Best Dressed

Ladies in red lead Dallas’ best-dressed at Crystal Charity Ball 2016

Best Dressed

Ladies in red lead Dallas’ best-dressed at Crystal Charity Ball 2016

Nardos Imam in NardosPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Craig Levering in Brioni, Carrie Levering in Michael FairclothPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Tavia Hunt in Sherri Hill, Paula Wills, Kate Meyer, Rebecca Whitaker in Eliza JPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Steven Hodge in Armani, Ruth Hodge in Carolina HerreraPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Laura Adams, Micheal AdamsPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Steve McKnight, Phyllis McKnight in Carolina HerreraPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Mary Beth Conlon in vintage Carolina Herrera, Kevin Conlon in Tom FordPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Angela Thompson in Rosie AssoulinPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Robin McMonigle in Carolina Herrera, Chris Coke in ArmaniPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Martha Hackbarth, Michelle BishopPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Kunthear Douglas, Jeri Kleinman in Fendi, Judy EllisPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Kimberly Ricks in Marchesa, Thomas Ricks in Hugo BossPhoto by WJNPHOTO
John Harkey in Hadleigh's, Penny Farfield in Hadleigh'sPhoto by WJNPHOTO
John Corder in Armani, Tanya Ames in Monique LhuillierPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Eric Gambrell, Elizabeth Gambrell in Oscar de la RentaPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Delayna Minter in NardosPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Christopher Mosely, Mary Thorton MoselyPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Carrie Francis in Terry John, Jeff Francis in ZegnaPhoto by WJNPHOTO
Anne Reeder in Carolina Herrera, Beth Thoele in Patty FlowersPhoto by WJNPHOTO

Dallas women always dress to impress, and nowhere is that more apparent than Crystal Charity Ball, the grand finale of the social season that raises funds for local children's charities.

Our eyes were drawn to many gowns, from subtle to smashing. Fiery red was the color of choice for the more daring, including Laura Adams, Mary Thorton Mosely, Angela Thompson, Kate Meyer, and Nardos Imam; the latter was wearing her own design, of course. We even spotted a red bow tie or two. Hues of blue were also popular — from cobalt to navy to teal.

Carolina Herrera was the go-to designer for many of the ladies, including Ruth Hodge, Phyllis McKnight, Robin McMonigle, Mary Beth Conlon, and Anne Reeder. Others, like Tanya Ames, turned to Monique Lhuillier. Elizabeth Gambrell in Oscar de la Renta, Jeri Kleinman in Fendi, and Kimberly Ricks in Marchesa all shined as well. One of our favorite looks of the evening, though, was the emerald green Michael Faircloth stunner worn by Carrie Levering.

For the men, Armani (Steven Hodge, John Corder) and Zegna (Alex Roberto, Jeff Francis) were favorites. Kevin Conlon sported Tom Ford and Thomas Ricks wore Hugo Boss.

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Coffee News

Hip vintage clothing and coffee shop debuts near Dallas' Deep Ellum

Wall of shoes at Fetch Dallas Fetch Dallas

There's a cool new shop combining coffee and fashion, now open in Dallas: Called Fetch, it's a coffee shop and vintage clothing store that opened in July on the other side of Deep Ellum, at 3902 Elm St., taking over a former office space, where it's serving up trendy espresso and matcha drinks with frocks from past decades.

The shop is from sisters Rebeca Hall and Renee Gonzalez, a savvy duo who grew up in Río Verde, Mexico, around their grandmother who did sewing and loved coffee.

"In a way, this is a tribute to her," Hall says.

Gonzalez brings the coffee expertise, having worked in coffee shops around Dallas, most recently at Le Bon Temps in Deep Ellum. Hall is the fashion queen: She's been doing vintage clothing pop-ups at local markets for the past three years.

The coffee bar is in front, with a menu of classic coffee drinks as well as specialty drinks named for fashion icons such as their best-selling Paris LA matcha, named for Paris Hilton, with ceremonial matcha, cold foam, and coconut.

Dear Jane Latte — named for Jane Birkin — contains espresso, cherry syrup, vanilla syrup, and cold foam. The Porsche 911 Latte has cold brew and butterscotch syrup.

The vintage operation aims to keep clothes out of the landfill. They have clothes for both men and women, including bowling shirts, fun 70s suede skirts, and cute faded T's. There are vintage handbags and designer shoes, including coveted names like Prada, plus old magazines like Playboy stacked in casual piles.

The shop is open Thursday-Sunday, in a space that's as stylish as their intent, with high ceilings and cement floors painted a glossy gray. Decor includes a red lips couch, a cowhide throw rug, and chairs with furry leopard pattern pillows.

On Saturdays, their dad Eric spins records at a DJ station beneath a twirling disco ball, and their mom Juanis helps by sewing and upcycling vintage pieces.

The area is still in expansion, but that has not stopped Fetch from already becoming a destination.

"We loved the area, the neighbors, it has the feel of a beautiful place," Hall says.

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