“Texas roses” gathered to honor the late Kim Dawson
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Kim Dawson in her modeling days. |
| A bouquet of “Texas roses” gathered at the Carlisle and Per Se Collections’ showroom in Dallas on Thursday, September 16, to honor the late flame-haired beauty, and modeling industry tour de force, Kim Dawson, who died in March after a 15-year-long battle with Alzheimer’s. Attendees were updated on women’s health issues while also previewing the superb fall and holiday pieces offered by the New York-based fashion house. A portion of proceeds from the evening’s collateral sales will go the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Dallas. After modeling for top designers in Paris and New York, Kim Dawson returned to her native Texas where she founded her namesake agency in 1959. Kim advised Jerry Hall to pursue modeling in Europe and New York, and was instrumental in launching the careers of many, including actress Angie Harmon. Today, the Kim Dawson Agency is one of the oldest and most prestigious agencies in the country. |
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| At the event Mrs. Dawson’s daughter, renowned Dallas physician Dr. Kim Dawson Vernon, discussed with both patients and friends, the OB/GYN community’s current thinking on preventive screening, immunizations and vitamin supplements recommended for women according to their ages and certain risk factors. Dr. Vernon also lamented that out of the several recently promising treatments for Alzheimer’s, some have been withdrawn while the rest were in conclusive, making the need for research today as compelling as ever (http://www.alz.org/index.asp). |
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| Dr. Kim Vernon and Susan Lee. |
| Following was a presentation by Carlisle’s incomparable Luanne Sampson of collection highlights gamely modeled by friends and clients of the Dallas showroom set. “Bring on the shine,” said Sampson, illustrating silver and copper metallics jazzing up everything from casual jackets to cocktail dresses. And in case you haven’t heard, camel is a big story for fall, making an oh-so-classic splash as a fitted, double-faced wool peacoat with slimming charcoal insets at the sides—as versatile as it is clever. Texture is another strong theme, from nubby wools to silk jacquards; and it all looks good with the season’s must have: a great, crisp, white shirt. Dressy blouses are back in a big way, some of which have enough presence to assert themselves as jackets if desired. Navy is making a comeback and is always chic with silver and white; and if you say so (and we do), black. |
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| Frances Schultz, Susan Lee, and Jane McDaniel. |
| Sold only in private showrooms and trunk shows around the country, Carlisle and Per Se Collections proudly deliver couture clothing that is classic, yet still on–trend. (www.carlislecollection.com) Holding down the fashionable fort were Showroom Manager Jane McDaniel, Dallas-area consultants Lupita Allen, Jameye Gardner, Irene Heape, Susan Lee, and Texas Manager, Vicky Norwood. Carlisle Regional Managers, Trish Lassart from San Francisco and Ruth Croxton from Winston Salem, North Carolina also joined in from the corporate corner. Guests included Dr. Vernon’s sister Lisa Dawson, who now heads the Dallas modeling agency her mother founded; and Leslie Dawson, married to Dr. Vernon’s brother, Tiger. Also in attendance were Fran Phillips, Barbara Brice, Diane Weber, Brenda Schneider, Beth Rogers, Mary Wright, Laura Ginsberg, Terry Kennedy, Suzanne Henry, Jean Vernon, Betsy Hoag, Judy Whitman, Jocelyn White, Lori Sparks, Amy Repp, Scotti Muehlberger, Pat Wicker, Becky McCarney, and Jan Vernon. |
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| Jameye Gardner, Judy Whitman, and Susan Lee. |
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| Clockwise from top left: Dr. Kim Vernon; Angie Sommers; Debbie Keplar; Ann Bishop. |
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| Vicky Norwood. | Jane McDaniel and Valerie Neeley. |
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| Ann Bishop, Scotti Muehlberger, and Debbie Gustafason. |
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| Brenda Schneider, Amy Repp, and Angie Sommers. |
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| Beth Rogers. | Irene Heape modeling. |
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| Luanne Sampson. |
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| Models Lori Cohen, Jocelyn White, and Irene Heape. |
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| Clockwise from top left: Betsy Keith; Beth Rogers; Lori Sparks; Barbara Brice. |
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| Ruth Croxton and Leslie Dawson. |
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| Beth Rogers, Ann Bishop, Debbie Gustafason, and Jameye Gardner. |
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| Fristal Roberts modeling. | Lori Sparks modeling. |
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| Sarah Robinson and Betsy Keith. |
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| Janet Mounts and Debbie Gustafason. |
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| Debbie Keplar, Sally Perryman, and Barbara Smith, tennis teammates of Dr. Vernon. |
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| Betty Manders. |
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| Lori Sparks. | Angue Sommers. |
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| Laura Riley and Susan Lee. |
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| Betty Manders, Pam Woods, and Mary Lee Duda. |
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| Jocelyn White wows the crowd! | Lori Cohen. |
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| Judy Whitman and Trish Lassart. |
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| Vicky Norwood, Scotti Muehlberger, and Debbie Gustafason. |
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| Sarah Gardner. |
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| Deeann Vernon. |
| To make an appointment an appointment at Carlisle's Dallas Fashion Studio contact Wardrobe Consultant Susan Lee at 972-934-3249 or email leesuzalee@aol.com. The Carlisle / Per Se Dallas Studio: Two Hillcrest Green 12710 Hillcrest Road, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75230 972-385-3230 |
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