Austin Fall Fashion

Austin's freshest fashionistas reveal their fall looks on the runway during Tribeza's Style Week

Rare Trends on the Tribeza runway.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Feathers Vintage Boutique and MOSS Designer Consignment collaborated on some lavish fall looks with an attention to detail.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Another look from the Feathers MOSS collaboration featuring a beautiful fur stole.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Looks from Golden Bones Boutique were some of the edgiest looks of the night.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Golden Bones Boutique.Photo by Shelley Neuman
A simple silhouette from Maya*.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Chic menswear from Co*Star.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Y&I Boutique.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Estilo.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Menswear from Estilo.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Service Menswear.Photo by Shelley Neuman
A sparkling mini dress from Adelante.Photo by Shelley Neuman
A layered look from The Garden Room.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Fall maxi dress from The Garden Room.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Saks Fifth Avenue San Antonio.Photo by Shelley Neuman
A studded motorcycle jacket from Rare Trends.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Cocktail dress from Julian Gold.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Julian Gold gave a nod to Instagram with this #nofilter sweater.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Portia Riggins and Paige Turner.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Jenny Woys.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Aroutin Begian and Sarah Contey.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Emily Hoover and Katy Shayne from Feathers Boutique.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Sister designers Paola Moore and Marina Silver of Rare Trends with their mother.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Caitlin Huser from Adelante and Gretchen Setnan.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Cassie Lamere and Lindsey Wiese.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Courtney Ely and Macey Taylor.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Chris Bykowski and Wendy Bykowski, owners of Dandy's Gentlemen's Store.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Jillian Simon, Chad Johnston, and Dusti Chopelas.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Christine Moline and Anne Elizabeth.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Cissy Stasio and Kathryn Scarborough.Photo by Shelley Neuman

Tribeza concluded its 10th annual Style Week on Thursday, September 26 with a fashion show featuring fall styles from Maya*, Co*Star, Julian Gold, Golden Bones Boutique, Saks Fifth Avenue San Antonio, Feathers Boutique, MOSS Designer Consignment, Y&I Clothing Boutique, Estilo, The Garden Room, Rare Trends, Service Menswear, and Adelante.

From the seventh floor of the University Park building, guests enjoyed an impressive a view of the Austin skyline. Going along with Style Week's theme "Fashion the Future," Matt Fajkus Architecture and Atomic Picnic styled the backdrop and lighting for the event. The show's after party also included food from restaurants TRIO, Parkside, Backspace and Olive & June.

Attendees such as Portia Riggins and Paige Turner, designers Paola Moore and Marina Silver, Caitlin Huser and Gretchen Setnan mingled while sipping cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka, Captain Morgan, Troublemaker Red Wine, Liberty School White Wine, Topo Chico, and Corona. Also in attendance? Courtney Ely, Macey Taylor, Cissy Stacio, Kathryn Scarborough, Aroutin Begian, Sarah Contey as well as Jilian Simon, Chad Johnston and Dusti Chopelas.

Take a peak at fall looks from some of Austin's hottest designers, stylists and boutiques.

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Shopping News

Fashion chain Forever 21 to close U.S. stores including 3 in Austin area

Forever 21 will soon be forever gone in the U.S. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Fashion giant Forever 21, known for its stylish clothes at a budget price, has filed for bankruptcy and will close all store locations, including two in Austin and one in San Marcos.

The Los Angeles-based company, which sells trendy fast fashion and accessories for women, men, and children, announced its bankruptcy in a statement on Sunday, March 16. This is the second time Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy since 2019, when it was sold to Authentic Brands Group, Simon Properties Group, and Brookfield Property.

"While we have evaluated all options to best position the company for the future, we have been unable to find a sustainable path forward, given competition from foreign fast fashion companies," said the parent company's CFO Brad Sell in a statement.

The physical and online stores will remain open for now as they prepare for an "orderly wind down" in the U.S. They'll also hold liquidation sales while conducting a court-supervised sale and looking for a buyer.

The Austin stores on the chopping block are located at 2901 S. Capital Of Texas Hwy. and 3409 Esperanza Crossing. The San Marcos location is located at 4015 South I-35.

Forever 21 was founded as a single store in 1984 by husband-and-wife duo Jin Sook and Do Won Chang after they emigrated from South Korea to Los Angeles. It went on to become one of the most recognizable names in "fast fashion" — the term for inexpensive clothing that follows high-fashion trends, and is manufactured and hurried to market, often to be discarded just as quickly.

They went on to open more than 800 stores worldwide, including 549 in the U.S. — some occupying massive footprints exceeding 35,000 square feet.

Acquiring designer-inspired looks quickly and cheaply was initially a revelation, but their fortunes peaked in 2015. In recent years, younger environmentally-conscious shoppers have eschewed an industry that hinges on wasteful disposability.

Forever 21’s locations outside of the United States are operated by other licensees and are not included in the bankruptcy filings. The Forever 21 locations outside the U.S. and its international e-commerce sites will continue operating as usual.

"We are also grateful for the many years of support from our partners and our loyal customers, who have allowed us to serve as a fashion industry leader and go-to retailer for generations,” Sell said.

Other Texas locations include:

Allen: 820 W. Stacy Rd.
Amarillo: 7701 I-40 Frontage Rd.
Arlington 3811 S.Cooper St.
Beaumont: 6155 Eastex Fwy.
Cedar Hill: 305 W. 1382
College Station: 1500 Harvey Rd.
Corpus Christi 5488 S. Padre Island Dr.Dallas: 13350 Dallas Pkwy. and 8166 Park Ln.
El Paso: 8401 Gateway Blvd. West
Fort Worth: 4800 S. Hulen St.
Friendswood: 1408 Baybrook Mall
Grapevine: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
Houston: 5085 Westheimer Rd. and 7925 FM 1960 Rd. W.
Humble: 20131 US-59
Hurst: 1101 Melbourne Rd.
Katy: 5000 Katy Mills Circle
Laredo: 5300 San Dario Ave.
Lubbock: 6002 Slide Rd.
McAllen: 2200 S 10th Street and 700 East Expy. 83
Mercedes: 5001 East Expy 83
Mesquite: 2063 N. Town East Blvd.
Pearland: 11200 W. Broadway St.
San Antonio: 15900 La Cantera Pkwy. and 7400 San Pedro Ave.
Spring: 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.
Sugar Land: 16535 Southwest Fwy.