“The arts give us with not only magnificence and appreciation of talent but also limitless boundaries to transcend established targets of giving a lot more than we get with our philanthropic endeavors.”

  This spring the type-savvy Guys and Ladies of Trend users once again take their alternative lead to to the catwalk for a gilded affair. Celebrating a impressive 50 decades, these organizations have developed a small luncheon into one particular of the city’s most prestigious and complex events exactly where they shell out tribute to men and women of all ages in this local community who, as Girls of Vogue Board Chair Sandra Chaisson describes, “are not only classy but also present charitable assistance and group involvement in the Increased New Orleans space.”  On March 15, 2023, the 50th anniversary Prix d’Elegance Awards Luncheon & Vogue Demonstrate in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel will showcase the Men and Women of Fashion’s determination to both vogue and philanthropy by honoring 10 adult men and 10 females picked by the memberships for their excellence by way of nearby small business, civic and charitable endeavors.  Furthermore, two honorees, a single male and one female from the memberships of Adult males and Ladies of Manner, will be inducted into the Corridor of Fame, the best honor awarded by the memberships that acknowledges the recipients’ steadfast help of the group and noteworthy civic engagement. In 2020, the Presidents’ Selection Award was established for management to spotlight the incredible achievements and contributions to the group of just one or two men and women. This year’s awards will be presented to Gayle Benson and Jeff Chouest, Jr. of Jeff’s Haberdashery, which is also celebrating 50 many years in procedure.  On arrival, visitors will take pleasure in a champagne reception adopted by a a few-training course lunch an exceptional silent auction of contributions by area businesses and donors a are living auction of a spectacular diamond necklace by Lee Michaels the prospect to buy gorgeous
table centerpieces donated by Dunn and Sonnier and Kent Ozborn and much more! Of system, the runway normally takes legitimate heart stage at the luncheon, the place spring fashions are on display screen with a great fashion demonstrate generously generated by Chatta Box and Jeff’s Haberdashery, and the 2022 awardees are presented to the audience.  In honor of its steadfast determination to our community’s youth, this year’s luncheon will once again benefit BRAVO, the Ballet Source and Volunteer Business. BRAVO presents significant cash for the nationally award-winning education and learning courses and scholarship resources of the New Orleans Ballet Affiliation (NOBA). For more than 30 years, NOBA has partnered with region businesses in three parishes to host numerous summer months applications and yr-round coaching packages with some of dance’s major names. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Ladies of Trend board member Kathy Pastorek.  “I am honored to be chairing the 50th anniversary Prix d’Elegance. It is normally a distinctive function where the Best Dressed men and ladies of New Orleans are honored for their fashion and assistance, and attendees are in a position to make a distinction in the life of children, funding dance possibilities which may in no way have been an choice. Our stellar honorees will impress as a lot as will the magnificent and pleasurable fashions! This celebration is one particular not to miss out on!” “On behalf of our focused and gracious volunteers of the Gentlemen and Women of Manner, I am happy that as a result of this party we can assistance NOBA provide so a lot of amazing chances and distribute pleasure to the children of our neighborhood by means of their leading, tuition-free dance instruction applications,” adds Girls of Fashion President Tiffa Boutté. In addition to the luncheon, the 2022 award recipients and honorees were dealt with to a photo shoot and “Meet the Honorees” cocktail reception at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.  This year’s Prix d’Elegance Awards Luncheon will once again celebrate the finest characteristics of New Orleans — a pleasure for exclusive type and a spirit of large generosity.  As Adult males of Vogue Board Chair Lee Giorgio states, “The Males and Gals of Style consider that the arts supply us with not only splendor and appreciation of talent but also limitless boundaries to transcend established goals of supplying much more than we acquire with
our philanthropic endeavors.” For tickets or much more info, contact 504.522.0996.


BRAVO of NOBA allows aid its applications that present thousands of tuition free dance courses not just for younger people today but also arts therapeutic and movement courses with a Senior Dance Fitness software, Dance for Parkinson’s plan, open grownup neighborhood lessons and much more.