Best Dressed Luncheon, a Favorite Kickoff to Houston Spring Fashion

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I always feel that the official Spring Fashion Kick-off in Houston begins with the Best Dressed Luncheon, co-hosted by Neiman Marcus and Houston Chronicle and benefitting the March of Dimes.  Houston’s fashion set always plan their finest Spring digs for this special and highly anticipated event.  This year was no exception as the 35th annual luncheon chaired by power ladies, Chairs Kristy Bradshaw and Isabell David was held at the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Houston. The ten women honored for their philanthropy and sense of style were showcased to an energetic crowd of 600 that raised more than $500,000 to support this worthy cause, that’s goal is to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.  Senior Vice President and Fashion Director, Ken Downing was in town directly from traveling the fashion capitals of the world as fashion runway shows highlighting next seasons fashion were shown. Ken was in town to introduce the Brunello Cucinelli collection and to add, his special charm and wit and fashion savvy to this special event.

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2017 Best Dressed Honorees, Jana Arnoldy, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Mary D’Andrea, Carolyn Dorros, Gina Gaston Elie, Jessica Rossman, Sneha Merchant, CleRenda McGrady, Carol Linn  and Lisa Holthouse were joined onstage with Charis, Kristy Bradshaw and Isabel David, Neiman Marcus Houston Store Manager Bob Devlin, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing, Sipi Khurana,  

*Joy Sewing and Jack Sweeney, Houston ChronicleCo-hosts for the Luncheon, Houston Chronicle and it’s Fashion Writer, Joy Sewing and Chairman Jack Sweeney

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Senior Vice President and Fashion Director, Ken Downing, in town to introduce the Brunello Cucinelli Collection which is highlighted below

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Debbie Festari, Patti Murphy; Hall of Famers:  Lisa Holthouse, Carol Linn, Jana Arnoldy, Gina Gaston Elie

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Sue Smith, Lester Smith, Lynn Wyatt; Barbara Van Postman, Diane Lokey Farb, Dana Kervin

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Lucinda Loya, Gina Gaston Elie; Kim Padgett, Jeff Shell

photos courtesy of Priscilla Dickson Photography

About Roz Pactor

I am a fashion and marketing consultant and blogger based in Houston, Texas. With more than three decades of experience in fashion retailing that has spanned Foley’s, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s NYC, I have earned a reputation for delivering expertise, energy and enthusiasm to my roster of clients. I have remained closely connected with designer women’s fashion as well as the misses, teens, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories markets from coast to coast.

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