Guests were chic to chic when the Men and Women of Fashion hosted the annual Prix d’Elegance to benefit the New Orleans Ballet Association.
The event was held April 3 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, where funds were raised for NOBA’s Youth Scholarship Fund.
“Like Men and Women of Fashion, NOBA has dedicated over 50 years to serving our city’s families,” said Women of Fashion President Rhonda Eckholdt. “We have fun at this luncheon, and we are pleased to share that joy and build the next generation of community leaders through our support of NOBA.”
The gathering featured lunch and a fashion show featuring styles from Jeff’s Haberdashery and Chatta Box. Nineteen men and women were recognized for their fashion and philanthropic sense, as well as Tiffa Boutté and Joey DiFatta, who received Hall of Fame honors, and President’s Choice was Alden J. McDonald.
A special moment was the runway performance by NOBA Center for Dance students dedicated to the memory of Jacquelyn (Jackie) Brechtel Clarkson, a former Women of Fashion member and Prix d’Elegance honoree. Her family attended the event and received a special gift in remembrance of her legacy.
“We must create opportunities because they don’t just happen. We thank our supporters who help the talented create beauty around us, for we are ‘restoring our souls’ while assisting NOBA in making a positive difference,” said Men of Fashion Board Chair Lee Giorgio
Event co-chairs were Sandra Chaisson and Gerri Valene.
Fun Fact: The NOBA students performed “Waltz of the Flowers” from “The Nutcracker,” honoring Clarkson’s lifelong support of dance and her beloved “baby ballerinas.”
