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    Stylish Houstonians safely step out for $830,000 luncheon and fashion show

    Steven Devadanam
    Sep 18, 2020 | 3:30 pm

    What: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Chic Boutique luncheon and runway show

    Where: Various home in River Oaks and Tanglewood

    The scoop: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary sold out luncheon, “Reflections on Style, Eyeing Elegance with 2020 Vision,” raised more than $830,000 for the beloved organization. The sold-out Chic Boutique, runway show, and luncheon was recently held at various homes throughout River Oaks and Tanglewood.

    The luncheon’s theme was “Eyeing Elegance with 2020 Vision” and was helmed by Deborah Dunkum. Maggie Austin and Dodi Willingham served as Chic Boutique co-chairs, while Chic Boutique Showroom chairs were Sally Gray and Frances Howard.

    Houston philanthropist Ginger Blanton was honored for her generous support and longtime service commitment to The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, as well as other local organizations.

    A four-day fashion event which was held September 11-15 did not disappoint. Frenzied shoppers walked away with great treasures such as Chanel Shoes, Gucci handbags, ball gowns, and a mink coat — all at a fraction of retail cost.

    This four-day shopping event raised more than $900,000 for programs and services of The Salvation Army.

    Who: Donning their finest luncheon attire, while socially distancing, were Vicki West, Lilly Andress, Mary Maxey, Pam Senglemann, Frances Howard, Sydney Faust, Stick Delaup, and Jan Duncan.

    Sidney Faust and Tamara Bomar.

    Salvation Army luncheon 2020 Chic Boutique Sidney Faust, Tamar Bonar (77019)
    Photo by Jenny Antill
    Sidney Faust and Tamara Bomar.
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    Houston fashion designer returns home with Persian-inspired couture

    Joel Luks
    Oct 22, 2025 | 10:30 am
    Amir Taghi Spring/Summer 2026 Homecoming Presentation
    Photo by Jordan Soto
    Rania Edlebi, Milka Waterland, Amir Taghi, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, and Rosangela Capobianco.

    What: Amir Taghi Spring/Summer 2026 Homecoming Presentation

    Where: Private residence of the Taghi family, Houston

    The Scoop: Fresh from his New York Fashion Week debut earlier that month, Amir Taghi brought his Spring/Summer 2026 Collection home to Houston for a poetic and personal evening. Hosted inside his parents’ Persian-styled residence — the birthplace of his design aesthetic — the presentation gathered circa 50 guests for an intimate exploration of heritage, artistry, and evolution.

    The home glowed under soft, amber lighting, its richly patterned interiors forming a living backdrop to Taghi’s sculptural silhouettes rendered in cognac, terracotta, plum, and chocolate. As the models glided through the space, guests admired each piece’s quiet strength and architectural grace, with nods to Frank Stella and Frank Lloyd Wright layered with echoes of Persian icon Googoosh.

    To shape the evening, Taghi turned to longtime friend Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, a Houston arts patron and tastemaker known for her effortlessly refined sensibility. She partnered with 55 Seventy, the Dallas-founded private wine and social club soon expanding to Houston, whose curated pours and sense of understated luxury complemented the night’s tone.

    “This collection draws deeply on my Persian heritage and artistic influences,” Taghi shared. “It’s a reflection of timeless strength — a balance of tradition and modern design.”

    The evening served as both a homecoming and a statement of intent, underscoring his evolution from Houston prodigy to designer with a global gaze.

    Who: Stacie Lindseth, Lindsay Zurich, Marie Glover, Angela Cole, Trang Baratizadeh, Magen Pastor, Imani Guillory, Lindsey Yates, and Rosie Oliveira Capobanco.

    Amir Taghi Spring/Summer 2026 Homecoming Presentation

    Photo by Jordan Soto

    Rania Edlebi, Milka Waterland, Amir Taghi, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, and Rosangela Capobianco.

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