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PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Luncheon
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Celebrating its 43rd year, the Best Dressed Luncheon has raised more than $19 million dollars to directly support March of Dimes local programs to ensure all moms and babies are healthy, regardless of race, geography or income. Best Dressed Honorees are nominated by past honorees and members of the Best Dressed Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame members are three-time honorees.
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For more information, please contact Kemah Blair at KBlair-Flores@marchofdimes.org or 713-249-9400
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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Reception was hosted at Flora on Thursday, May 9.
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Brigitte and Bashar Kalai
Sippi and Ajay Khurana
Julie Chen and Friends
Susan Sarofim
Sue Smith
Kristina and Paul Somerville
Stephanie Tsuru
Hallie Vanderhider
Kelli and John Weinzierl
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Elia Gabbanelli
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Friends of Best Dressed
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Tatiana and Craig Massey
Sneha and Nick Merchant
Duyen Nguyen
Jo Ann Petersen
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Patron Sponsors
The Arts of Healing Foundation
Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl and Friends
Kristen Cannon
Rosangela Capobianco
Community Health Choice
Laura Davenport and Millette Sherman
Michele and George Farah
Friends of Sneha Merchant
Isela and Juan Garcia
Greenfield Midstream/Chris Coxon
Kirk Kveton and Daniel Irion
Vicki Luna
Additional Media Coverage
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Houston’s Best Dressed Gets a New Partner — PaperCity Joins Neiman Marcus, March of Dimes and Children’s Memorial Hermann For Top City Fundraiser
Houston’s Best Dressed of 2023 Reveal Brings the Fashionistas Out in Full Force — PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Makes a Splash
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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PaperCity — Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Archives
2025 Event
Luncheon Co Chairs Stacey Lindseth and Heidi Smith
2025 Best Dressed Honorees Jennifer Allison, Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Isabel David, Jo Lynn Falgout, Winell Herron, Jordan Seff, Lexie Sakowitz Marek, Elizabeth Stein, Janet Carrig
Raffle Co Chairs Kristen J. Cannon, Michele Leal Farah, and Lauren Randle
https://www.papercitymag.com/society/adam-lippes-wows-houston-best-dressed-papercity-philanthropy-fashion/
https://www.papercitymag.com/society/houston-best-dressed-raises-1-million-papercity-philanthropy-in-fashion/
The Best Dressed Fabulous Raffle, stay tuned as raffle items will be coming soon.
Raffle
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Park
1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
Bubbly Reception: 10:30am
Presentation of Honorees and Program: 11:30am
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at the 2025 PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, September 17 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Post Oak Hotel. This highly anticipated event will honor ten remarkable women who have made significant contributions to our community, all while raising vital funds for March of Dimes.
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Celebrating its 43rd year, the Best Dressed Luncheon has raised more than $19 million dollars to directly support March of Dimes local programs to ensure all moms and babies are healthy, regardless of race, geography or income. Best Dressed Honorees are nominated by past honorees and members of the Best Dressed Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame members are three-time honorees.
2024 Luncheon co-chairs, Jennifer Allison, Jordan Seff, and Melissa Juneau
Honoree Class of 2024
Past media coverage from PaperCity
Fashion Partner
For more information, please contact Kemah Blair at KBlair-Flores@marchofdimes.org or 713-249-9400
Click here to reserve your place or purchase raffle tickets.
Click here to reserve your place or purchase raffle tickets.
Click here to reserve your place or purchase raffle tickets.
Best Dressed 2025 Honorees
Hall of Fame
Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell
Isabel David
Honorees
Jennifer Allison
Janet Carrig
Jo Lynn Falgout
Winell Herron
Alexandra Killion
Lexi Sakowitz Marek
Jordan Seff
Elizabeth Stein
Co-Chairs Luncheon
Stacey Lindseth
Heidi Smith
Fabulous Raffle Co-Chairs
Kristen J. Cannon
Michele Leal Farah
Lauren Randle
Lynn Wyatt – Hall of Fame Icon
Cynthia Allshouse
Pepe Anderson
Lilly Andress
Jana Arnoldy
Mary Beth Aspromonte
Minnie Baird
Jan Becker*
Melinda Berkman
Kelli Blanton
Robbie Blanton
Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield
Kristy Bradshaw
Pat Breen*
Greggory Fields Burk
Gracie Cavnar
Lora Clemmons*
Stephanie Cockrell
Diane Connally
Dr. Yvonne Cormier
Cheryl Creuzot
Rose Cullen
Gina Gaston Elie
Danielle Ellis
Clayton Erikson
Linda Lyons Ewing
Diane Lokey Farb
Kelli Cohen Fein
Courtney Hill Fertitta
Paige Fertitta
Linda Finger*
Patsy Fourticq
Julia Anderson Frankel
Gayla Gardner
Debra Grierson
Gail Gross
Janet Gurwich
Billye Halbouty*
Lisa Holthouse
Gigi Huang
Barbara Hurwitz
Karen Johnson
Brigitte Kalai
Sippi Khurana
Elyse Lanier
Eileen Lawal
Frann Lichtenstein
Carol Linn
Lucinda Loya
Mary Lynn Marks
Karen Mayell
Linda D. McReynolds
Melissa Mafrige Mithoff
Nancy Morrison
Georgette Mosbacher
Mary Tere Perusquia
Cynthia Petrello
Linda Quick
Katherine Rauch
Courtney Lanier Sarofim
Susan Sarofim
Rosemary Schatzman
Millette Sherman
Anita Webber Smith
Sue Smith
Susana Brener de Stern
Laura Sweeney
Becca Cason Thrash
Leticia Trauber
Phoebe Tudor
Hallie Vanderhider
Dancie Perugini Ware
Judy Weiss
Vicki West
Katsy Mullendore Whittenburg*
Phyllis Williams
Sheridan Williams
Jeanie Kilroy Wilson
Marsherria Wilson
Merele Gail Yarborough
*forever in our hearts
Hall of Fame Members
Click here to reserve your place or purchase raffle tickets.
Luncheon Co Chairs Stacey Lindseth and Heidi Smith
Celine handbag provided by Neiman Marcus
Weekend in Dallas - Highland Dallas, two-night stay, $300 spa credit and $150 food and beverage, Bar Sardine certificate, and a docent led tour of the Meadows Museum in SMU Campus
Priceless Weekend in San Antonio - St. Anthony Hotel two-night stay, dinner for two at The Argyle restaurant, tickets to San Antonio Spurs game, and behind the scenes tour of The Alamo
Astros Package - 4 tickets to a home game, batting practice and memorabilia
A one-of-a-kind art piece from artist Sneha Merchant
Neiman Marcus VIP Valet Parking for a Year
Lunch for 20 @ Mariposa in Neiman Marcus
$5,000 Patron Table for Best Dressed Luncheon 2026
A weeknight stay at The Post Oak Hotel with valet parking and breakfast for two at Bloom and Bee
Honoree articles
Houston Best Dressed First-Timer Jennifer Allison Went From a Medical Career to More Helping Out — A Devoted Difference Maker
By Shelby Hodge // 07.21.25
This H-E-B Guru Loves To Help — Houston Best Dressed Two-Timer Winell Herron Makes a Community Impact
By Shelby Hodge // 07.17.25
This Houston Lawyer Brings Upcycled Style and a Giving Heart — Getting To Know Best Dressed Hall of Famer Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell
By Shelby Hodge // 07.15.25
This Houston Best Dressed Hall Of Famer Puts the City First — Isabel David’s Giving Spirit Shines Through
By Shelby Hodge // 07.14.25
https://www.papercitymag.com/society/houston-best-dressed-winners-walk-runway-fashion-adam-lippes/
https://www.papercitymag.com/society/adam-lippes-wows-houston-best-dressed-papercity-philanthropy-fashion/
https://www.papercitymag.com/society/houston-best-dressed-raises-1-million-papercity-philanthropy-in-fashion/
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