Fashionably Austin

09/16/2023

Austin’s Kendra Scott will be expanding their collection to a national store. Congrats on the collaboration.

Austin jewelry powerhouse Kendra Scott and retail giant Target are teaming up on a new collection called Kendra Scott at Target.

09/15/2023

Here is the complete list of talented designers and support staff who created a memorable evening of "trashy" designs at the 13th Annual Trash Makeover Challenge. Enjoy the entire photo gallery from the event. (link below)

First Place - Megan Pinto
Designer and Hair: Megan Pinto
Model: Latoya Renee
Makeup: Yanette Ponce
Materials: Carbonated water bottles, styrofoam egg cartons, polyethylene sheeting, foil chip and candy bags, crushed windshield and bread clips.

Second Place - Rainbowhaus
Designer/Model, Makeup and Accessories: Shayna Brewer
Hair: Andy Gerard
Materials: Soda cans, canvas fabric, adhesive vinyl, window privacy film

Third Place - Team Beach Trash
Designer: Teresa KleinModel: Maggie Peacock
Makeup: McKenzie HahnHair: Teresa Klein
Materials: Discarded beach canopy tent, beach trash, styrofoam and cardboard

People's Choice - Sequins and Flares
Designer: Greg Lara
Model: Ashley Sava
Hair: Reema Bakir
Makeup: Kasey Ybarra
Materials: Leather from a wall treatment in home, black plastic table cloths, sequins, styrofoam balls, gemstones from Christmas decorations.

Seeding Award - Compost Art (for young designers)
Designer: Cindy Rellin
Model - Ariana Solorzano
Makeup - Matt Rellin
Hair/Accessories - Cheryl Smith
Design Materials: Potato chip bags, grocery bags, food bags, plastic name badges, ring binders, food for the dress made of cabbage, corn.

https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Events-2023/Trash-Makeover-Challenge-2023
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09/11/2023

Congrats to the 13th Annual Trash Makeover Challenge winner Megan Pinto!!

Her winning unconventional two-piece design look was made out of carbonated water bottles, styrofoam egg cartons and to go containers, polyethethylene sheeting, foil chip and candy bags. The earrings were made out of crushed windshield glass and bread clips.

The event was sponsored by the Texas Campaign for the Environment. In all, the event racked up more than $100,000 from the silent auction and personal donations all to help environmental initiatives in Texas.

This is Megan's 5th Trash Makeover Challenge Win. In all, 29 looks competed for the top $3,000 prize.

Trash Makeover Challenge

09/01/2023

CONGRATS to Austin designer Brittany Allen for making it to the final three in Project Runway All Stars!

Be sure to check out the show on Bravo next Thursday to see her full collection featured at New York Fashion Week. There's no doubt she has the talent to bring the win home to ATX!!

05/12/2023

Hey Fashion Friends! Get ready to see Austin's own fashion designer Brittany Allen is on the 20th season of Project Runway All-Stars!
We all watched her during Season 18 and was a top 6 designer and known for receiving the "Siriano Save".

I got to be at the end of the runway a few weeks ago to snap her fun collection during Austin Fashion Week. See her collection below.
https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/.../Brittany-Allen

Can't wait to see a summer full of fashion designs and I am sure some fashion drama. Go Brittany!!
SEE THE TRAILER HERE: https://youtu.be/C3MYVeGSuXk

(photos: copyright/Cheryl Bemis)

Project Runway all-stars from Seasons 1 through 19 compete for the ultimate fashion challenge. The two episode premiere event airs June 15 on Bravo.►► SUBSCR...

04/26/2023

Photos are in from the Saturday night shows during Austin Fashion Week. What a great job these seasoned designers did putting together top-notch, entertaining and cohesive collections.

Hard to believe Austin Fashion Week is celebrating their 15th season! Fashionably Austin is very proud to say we have covered every single event!

Enjoy the photos everyone!

https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Events-2023/Austin-Fashion-Week-April-2023

04/25/2023

AFW getting some fashion coverage from KXAN!

Lights, cameras and fashion. Austin Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday. AFW Founder Matt Swinney said its the fourth largest one in the country.

04/20/2023

It's time for the runway to light up for another Austin Fashion Week starting on Friday at the Domain. This marks the 15th season of the event and happy to report Fashionably Austin has covered every single one!
Here's the lineup for the shows and hope to see you at the end of the runway!

12/03/2022

Pantone released the Color of the Year for 2023. Welcome Viva Magenta. After some
previous years of softer hues, BAM! We got a vivid shade to enjoy this year. What do you think?

https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2023

11/24/2022

Here's a local holiday shopping destination you will love. Locally made items and WOW!....so many fashionable options. Check it out!
Can't shop in person? No problem. Shopping online is easy peasy. Blue Genie Art Bazaar Check out my little promo. Anne Marie Beard Limbo Jewelry, GemJunkie, Alexille.

11/24/2022

Here's a local holiday shopping destination you will love. Locally made items and WOW!....so many fashionable options. Check it out!
Can't shop in person? No problem. Shopping online is easy peasy. Blue Genie Art Bazaar Check out my little promo. Anne Marie Beard Limbo Jewelry, GemJunkie, Alexille

11/18/2022

Enjoy the recap post on Fashionably Austin now!

We loved seeing some amazing collections and how about all the excitement of attending a fashion show. And be sure to check out who made our daily favorite picks mentions!

https://www.fashionablyaustin.com/austin-fashion-week-wraps-up-fall-2022-runway-shows/

11/15/2022

The annual Blue Genie Art Baazar opens up this Friday, November 18 and offers you a local artisan gift option for anyone on your holiday gift list.

Need I mention there are some amazing fashion and jewelry vendors to check out as well. Happy Shopping!

© 2022 Blue Genie Art Bazaar. All rights reserved. Site by Zócalo Design. Homepage Slideshow Photographers: Tony Slade and Amanda Gillispie .

11/14/2022

What a great last day of Austin Fashion Week Fashion By Texas. Fun weekend of local fashion and designs from so many designers. Made some new friends and get ready for some great content coming your way too.
Enjoy the pix and see ya at the end of the runway in 2023.

https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Events-2022/Austin-Fashion-Week-Domain-Nov-2022/

11/13/2022

The second-day event images of Austin Fashion Week are loaded! See the great looks from The Domain street/runway. And it was clear, the kids OWNED the runway. Check out all the designer looks in the link below.
https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Events-2022/Austin-Fashion-Week-Domain-Nov-2022/

11/12/2022

See the first snaps from Day 1 of Austin Fashion Week Fashion By Texas. The rain didn't put a damper on the event...just pushed the outdoor venue inside. More pix to come from two more days of shows.
https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Events-2022/Austin-Fashion-Week-Domain-Nov-2022

11/07/2022

It's time for the Austin Fashion Week Fall runway shows at The Domain. Check out all the listed designers showing across the three-day event. And on the article founder Matt Swinney unveils a little snip about what might be in store for the 15th anniversary shows in 2023. Hope to see you at the end of the runway!

Founder of Austin Fashion Week, Matt Swinney has been putting on the annual event (with the exception of 2020) since 2009 and continues to the longest running fashion event in Texas. The shows are also a positive opportunity for many up-and-coming designer to showcase their talent to an always well-...

09/30/2022

Introducing Fashionably Austin reporter Kelsie Davis! She is taking on some on-camera duties for FA and is a natural!!

Kelsie spoke with Trash Makeover Challenge winner Melissa Prentice of Salerno Style and shares the items that made her walk away with the win.

Nice job everyone!!

09/28/2022

A BIG congratulations to Designer Melissa Prentice for winning the 12th Annual Trash Makeover Challenge. Her design was made out of (just to name a few) hospital EKG tabs, aluminum container lids and tabs, candy wrappers IV bags and tubing.

It was a modern and creative design that put $3,000 in her pocket. Melissa's model - Misty Dawn Taylor.

Congrats! More recap coverage coming from backstage and the show.

Photos: Cheryl Bemis

09/20/2022

Certainly one of the BEST fashion shows that Austin has to offer is this weekend, September 24.

The amazing creatives will create wearable art from some of the most unique materials. Hope to see you there! The show is sponsored by the Texas Campaign for the Environment.

https://www.fashionablyaustin.com/the-trash-makeover-challenge-2022-will-feature-austins-sustainable-creativity/

The 2022 Trash Makeover Challenge fashion event will feature unique fashion designs from local designers who will use at least 90% recycled materials to craft spectacular garments and showcase them in a dazzling fashion show.

06/29/2022

The Austin School of Fashion Design school has made its way back to ATX! Check out their new location and schedule of upcoming classes/events. Owner Ilonka SP continues to shape the creative minds of young designers in our fashionable city.
https://www.fashionablyaustin.com/austin-school-of-fashion-design-relocates-to-north-central-austin/

The ASFD has relocated to the Gateway Shopping Center. The larger space will allow more students learn how to sew & enjoy the design process.

05/31/2022

Enjoy an exclusive article written by Fashionably Austin writer Kelsie Davis about Project Runway Designer Season 18 Alan Gonzalez. Find out about his hosting duties for the Project Runway Redemption show and a little more insight about his fashion business.
https://www.fashionablyaustin.com/project-runway-redemption-host-alan-gonzalez-wraps-up-austin-fashion-week-in-eccentricity/

Authored by: Kelsie Davis This spring at Austin Fashion Week, whether it be their first time on the runway or they’re just coming back from New York Fashion Week, it’s evident that all the designers poured their hearts and souls into their collections (read our recap of this season’s show HERE...

05/13/2022

Enjoy the recap from the Austin Fashion Week shows at The Domain. Lots of fun looks graced the street runway, stylist couples strutted their stuff and was fun to get in the press pit to shoot from the best view in the house.

Hope to see you all at the fall edition in the next few months.

Thanks to writers Kelsie Davis, Lauren Grobe and editor Brianna Paige Thomas-Baze for help putting the recap together. Also, photographers Gregg Cestaro and Todd White.
(post cover pix - Gregg Cestaro)

https://www.fashionablyaustin.com/austin-fashion-week-wraps-spring-runway-street-edition-at-the-domain/

As we spring forward into the warmer weather in Austin, Texas, here are some highlights and favorite mentions from the writers who attended the recent Austin Fashion shows from the street runway of The Domain in north Austin. Friday Recap Written by Laurie Grobe Sleep, Never is a custom ready-to-wea...

05/04/2022

Another Austin Fashion Week event in the books! Enjoy the photos taken from the end of the runway! Lots of great looks from so many talented designers. Hope to see y'all in the fall! Recap up soon on FA!
Photos Gregg Cestaro and Cheryl Conley Bemis.
https://fashionablyaustin.smugmug.com/Austin-Fashion-Week-2021/Austin-Fashion-Week-April-2022/Austin-Fashion-Week-April-2022

05/04/2022

Lots of talented UT students making some jewelry fashion trends right here int ATX!
https://fb.watch/cNAeIKPdOR/