Move Over, Etsy

Texas site makes it easy to shop for mod goods made in the USA

By Rachael Abrams

05.12.13 | 11:06 am

Online shopping is easier than ever — just a few clicks and your package is on its way. But when it comes to buying chic yet affordable handcrafted goods made in the United States, it's a ...

Fashion Advice

Designer Nancy Gonzalez says never match your bag to your shoes

By Rachael Abrams

04.21.13 | 10:06 pm

The name Nancy Gonzalez has become synonymous with luxury and color. Her exquisite handbags, known for vibrant hues and exotic skins, are handcrafted by local artisans in her native Colombia. Each ...

The Lawn Party presented by Tribeza

French Legation Museum

04.18.13

The lush lawn of the French Legation Museum will feature style picks from local stores, along with some food and drink to energize for a few lawn games. Spring styles on display are courtesy of Bee

Hardworking Boots

HELM Boots celebrates its first storefront and American-made products

By Caitlin M. Ryan

04.04.13 | 4:25 pm

A passion project begun in 2009 by Joshua Bingaman has become a celebrated staple in Texas-based menswear and opened its (first-ever) brick and mortar store doors, HELM, on Wednesday.  ...

Top Austin Model Finale

ZACH Theatre

03.24.13

After three months of competition, our remaining contestants will have one last chance to impress the judges at the Top Austin Model Finale. Models will wear clothing by local designers Heart-

Cravat Creativity

Netflix your neck with Tie Society, the menswear-on-demand website

By Jonathan Rienstra

03.18.13 | 9:30 am

The necktie is an easy way for a man to add a spark of style, but the shine can wear off quickly if you’re wearing the same three ties on repeat. However, if you try to diversify too much, yo ...

In the 'hood

Need an alternative to SXSW? All (fashion-forward) are welcome in The Neighborhood

By Caitlin M. Ryan

02.26.13 | 2:01 pm

The Neighborhood, the fashion-focused successor of Style X produced by AvecMode, has finally announced plans for its inaugural edition, taking place March 11 - 14. Partnering with the 2nd Street Di ...

The Shade Project Spring Trend Style Show

02.26.13

Ten percent of sales will be donated to The Shade Project. Models are volunteers form the Travis County Medical Alliance Chic Ladies Group. Door prizes and refreshments. Limited Seating. RSVP: mdar

Red carpet blues

It was an off-year for Oscar fashion, but there were 11 memorable moments

By Clifford Pugh

02.25.13 | 8:11 am

It wasn't a banner year for Oscar fashion but there's still plenty to talk about. ...

RAW Austin presents Discovery

The Belmont

02.21.13

RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist.