Gordon Kendall

Our very fashionable Texan-turned-New Yorker-turned-eternal-Southerner contributor Gordon Kendall is always on the go and on the scene. He is a freelance fashion author and educator. He is also an executive member of the Fashion Group International/New York, a board member of The National Arts Club, and a member of The Couture Council and The Museum at F.I.T.

Acquire·Style

Power Shoulders & Patchouli? You Bet. Here’s Why Those Iconic 80s Perfumes Still Define The Holiday Season

The nose always knows. Here, the "Yellow Nose of Texas," our Gordon Kendall, recalls what is really missing from virtual partying these

December 19, 2025

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Here’s How To Unwrap The Origins Story Of Lavish Seasonal Catalog Shopping In Texas

It seemed like a world far, far away came to the mailbox during the holiday season, with glamorous offerings of catalogs were

December 17, 2025

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Here’s How The Fashion “Dynasty” Of Texan Designer Nolan Miller Captured Global Style’s Attention In The 80s

Scene One: Burkburnett, Texas, 1933. The Great Depression. Oil rigs. Dust. A young Nolan Miller found his escape at the movies, dazzled

December 12, 2025

Texas Icons·Style

Exactly Who Was Adele Simpson, The Honorary Texan Fashion Designer Who Dressed First Lady Icon Lady Bird Johnson?

High fashion and post-summer Texas heat seem an unlikely ensemble. However, when the fashion concerns an iconic Texan and its designer has

September 24, 2025

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Along Came Mary: The Fashion Legacy Of Honorary Texan Designer Mary McFadden

Getting dressed up is half the fun...is the strong sentiment Texan women know better than anyone. Fortunately, there are plenty of options

October 16, 2024

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