The last Crystal Charity Ball fashion show and luncheon held at the more-than-century-old Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas flagship store drew a sold-out crowd that included everyone from Carolina Herrera’s creative director to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and family.
The 52nd annual event, honoring the 10 most fashionable and philanthropic women in Dallas, was held Sept. 17, less than two weeks before the store closed its doors after more than a year of uncertainty.
“Neiman Marcus has a longstanding tradition of bringing together extraordinary fashion, our customers and the communities we serve, and the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon is such a meaningful expression of that,” said Neiman Marcus’ parent company Exemplar Luxury Group’s Chief Stores Officer Mary McGreevy. “It was a privilege to welcome Wes Gordon and the Carolina Herrera team to our Downtown Dallas store and create an unforgettable experience that celebrated both the incredible spirit of this community and the power of fashion to bring people together in support of important causes.”
Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon was on hand Sept. 17 to present a runway show with pieces from the brand’s Resort 2027 and Winter 2027 collection.
“Neiman Marcus has long understood that fashion is about so much more than the clothes themselves — it is about creating moments, celebrating individuality and bringing people together,” said Gordon. “It was incredibly special to bring Carolina Herrera to Dallas for the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon, and to celebrate alongside a community whose generosity and commitment have such an extraordinary impact.”
This year’s event honorees were Haley Anderson, Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson, Julie Bagley, Shelby Goff, Shannon Graham, Tracey Kozmetsky, Tracy Lange, Erin Mathews, Felicia Powell and Katherine Wyker. Tavia Hunt was a 2026 Hall of Fame honoree, and Nancy Nasher was the eighth Honorary Chair in the event’s 52-year history. The Crystal Charity Ball supporting eight local charitable organizations will be Dec. 12.
It’s unclear where the 10 Best Dressed fashion show and luncheon will be held going forward.
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