Retail Rendezvous & Shop Bopping

Rachael Abrams
Posted:
September 06, 2012

Longing for Lanvin
It was a chic evening, indeed, when Stanley Korshak launched its new in-store Lanvin boutique, serving French 75 martinis as DJ Lucy Wrubel set the soundtrack for models parading the
fall collection. Stanley Korshak’s main man, Crawford Brock along with Rose Clark, greeted Francophiles Taylor Cotton, Capera RyanMelissa Meeks, Leslie Ford, Emily Clemons, Marie Reyes, Natasha and Michael Nazerian, and Lindsey and Patrick Collins.
Cocktails with Bottega Veneta
What’s better than sipping cocktails amidst woven-leather bags and luxe leather goods? Hosts Myrna Schlegel and Kim Schlegel Whitman were the beauties behind the Bottega Veneta Dallas event at the boutique in NorthPark Center, where 15 percent of purchases went to the North Texas Food Bank. Spotted: Tina Craig, Robin Ladik, Melinda Knowles, Lyssa Young, Ann Wood, Matt Nordgren, Krystal Schlegel, Bob Schlegel, Sloan Hildebrand, Amy Havins, Elaine Agather, and Claire and Dwight Emanuelson.
Koching at Cabana
Cabana owner Merry Vose welcomed the designs of her bestie Nicole Musselman to her Lovers Lane boutique at the Cabana Loves Koch fête. The shop-in-shop launched with bites from the Food Company, while votives set a sweet mood for guests to admire the latest looks, as well as jewelry designed by Maddy McKinley. Koching at Cabana: Karla McKinley, Laurie Townes, Alex Winnubst, Julie Hawes, Jon Tutolo, Courtney West, and Tammy West.
It’s a … Layette
Layette’s grand-opening soirée with Baby Bespoke by Kathryn Beach honored PaperCity’s editor at large and mother of two, Brooke Hortenstine. Owner Alisa Hurley, with manager Lori Lilley, welcomed guests to sip and snack on La Duni fare, while shopping for tot clothes in the Emily Owens–designed boutique. Shopping with tiny things on their minds: Corey Breed, Meg McGonigle, Laura Jorgeson, Lisa Moore, Randi McParlin, Piper Wyatt, Nancy Rogers, Shayla Olson, Regina Frederiksen, Dianna Sales, and Gail Furrh.

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