Austin Fashion Week coming soon

18 May '11

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Austin Fashion Week 2011 will be filled with over 150 events from August 20-27. Following are the highlights:

Saturday, August 20: AUSTIN FASHION WEEK KickOff (Cowboy Harley Davidson Showroom). Expect a stunning runway show featuring local and national talent combined with Austin's own Mash Up Teams (made up of a hair stylist, makeup artist, photographer, model and as many designers as it takes to complete the look). Fashion paired with live music, fantastic food and cosmic cocktails equals an amazing night out!

Sunday, August 21 through Friday, August 26: AUSTIN FASHION WEEK SHOWCASE EVENTS. Designers paired with local Retail and Salon locations. The best of the best of Texas-based designers will be selected to showcase their work throughout the city in gorgeous retail and salon spaces. The week will once again have a daily focus by neighborhood:

• 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 through Friday, August 26: AUSTIN FASHION WEEK RUNWAY PRESENTATIONS. NEW FOR 2011, we're incredibly excited to announce a partnership with the historic DRISKILL HOTEL. We'll be constructing a runway on the mezzanine level to allow for a wide array of collections to be shown!

• Monday, August 22: Accessories Presentation. View showcases by some of the hottest accessories designers in Texas and the United States.
• Tuesday, August 23: Jewelry Presentation. View showcases by some of the hottest jewelry designers in Texas and the United States.
• Wednesday, August 24 through Friday, August 26: Runway Presentations. Every night, three different runway shows will take place at 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm featuring some of the world's most stunning independent talent.

Saturday, August 27: AUSTIN FASHION AWARDS. Moving to the fabulous new ACL LIVE venue, the Austin Fashion Awards will be bigger and better than ever. Featuring a catwalk in a grand but intimate setting, the Austin Fashion Awards will be your chance to celebrate those in the fashion industry that make us proud to call Austin our home! Tickets available through VIP Packages, Badges and individually.

Saturday, August 27: AUSTIN FASHION AWARDS AFTER PARTY. Venue TBA. A chance to let your hair down and raise a glass in celebration and reflection of all that you accomplished throughout the week. Tickets only available to participants, sponsors and through VIP Packages. Visit the Tickets page for more details.

Austin Fashion Week 2011

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