Build Me Up, Buttercup
Austin VIPs host empowering event at Antone's in the name of kindness
What: Bumble, Understated Leather, and The Kindness Campaign VIP Launch
Where: Antone's Upstairs
The lowdown: On January 24, Bumble and Understated Leather hosted a VIP event at Antone's Upstairs for the launch of their newest collaboration — an exclusive, limited edition T-shirt with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting The Kindness Campaign.
The event featured an intimate discussion on female empowerment and entrepreneurship with Alex Williamson, head of brand at Bumble; Nicole Trunfio of ETCH AND TRUNFIO Universe; Genevieve Padalecki of Now & Gen; Jennifer Kassell of Understated Leather; Melinda Garvey of Austin Woman and On The Dot Woman; and Andra Liemandt of The Kindess Campaign and The Mrs.
Cocktails in hand, attendees mixed and mingled while trying on leather jackets from Understated Leather — and their new "I'll Build You Up Buttercup" shirts, which are designed to raise awareness about the Kindness Campaign. In addition to the panel discussion, guests were treated to a performance by The Mrs.
Who:Alex Williamson, GenevievePadalecki, NicoleTrufino, LaurenPetrowski, AliMarszalkowski, AlleeBennett, EricaBrennes, PamelaEdmonds, RoslynnCastillo, MelindaGarvey, AndraLiemandt, KimberleySkinner, JanetTorres, AmandaTatom, StephanieO'Neill, TareenAlam, EmilyWright, and Justin Balanon.