LOCAL Houston | The City Guide JANUARY 2015

Local January 2015_FINAL_002houston 12/19/14 11:49 AM Page 68 MENTERTAINMENT VICTORIOUS RESOLUTIONS SEEING THAT THIS IS THE IDEAL TIME OF YEAR TO BE AMBITIOUS AND CONQUER GOALS RANGING FROM GETTING FIT, SETTING FINANCIAL GOALS, ADDING MORE CULTURE TO YOUR LIFE AND SO ON, THIS YEAR I’D LIKE TO START BY CELEBRATING THOSE WHO HAD A VISION, TOOK RISKS AND HAVE BEEN EXECUTING THEIR PLAN – MAY EVERY NEW YEAR COME WITH A NEW LEVEL OF GROWTH AND ACCOMPLISHMENT! Kooth timeless goods and apparel are American-made and feature collaborations with the country’s finest craftsmen to produce products that stand the test of time. Derived from the word “couth” meaning cultured and refined, an English word dating back to the 1800s, Kooth adapted a new spelling to reflect the modern aesthetic. Influenced by the founder’s lifetime around farms and ranches and the desire to handcraft high-quality goods and apparel that combine traditional worker aesthetic with modern wearability, manufacturing and product sourcing is all based in Texas. Available at www.koothbrand.com. In early 2013, George Frost was introduced under the umbrella of jewelry accessory brand Lulu Frost. George Frost carries the same sprit of the Lulu Frost brand in making every piece a memento or keepsake to remind you of a special accomplishment. The unisex collection is strong and versatile. The hand-sculpted, trench-art inspired “V for Victory” ring in brass is a personal favorite. Also available as a cuff. www.lulufrost.com The determination that drives Onshore Workwear is contagious and fitting of the state where it is rooted. Texas has not only a rich history as a leader in textile manufacturing but has long been a global leader in pulp cotton production. Onshore Workwear has found the way to reach their vision and support local with their denim collection of both raw and stonewashed denim. www.onshoreworkwear.com or shop at Manready Mercantile, 321 West 19th Street. By Vico Puentes | Photography by Kennon Evett 68 L O C A L | january 15

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