk away with $30,000 to help launch his or her career:

Jewelry designer Charmaine Marshall
Anslee Connell of Savannah Red
Candace Locke of Dimiloc
Bridal designer Alexis Lantz
Gladys J. Bowie-Young of Miss Jane Originals
Shoe designer David Pedack
Dorris Bogus of KaMit Sport
Chelsea Stumo or Ruby Britt
James Martinez of Barron and J.
Jewelry designer Leen Borno
Lucy Dang
William Peck and Cara Noel Noggle of Hope & Faith
Tekenna Jacobs of Phantasie
Sheila Hamilton of LHP
Whitney Bracey of Mahogany Blues
Ruqaiyah Johnson of Ruby Charles

Scenesters packed into the tent for the show, which was riddled with technical difficulties. In spite of it all, Stanley Korshak's Bret McKinney, who is also a TNTD board member, pulled off a great show. "The issues were not my fault," he joked.

Campbell Agency models walked around the the pool — thankfully, no one fell in — flaunting looks from all of the participating designers. After the first presentation, trendy guests and board members— including Diane Reeves, Elaine Raffel, Alison Volk, LeeAnne Locken, Heather Lettieri, Jackson, and Lisa Petty — were surprised with a bright display of Abi Ferrin's spring 2013 collection. Ferrin was the first to be named TNTD in 2007.

Before the winner was revealed, Teresa Nguyen recognized Austin-based jewelry designer Jeannie Vianney, the winner of the 2011 Top Designer award. Then native Dallasite and current Project Runway contestant James B. Martinez announced that Dallas designer Lucy Dang earned the title as Texas' Next Top Designer for 2013.

Three models wearing her designs — a strapless white dress, an A-line printed sleeveless dress, and a black gown with gold accents — came out to greet Dang as a swarm of photographers ran over to the girls to capture the celebratory moment.

Models dressed in her designs reveled in the moment when Lucy Dang (second from right) was announced as the winner.

Photo by Duy Nguyen

Models dressed in her designs reveled in the moment when Lucy Dang (second from right) was announced as the winner.

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Sitting pretty

New SkinSpirit facial spa debuts in Nordstrom at NorthPark Dallas

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SkinSpirit is now open inside Nordstrom at NorthPark Center.

A new medical aesthetics clinic is ready to plump and pamper clients inside Nordstrom at NorthPark Center: SkinSpirit, which offers treatments including Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, facials, laser treatments, and microneedling, is now open in the Dallas department store.

The new clinic marks SkinSpirit's fifth location in Dallas-Fort Worth, following locations at Preston Royal, West Village, Left Bank Fort Worth, and Plano (which was the first to open locally, in 2021).

The NorthPark clinic offers SkinSpirit's full range of aesthetic treatments, including facials, BOTOX Cosmetic, dermal fillers, advanced laser treatments, and microneedling with regenerative catalyst serums tailored to individual skin goals, according to a release.

Among its newest offerings is the SkinSpirit Laser Facial, a 30-minute, no-downtime laser treatment designed to brighten, smooth, and refresh the skin while stimulating collagen production over time. The treatment is positioned as an option before a special event or for those looking to try laser treatments without much downtime, they say.

The clinic also offers SkinSpirit's regenerative catalyst serums, including a new PDRN treatment that can be added to microneedling. According to the release, the treatment is designed to enhance skin renewal, support collagen production, and accelerate recovery.

The NorthPark opening continues a nationwide partnership between SkinSpirit and Nordstrom that brings medical aesthetics into the department store's beauty offerings.

"Our customers trust us to deliver the best in beauty products and services, and our partnership with SkinSpirit continues to raise that bar," says Rachel Eichen, Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Beauty at Nordstrom, in the release. "As medical aesthetic services become an increasingly integral part of our customers' beauty routines, SkinSpirit's expert team and exceptional range of services allow us to bring them even more seamless access to premium care. We're excited for the Nordstrom customer to discover SkinSpirit when they visit us in Dallas."

Lynn Heublein, CEO and co-founder of SkinSpirit, adds that Dallas was a natural fit for the company's expansion.

"Our partnership with Nordstrom continues to demonstrate what's possible when two brands share a commitment to exceptional client experiences," she says. "Dallas is one of the country's most vibrant beauty markets, and we are excited to expand our presence alongside a partner that shares our passion for innovation, education, and personalized care. Together, we are making it easier than ever for clients to access industry-leading aesthetic treatments from providers they can trust."

SkinSpirit was founded in 2002 and now has more than 60 locations across California, New York, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Oregon. The company describes itself as a provider of medical aesthetic skin, face, and body treatments.

To celebrate the NorthPark opening, SkinSpirit will host a grand-opening event on September 17. Guests can get personalized consultations and watch live treatment demonstrations. Those who book their first SkinSpirit service during the event will receive 20 percent off.

The NorthPark clinic is open now at 8687 North Central Expressway, Ste. 2000, with appointments available through the website. It is open 10 am-6 pm Monday-Sunday.

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