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Stylish A Night By Shelby Hodge. Photography Johnny Than and Priscilla Dickson. 20 W e love the alliterative phrase: philanthropy in fashion. It captures the essence of the PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Luncheon benefiting March of Dimes. The 10 women unveiled at the Neiman Marcus announcement party embody both a sense of style and a serious dedication to enriching Houston through volunteer and philanthropic commitments. Three 2026 honorees are veterans of this coveted designation, having been named to the Best Dressed ranks for a second time: Ann Ayre, Susan Plank, and Leigh Smith. A fresh crop of first-time honorees reveals the breadth of community involvement across the city: Amanda Boffone, Erica Littlejohn Burnette, Myrtle Jones, Ellecia Knolle, Amy Pierce, Gillian Sarofim, and Allison Thacker. The honorees will be presented at the annual PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Luncheon at The Post Oak Hotel, followed by a Neiman Marcus runway show, on Tuesday, September 15. Dedicated March of Dimes supporter Rosemary Schatzman chairs the luncheon for the third time, while Rachel Regan helms the raffle. Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is presenting sponsor, leading the way for the traditionally sold-out event to once again earn $1 million toward MOD's mission of improving the health of all mothers and babies. The 10 honorees will be photographed this month by Mexico City photographer Alejandro Salinas to appear in a special portfolio in the September issue of PaperCity Houston. PC Seen: Neiman Marcus' Kathy Leigh and Heather Almond, March of Dimes' Jen Torres and Kemah Blair, Memorial Hermann Foundation's Anne Neeson, Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees, Dr. Yvonne Cormier, Cynthia and Bucky Allshouse, Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Lilly Andress, Dr. Alice Mao Brams, Merele Yarborough, Vicki West, Rob Pierce, Dr. Rachel Ellsworth, Sneha Merchant, Gracie and Bob Cavnar, Cynthia Petrello, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, and Phyllis Williams. For Philanthropy & Fashion PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed 2026 salutes 10 women with style and substance. Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl Honorees Ann Ayre, Amanda Boffone, Erica Littlejohn Burnette, Myrtle Jones, Ellecia Knolle, Amy Pierce, Susan Plank, Gillian Sarofim, Leigh Smith, Allison Thacker Heather Almond Rosemary Schatzman Kathy Leigh Claire Thacker Honoree Allison Thacker Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell Honoree Leigh Smith Ann Neeson, Hallie Vanderhider Merele Yarborough Bruno Brady Phyllis Williams Shelby Hodge