Shelby's Social Diary

A house that fights cancer: Sixth Pink Ribbon House gets a rousing sneak peekpreview

Photo by Pete Baatz
The Pink Ribbon House in Hunter's Creek Village is on tour this weekend andnext.
Photo by Pete Baatz
Photo by Pete Baatz
Photo by Pete Baatz
Photo by Pete Baatz

Neighbors might have wondered what all that coming and going was the other day at the spanking new house in Hunter's Creek Village. With more than 400 turning out for the preview of the Pink Ribbon House, there was definitely an uptick in traffic.

By the time it's all said and done with monies from sponsors, individual donations, product and services donations and tour tickets, proceeds from the sixth biennial Pink Ribbon House program are projected to reach $450,000, that money earmarked for the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

Welcoming guests to the house, which will be on tour this weekend and next, were Pink Ribbon House chair Debby Leighton, co-chair Mary Sapp Fischer and honorary chairs Cora Sue and Harry Mach. Also on hand was Hersh Levitt of Levitt Partnership, which built the house, and Brad Hollenbeck of Hollenbeck Architects, which designed the five-bedroom showplace.

Among those checking out the luxurious nest where a number of interior designers created sumptuous rooms were Dr. Paul Klotman, Sue and Lester Smith, Trish and Andrew Hayes, Jayne and Jack Kendall, Tricia and Panos Georgiou, Cissy and John Colucci, Dr. Emily Sedgwick and Jane and Ed Parker.

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Party Watch

Distinguished Houston gents gather for Brioni’s grand opening

What: Brioni Grand Opening with Men of Distinction

Where: Brioni Boutique in River Oaks District

The scoop: Italian menswear designer Brioni celebrated the grand opening of its Houston flagship at River Oaks District with a luxurious evening that merged high fashion with philanthropy. The November 7 event featured a private preview of Brioni's Bespoke Trunk Show, spotlighting the brand’s tailored craftsmanship. Men of Distinction, a nonprofit honoring Houston's community leaders, took the opportunity to recognize its esteemed researchers and honorees, celebrating milestones in raising funds for critical medical research at Texas Medical Center.

Dr. Michael A. Belfort of Texas Children’s Hospital delivered remarks that highlighted Men of Distinction's contributions to pioneering medical procedures, such as life-changing surgeries for spina bifida. Guests enjoyed Italian prosecco, old-fashioned cocktails, and tastings from The Macallan’s 12- and 15-year single malts, along with Italian bites by Bari Ristorante. Attendees left with luxurious parting gifts, including a Brioni crocodile leather keychain and a spa experience at The Post Oak Hotel.

Photo by Gary Fountain

A.J. Williams with Andi and Ballard Infante.

Who: Jesse Tudor, Gary Peterson, Mike Linn and Carol Linn, Keith Mosing and Alice Mosing, David Wurthrich, Tom Perich and Debra Perich, Dancie Ware and Jim Ware, John Serpe, Molly Crownover, Kevin Gilliard and Frank Billingsley, Tracy Dieterich, Robert Bernard, A.J. Williams, and Andi and Ballard Infante.

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