DIFFA/Dallas recently announced the Style Council Ambassadors for the 2007 Jacket Collection themed, UPSIDEDOWN.  Noted designer Nicolas Villalba (Owner/Designer NICOLAS Couture) serves as Style Council Chairman for the season, Eddie Nunns (Vice President of Creative Services, Neiman Marcus) is Honorary Chairman.

 The announcement was made during a soiree at Ghost bar, inside the W Hotel, while guests sipped champagne from Barefoot Bubbly and bites prepared by N9NE Dallas Executive Chef Chris Conlon.

 “This panel of Style Council Ambassadors was selected for their stylish commitment in the fight against HIV and AIDS and to raising awareness of the fundraiser,” states Nicolas.  “In addition to fundraising, each member will also volunteer at an AIDS Service Organization to understand the full impact of the monies raised through DIFFA/Dallas.”

 2007 Style Council Ambassadors include Keith Carlisle, Men’s Manager/Buyer, Stanley Korshak; Pam Clayton, Entreprenuer, Glamour Queen and Local Legend; Carla Ferrer, Dallasite, Fashion Diva, Philanthropist; Todd Fiscus, Event stylist and owner of Todd Event design/Creative services, Tillman’s Roadhouse, and Suite 2006 Luxury Lounge Rentals; Danielle Flores, Lead Sales Agent for Al Coker & Associates; Don Gaiser, Associate at McKool Smith Law Firm;  Dr. Bill Henderson, Co-owner of Uptown Vision; Dr. Clint Herzog, dentist and founder of Herzog Artistic Dentistry; Baron James, FOX 4 News Anchor/Reporter and Humanitarian; Dr. Rodger Kobes, Director, Health Care Policy, Regional Medical & Research Specialist, Worldwide Pharmaceutical Operations, Pfizer, Inc.; Shannon Marketic, Former Miss USA, SAG Actress, and published author; Jenna Morton, Owner and Director of Community and Government Relations for N9NE Group; Ana Pettus, Marketing Director, Steel Stadiums; Scot Presley, Assistant Director for Craighead Green Gallery; Lyn Roberts, Vice President Regional Sales, Ellen Tracy; Kari Schlegel, Tory Burch Marketing Guru and Shopaholic; Robin Wilkes, Jil Sander and Prada specialist for Neiman Marcus Northpark; and Lucy Wrubel, DeeJay, Super Eight film maker, Collector, and Mommy.

 “We are excited to introduce such a talented group of individuals to represent DIFFA/Dallas for the 2007 Jacket Collection UPSIDEDOWN,” says Jeffrey Horn, Collection Chairman.  “We are hoping for the most successful event to date and have several surprises in store!”

 DIFFA/Dallas was founded in 1988 and holds the distinction of being the largest and most successful DIFFA chapter in the nation.  The Jacket Collection event is the organization’s largest annual event and signature event for which it is known nationally.  The event centers on an auction of more than 100 Arizona denim jackets from JC Penney, which have been redesigned, restructured and reworked into unforgettable works of one-of-a-kind art.  The live/silent auctions take place throughout the evening that includes a dinner and runway show that rivals those of New York and Milan.

 UPSIDEDOWN will be held March 31, 2007 at The Hilton Anatole Hotel. For ticket and table sales information call 214.748.8580, email gkelly.dallas@diffa.org, or buy online at www.diffadallas.org.