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The article profiles architect Philip Johnson of the U.S. It mentions that Johnson first majored in Greek and Philosophy, but after reading an article by professor Henry-Russell Hitchcock in 1928 he decided to become an architect. It notes that Johnson has met Hitchcock in 1930 in Paris, France and the two embarked on a architectural tour in Europe. It states that at the age of 42, Johnson has obtained license to practice from New York.

The article offers information on minibags, a small handbag which became a fashion trend in 1975 with a rapid sales increase. The minibags are smaller than a standard envelope which can be hand clutched and slung across the shoulders. The small handbags vary in prices from 1.50 dollars to over 100 dollars per piece depending on the materials used, such as the simple vinyl bagatelle minibag designed by Shirl Miller with one million pieces sold at eight dollars per piece. Fashion designer Vera Maxwell says that minibags seemed impractical due to its small cargo space, but people wanted it for an elegant casual look and saved them from purse snatchers because of its size. Moreover, the minibags were introduced in the fall resort-wear fashion collections in New York City and Paris, France.

The article reports on the refusal of the architects to adopt the concept of glass box in architecture in the U.S. It highlights the American Institute of Architects' annual meeting, which served as an ideal time for the architects to express their grievances and feelings regarding glass box that hinder them to express their architectural precepts. It notes that the architects have suggested to adopt the concept of solid mass which has been successfully used by other architects in the country.

The article reviews the painting exhibition of Pablo Picasso at the Cullinian Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas.