THURSDAY, MARCH 15

Style X Music Showcase presented by Charming Charlie

8pm-2am Victorian Room at the Driskil Hotel
Special perfomances by:
Niki & The Dove (Stockholm, Sweden)
B. Bravo (San Francisco, CA)
The Jessie Rose Trip (Manchester, UK)
Letting Up Despite Great Faults (Los Angeles, CA)
Love Inks (Austin, TX)
Electric Wire Hustle (Wellington, New Zealand)

PANELS – FRIDAY, MARCH 16

The Change Landscape of the Fashion Industry

12:50PM – 2:00PM
Panelists include:
Suchit Majmudar, Charming Charlie
Jennifer Margolin, RedSoleDiary
Hilary Peterson, Lyst
Jean Scheidnes, Neiman Marcus

The Influence of Music on Style & Vice Versa

2:10PM – 3:20PM
Panelists include:
Ellen Carpenter, NYLON
Troupe Gammage, SPEAK
Dre Hayes, The Foundation
Kent Zambrana, Letting Up

The State of Menswear

3:30PM – 4:40PM
Panelists include:
Justin Bridges, Tucked Style
Jace Lipstein, Grungy Gentleman
Dan Maynard, Noble Gentleman
Leith Testoni, Zanerobe

Today’s Fashion Media Business: Same Same, But Different?

4:50PM – 6:00PM
Panelists include:
Leandra Medine, Man Repeller
Crosby Noricks, PR Couture
Keith Pollock, ELLE
Shani Silver, Refinrey29
Danielle Snyder, DANNIJO
Anya Strzemien, AOL Huffington Post

PANELS – SATURDAY, MARCH 17

What’s Up With Urban Fashion & Streetwear?

12:50PM – 2:00PM
Panelists include:
Matt Halfhill, Nice Kicks
Kendrick Jackson, The Selected Few
KJ Kearney, H1gher Learning
Larry Luk, We Are The Process
Marcus Troy

Fashion is Cool, But Fashion + Technology is Cooler!

2:10PM – 3:20PM
Panelists include:
Indiana Adams, Adored Austin
Jessica Amason, Refinery29
Mimi Nguyen, Thre.ad
Michelle Sadlier, Karla Otto International

It’s All In The Details: A Design Discussion

3:30PM – 4:40PM
Panelists include:
Sarah Nami Ahn, NAMI
James Jean, JFK Jean
Mike Maher, Taylor Stitch
Kyle Vucko, Indochino
Seth Weisser, What Goes Around Comes Around

What The Olsen Twins Got Right: Family In Fashion

4:50PM – 6:00PM
Panelists include:
Ari Goldberg, StyleCaster
Elisa Goodkind, StyleLikeU
Lily Mandelbaum, StyleLikeU
Joah Speaman, moderator

STYLE X RUNWAY SHOWS

Friday & Saturday 6:15PM – 7:15PM
*Limited press seating available

Modeling SXSW Musicians include:
Andrea Balency
Blitz The Ambassador
Candy Claws
Erin Ivey
Maya Azucena
Radiation City
Record Summer
Schmillion
SPEAK
Torae

Austin Fashion Week 2011: 150+ events from August 20-27. Following are the highlights:

Saturday, August 20: “STYLE, SPEED AND GLORY”: AUSTIN FASHION WEEK KICKOFF (7:30 pm – 11:30 pm):

Venue: Cowboy Harley Davidson Showroom | 10917 S. IH-35

Watch local models cast by Wilhelmina Brown walk the runway showcasing collaborations by Austin Fashion Week Mash Up Teams, along with designs from the likes of Betsey Johnson and many more.

Live entertainment provided by Austin’s own LC Rocks and hors d’oevres and complimentary cocktails will be flowing.

Tickets available through VIP Packages, Badges or for the Individual event here.

Sunday, August 21 – Friday, August 26: Austin Fashion Week Showcase Events

There will be plenty of opportunities to see and be seen at over 100 official Austin Fashion Week events. “Most Showcase Events will take place at participating retail and beauty locations throughout Austin and will be free and open to the public.”

• Sunday, August 21: Midtown
• Monday, August 22: Downtown (aside from 2ND Street)
• Tuesday, August 23: West Austin presented by the Hill Country Galleria
• Wednesday, August 24: South Austin
• Thursday, August 25: 2ND Street District
• Friday, August 26: North Austin

Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26: NIGHTLY PRESENTATIONS AT THE DRISKILL HOTEL (8:30 pm – 12:00 am each night)

Austin Fashion Week will present regional, national, and international emerging designers at the historic Driskill Hotel during nightly presentations.

Monday, August 22: Apparel and Accessories Presentations Featuring:

• LSD Hats (Edmond, OK)
• LNE (Houston, TX)
• J Caniel (Fayetteville, NC)
• SuKaz (Houston, TX)
• Janie G. Couture (Panama City Beach, FL)
• VASTRA By Namrita Chettiar (San Francisco, CA)
• Petrecia & Monique (San Antonio, TX)
• Roy Hayes Studio (Grand Rapids, MI)
• More to be announced soon!

Tuesday, August 23: Jewelry Presentations Featuring:

• Dean Fredrick (Austin, TX)
• Heather Henry Jewelry Designs (Lubbock, TX)
• Ana Reign (Austin, TX)
• Andrea Montgomery (San Francisco, CA)
• Manic Trout (Millbrook, NY)
• F is for Frank (Dallas, TX)
• Leonati (Lubbock)
• More to be announced soon!

Wednesday, August 24: Swimwear / Resort Presentations Featuring:

• James Tudor (London, England)
• Tikini Hut (Houston, TX)
• More to be announced soon!

Thursday, August 25: Eclectic & Edgy Presentations Featuring:

• Jamie McCarty (Brooklyn, NY)
• League of Rebels (Russia, Dallas)
• Boudoir Queen (Austin, TX)

Friday, August 26: Cocktail & Evening Presentations Featuring:

• Celestino Couture (New York, NY)
• Estela Balan (Matamoros, Mexico)
• More to be announced soon!

Tickets for all of the Driskill events are only available through VIP Packages and Badges. Visit the Tickets page for more details.

Saturday, August 27: AUSTIN FASHION AWARDS PRESENTED BY SONO BELLO (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Austin Fashion Week culminates with the Austin Fashion Awards at ACL LIVE. The Golden Boot Awards for People’s Choice and Industry Choice will be presented in select categories.

Runway shows will feature collections from a host of serious Austin talent: Gail Chovan , owner South Congress boutique Blackmail; Linda Asaf ; and Michelle Weisman, the former head designer for Shoshanna, and current designer behind 81 poppies.

Tickets available through VIP Packages, Badges and individually. Visit the Tickets page for more details.

Saturday, August 27: AUSTIN FASHION AWARDS AFTER PARTY PRESENTED BY PREMIERE PARTY CENTRAL (10:00 pm – Midnight)

Venue: Empty Retail Space at the corner of Cesar Chavez and San Antonio

A party like no other. Hors d’oevres provided by Dagar’s Catering, Flemings and more. Complimentary cocktails provided by Corzo Tequila, Tito’s Vodka and more.

Tickets only available to participants, sponsors and through VIP Packages. Visit the Tickets page for more details.

Please go out and support Austin’s local talent!

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

As luck would have it, the equally chic owner of that bag was none other than Robyn Grona, co-owner of Luxe PR & Promotions, based in Austin.  Grona, and business partner Anthony Martinez, started Luxe only a year ago and since then the pair have taken the Austin fashion scene by storm.  This new venture is definitely a reflection of the dynamic duo at the helm: young, ambitious, glamorous and generous.  The birthday bash was held at BoConcept in downtown Austin, and guests included Ana Reign of Ana Reign Designs, milliner Lana Chu, creator of the Lana Chu Collection , Joanna Wilkinson of the super adorable fashion blog Keep Austin Stylish and Susana Garza of Austintatious Deals.  Happy Birthday Luxe, and here’s to many more!

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

Luxe PR Co-founders Grona and Martinez (L) and designer Ana Reign (Far Right)

Guest Lana Chu (far right) and friends.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Tomorrow begins a weekend of beauty tips and treats at the Galleria in Dallas.  The Beauty Live main stage at noon kicks off with a live panel of beauty experts:

Featuring grooming expert Kyan Douglas of Queer Eye fame,
well-known international hair and makeup artist, Robert Jones,
supermodel Chandra North, Dallas’ most recognized runway model and
fashion event producer, Jan Strimple and The Fashionistas founder and
CEO, Heidi Dillon. Moderated by Tracy Achor Hayes, Editor-in-Chief, F|D Luxe.

This is a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime chance you don’t want to miss!  Those of you in attendance, take pictures and report back for those of us stuck at home studying for final exams!  : )

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

I had the pleasure of meeting these ladies at Shecky’s Girls Night Out this past February, and it’s this gathering of talent that makes Shecky’s such a fun and memorable event. Here’s to you, ladies, and all the women of the world.  

Fashionably Yours,
Nik  

Kate & Ana of Amaria of Houston, TX

Please visit www.amariastudio.com and www.amaria.etsy.com for more information.
   

Chase M.- Love the Blouse!

Please visit www.fivedollarearringz.com for more information.  

Tiyaka R. of Star Boutique in Atlanta, GA

 Please call Star Boutique at 770-952-0105 for more information. 

 

Jennifer Jones Collection

  Please call 310-497-0233 for more information about the Jennifer Jones Collection. 

 

Lovely statement earrings from Jennifer Jones Collection

I love the white cuff...

Anika L. of Divas Den Accessories in Fort Worth, TX

For more information, please contact Anika at divasden@live.com or call 817-846-2837.  

Mod K. of Mod Clothing in Los Angeles, CA

For more information please visit www.myspace.com/mod411 or www.picasaweb.com/mod411.  

The line to get in was insane! So worth the wait though!

So, I was lucky enough to attend for the 2nd time the always fun and fashionable Shecky’s Girls Night Out event at the Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas. It was perfect timing because I seriously needed a study break! There was such a long line outside, but it was well worth the wait. Once inside, I made a bee line to the Goodie Bag area, as Shecky’s is famous for its superb Goodie Bags.

Ladies in Line

Oh Goodie Goodie!

What I love about this event are all the unique treasures you can find at a bargain. I’m talking “Shopping Mecca!” Plus a lot of designers are right here in Dallas and it’s so important to support local talent. One such talent is Ms. Jennifer Blumenstock of three bishops jewelry collection. Featured in Fort Worth Magazine’s August 2009 Issue, and seen on HBO’s popular series Entourage, three bishops offers pieces that are thoughtfully unique and simply stunning. The Signature Collection is at once regal, yet refreshingly unpretentious. The entire line has a deeply spiritual feel to it. See http://www.threebishops.com.

Speaking of spiritual, meet Ms. Jana Camp of Janaration. This “Yoga Inspired Jewelry” is like the California designer- youthful, down-to-earth and naturally beautiful- and I couldn’t leave without snapping up a gorgeous necklace- it was too perfect for Halloween and all the Fall Festivities! Check out Jana’s website at http://www.janaration.com.

California Designer Jana Camp

Jana's Yoga-Inspired Treasures

If you love more vintage-inspired fair, (think: Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters) check out Sarah Elizabeth Eastep’s http://www.manekicollection.com. She has the most adorable cameo rings and necklaces, and many of the vintage staples of the animal kingdom, such as owls, horses, foxes and birds. Each piece is feminine, delicate and decadent, while being reasonably priced.

Lastly, I saw an incredible chain metal scarf (yes, metal) from Moonpie & Felicity Rose. They are hand-made and come in different lengths, making them versatile and stunning. A little pricier, (I think the shorter versions was around $90) these scarves are wearable works of art and well worth the price tag. For more info, contact Amy Kaplan at MOONPIEFR@AOL.COM.

Shecky’s Girls Night Out will return to Dallas February 24-25, 2010. Hope to see you there!

http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/dallas/spring2010/

Fashionably Yours,
Nik

Vendor's Booth.

Celvah, a Fashionable Dallasite