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LOOKING Hot, Feeling COOL Raja Ratan at Rye 51 Allen Humphris at Rye 51 Taking the Temp of the Retail Scene Dustin Seidler at Gary Riggs PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGE FIALA, JAMES FRENCH, MARK HERRON, BO JOPLIN, OLIVER MARTINEZ, STEVE WRUBEL. It Takes Two When Q Custom Clothier introduced its laidback sibling, Rye 51, to the West Village, dapper dudes came calling. Co-owning brothers Raja Ratan and Ravi Ratan accepted congrats for their latest endeavor but gave credit to their dad. "Tailored clothing is in our bloodlines," Ravi explained. "My brother and I just came along and gave it a modern take." DJ Lucy Wrubel rocked the soundtrack as guests took in both scenes. With a signature 51 Fizz in hand: Monica and Joe Eastin, Paulie Simpkins, Jill and Daniel Singh, Paul Rainwater, Crystal Jorson, Mark Valente, Amanda Popken, and Tim Monter. Savannah Christian Lucy Wrubel at Rye 51 Beth Ann & Russell Huber at Eiseman Jen & Ravi Ratan at Rye 51 Diamond Debs Jena Nikole Haettich at Gary Riggs Wendy Stewart at Gary Riggs Nancy McPherson at Gary Riggs Sharon Barbee at Eiseman Richard Eiseman at Eiseman Co-chair Sandy Petruska at Eiseman Betsy and Richard Eiseman hosted their annual cocktail reception at Eiseman Jewels in NorthPark Center, recognizing the parents of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes and Honor Guards. Long-time DSOL chairmen Sandy Petruska and daughter Courtney Petruska (a 2004 deb) were amongst the 120 guests mixing pleasure with a little holiday shopping. Gleaming guests: Trixie and David Carlock, Tricia and Jeff Sone, Joselyn and David Furlow, Missie and Steve Donosky. Lacy Ball Kay Weeks at Eiseman Watch Out Jewelry lovers and musclecar fans parked themselves at the David Yurman boutique in NorthPark Center for the release of the Limited Edition Shelby 1000 timepiece, a collaboration between designer Evan Yurman (son of David) and the automotive legend (who was celebrating its 50th anniversary). Guests mingled and shopped, with purchases benefitting the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which provides financial and educational support for children and medical professionals. All revved up: store manager Kristin Spear, Mia Soucy, Mollie Shelby, Nina Denny, and Rebecca and Roy Pendergrass. Savannah Christian Chelsea Leiber at David Yurman Betsy Eiseman at Eiseman Adam Saxton at Gary Riggs Randall Shelby at David Yurman Sarah Saxton at Gary Riggs Shawn Shelby at David Yurman Vicky Saxton at Gary Riggs Jolynn Cavalier at Rye 51 Pat Shelby at David Yurman Namrata Nagraj at Rye 51 Aaron Shelby at David Yurman Kate Widener at David Yurman Jeanne Phillips at Eiseman Gary Riggs Matt Saxton at Gary Riggs Kristen Sweat at Gary Riggs Julie Harrell at Bernadette Schaeffler Art Beat Angelo Todaro at David Yurman Keith Yanez at David Yurman Michael Prichinello at David Yurman More than 150 pieces of contemporary art — part of a three-day showing held in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of Gary Riggs Home — drew enthusiasts to this Alpha Road showroom for a special VIP event. With their fingers on the pulse: Susan Hatch, Carol Reese, Dorothy Hatch, Spencer Reese, Karen Brooks, Bianca Rowan, Shari Buehrig, and Paris McCuition. Savannah Christian Alyson Drennan at Bernadette Schaeffler Q Cigar at Rye 51 Sohana Kutub at Gary Riggs Betsy Blonsky at Gary Riggs Steve Bivens at Bernadette Schaeffler Missy Wyszysnski at Bernadette Schaeffler Lizzie Weeks at Eiseman Co-chair Courtney Petruska at Eiseman Denise McGaha at Bernadette Schaeffler Hip, Hip, Soirée Pogir at Rye 51 Tiffany Divis at Bernadette Schaeffler Connie Miles at Bernadette Schaeffler Rhonda Dill at Bernadette Schaeffler Roshaunda Foster at Bernadette Schaeffler Bernadette Schaeffler Wren Homsey at Rye 51 Benji Homsey at Rye 51 Myke Belske at David Yurman Jose Mendoza at David Yurman Revelers journeyed to the Design District for a holiday happening hosted by Bernadette Schaeffler. Sharing hospitality and heritage, the interior designer's mother, Ingrid Mühlen, prepared native bites and sweet Glühwein, aka warm, mulled wine for us non-German speakers. Making merry while admiring the showroom: Empress Gilbert, Margaret Chambers, Greg Holcomb, David Arnwine, and Philippe Mühlen. Savannah Christian