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Conservatory By Billy Fong. Photography Becca Patton, Beckley & Co. T he fall social season was already in full swing, even though the temps in Dallas didn't comply. On this night, which felt like late summer still, Brian Bolke held a fabulous party at The Conservatory and titled it "New York Minute." The occasion: to celebrate designer friends in town — from NYC, of course. First off was luxury vintage eyewear curator Selima Salaun, whose frames are the perfect combination of function meets fashion. Also on hand was designer and CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up Jonathan Cohen, known for his sustainable fabrics with art-inspired designs. Also, on the docket for the evening was lensman Alexei Hay, who has moved his creative eye to fine jewelry. He recently debuted an ethically made collection of lab- created diamonds in minimalist sculptural settings. And, finally, what fashion affair would be complete — especially in Texas — without a milliner. Gigi Burris, known for outfitting all the cool girls, whether they reside in TriBeCa or Preston Hollow. Beyond the fabulous frocks for sale that scream New York cool, he offered some of the street fare we love to indulge in while walking by the Park (Central Park, I mean). Hot dogs and soft pretzels paired surprisingly well with cocktails from Casa Dragones and Kástra Elión (but really, what fare doesn't). As we were leaving, who could resist the I Heart NY cookies. (I grabbed two in case I felt particularly peckish by 11 pm while streaming my latest series, Nobody Wants This.) Keeping that NY Minute vibe alive at the turntables was Spinderella herself, DJ Lucy Wrubel. I had my pic snapped with two of my favorite beauties — my arm candy for the photo-op — Moll Anderson and Suzanne Droese. Others shopping and plotting their social calendars for the weeks ahead: Kara Goss, Pete West, Elisa and Stephen Summers, Leisa Street, Rochelle Gores, Sarah Calodney, Max and Ben Trowbridge, Missy Peck, and Reed Robertson. Moll Anderson Billy Fong, Suzanne Droese Anne Jones Shasa Mitcham Cyndi Beauchamp, Brian Bolke Christine Beauchamp Lynsey Eaton, Medley Turner Ashley Robinson, Haley Arias Ben & Max Trowbridge Gigi Burris Gigi Burris, Sarah Leff Jonathan Cohen, Alexei Hay Brian Bolke, Selima Salaun Riley Bartlett Kara Goss Kameron Westcott Reed Robertson Rochelle Gores Sharon Lee Clark 46