By The Editors By The Editors | January 6, 2025 | Parties,
Dressed for Success SF/San Jose, which helps unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, recently raised $129,000 during its Denim & Diamonds celebration.
Anju Bansal, Rupal Dandia, Maneesha Chandra, Asha Chandra, Archana Baldwa, Rajitha Uppugunduri and Nivi Gupta
The event toasted women winemakers.
Dunwreath Swanson, Marjorie Fatelevich, Sharon Seto and Kathleen Anderson
Laura Ray from Strala Vineyards and Raghni Naidu of Naidu Winery shared their experiences as women in winemaking.
Denise Thornberry and Tim and Carolyn DuClos
Guests received cowboy hats and then enjoyed a cocktail hour, photo booths, lawn games and silent and live auctions.
Cristina de la Cruz and Keely Berg
A fabulous dinner and dancing to the beats of the Country Cougars capped the evening.
Winemakers Raghni Naidu and Laura Ray
Notable guests included Manish Chandra Brigette Lau, Philip Star, Chip Zecher, Kyle Wong and Mythili Sankaran.
Photography by: COURTESY OF DRESSED FOR SUCCESS