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SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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A Stylish Fall THIS MONTH, WE PUT A FORT WORTH SPIN ON THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED STYLE ISSUE, WHICH IS DRIPPING WITH LUXURY ACCESSORIES, CUSTOM CLOTHING AND MUCH MORE.

Chad Jensen L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gabby Cullen, Cate Marian, Matt Smith CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Our fashion spread focuses on stylish ensembles from local companies like Gavrel Furs and RamblinTrails Custom Boots, which will keep you looking good all season long. Because one’s style goes beyond the clothes they wear, we have also included a great piece on how to finish off any room with a stylish touch. Take a look at all the beautiful ways to update your wardrobe and your home by shopping your way through this issue. Trust us when we say Fort Worth has some serious style! As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021 FEATURES 10 Cowboy up in Comfort and Style at Ramblin Trails Custom Boots How to create true custom boots.

14 Home Décor Covered at Fort Worth Rugs Styling your home with the perfect rugs!

18 Gavrel Furs Continues to Thrive as a Premiere Furrier in Fort Worth The fur company is seeped in local history and still offers unique services to residents.

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28 Texas Bred, Texas Raised Meet Franki Ray

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Around Town

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24 Food & Wine 28 Trend Setter 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar

AROUND TOWN

SEAN SCULLY: THE SHAPE OF IDEAS

in the grassy fields on the east side of Alliance

Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas, organized by the

Airport. The event is expected to attract about

Philadelphia Museum of Art, features the artist’s

80,000 attendees and will feature the U.S. Navy

most significant works and examines his contribu-

Blue Angels debuting the F/A-18 Super Hornets.

tion to the development of abstraction over a span of nearly five decades. The exhibition highlights the close relationship between the artist’s paintings, drawings, prints, and pastels, which are rarely shown together. The Shape of Ideas presents 49 paintings and 42 works on paper that reflect the many phases of a long and varied approach to artmaking. The exhibition catalogue is available in the Modern Shop.

FORT WORTH’S VINCENT HANCOCK WINS GOLD WITH OLYMPIC SKEET SHOOTING RECORD Fort Worth has a gold medalist and Olympic record holder. Vincent Hancock won the gold medal in skeet shooting in the Tokyo Games, setting an Olympic record by hitting 59 of 60 targets in the finals. It’s

Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas was orga-

his third career gold medal along with taking top

nized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The

honors in 2008 and 2012. Hancock qualified for the

exhibition was made possible by Emily and Mike

2016 Games but failed to reach the finals.

Cavanagh and Constance and Sankey Williams,

Hancock hit his first 26 targets in the Tokyo final,

with support from the museum’s endowment

defeating Denmark’s Jesper Hansen by four.

through the Annenberg Foundation Fund for

Kuwait’s Abdullah Al-Rashidi won bronze. Hancock

Major Exhibitions, the Robert Montgomery Scott

lives in Fort Worth and trains out of the Fort Worth

Endowment for Exhibitions, the Kathleen C. and

Trap & Skeet Club.

John J. F. Sherrerd Fund for Exhibitions, the Gloria and Jack Drosdick Fund for Special Exhibitions,

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nesses and customers, the 2021 Bell Fort Worth

lounges, a Bocce Ball court, a 10,000 square foot

Alliance Air Show will adopt a format that shifts

vegetable garden, a daily complimentary cocktail

guests from the ramp to the parking area, show

hour, and rotating seasonal partnerships and self or

organizers announced.

private-guided activities including kayaking, horse

This year’s show is Oct. 23-24 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

backing riding, Pedego Ebikes, and more on the neighboring Trinity Trails system.

The airport ramp traditionally displaying static

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are curated with an extensive array of thoughtful

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luxuries including a queen-sized bed, custom

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new 1.5-acre Landing Zone, which will feature a

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COWBOY UP IN COMFORT AND STYLE AT

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RAMBLIN TRAILS CUSTOM BOOTS OWNER CLAY MILLER

“Like a tailored suit, only for your feet,” Miller said. “It’s truly

DESCRIBES THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT HIS STORE AS

measured. The best I can explain it is, if your foot is crooked, your

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boot will be crooked.

“It’s a better boot than you can find at any western store period,”

“That can be a pleasant surprise for new customers because

Miller said. “A lot of my clientele, ranchers, cowboys, tell me straight

they’ve never worn anything that truly fit them and so many peo-

up they can go get the best boots they can find elsewhere and get

ple are used to ready made footwear.”

maybe six months out of them and they’re trashed. Whereas our boots they’re saying they get five to seven years out of.” The difference is that Miller and staff “make everything.” That includes a large selection of ready-to-buy stock boots as well as semi-custom boots. The latter come with choices of toes, heels, stitching and more. The third choice, fully custom, brings options galore and perfect fit.

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Stock boots begin at $595 while semi and custom boot prices vary depending on accents and extras chosen. Ramblin Boots specializes in repairs and offers boot accessories, western art, clothing and more as well. Miller invites customers to begin their journey to the perfect pair of boots today. “The best way to describe it is, you dream it; we build it.”

PAY A V I S IT M A K E YOU R C H O I C E S

YOUR ROADMAP TO F U L LY C U S TO M B O OT S : Pay a visit: “The initial step is to come in and get measured by one of us,” Miller said. “We don’t take mailed-in measurements. We want to get your boot exactly right.” Make your choices: From ostrich to elephant skin and more, not to mention decorative touches, the skies the limit. In-store sample displays offer an array of choices.

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“So, if you like elephant and want that pair, that pair goes in your folder and that’s truly what I’m making your boots out of,” Miller said. “So there’s no question about grain, color, dye lot. You know what you’re getting going in.” Be patient: Once measured, customers go in line with the knowledge that their custom boots are four to five weeks from starting. The entire crafting process takes several months. “The boot build process is that basically there’s three times a boot has to be wet, dry and cured,” Miller said. “And we want to make sure nothings’

F I RST F IT TI N G

changed in the four to five months, you ain’t broke your foot or gone on no Dairy Queen diet or nothing like that.” First fitting: Miller strongly urges customers to come in for a fitting once their boots are almost done. “That’s just us learning each other,” Miller said. “We want to make sure everything is proper from the first time around, from there it’s pretty easy and you’re ready to go.”

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ing, trading, and repairing rugs. We’ve seen how much

Fortunately, owner Ashley Khoshrou is happy to navigate

work it takes for rugs to be made, so we appreciate rugs a

potential rug buyers coupling her experience with a pas-

lot, and we look at them as works of art. Rugs are made to

sion for customer service and the art of fine rugs.

add comfort and warmth as well as style to homes. “

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California transplant Khoshrou set up shop in west Fort Worth three years ago.

handmade rugs consisting generally of wool, tend to last longer and cost more. Fort Worth Rugs staff work with

“We sell, clean, repair, resize and offer custom rugs, pad-

customers to determine the right rugs to best accent their

ding and appraisals for insurance purposes,” Ashley K. said.

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Ashley and staff also strive to match customers with

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the perfect rug for their home. They educate customers about different types of rugs so customers can select a rug according to their needs and spaces.

WIDE VARIETY: From large to small to in between, Fort Worth Rugs carries all sizes to ensure the right fit for any room.

STYLE CHOICES: Contemporary and, for those partial to the antique vintage look, traditional rugs are available in both handmade and machine made varieties. While both are durable,

“We have rugs for all spaces” Ashley said. “We have runners and round rugs. Ashley K.’s expertise lends to finding the right rugs for any room.

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HEIRLOOMS: Handmade rugs take months to years to build. “Rugs are works of fine art,” Khoshrou said. “One of our rugs here, an antique, is almost 120 years old. They last forever, appreciate, and have good resale value. “They beautify your home and can be passed down to your children and grandchildren. Keep them cleaned and repaired and they will last for decades.” PRICING: Larger, intricately designed handmade rugs can run into the thousands but Fort Worth Rugs offers styles still beauPERSONAL TOUCH: Fort Worth Rugs sells online too. “But we encourage people to come in to better see and feel the actual rugs,” Ashley said. “We offer free home trials,

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THE FUR COMPANY IS SEEPED IN LOCAL HISTORY AND STILL OFFERS UNIQUE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS.

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ARTICLE GABBY CULLEN PHOTOGRAPHY CHANTELLE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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IF YOU’VE LIVED IN FORT WORTH FOR ANY

still a family operation to this day. Bob says, “for nearly

AMOUNT OF TIME, THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE

30 years, my family has owned and operated Gavrel

YOU’VE HEARD OF GAVREL FURS. With local roots

Furs. My father, mother, sister, and even some of my

dating back to 1912, the business has shifted from being

children have worked here at some point.”

hatters and dry cleaners to being a premier furrier that

Gavrel Furs is a true furrier. What does that mean to

is thriving well into the 21st century. We had a chance to

those who aren’t in the business? From cleaning and

speak with owner Bob Rooke, and from the expert staff

glazing to repairs, alterations and re-styling, “We do

to the variety of services, it’s clear that Gavrel Furs is a

everything,” says Rooke.

name that’s synonymous with quality care.

We definitely had more questions for Bob about the

When J.G. Gavrel expanded his father’s original hat-

business of furs. While some of Gavrel Furs’ services are

ter and dry cleaning business in 1946, he built a three-

trade secrets, Rooke was happy to share a few expert tips.

story building on West 7th St. near downtown Fort

“Don’t let them sit and rot in your closet. You wouldn’t skip

Worth. With the new space, he offered dry cleaning

an oil change on your car, so why wouldn’t you take care

on the first floor, a fur workroom on the second floor,

of your furs?” Cold storage is like a walk-in refrigerator,

and cold fur storage in the basement. In the ‘90s, after

and according to Rooke, “it keeps the pelts from drying

leasing the space to other furriers in the ‘70s and ‘80s,

out and protects from moth damage.” He recommends

Gus Gavrel, a grandson of the original Gavrel brothers,

bringing them in the spring for storage and pulling them

re-opened Gavrel furs with partner Bob Rooke. And it’s

out in the fall—just in time for the cooler weather.

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Find out more by stopping by the store located at 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 216, or visit gavrelfurs.com.

have furs available for purchase in their 3,000 sq. foot Camp Bowie retail space, which opened in 2012. From new to pre-owned and custom furs made on location, you’ll find what you want. Gavrel Furs has a loyal customer base that

We also wanted to know about the other ser-

continues to thrive due to word-of-mouth rec-

vices, most importantly the re-styling service.

ommendations, as well as a (pre-pandemic)

What does re-styling mean? It means you can take

presence in the local DFW fashion scene. Bob

an old fur coat or jacket and have it turned into just

has goals for the business’s future, too. “We

about anything from a new vest to teddy bears to

need to educate the younger generation. People

pillows, ear muffs, blankets and much more. Bob

in their ‘30s, ‘40s and even ‘50s might not have

says, “ If you can imagine it, we can make it. We’ve

been taught about the importance of mainte-

even made a mountain man’s arrow quiver.”

nance and cold storage,” he says. “Furs can last

Another unique service? Gavrel Furs offers

for many decades if properly cared for, and I see

a delivery service that operates in nearly all of

many customers bringing me their mother’s or

Tarrant County and Parker County. They’ll pick

grandmother’s fur, which we restyle for them or

up your furs for service or cold storage and drop

perhaps make heirloom teddy bears for members

them off when you need them back. They also

of the family as mementos of a loved one.”

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In a small saucepan, simmer

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+ 1 bunch thyme

sugar is dissolved. Remove from

+ 2 fresh figs

heat and let the thyme infuse into

+ 3/4 ounce lemon juice

the syrup for at least 10 minutes.

+ 3/4 ounce thyme syrup + 3/4 ounce Sprite

For the cocktail, muddle figs and lemon juice in the bottom of a glass. Add ice, 3/4 of the thyme syrup and Sprite. Stir and garnish with fig and a sprig of thyme. CONTINUED >

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+ Moscato wine

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+ Luster petal dust

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+ Sugar syrup (optional)

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Muddle

passion

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current market opportunities and trends.

informed decisions by capitalizing on

REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REPORT WEST FORT REALTY WORTH

ORIGINAL PRICE

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

3821 Shelby Drive

$1,700,000

3.1

6504 Saucon Valley Drive

$1,425,000

4.1

6001 Laurel Valley Court

$1,385,000

3.3

5312 Sendero Drive

$1,295,000

4.1

3905 Mattison Avenue

$1,012,500

3.1

2500 Cockrell Avenue

$950,000

4.1

4012 Shadow Drive

$949,000

3.1

2719 Waits Avenue

$916,000

7725 Bella Milano Drive

$905,000

3.2

6654 Gascony Place

$897,999

6513 Turnberry Drive

$880,000

12517 Bella Vita Drive

$835,000

3.1

4912 Winthrop Avenue W

$802,500

5315 Quail Run Street

$770,000

3416 Harwen Terrace

$725,000

3.1

4014 Mattison Avenue

$725,000

3.1

2104 Tremont Avenue

$725,000

2.1

11 Lombardy Terrace

$675,000

3.1

6436 Rosemont Avenue

$665,000

2.2

833 Northwood Road

$655,000

3.1

7304 Brightwater Road

$621,000

3.1

8440 Drop Tine Drive

$565,000

2.1

4116 Modlin Avenue

$515,000

4033 Pershing Avenue

$456,300

3.1

This data is a sampling of sold properties from July 2021. Source: IRES MLS system.

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10 WILLIAM CLARK GREEN Billy Bob's Texas

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11 FWCM WEDDING EXPO 2021 Fort Worth

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16 FORT WORX SHOWCASE DINNER Taste Community Restaurant

Join us as our latest group of Apprentices demonstrate their new skills learned while participating in the Fort Worx Job Training Program. Event

participants

will

enjoy

multi-course dinner prepared by the Apprentices. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This event is BYOB. Learn more at fortworx.org.

17 DAWN & HAWKES AT THE POST The Post at River East

spend an evening with friends being serenaded by the duo Dawn and Hawkes. The couple's initial effort, Golden Heart, climbed to No. 25 in Billboard’s Folk chart and landed at No. 2 in iTunes singer-songwriter albums and kicked off a whirlwind of cross-country touring and co-writing. For more information visit: evenbrite.com

18 LAPS FOR CHARITY

Texas Motor Speedway

Mark your calendars! You can experience the thrill of driving your personal vehicle around the 1.5-mile speedway oval, all to benefit local children who are in need! Join in for the upcoming Laps for Charity event at Texas Motor Speedway! For additional questions and

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18 WINGS FOR WISHES

River Ranch Stockyards

A family-friendly chicken wing cook-off featur-

ing great food and great fun for a great cause.

Proceeds will go to A Wish With Wings whose goal is to grant magical wishes for young Texans with life-threatening medical conditions. 8 a.m. Team check-in 11 a.m. Gates open to public 12:30 p.m. Judging

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23-25 OKTOBERFEST FORT WORTH Panther Island Pavilion

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and biergartens. You can watch the fur fly at the Dachshund Dash, shop for clothing, treats and souvenirs in the Marktsraße or catch a thrill ride in the

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