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Montee Holland: His Journey in Becoming One of Michigan's Most Successful Fashion Designers Whether he was serving in the Marines or standing in front of a classroom, Montee Holland always knew fashion was in his blood.

Whether he was serving in the Marines or standing in front of a classroom, Montee Holland always knew fashion was in his blood. https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/monte-holland-michigan-fashion-designer-tayion-collection/

A Look Inside the Kitchen of Local Interior Designer Carrie Long Here is a look at the kitchen of interior designer Carrie Long and how it's perfect for celebrating Hanukkah with family.

An interior designer’s kitchen is perfect for celebrating Hanukkah with family.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/carrie-long-kitchen-interior-designer-metro-detroit/

7 Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Metro Detroit Here are seven breakfast sandwiches that our critic thinks represent metro Detroit well — in order of preference.

Metro Detroit is experiencing a breakfast sandwich boom. Here are seven breakfast sandwiches that our critic thinks represent the region well — in order of preference.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/best-breakfast-sandwiches-metro-detroit/

The Way It Was: Simmons and Clark Looking back on Simmons and Clark, the iconic Detroit jewelry store founded in 1925.

Looking back on Simmons and Clark, the iconic Detroit jewelry store founded in 1925.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/simmons-and-clark-the-way-it-was/

Cartier Opens New Boutique in Somerset Collection Cartier opened a new boutique in Somerset Collection in Troy on Saturday (Jan. 17). It is the only Cartier boutique in the state of Michigan.

The new location features interior design inspiration from Detroit’s Art Deco architecture and will have a focus on eyewear.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/shopping-retail/cartier-new-boutique-somerset-collection/

How Interior Designer Katie Rodriguez Creates the Perfect Home Office Birmingham interior designer Katie Rodriguez fashions a home office space that inspires 100% focus and ideal visuals for video calls.

A Birmingham designer fashions a home office space that inspires 100% focus.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/home-living/home-office-tips-katie-rodriguez-interior-designer-birmingham-michigan/

Closet Organization Tips from Personal Stylist Andrea Walker-Leidy Andrea Walker-Leidy, owner of the personal styling company Look on Purpose, shares her closet organization tips.

Walker-Leidy, owner of the personal styling company Look on Purpose, shares her tips to bring order to your outfits.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/fashion-topics/closet-organization-tips-andrea-walker-leidy/

'Resurgo': The New Detroit Documentary That's a Love Letter to the City Musings from our resident culture conversationalist Ryan Patrick Hooper about the new Detroit documentary 'Resurgo: The Rise from Within.'

Musings from our resident culture conversationalist about a new Detroit documentary.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/film-tv/resurgo-the-rise-from-within/

Metro Detroit Chef Zack Sklar Launches Luxury Event Space Zack Skalr, restaurateur behind four metro Detroit restaurants, plans to open a luxury event space in Bloomfield Twp. in late 2027.

The restaurateur behind four local restaurants plans to open the venue in late 2027.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/development-topics/zack-sklar-luxury-event-space-bloomfield-twp/

How Interior Designer Katie Rodriguez Creates the Perfect Home Office Birmingham interior designer Katie Rodriguez fashions a home office space that inspires 100% focus and ideal visuals for video calls.

A Birmingham designer fashions a home office space that inspires 100% focus.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/home-living/home-office-tips-katie-rodriguez-interior-designer-birmingham-michigan/

How the DIA Recreated Their Classic 'You Gotta Have Art!' Commercial Here's the story behind how the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) recreated their classic 1976 TV commercial "You Gotta Have Art!"

The greatest art is timeless. And so, apparently, is a great TV commercial about an art museum. https://www.hourdetroit.com/art-topics/did-you-gotta-have-art-commercial-50th-anniversary/

AutoGlow 2026 AutoGlow 2026 took place on Jan. 16 at Michigan Central in Detroit and was hosted by Lisa and Bill Ford and Lia and Jim Farley.

AutoGlow 2026 took place on Jan. 16 at Michigan Central in Detroit. Hosted by Lisa and Bill Ford and Lia and Jim Farley, the event served as the official afterparty for the 2026 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/party-pics/auto-glow-2026/

The Way It Was: 1922 and the Graystone Ballroom Of several ballrooms and dance halls that opened in Detroit during the Roaring ’20s, the largest and most famous was the Graystone Ballroom, located at 4237 Woodward Avenue.

Looking back on the Graystone Ballroom, Detroit’s largest and most famous dance hall that opened during the Roaring ’20s. https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/graystone-ballroom-the-way-it-was/

Hour Detroit's 2026 Restaurant of the Year: Rudy's Prime Steakhouse We venture as far north as we’ve ever gone to find Hour Detroit's 2026 Restaurant of the Year: Rudy's Prime Steakhouse in Clarkston.

We venture as far north in metro Detroit as we’ve ever gone to find this year’s honoree.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/restaurants-bars/hour-detroit-2026-restaurant-of-the-year-rudys-prime-steakhouse/

2026 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview The 2026 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview took place on Jan. 16 at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.

The Charity Preview event has raised over $100 million for children’s charities in Southeastern Michigan over the past 25 years. https://www.hourdetroit.com/party-pics/2026-detroit-auto-show-charity-preview/

Hudson’s Detroit Announces Opening of Pine Hall in Spring 2026 Pine Hall, Union Square Hospitality Group’s debut project at Hudson’s Detroit, will be opening its doors in Spring 2026.

The rooftop bar is slated to open at The Department at Hudson’s Detroit in Spring 2026.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/drinks-beverages/pine-hall-hudsons-detroit-spring-2026/

Cartier Opens New Boutique in Somerset Collection Cartier opened a new boutique in Somerset Collection in Troy on Saturday (Jan. 17). It is the only Cartier boutique in the state of Michigan.

The new location features interior design inspiration from Detroit’s Art Deco architecture and will have a focus on eyewear.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/shopping-retail/cartier-new-boutique-somerset-collection/

Schramm’s Mead Seeks a Successor After more than three decades of producing award-winning honey wine and craft beer, Ken Schramm, owner of Schramm’s Mead in Ferndale, is facing a dilemma.

Health scares and financial uncertainty have put this world-class meadery in jeopardy. https://www.hourdetroit.com/drinks-beverages/schramms-mead-seeks-a-successor/

Lola’s Taco Bar Opens in Grosse Pointe Woods Lola’s Taco Bar is officially open in Grosse Pointe Woods, about six months after the project was first announced.

The much-anticipated fast casual destination from a Michelin star restaurateur is now open on Mack Avenue.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/food-cuisine/lolas-taco-bar-opens-grosse-pointe-woods/

Hour Detroiters 2026: The Henry Ford's Patricia Mooradian Patricia Moravian, the president and CEO of The Henry Ford, continues to transform the largest indoor-outdoor museum in the United States

After 20 years, the president and CEO of The Henry Ford continues to transform the largest indoor-outdoor museum in the United States.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/hour-detroiters-2026-patricia-mooradian/

Metro Detroit Restaurants on Our Radar for 2026 Keep an eye out for these metro Detroit restaurants, bars, and cafes anticipated to be opening in 2026.

Keep an eye out for these metro Detroit restaurants, bars, and cafes anticipated to be opening in 2026.
https://www.hourdetroit.com/food-cuisine/metro-detroit-restaurant-openings-2026/

Hour Detroiters 2026: Amy Peterson Amy Peterson, the CEO of sustainable jewelry brand Rebel Nell, is helping women out of homelessness aims higher.

The CEO of a sustainable jewelry brand helping women out of homelessness aims higher.


https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/hour-detroiters-2026-amy-peterson/

Dittrich Furs Closing After 132 Years in Business Dittrich Furs, the iconic Detroit fur retailer, has announced it is closing on April 30 after being in business for 132 years.

The luxury fur retailer, also known for its local television commercials, first opened in Detroit in 1893.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/shopping-retail/dittrich-furs-closing/

Hour Detroiters 2026: Jim and Patti Anderson Their recent gift to Wayne State University is just one way Jim and Patti Anderson are preparing Detroit for the future

Their recent gift to Wayne State University — the largest in its history — is just one way they are preparing Detroit for the future. https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/hour-detroiters-2026-jim-and-patti-anderson/

Taking a Look Under the Hood of Vanguard Motor Sales For more than 20 years, Vanguard Motor Sales has been restoring American muscle cars to their glory days.

For more than 20 years, Vanguard Motor Sales has been restoring American muscle cars to their glory days. https://www.hourdetroit.com/life-style/vanguard-motor-sales/

Hour Detroiters 2026: Tiff Massey Artist, sculptor, and metalsmith Tiff Massey is crafting works that are getting worldwide attention and are unapologetically Detroit.

The artist, sculptor, and metalsmith is crafting works that are getting worldwide attention and are unapologetically Detroit.

https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/hour-detroiters-2026-tiff-massey/

Hour Detroiters 2026: J.B. Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons Everyone loves a rags-to-riches story. Now it’s time for J.B. Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons to play the starring role.

Everyone loves a rags-to-riches story. Now it’s time for the Pistons to play the starring role. https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/hour-detroiters-2026-j-b-bickerstaff-detroit-pistons/

Tommy Dorr Lends Some Authenticity To ‘Stranger Things’ Tommy Dorr, the co-owner of Lost and Found Vintage in Royal Oak, has made an impact via the popular Netflix series 'Stranger Things.'

Dorr, the co-owner of Lost and Found Vintage in Royal Oak, has made an impact via the popular Netflix series. https://www.hourdetroit.com/film-tv/tommy-dorr-stranger-things/

Celebrating George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic at Detroit Opera House The Detroit Opera House celebrates 50 years of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic with 'Symphonic PFunk' on Jan. 31.

The Detroit Opera House celebrates 50 years of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic. https://www.hourdetroit.com/music-topics/george-clinton-parliament-funkadelic-50th-anniversary-detroit-opera-house/

2026 Preview: Shows & Performances in Metro Detroit Save the dates for these can’t-miss shows and performances from January through September taking place in Metro Detroit.

Save the dates for these can’t-miss shows and performances from January through September. https://www.hourdetroit.com/from-the-magazine/2026-preview-shows-performances-metro-detroit/