Mackenzie Brittingham Announced as the Fashion Award Recipient for the 2026 Fashion Notes LimonCELLO Fashion Show and Luncheon
The event benefits the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
(Featured photo: Amy Green, Co-Chair; Anne Seanor, Honorary Chair; Claire Catrino, President, DSOL; Mackenzie Brittingham, hostess and Fashion Design Award honoree; Meredith Connally and Elizabeth St. Marie, Co-Chairs.)
Renowned fashion designer Mackenzie Brittingham hosted a fanciful soirée at her new namesake atelier at 5757 West Lovers Lane in celebration of the announcement that she will be the recipient of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s (DSOL) 2026 Fashion Notes Fashion Award. Themed LimonCELLO, the signature Fashion Show and Luncheon happens on Wednesday, April 29th set against the stunning backdrop of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Chairs Meredith Connally,Amy Green, and Elizabeth St. Marie were joined by Anne and Bill Seanor, Honorary Chairs; Claire Catrino, President of DSOL and her husband,Michael; Barbara and Don Averitt, Emma Boulle, Nancy Labadie, Matt Severs, Ryne St. Marie and more.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on April 29th, guests will gather for a vibrant celebration of spring, style, and the power of the arts. This beloved annual event brings together Dallas leaders, philanthropists, and tastemakers for an inspiring morning in support of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s education and outreach initiatives.
From an elegant luncheon to a beautifully curated runway presentation, Fashion Notes continues to be one of the League’s most anticipated events of the season. Proceeds directly benefit programs that introduce young musicians to the orchestra, expand access to music education, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.
A true Dallasite, born and raised in Highland Park, Mackenzie Brittingham has held a lifelong passion for the arts and fashion. She established her brand in the spring of 2016, bringing couture bridal fashion to future brides with a refined and highly personalized approach.
After more than a decade at Stanley Korshak Bridal, Mackenzie expanded into her own private atelier, an evolution of her brand that allows for a more intimate, design-driven experience. While growing her independent space, she continues to work closely with custom clients at Stanley Korshak, maintaining the longstanding relationships and elevated level of service that have defined her career.
Mackenzie specializes in luxury evening wear, designing custom gowns for mothers of the bride and groom, debutantes, and distinguished socialites. In 2018, she launched her Fur Collection. Her latest endeavor is her collection of exotic handbags. Designed with the same couture mindset, each handbag is meticulously crafted with exceptional materials and attention to detail.
Don’t miss this fashionable and fun event! When fashion and music come together, something extraordinary happens! Fashion Notes tables, sponsorships, and tickets are now available. The community is invited to be part of this unforgettable celebration of fashion, philanthropy, and symphonic excellence.
Individual tickets are $350. Patron Individual tickets are $500. Underwriting begins at $3,500 with varying benefits at each level. Purchase your level at the website: https://dallassymphonyleague.com/Fashion-Notes or contact Meredith, Amy or Elizabeth at fashionnotes@dallassymphonyleague.com
Beneficiary: Funds raised by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League support transformative DSO programs, including:
- The Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series, which introduces Dallas youth to the inspiring world of classical music through accessible concerts at the Meyerson. Each year, more than 10,000 children participate in these experiences.
- DSO Cares, which brings the wellness benefits of music to seniors in living facilities, hospitals, community centers and more. Each performance showcases a chamber ensemble of DSO musicians that is free for attendees and community partners.
- The Kim Noltemy Young Musicians and Young Strings programs, which annually provide free instruments and instruction to 400 children primarily from Southern and East Dallas. Collectively, these programs have served more than 6,800 students and outpace similar youth programs with highly intensive training and a 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rate.
- Bach’s Lunch, an ongoing adult education series of free, informal talks designed to connect music lovers through a shared passion for classical music.
Photos by Danny Campbell
(Sharon Adams, Adams Communications Public Relations, is honored to represent the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes and Savor the Symphony events and post this Philanthropy Lifestyles Scene.)
