Bespoke shoe designer George Esquivel welcomes artists , designers , and fashion influencers at a chic midweek dinner reception in the Esquivel House shoe factory and boutique , downtown L . A .. Hosted by Esquivel in partnership with South Coast Plaza , where his custom shoes made to order for men and women have been featured in popup boutiques , the urban-vibe gathering was on-trend with L . A . -based star chef Patrick Cummins preparing lobster tacos served to patrons seated at creative modern tablescapes designed by White Lilac . In the crowd toasting wines provided by the exclusive Carhartt label , not sold to the public in stores , were Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom , Ursula Braeger , Lisa Feurst , Jassel Kaye , LACMA ’ s Kathryn Ross , CEO , The Board , April Uchitel , stylist and creative director Stefan Campbell , and VIP partner Jason Luellen .

Kellindo Parker Debra Gunn Downing , April Uchitel , Douglas Neill and friend

Mary Torres , RiRia , Vivi Ren , Franco Chen

Diego Uchitel , Justin Nabors , Debra Gunn Downing , Anton Segerstrom , Lynn Segall , Bruce Cook , Michelle Tyree , Douglas Neill

Anton Segerstrom , Chris Gialanella , Laura Eckstein ( Angeleno Editor in Chief )

George Esquivel , Ursula Braeger and Lisa Fuerst

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