Hispanic Power Players Take Over Roberto Cavalli For a Night of Shopping and Music in River Oaks
By Anne Lee Phillips //
Photography Coti Photography
What: Kickoff for the Noches de las Americas Gala benefitting Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Where: Roberto Cavalli boutique in River Oaks District
Who: Gala chairs Karina and Carlos Barbieri; gala honoree Dr. Rima de Vallbona and IHCH prez George Diaz Arrastia; Roberto Cavalli manager Dawn Faulkner; supporters Cyndy Garza Roberts, Gloria Martinez, Maria Palle, Jo and Jim Furr, Isabella and Joshua Weegenaar, Mary Ann McKeithan, Jennifer Roosth, Wondy Weston, Michelle Leal, and Daisy Mendoza.
PC Moment: A saxophonist created an electrifying ambiance as guests of the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston mingled and shopped the stunning FW16 collection — 15 percent of sales benefitted the nonprofit, which provides scholarships to students in need. Save the date for the big Gala: Friday, October 7.
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