D Magazine March 1979

To make it in the fashion business, you have to be part gambler, part hustler, part fortune teller. Here’s how buyers, models, salesmen, designers and manufacturers play the game.

Five people with the greatest name in Texas.

Books by two women from different worlds.

In 1974, Texas Utilities decided to build a nuclear power plant near Glen Rose. Overnight, a sleepy Texas hamlet became a BOOM TOWN

Tea rooms have a genteel tradition of Jell-O molds and little sandwiches without crusts. They some-times serve good food, too.

Even when she was an infant, I could see in her eyes that she had a will of her own.

Four volunteers from our offices let some makeover wizards show what they can do. They could do it for you, too.

How fashion got to be one of Dallas’ major industries.

Brad Corbett and Gabe Paul have been juggling players. We’ll soon find out which one is the sharp trader.

How to get a homeowner’s insurance policy that actually gives you some protection.

Beauty may be more than skin deep, but you need to start there. One of the following regimens may be just what you need.

Some people think Cynthia Moon’s designs are off-the-wall. That’s okay with her.

Exercise is good for you, but it can be fun, too.

Figuring out what sort of style suits you best isn’t easy. Here are some people who can help.

If you think of Texas as miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles, you haven’t been to the Hill Country.

A guide to Dallas wine shops that can help prevent some bargain-priced disap-pointments.

Jane Henley’s day began at 4:45 a.m. and ended at 8:30 that night. In between came her chance to be the next Cheryl Tiegs.