Recap: UT Fashion Show 2011

The anticipation was building up inside of me as I stood in the photographer pit waiting for this year's UT Fashion Show to start.  I seem to always forget that this show is not only a fashion show, but it's also  a graduation.  And with about a billion people to thank, some technical issues, and the lack of a cocktail bar, I was about to jump out of my MRKT heels waiting for my favorite fashion show of the year to start. 

Why is the UT fashion show my favorite show in Austin?  Because firstly, it is entirely made up of original designs (this year there were 96 designs shown), it is a professional looking show that has been given a ton of thought and planning, and last but definitely not least, it is a show that has young designers who have fresh and interesting visions to show.  This year was no exception, and in fact, I feel as though this show keeps getting better and better each year that I attend.  This year's show was appropriately called "Innovation" as many of the graduating designers were indeed innovative with their designs showing things such as a coat that glowed in the dark, dresses that could quickly transform with a simple gesture, a suit jacket with a hidden cell phone pocket, and a wedding dress with led lighting.  While those designs are kinda fun, the gimmicky fashions are usually not my favorite.  What do I like?  Elise Romero's cape for one! Check out my photos of my favorite looks from the show, and keep reading to see the winning designs:

Elise Romero

Upcoming Event: Innovation, the UT Senior Fashion Show

Every year the graduating seniors from the Textiles and Apparel program at UT show their senior collection at the UT spring fashion show.  Embracing new technologies and eco-friendly techniques, these collections by graduating seniors have always been some of my favorite designs to see in Austin.  As far as fashion shows in Austin go, this one is definitely a must see.  Plus it's free to attend! RSVP on facebook here.  If you can't make it to the show in person, there will be a live webcast of the show on Fashionably Austin.  And, you can come back here and check out my photos and review after the show.

What:

• Innovation, the UT fashion show
• free attendance
• projecting live tweets on screen with the hashtag #UTInnovation.  
• 96 original designs by graduating UT seniors
• game day collections, individual collections, and evening and bridal
• awards announced at the end of the show

UT "High Voltage" Fashion Show Recap: Part 2

After the main collections had walked the runway at the UT Fashion Show, the evening and bridal gowns were ready to be shown.  This part of the night is probably the most exciting because of the drama.  Evening gowns are more special and make more of a statement than the collections.  And I don't think there is another type of clothing that girls and women enjoy looking at more than wedding gowns.  When one of the last bridal gowns was walking down the runway I hear the girl sitting behind me say "oh please don't let this be the last one!"  No wonder there is an entire TV show dedicated to the process of picking out a wedding dress (admit it, you've sat down and watched "Say Yes to the Dress" and couldn't change the channel until it was over.)

UT "High Voltage" Fashion Show Recap: Part 1

The UT fashion show has come a long way in the past years. When I was at UT I was a member of the University Fashion Group which plays a big part in putting this show together. Not only has the production value of the show grown since I was a University Fashion Group member, but the designs that the students present have improved as well. I was very impressed with all the work presented at the show. Even though I didn't love every collection or every piece, I could still see the hard work and effort that was put into these designs. Congratulations to all these newborn fashion designers. Y'all have bright futures ahead of you.

2010 UT "High Voltage" Fashion Show

Every year, the Textiles and Apparel Division at UT presents a fashion show consisting of the designs of graduating seniors in the apparel design program. This fashion show gets bigger and better every year, and Austin's next favorite designer might be among the bunch of seniors. This event is a must for local fashion enthusiasts and admission is free! I hope to see you there.

What:

• UT "High Voltage" Fashion Show

Where:

• Frank Erwin Center
  1701 Red River St.
  Austin, TX 78701

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When:

• Thursday April 29
  Exposition at 7:00 pm
  Show at 8:00pm
  

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By George Texas Tailgate

If you're not really "one of the boys" then why not embrace it? Before the UT game this Saturday, instead of drinking beer in a parking lot, you can sip a cocktail at By George. By George is having a "stylegate" before the football game this Saturday November 21 from 11am - 4pm. It's the perfect time to get some stylish UT game day wear.

And since the game doesn't start til 7pm then you still have some time to hit up a traditional tailgate with the boys. At least this way you will look cute doing so.

*forgot to mention earlier, this is at their north lamar store*