We’re only 3.5 weeks away from Austin Fashion Week! We’re busy little bees in the Launch787 offices getting ready. AFW is broken into three major categories, so here’s the skinny:
BRIGHT LIGHTS, IDEA CITY: THE OFFICIAL AUSTIN FASHION WEEK KICKOFF EVENT. Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at GSD&M. Tickets are $75 and include the following:
To be featured on the runway that evening, casual elegance from Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent. Guests can expect to see classic, feminine, fresh silhouettes and high quality, beautifully designed footwear. The men will take note of a design driven collection of spirited designer sportswear that pushes the boundaries of the status quo from Robert Stock for Robert Graham. Plus, the best mash up of local talent with 25 Austin Fashion Week teams comprised of a clothing designer, jewelry designer, photographer, hairstylist, makeup artist and model.
Musical Guest: 1980s Pop Icon TIFFANY! Tunes for the runway spun by DJ Manny.
Complimentary drinks provided by: Tito’s Vodka, Paula’s Texas Spirits, Cruz Tequila, Dos Equis, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Waialua Soda and Modmix.
Complimentary bites provided by: Frank, Cru, Mama Fu’s, Imperia, How Do You Roll, Delish, Tart and more!
Silent Auction and Fashion Art sale to benefit Austin Involved and Dress For Success.
AUSTIN FASHION WEEK: Over 100 vibrant events featuring 57 Showcase Designers paired with retailers, salons and spas.
Dates: Sunday, August 15 – Friday, August 20
Location: 57 participating retail, salon and spa locations
Get ambitious in your coolest threads for the myriad of trunk shows, runway shows, cocktail parties and creative offerings.
Sunday, August 15: Midtown/Campus Presented by Westbank Dry Cleaning
Monday, August 16: Downtown Presented by The Driskill Hotel
Tuesday, August 17: North Austin Presented by Time Warner Cable
Wednesday, August 18: South Austin Presented by Dos Equis
Thursday, August 19: 2ND Street District Presented by 2ND Street District
Friday, August 20: Domain Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 2, 2010 OR YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE AUSTIN FASHION WEEK IPHONE APP (AVAILABLE AUGUST 2)
2nd Annual Austin Fashion Awards on Saturday, August 21, 2010; 5:30 pm inside the stunning Dell Hall at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Benefits: Austin Involved & Dress For Success
Austin Fashion Week culminates in a big blow out bash with the Austin Fashion Awards hosted by 2nd Street District.
We’re rolling out Austin’s longest red carpet to recognize the finest from the Austin fashion scene. Golden Boot Awards will be presented for People’s Choice Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and for the first time this year, Peer Choice Awards.
Between accolades, guests won’t miss a fashion beat with live bands SPEAK! and Zayra
Also runway shows featuring national labels including Line & Dot, an LA based, fresh, contemporary line focused on shapes and patterns found in nature and art; Betsey Johnson’s exuberant, embellished and over-the-top looks.
Also on the runway, regional standouts including last years’ Critic’s Choice Best Designer Winner Rene Geneva Design and her stunning, eco-friendly women’s wear; Houston based, Project Runway Season 2 Winner Chloe Dao’s modern, sexy and sophisticated garments; and Boudoir Queen’s decadent reconstructed vintage looks.
VIP, combo ticket packages and individual tickets are currently available.
