Win tickets to the Runway to Heaven Charity Fashion Show and Shop787 event
This weekend will include plenty of fashion moments in Austin such as the Runway to Heaven Charity Fashion Show and Shop787, a new shopping event at the Mueller Development. So we have a quick and simple contest for you to win tickets. Send me an e-mail, including your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Include the words “Fashion contest” in the subject line. (If you’re having trouble clic

Fashion meet-and-greet with designer John Renaud and Fashion Leak
Keep your fashion weekend going strong. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Midland native and fashion designer John Renaud will be at Buy Definition (3100 S. Congress Ave. 670-7448) for a meet-and-greet with customers. The event is by Fashion Leak, a new Austin-based Web site highlighting innovative talent in fashion. The Web site’s committee will show a video of Renaud’s collection in the store as well as display

Fresh Goods: TOMS shoe collection for Neiman Marcus
Starting this month, TOMS Shoes will offer a full collection of the signature slip-on shoes at Neiman Marcus stores, including the one at the Domain. The collection for men and women ranges from $78 to $125. The collection for Neiman Marcus uses special linings, brushed metal logos, limited-edition grosgrain, thicker soles and high-quality fabrics. The shoes come in a revamped shoe bag. As you mig

Video: "Project Runway" winner Chloe Dao talks new fashion bags and luggage
Before our modeling gig on Thursday night, we spent some time at Parts & Labour boutique on South Congress Avenue with one of our fashion friends, “Project Runway” Season 2 winner Chloe Dao. The Houston resident was at the boutique to meet fans and to talk about her latest collaboration with Austin-based Nuo during an official launch party. Nuo and Dao have created various fashion bags, travel cases and luggage in intriguing retro prints. You can find the pieces this holiday season at Nuo’s Web site as well as at an online retailer such as D

Fresh Goods: Men's jackets by Nove and I. Spiewak & Sons
Sometimes on a chilly fall day in Austin you must have a great coat to go with your great boots and denim. On a scouting trip, I found two lightweight fall jackets that I now adore because of their detail, tailoring and numerous pockets. I spotted them at one of Austin’s only men’s stores, Service Menswear (1400 S. Congress Ave. 512-447-7600). Jacket by I. Spiewak & Sons, $228