Houston’s top socialites gathered at the newest private members club, Maître D, for a Galentine’s shopping and styling event, hosted by Cotton Foundation. The event brought together numerous female-led brands, including Miron Crosby, Teressa Foglia, LaVie Style House, Christina Greene Jewelry, and FACEFORWARD. Proceeds from all purchasesbenefited Cotton Foundation’s Taylor’s Place initiative, which restores hope to children whose liveshave been impacted by difficulties and other life-changing challenges.

Notables in attendance included: Zinat Ahmed, Lyndsey Zorich, Morgan Hale, Derrick Shore, AndreaSimmons, Tessa Barrera, Kathryn Swain, Whitney Lawson, Christina Greene McAllen, Ceron, HaileyDaniels, Emily Dewberry, Suzanne Droese, Ellecia Knolles, Kara McCullers, and more.

Guests were greeted with a Galentine's speciality, Le Chemin Du Roi Brut Champagne. A curated menu featured on-theme cocktails — including the Cupid Spritz, the Spicy Little Dragones Margarita made with Casa Dragones Tequila, the Electric Cowgirl, and the Love Potion Sparkler —alongside passed canapés such as meatballs, Pasta Zaza, and lobster shooters from Maître D. Music set the tone throughout the evening as attendees mingled, engaged with brand partners, andlearned more about Taylor’s Place.

"At Cotton Holdings, resilience isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are,” said Zinat Ahmed, Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Holdings. “Through Cotton Foundation and Taylor’s Place, we’re able toextend that commitment beyond disaster recovery and into long-term healing. Seeing Houston’s community come together to support female-led brands while raising meaningful funds for children and families rebuilding their lives is incredibly powerful. Taylor’s Place is the heart of our mission— it’s where hope is restored, and futures begin again."

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