2012 SHOWCASE EVENTS at the Hill Country Galleria will take place Monday, August 13, 2012. Curated, local participating designers will be paired with participating boutique, salon and spa locations. “Showcase Designers” will set up pop-up shops inside their designated locations.
In addition, other participating retailers and designers will host events ranging from trunk shows to full blown runway shows, cocktail parties to concerts.
Join us for a day filled with fashion-minded events, swag, runways, live music, and YOU!
Grab your fashion friends and head out to the Galleria where events will be taking place ALL DAY and they are all FREE! Stop by Guest Services to pick up your fashion-friendly map and schedule of events.
Schedule of Events for Monday, August 13th:
Runways in the Amphitheater will take place at brunch and happy hour! Enjoy live music, giveaways, and view the latest fashions from Chico's, White House Black Market, Soma Intimates, and more!
Apricot Lane (located in Suite G-145)
5:00pm-9:00pm
Come join Apricot Lane and Emily Hallman for the debut of her new Fall 2012 collection. Enjoy sweet treats, champagne, and wine as we celebrate her new handbag collection featuring fine leathers, silks, and laces!
Backwoods (located in Suite D2-145)
7:00pm-8:30pm
Join us for a charity runway event. Local VIP's will model the latest outdoor fashions in effort to fund-raise for their favorite charity.
Light refreshments will be served. Beer & wine will be provided by All Star Burger.
Charming Charlie Shopping Spree (located in Suite O-120)
10:00am-9:00pm
Stop in to register to win a $150 shopping spree from Charming Charlie! Refreshments will be served.
Chico's (located in Suite T-125)
10:00am-9:00pm
Join us for a So Slimming Jeans Event - VIP Discount off entire boutique! Browse the exquisite collection of brightly, colored denim designed for everyone! Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Dillard's
5:00pm-7:00pm
Join us for an exclusive runway event at Dillard's in the Hill Country Galleria.We will be having a fall shoe trend fashion show at 6:00pm on the ladies shoe department. The DJ will be here from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Also, complimentary cosmetic consultations will be offered to show you the newest fall colors this season! Light refreshments will be served.
DONCASTER (located in Suite F-130)
3:00pm-6:00pm
We know women have their favorite bottoms whether they are jeans or a sleek pencil skirt that are the go to staples in their wardrobe. We invite you to visit our new Hill Country Galleria location and begin the search for perfectly "Topping Off" these items. In keeping with our theme we will keep your glasses topped off with refreshing Doncaster Delight Cocktails while you mingle and meet the staff and acquaint yourself with the brand that women of style have known for nearly a century.
Edward Jones "Fashion meets Finance" (located in Suite T-105)
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join us as we host special presentations throughout the evening.
"Buying Custom Luxury Menswear without Breaking the Bank" by Alison Fly with J. Hilburn.
"Winning Wardrobe for Job Seekers" by Cindy Barron with Barron Image Consulting.
"Customized Exotic Fragrances and Skin Care" by Fermin Navar the Aromatarii and CEO of Maison de Navar.
Join in on the contest for the "Best Dressed Man" and "Most Fashionable Lady" and the winner will receive a fabulous prize!
See the newest Ferrari on display and take fashionable photos!
Wine and appetizers will be provided. RSVP by calling 512-263-9499, the first 50 RSVPs will receive a complimentary fashion swag bag!
fab'rik (located in Suite C1-120)
6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for Tito's cocktails, custom swimwear, and stylish shopping with our own fab'rik stylists! We're excited to pair with Dija Swimwear and show off how to use your favorite clothes as a pairing with unique swimwear. Also enjoy 20% off your entire purchase! Beer and wine will be served!
GRO children's boutique (located in Suite S-121)
12:00pm-8:00pm
Join us in hosting a trunk show featuring Tina Hambly of Valentina shoes from 4pm-8pm! The recently launched line features splashes of bright color and bold designs, which are all inspired by your princess's bubbly and fun personality.
Cindi Rose, The World's premier silhouette artist will also be in-store from 12pm-5pm creating beautiful hand cut original silhouettes! Appointments should be pre-booked with a $10 deposit per person, to hold your spot, as it fills up fast.
Also enter for a chance to win a gro gift certificate!
Light refreshments will be served.
milk + honey spa (located in Suite D1-110)
6:00pm-9:00pm
We will be hosting our Runway Ready Event featuring jewelry designer, Ferrell Designs who will be showcasing their collection.
We are offering complimentary make up applications/ touch ups and 5 minute "Wow Brow" brow lifts (utilizing NuFace technology). We will be offering $50 Extreme Lashes extension flares! (an $80 value) The design is discussed upon consultation and can achieve looks like the cat-eye or just add length and thickness. (The flare is about 20 lashes per eye). We will also be offering $40 Brilliant Blowouts! Start with a relaxing Kevin Murphy clean treatment and scalp massage followed by a beautiful blowout. Drawings will be held for milk+honey gift certificates, products, and a custom piece by Ferrell Designs! Every guest will be entered to win.
Champagne and light refreshments will be served.
Rabiosa Fashion Footwear (D1-102)
Stop by Rabiosa from 5-9pm for refreshments, small bites and giveaways! Enjoy 25% off your purchase ( excludes sale items).
With every purchase you will be entered in a raffle for a FREE pair of shoes!
Soma Intimates (located in Suite S-135)
Discover your Sensuous Side Sneak Preview Event - Austin Fashion Week VIP's (that's YOU!) get 15% off the entire boutique! Be the first to sneak preview our new Revolutionary Side Slimming Bra Collection, and Lush & Luxurious Dresses. Refreshments and appetizers will be available.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing (located in Suite G-140)
5:00pm-8:00pm
BlowOut Happy Hour! $25 BlowOuts w/ braiding at no extra cost!
($30-$90 value) Live models dressed by Fab'rik will be present to show off braiding options! SWAG bags will be given to the first 150 fashionistas to stop by the night of the event!
White House Black Market (located in Suite C2-105)
Austin Fashion Week VIP's (that's YOU!) get 10% off the entire boutique! If you are shopping for back to school, here's a few
Principles Every Teacher can Love - Teachers Enjoy 15% off Full Price Purchases with a Valid School ID. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Young & Fabulous (located in Suite C2-110)
Join us for a viewing party at the Hill Country Galleria’s newest women’s fashion retailer, Young & Fabulous! Be amongst the first ladies to shop the new store which features fashions that you won’t find anywhere else in Austin, you don’t want to miss this. Stop by to see the store, meet and greet the owner, and enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers.
Zoltan David (located in Suite D1-120)
6:00pm-8:30pm
Zoltan David invites you to preview the latest additions to this Knight Dreams Collection. Enjoy champagne and cakeballs and enter to win a $100.00 Hill Country Galleria Gift Card!
FIAT Ride & Drive Event (located outside of Cinemark)
12:00pm-8:00pm
Come test drive a new FIAT 500 Cabrio, FIAT 500 Sport, or the Abarth, then take your fashionable photo in the FIAT photo booth! Giveaway items to those who participate.
The Arc of the Capital Area (AFW non-profit)
The Arc of the Capital Area will be displaying the creative work of people with disabilities. Please stop by the Amphitheater to view the artwork and learn more about Austin Fashion Week’s choice charity.
Find more information and complete schedule visit:
www.FashionWeekAustin.com
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