Build Me Up, Buttercup
Austin VIPs host empowering event at Antone's in the name of kindness
- Alex Williamson, Genevieve Padalecki, Jennifer Kassell, Nicole Trunfio, Melinda Garvey, and Andra Liemandt joined in a panel discussion.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Bumble and Understated Leather's new limited-edition "I'll Build You Up Buttercup" tee.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Lauren Petrowski, Ali Marszalkowski, Allee Bennett, Erica Brennes.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Pamela Edmonds and Roslynn Castillo of Understated Leather.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Alex Williamson and Genevieve Padalecki.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Nicole Trunfio.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Kimberley Skinner and Janet Torres.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Sandy Molinare and Genevieve Padalecki.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Sara Reinhardt, Laura Craddick, Amanda Tatom, Stephanie O'Neill.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Elana Schulman tries on an Understated Leather jacket.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Tareen Alam, Emily Wright, Justin Balanon.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Melody Afkami and Amber Diamond.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Paige Casey and Lauren Petrowski.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- The Mrs. performing.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Stacy Scarsella, Bevin Ashen-Brenner, Jane Black.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Amy Luck, Alejandra Esperon.Photo by Shelley Neuman
- Marni Eth, Bridgitte Sharp, Ana DavidsonPhoto by Shelley Neuman
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, Genevieve Padalecki, Nicole Trufino, Lauren Petrowski, Ali Marszalkowski, Allee Bennett, Erica Brennes, Pamela Edmonds, Roslynn Castillo, Melinda Garvey, Andra Liemandt, Kimberley Skinner, Janet Torres, Amanda Tatom, Stephanie O'Neill, Tareen Alam, Emily Wright, and Justin Balanon.