ICONIC FRENCH SHOE DESIGNER Christian Louboutin, known for his signature red soles, opens his first boutique in Houston this month at the Galleria. The 2,250 square foot space, located near Neiman Marcus and next door to MaxMara and Miu Miu, will feature the brand’s signature red carpet throughout. The area designated for women features a blue-lacquered façade, on which multicolored studs create a camouflage pattern; shoes and accessories are displayed in custom metal gates calling to mind a western motif. Meanwhile, the men’s shopping area features lots of leather, gray lacquer panels and a gray-patterned rug, evoking a more masculine ambiance. The latest shoe and handbag offerings from fall/winter 2016, including a spectacular Fireworks collection for men and women, will be on display when the store opens. christianlouboutin.com
Warren and Rachel Ellsworth and Betty and Jess Tutor
The show, kind of a Fatal Attraction for the 1800s set amid the bullfights of Spain, stars Carolyn Sproule in the title role; veteran Broadway director and choreographer Rob Ashford directed. Before the curtain went up, new HGO general manager and CEO Khori Dastoor made welcome remarks to the black-tie crowd at the Wortham.
The dinner after was fabulous. "Chairs Betty and Jess Tutor welcomed guests to an alluring setting by The Events Company bursting with the same jewel tones of Ashford's production and accented with touches of black Spanish lace — a nod to Carmen's femme fatale dress," said an HGO rep. "City Kitchen Catering presented a colorful three course feast inspired by Carmen's Seville setting — poached shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat salad with piquillo pepper remoulade [and] pan-roasted Red Bird Farms chicken breast with apricots, pistachios and a Madeira reduction."
For dessert: a tarta de Santiago with almonds, white chocolate mousse and coffee ice cream. Sherry was also served.
The event netted nearly $500,000, with VIP guests including Margaret Alkek Williams, Lynn Wyatt and Hallie Vanderhider.
Andi and Stephen Berkman
Lynn Wyatt
Brian Bunham and Allyson Pritchett
Brittany Williams and Leslie Siller
Cheryl Byington, Beth Wolff and Cynthia Wolff
Chuck Silverman and Maria Victoria Varagas
Jeff and Pat Sheets
Joe and Claire Greenberg
Khori Dastoor and Patrick Summers
Rich and Stephanie Langenstein, Sandra and George Sneed
Sina Tazehzad and Priscilla Revis
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Kellie and Chad Motsinger
The "Great Futures"-themed evening kicked off at the Hilton Americas with a VIP cocktail hour, where a select group got a sneak peek of the silent auction items before the main event. Club participants put on a dance performance to start the show, emceed by Yve Rojas and Club member Austin J. The live auction included items like trips to ski country and wine country, and a NASCAR driving experience.
A touching moment was when Michelle Young, the wife of the late BGCGH board chairman Julius, presented the first-ever scholarship, named in his honor, to Robert Ellis, who this fall enrolled as a freshman at Xavier University.
In all, the evening garnered nearly a million dollars for the Houston Clubs.
Nicole Hattery, Kevin Hattery and Erica Hattery
Gibran Calvillo and Rikki Berruete
Robert Ellis, Julius Young Youth of the Year
Matt Khourie, Georgette and Doug Lockwood, and Carolyn Khourie
Ashley and David Bilger
Alexa Burrow, Jen Garaghty and Paula Gonzalez
Bill Goetz and event chair Greg Keller
Michael and Allie Walton
Beth and Craig Lieberman
Chris and Tiffanie Reina
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