Join us for a contemporary twist on afternoon tea, complete with sparkling bubbles, Hangar One Cosmopolitans, Tin Cup Old Fashioned cocktails, and informal fashion modeling. Indulge in an afternoon of style and flavor in the Claremont’s Garden Room.

Preview the latest designs from Oakland’s leading stylemakers, including award-winning jewelry designer Dorian Webb, fashion designer Lesley Evers, and men’s fashion icon Lee Rickie. Shop the exclusive pop-up boutique for exquisitely crafted pieces to take home.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, October 10

• Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

• Location: Garden Room, Claremont Club & Spa

• Tickets: $110 per person

About The Style Makers 

Dorian Webb

Growing up on the edge of the Pine Barrens in south Jersey, designer Dorian Webb always thought that creating something would be her profession. Her parents who were not keen on having their daughter lay idle on the couch on Saturdays, were not dissuaded when piano, horseback riding, tennis and dance lessons failed to ignite interest or latent talent. Now, Dorian is one of the west coast’s leading designers and entrepreneurs, with awards commemorating her design skills and community advocacy.

While studying abroad in Florence, Italy as an architecture student at Yale University, Dorian fell in love with the process of making Venetian glass beads. To her, these colorful, gilded orbs represented all that she loved about her time in Italy: the strong connection to local community and ancestral heritage and the unfailing belief that whatever profession you choose, your work can reflect your ideals in process and outcome. Read More 

Lee Rickie

Lee Rickie, a native of Oakland, California, is an innovative designer known for his unique blend of modern aesthetics and sustainable practices. With over a decade of experience teaching fashion design at the Berkeley Unified School District, he inspires the next generation of creatives. Lee has collaborated with numerous celebrities and received several awards for his contributions to fashion.

His collections, celebrated for quality craftsmanship and environmental consciousness, are sold in high-end boutiques around the world, reflecting his global influence and commitment to contemporary trends.

Lesley Evers

Born in Oakland, California, Lesley Evers discovered her love of sewing at age eleven and never looked back. After growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and earning a degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, she returned to California in 1996 and made the Bay Area home.

In 2008, Lesley officially launched her namesake clothing line out of a deep love for making beautiful, wearable things—especially dresses. What began as a small operation has grown into a thriving business with a devoted team and a loyal following. Based in Oakland, her brand is known for its bold prints, flattering silhouettes, and joyful spirit.