AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE LOUVRE GALA

American Ambassador Charles Rivkin and Becca Cason Thrash

Prince Albert of Monaco and Becca Cason Thrash

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, one of the biggest and most anticipated social events of the year has occured. Saturday night was the annual American Friends of the Louvre Gala. Held in Paris at the home of the American ambassador, Charles Rivkin and his wife Susan Tolson, some of Houston's biggest names were in attendance including the event's creator, the one and only Becca Cason Thrash, who looked stunning in a beaded caftan by late designer Alexander McQueen, who was quoting JFK,  "fighting for the human spirit". Guests dined on a decadent dinner featuring foie gras risotto, white asparagus topped with cream, and chocolate-covered pears with vanilla ice cream and socialized in the former Paris residence built for famed New Orleans businesswoman Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba, who among other things, established Jackson Square. Aside from a "who wore it best" moment that occured when Valerie Sarofim (ex-wife of Chris Sarofim and former friend of Courtney Lanier Sarofim) and Ranjana Khan, who arrived wearing the same feathered cape by Naeem Khan, after which they posed together for pictures, the event went off without a hitch. Congratulations Becca, your event was a massive success, but we already knew that was going to happen.

American Ambassador Charles Rivkin and wife Susan Tolson

Janet Jackson and Becca Cason Thrash

Andrew Echols and Valerie Sarofim

 Becca chatting with guests

Becca Speaking about the importance of the Gala

Becca's Dinner Setting