Ridley-Tree Auction Launch Brings Together Fashion and Philanthropy

Thousands of Dollars Raised for Cancer Patients’ Hats and Wigs

Louis John Almarez and Erin Graffy rally the crowd to bid on a hat from Leslie Ridley-Tree's collection during the live auction. | Credit: Alma Rose Middleton

What better way to celebrate an iconic woman who loved fashion almost as much as philanthropy than with a charitable estate auction?

Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, who passed away in October, was known in Santa Barbara for her colorful wardrobe, personality, and incredible generosity. To continue this giving spirit, a hat and wine auction was held by Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House and Louis John Boutiques on June 8. All the money raised will go toward hats and wigs for patients at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center.

Glenn Novack and Roach, owner and general manager of Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House, respectively. | Credit: Alma Rose Middleton

“She [Ridley-Tree] was just luminous, lovely, fun,” boutique owner and auction host Louis John said. “You can see all of this in her collection, in her clothes, the hats — she sees fashion as art and architecture.”