Texas Cowboy Cookies

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Ever since Hilary Clinton stated in 1992 that “she could have stayed home to bake cookies, but didn’t” the Family Circle magazine has run a First Lady cookie contest to add a little…

Take a Detour

Monday, July 20, 2009

One of our favorite blogs about style and design is Detour by Austin’s Don Weir.  Don was kind enough to participate in a Q&A about his site and some of his other projects….

All American Hero, Walter Cronkite

Sunday, July 19, 2009

On the anniversary of Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, a look at the legacy of the great Texan, Walter Cronkite.

Employee of the Moment- Justo Casia

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Our longest tenured shirt cutter, this week’s ‘Employee of the Moment’ is Justo Casia.   Hailing originally from Guatemala, Justo has been here in Houston, Texas for over 18 years.  As a shirt cutter, Justo…

Houston…We Have An Anniversary

Friday, July 17, 2009

With the 40th Anniversary of the first manned space mission to land on the moon going on right now,  I’ve found some really cool stuff happening to share with you.  First,  Spacefest: the…

Turn the Page

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sometimes it takes getting out of your old neighborhood and shaking up life to see things in a new and different way.  Last week my wife and I escaped the Houston heat for…

Art and Activism

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Since we are on the subject of books this week,  I’d like to bring your attention to another volume coming this winter (Feb. 2010) that looks to be great addition to your library. …

The Texas Rangers

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Texas Rangers have been protecting the people of Texas since 1823, when colonizer Stephen F. Austin, called for men to “Range” the frontier.  Today the Texas Rangers are an investigative division of…

American Menswear Celebrated

Monday, July 13, 2009

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and the publisher Assouline are coming out with a new book this September called “American Fashion Menswear“.  The book will feature sections devoted to work clothes,…

Employee of the Moment- Sam Danna

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Beginning his career cutting shirts while still in high school, Sam Danna has really worked his way through the Hamilton Shirts ranks.  Now in charge of our Houston workshop and all of our production, Sam…