{"id":43518,"date":"2025-11-10T18:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/43518\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T18:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:12:09","slug":"houston-nutcracker-market-adds-new-vendors-shopping-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/43518\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Nutcracker Market Adds New Vendors, Shopping Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Houston twins Mary Kay Bowden and Kim Willson are showcasing their Southern roots and global perspective with the launch of 11 Juillet<\/a>. The brand’s fine jewelry and luxury handbags are already favored by A-listers including Katie Holmes, Leslie Bibb, Jenna Ortega, Emma Roberts, and Jennifer Aniston.<\/p>\n

11 Juillet, named after the twins\u2019 birthday, debuted its first collection in March. The line blends Italian craftsmanship with modern elegance, featuring handbags made from Italian calfskin leather and jewelry made with malachite, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and ethically sourced diamonds.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve called Houston home for about 20 years, and Kim\u2019s been here for about four,\u201d Bowden tells CultureMap. \u201cWe originally grew up in Kentucky, where we first began to appreciate quality craftsmanship. In our early twenties, we spent time in New York, where we were introduced to fashion and design, followed by countless trips to Paris that deepened our appreciation for Parisian art and elegance. Once we settled in Texas, we were inspired by the South\u2019s distinctive style.\u201d<\/p>\n

Handbags range from $8,000 to $20,000, depending on diamond selections. Each purse features a medallion made with diamonds and natural stones ranging from 3.4 to 17 carats. The medallions are removable and can be worn as jewelry.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie Celebrity Leslie Bibb is a fan of the Houston-based brand 11 Juillet. Photo courtesy of 11 Juillet<\/p>\n

Each 11 Juillet handbag is made to order in Tuscany, where Italian artisans craft the designs from full-grain calfskin. \u201cAfter visiting artisans across the globe, we found Italy\u2019s heritage of leather craftsmanship is unmatched,\u201d they explain. \u201cWe are closely involved in designing each silhouette and communicate with our Italian artisans daily, frequently visiting Italy to ensure every piece is made with the utmost precision and the finest materials.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their debut collection, \u00c9clat de Joie, which translates to \u201cradiance of joy,\u201d represents what they stand for. \u201cTo us, the \u00c9clat de Joie is the heart of 11 Juillet, a symbol of light, joy, and individuality,\u201d said Wilson. \u201cEach star medallion represents the harmony between natural beauty, technical mastery, and personal expression.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, 11 Juillet is available online only, though the brand hosts pop-ups in various cities where merchandise is available on-site.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess, for us, isn\u2019t about chasing trends, but about creating heirloom-worthy pieces through timeless designs that hold meaning, reflect exceptional craftsmanship, and can be treasured and passed down for generations,\u201d said Bowden.<\/p>\n

As Houston\u2019s fashion scene continues to grow, Bowden and Willson see the Bayou City as the perfect home base. \u201cWe are based in Houston, which is known for its effortless elegance and love of diamonds. We are inspired by Texas\u2019s fashion scene and we wanted to create handbags that let you wear your diamonds not just as jewelry, but as modern heirlooms to be cherished and passed down.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Houston twins Mary Kay Bowden and Kim Willson are showcasing their Southern roots and global perspective with the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":43519,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[56,25741,58,57,21299,25740,808],"class_list":{"0":"post-43518","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-houston","9":"tag-houston-ballet","10":"tag-houston-headlines","11":"tag-houston-news","12":"tag-nutcracker-market","13":"tag-nutcracker-market-2025","14":"tag-shopping"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}