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have a habit that very much annoys my loved ones and friends alike. In public, I love to watch the people around me. I like to see what people are wearing and how they are wearing it. I enjoy watching people interact with one another. And, yes, I even enjoy eavesdropping. (Luckily, I am not alone in this. My dear friend Caroline and I have been known to share entire meals without really speaking, just listening to the people at the table next to us.) Is it rude? Maybe. But I find people endlessly fascinating which is why I went into this profession in the first place.
Our model, Bridget Brown, gets comfortable on the set of our fall fashion shoot, “Ready for Anything” (page 64). For this piece, TRIBEZA shot on location at retro-cool restaurant Sawyer and Co. in East Austin.
As Grace Coddington, Vogue’s revered creative director, wrote in her delightful memoir, Grace, “Always keep your eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you.” I kept that quotation in mind as we crafted this month’s Style Issue. The people of Austin give no shortage of inspiration. From the cowboy looks you’ll see every night of the week at the Broken Spoke to lawn party chic found at any one of Austin’s outdoor summer events to the fashion-forward looks found in our locally-owned boutiques, all of it has a home in Austin — and on the pages of TRIBEZA. If you have any doubt about the breadth of style in our fair city, look no further than our Style Stars (page 46). Beautifully captured by photographer Alison Narro, these five Austinites represent a range of ages, professions and personal styles, and yet they coexist beautifully.
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We’re looking forward to further examining this idea of style during TRIBEZA’s 12th annual Style Week. Presented by designer Katie Kime, this year’s Style Week features our most exciting events ever, including an exclusive dinner with the city’s buzziest chefs and hottest designers, a special brunch at Justine’s with co-host Outdoor Voices, an art pop-up inspired by Waller Creek and, of course, our annual fashion show (page 78).
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The Frank Erwin Center played host to the Admirals Club of Austin 54th royal court on August 1. Young women from across Texas were presented at the Scottish-themed affair called, “A Knight to Remember.� The night before, attendees were treated to a special cocktail hour at the Four Season.
SUAVS: 1. Monxi Garza & Lauren Neal 2. Erin Bradley, Lauren Martin & Kaleigh Wiese 3. Helen Jade & Mary Do 4. Adriana Morfitt & Roberta Lzquierdos 5. Ben Winder & Laura Gassaway Admirals Club: 6. Beth & Marshall Durrett 7. John Walker & Madeline Wynne 8. Louisa, Susannah & Mary Frances Schorlemer 9. Mark & Clary Auler 10. Emily & Ellen Bivins
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Austin’s best chefs joined together at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center for the fifth annual Pay it Forward with Daniel Curtis. Guests enjoyed bites from such celebrated chefs as David Bull, Bryce Gilmore, Zack Northcutt, Callie Speer and Abby Yates. Proceeds went directly to the Lone Star Paralysis Fund in honor of Daniel Curtis, who suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury in 2011.
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On July 16, Austin’s literati gathered at the home of Bill and Catherine Miller to celebrate the launch of the 2015 Texas Book Festival. Now in its 20th year, the Texas Book Festival is expecting its biggest fest yet when book lovers from across the world descend upon our fair city for the October celebration.
Pay It Forward: 1. Curtis Merring & Collette Hill 2. Mike & Cristina Haynes 3. Rebecca Linville & Grant Giles 4. Natalie Stanley, Caroline Cody & Amber Taylor 5. Constance Dykhuizen & Phillip Orchard Texas Book Festival: 6. Gigi Edwards Bryant, Gary Bledsoe, Lois Kim & Bill Miller 7. Ethan Lanford, Philipp Meyer & Sara Ortiz 8. Suzie Chase Brown, Jun Wimberley Hurt, Sam Hurt & Sheri Gallo
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The Orchard by MX3 Homes opened the doors of its Webberville Road model home on July 9 to give people the opportunity to sneak a peek at the modern farmhouse design. Guests dined on local fare while celebrating this new East Austin development set to open in fall 2015.
Breed & Co.: 1. Brian David Johnson & Monica Faucheaux Haskett 2. Sandra Hernandez & Guest 3. Larissa Garza & Janis Runyan 4. Steve Veregge & Dave Barker 5. David Harris & Ali Hay The Orchard: 6. Matilda de Marcet & Jovhanna May 7. Jorge Marcet & Philip Curcuru 8. Sal Martinez & Tania Michael 9. Christina McKenzie & Jonathan McEowen 10. Mary Escamilla & Christy Curcuru
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It’s been 35 years since the beloved Wally Workman Gallery opened its doors on West Sixth Street, and the gallery celebrated in the month of August with a very special show exemplifying the depth and breadth of the talent Wally Workman represents. On August 15, art lovers descended on the gallery to enjoy an exclusive preview happy hour.
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Downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District hosted its third annual White Linen Night on August 1. Dressed in their best white outfits, attendees enjoyed in-store events at local shops, the unveiling of a special mural, wine and food pairings and a VIP after party. Proceeds benefitted Urban Roots, a local nonprofit that teaches young people the benefits of farming.
Wally Workman: 1. Casey Douglas & Rachel Stephens 2. Adam Mixson & Kim Sullivan 3. Jeanie Haggerty & Haydon Hatcher 4. Jon Barkowsky & Mary Margaret Kennedy 5. Courtney Looney & Kiley Grantges White Linen Night: 6. Kasey Lee & Nina Zoe 7. Katie & Mike Matthaeus 8. Manuel & Cassandra Polidori 9. Amanda Dugan & Alicia Inns 10. Roy & Josie Marshman
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The Pursuit of Style BY K R I S TI N A R M S TRO NG I LLU S TR ATIO N BY JOY G A LL AG H ER
FOR MANY YEARS I believed that style was something I put on.
In college at Miami University, I wore worn-in Levi button-fly 501 jeans, half cowboy boots, T-shirts and blazers with shoulder pads. Early in my career, I was the queen of jewel-toned Ann Taylor suits (also with shoulder pads). I lost my college beer curves and step-aerobicized myself down to a size two. I cut my long hair into a professional bob and wore red lipstick. On weekends I ditched my suits in favor of the live music scene and wore Birkenstocks, cut-offs and cropped tank tops that highlighted my otherwise covert belly button ring. I got married and soon after was wearing maternity clothes, oversized shirts with leggings, and ill-fitting jeans complete with a belly pouch. (Where were those when I needed them back in college, after late night beer and cheese fries’ bloat?) Later on while living in Europe, I dabbled in designer couture. I remember wearing a white Gucci pantsuit to a party in Paris, and it occurred to me that I actually looked like a sophisticated woman — a real grown-up. I got divorced and moved back to the states and gave up my elegant persona, happily dressing more like the nanny than the mom. Now I am all of those women rolled into one. I can wear cut-offs with Chanel. I am Target meets Neiman Marcus meets Free People meets Lululemon meets Nordstrom Rack meets Old Navy meets Amazon Prime. Best of all, I don’t really care. I’m not sure when I gave up fretting about fashion and started just being me, but I did. At a certain point women are emancipated by the realization that beauty is all about confidence and freedom. Real style is effortlessly sexy, comfortable and clean. I don’t want to look for clothes that make my body look good; I prefer to focus my energy on having a body that makes
my clothes look good. Style is not about putting anything “on” as much as it is revealing what already exists. Style is so much deeper than the covering we call clothes. Elegance is more about energy. Moxie matters more than makeup. If we spent as much time thinking about what our style reflects from the inside as how it represents the outside, we would be gorgeous and glamorous in all the ways that count. There is no outfit that makes inner ugliness pretty. There is no lingerie that can make selfish look sexy. There is no surgery that can uplift a sagging spirit. There is no makeup to cover a heart that has grown bitter or cold. There is no jewelry that can make a judgmental woman sparkle. There is no accessory worth as much as a genuine smile. There is no workout regime that yields the attractiveness of softness. There is no mirror that makes a manipulative woman look beautiful. There is nothing about pursuing youth that is as lovely or as timeless as authenticity, intimacy and ease. Today when I think about my style, what I project to my daughters or how I dress for a date with my beloved boyfriend, I think about my style on the inside. I want to be a woman who is generous, kind, empathic, present, authentic, forgiving, honest, confident, playful, open, warm, passionate, wise, fierce, soft, strong, graceful and surrendered. I want love to be what I get up and put on every single day. I want to accessorize with integrity, compassion and joy. I want to spritz myself with freedom and walk out the door radiating the confidence that comes from knowing (and liking) who I am. Finally.
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Katie & Chris Allcorn NEIGHBOR’S KITCHEN & YARD, BASTROP When Chris and Katie Allcorn moved from Austin to Bastrop last year, it was because they fell in love — with a building. Feeling a change coming to Austin, the young, entrepreneurial couple packed up and bought an old building in a communal complex tucked off from Bastrop’s main street on the banks of the Colorado River and got to work. In 2014, after three months of 12-hour work days, plus help from good friends and plenty of six-packs of beers, Katie, a former graphic designer and Chris, who preciously worked in commercial real estate, opened Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard, a restaurant and music venue in downtown Bastrop. Here, TRIBEZA talks with them about their Texas-meets-Mississippi style, leaving the Capital City and why Bastrop needs some live music love. S. SOKOLOVE
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TEXAS ANTIQUEING “So my friend Lauren [Duffy] Stone is an interior designer, and she kind of has the same funky vibe that I have. We went around small town Texas and gathered a bunch of stuff – small metal tables and all that. We are drawn to places that have been marinating for a long time, things that you cant really fabricate or recreate … she kind of helped us do that without it looking too tried. And keeping it simple.” –Katie
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THAT SMALL-TOWN VIBE “We were outsiders coming in opening this restaurant. So we got whooped at first. But when our [2-month-old] daughter got sick, that was the biggest wake-up call as to what type of community we’re in. There was probably a thousand people praying for us … it was just cool. Really cool, you could feel it.” –Chris
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR STYLE? WHY LEAVE AUSTIN? “ We were kind of over the way Austin was growing. The way we would have liked it to see it grow would be to build up those institutional places like Broken Spoke and Scoot Inn and places that have been there forever and kind of build around them instead of pushing them out.” – Katie
BRINGING THE TUNES “West of Austin you have Nutty Brown, The Backyard, Foodies and South of Austin you have New Braunfuels, Gruene Hall, all of that. But east there’s nothing, there’s no live music venue, and that’s what we’re trying to do. That’s what this is — that stage, this yard.” –Chris
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“Our style is kind of Texas meets Mississippi in 1940. If we see something on the side of the road, we always stop. Especially if it’s open. Like a bar? An old bar? I’m going in. We wanted to kind of make it feel like that.” -Chris
ON BEING SCARED We were sitting on the porch one day like, “We own a restaurant, how did that happen?’” It was literally the last industry I could ever imagine myself in. It sounded horrible to me. [Making the move from Austin] was very scary. We had no idea what we were doing. We even bought a book, Danny Meyer’s Setting the Table. I don’t think we even finished the book. Its still in my truck right now, just sitting there. –Chris
When they were building the restaurant, nothing was better than bringing a SIX-PACK to the river at the end of the day. The river and restaurant views are a big draw, says Chris.
Going into the business with no restaurant experience, the Allcorns did all they could to prepare, including buying famous New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer’s book SETTING THE TABLE: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business.
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September 3, 8pm Stubb’s Indoors
THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH
September 13, 8pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater
September 3, 8pm Shady Grove MIKE FLANIGIN, BILLY GIBBONS, KAT EDMONSON
September 6, 8pm Stateside at The Paramount WALKER LUKENS
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September 16, 6:30pm Mohawk
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September 17, 8pm Stateside at The Paramount DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
September 10, 8pm Shady Grove
September 22, 8pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater
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September 11, 9pm Mohawk
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September 12, 8pm ACL Live at the Moody Theater
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September 5, 7pm Stateside at The Paramount UNBRANDED AUSTIN PREMIERE
September 17, 7:30pm Stateside at The Paramount FOOD & FILM: THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES FEAST WITH VICTORIA PRICE
September 28, 7pm Stateside at The Paramount
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September 4 — 6 The Long Center
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September 13, 7pm The Long Center BLUE LAPIS LIGHT: EDGE OF GRACE
September 16 — 27 The Long Center SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
September 24 — 27 The Long Center EVITA
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September 25, 7pm Stateside at The Paramount
Children WINNIE THE POOH
September 18 — 20 ZACH Theatre
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September 10, 7:30pm The Long Center
CHRIS HARDWICK: THE FUNCOMFORTABLE TOUR
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September 19, 7pm Stateside at The Paramount
September 17 – 19 Circuit of the Americas
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ravis Sutherland has managed to do the impossible: create and run a music festival that, as it gains momentum and popularity, has still managed to stay small and affordable and maintain its magic. “As much as I love the big fests, once you have a certain amount of people in a single place, it presents problems,” Sutherland explains. “Long lines, claustrophobia, not being able to dance … those are the things we’re trying to eliminate. We want to keep it as quality of an experience as possible for everyone involved.” Sutherland is originally from Utopia, Texas, and started the fest with two goals in mind: to bring live music to his hometown and to allow other people the opportunity to experience the incredible landscape. This Labor Day weekend marks the seventh annual UTOPiAfest, which takes place on Four Sisters Ranch and, as always, will feature the unique elements that differentiate it from other festivals. Expect free camping; a BYOB (and bring-your-own-food) policy; no music overlap or crowds; extraordinary scenery; and a truly fun, relaxed and communal vibe. “I just want to keep it small and simple and keep the focus on the music,” Sutherland says. “That’s always the philosophy. We want it all to be about seeing amazing music and being in the most beautiful place you can imagine with awesome people.” This year’s lineup includes Explosions in the Sky, Wild Child, Charles Bradley and many more. Grab your tickets at Utopiafest.com. S. SUMPTER tribeza.com SEPTEMBER 2015
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espite the countless amazing perks of living in Austin, there are some aspects of the city that can truly test your patience (just try driving on I-35 at rush hour.) The best way to alleviate that stress? Well, that would be a little downward dog. “Yoga is about slowing down and being present,” says Collette Hill, a yoga instructor who’s been teaching in Austin since 2011. “[It’s about] doing things in a way that’s mindful, connected, so you know how to create that pause button in your actions and take a moment to breathe before you react.” Austin has countless establishments and events through which aspiring yogis can get started, and Free Day of Yoga — which has occurred annually in Austin since 1999 and has spread as far as the Netherlands and Guam — presents the perfect opportunity for people to find the studios, styles and teachers that are right for them. On a deeper level, the day also has the potential to make our city a more connected, peaceful place.“There’s a really strong community here with amazing teachers [and] beautiful, welcoming studios,” says Hill, who currently teaches at Blue Honey, Wanderlust, Castle Hill and Sukha. “There’s a real positive energy, and together we can move that kindness and compassion out of the studio and into the world.” And, hopefully, onto the interstate. Discover your new favorite studio and get more info at Freedayofyoga.com. S. SUMPTER
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THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN — JONES CENTER AND VISUAL CENTER
Strange Pilgrims Opening Reception 6-9pm Through January 21
WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY
Mallory Page: Solo Show Opening Reception 6-8pm Through September 26 SEPTEMBER 10
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Red Dot Art Spree 6-10pm SEPTEMBER 13
BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
SoundSpace: Deep Listening 2pm SEPTEMBER 18 GRAYDUCK GALLERY
Predators, Prey, and Pixels Opening Reception 7-10pm Through October 18 SEPTEMBER 26TH ART ON 5TH
John Morse: Bits and Pieces Opening Reception 7-10pm Through October 31st
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Impressionism and the Caribbean Through September 8
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Natalie Frank: The Brothers Grimm Through November 15 LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Beatles! Through January 10, 2016 BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
Donald Moffett Through February 28, 2016
I M AG E COU RTE SY OF FREE DAY OF YOGA
EVENT PICK
Erin Curtis: A Narrow Escape from History Opening Reception 8-10pm Through September 26
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Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway, 2008. Foam, compressor, and polyester tanks. Dimensions variable. Artwork © 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / DACS, London. Courtesy the artist; Luhring Augustine, New York; Corvi-Mora, London; and Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam. Image courtesy Atelier Calder, Saché, France. Photograph by Guillaume Blanc, Atelier Calder.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 – JANUARY 24, 2016
Strange Pilgrims
Works by fourteen internationally recognized artists across three sites.
Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 thecontemporaryaustin.org
Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park / Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street Austin, Texas 78703
Visual Arts Center / The University of Texas at Austin 2301 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, Texas 78712
Strange Pilgrims is organized by The Contemporary Austin. Special venue support and artist-in-residence partnership has been provided through the Visual Arts Center in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Austin. Strange Pilgrims Exhibition Support: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, AXA Art Americas Corporation, Suzanne Deal Booth, Lannan Foundation, The Moody Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Monthly, Vision Fund Leaders and Contributors. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works.
Preview benefiting
October 1–4, 2015
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, TX txcontemporary.com Image: Lisa Ludwig, Untitled, 2014. Cast bronze, unique 34” x 31” x 8 3/4”
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ART SPACES
THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN: LAGUNA GLORIA
3809 W. 35th St. (512) 458 8191 Driscoll Villa hours: Tu–W 12-4, Th-Su 10–4 Grounds hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 10–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org
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Austin Museum Day SEPTEMBER 20
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hile Austin’s music scene typically steals the spotlight, what’s just as impressive is our city’s visual arts community. Austin Museum Day gives locals the chance to dive into that world and explore a few of the city’s cultural gems — all without spending a dime. “The overall goal is to extend outreach and provide the opportunity for the general public to come out and experience these places for the first time,” says Austin Museum Day committee member Rebecca Marino. “There are some pretty amazing institutions, and people have no idea.” The free, city-wide event is put on by the Austin Museum Partnership and takes place every September. There are around 40 establishments involved this year, and while not all are art museums, a good portion of the participants — including the Blanton Museum of Art, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Pump Project, where Marino serves as gallery director — are indeed art-focused, and according to Marino, Austin Museum Day serves as an excellent way to bridge the existing gap between the art scene and the rest of the city. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the art community,” Marino says. “There’s a lot of momentum and a lot happening. It’s important to support that creativity that people move to Austin for and keep it alive.” Find more information and a list of participating museums at austinmuseums. org/museumday. S. SUMPTER
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THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN: JONES CENTER
700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12-11, Th-Sa 12-9, Su 12-5 thecontemporaryaustin.org BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 7324 Hours: Tu– F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org
BULLOCK MUSEUM
1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936 8746 Hours: M–Sa 9–6, Su 12–6 thestoryoftexas.com ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
304 E. 44th St. (512) 458 2255 Hours: W–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM
802 San Marcos St. (512) 472 8180 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM
1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver HARRY RANSOM CENTER
300 E. 21st St. (512) 471 8944 Hours: Tu–W 10–5, Th 10–7, F 10–5, Sa–Su 12–5 hrc.utexas.edu LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org
MEXIC–ARTE MUSEUM
419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. HENRY MUSEUM
409 E. 5th St. (512) 472 1903 Hours: W–Su 12–5 THE THINKERY
1830 Simond Ave (512) 469 6200 Hours: T-Fri 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 thinkeryaustin.org UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM
605 Robert E. Lee Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: T-F 10-4, Sa–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org
I M AG E COU RTE SY OF AUS TIN M USEU M DAY
Museums
Galleries ART AT THE DEN
317 W. 3rd St. (512) 222 3364 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6, Su 12-5 artattheden.com ART ON 5TH
3005 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 arton5th.com ARTPOST:
THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION
4704 E. Cesar Chavez St. artpostaustin.com
ARTWORKS GALLERY
1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–Sa 10–5 artworksaustin.com
AUSTIN GALLERIES
5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. (512) 495 9363 By appt. only austingalleries.com AUSTIN ART GARAGE
2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J (512) 351 5934 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 austinartgarage.com AUSTIN ART SPACE GALLERY AND STUDIOS
7739 North Cross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 771 2868 Hours: F–Sa 11–6 austinartspace.com BIG MEDIUM GALLERY AT BOLM
5305 Bolm Rd., #12 (512) 939 6665 Tu-Sa 12-6 bigmedium.org
BIG MEDIUM GALLERY AT CANOPY
916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101 (512) 939 6665 Hours: Tu-Sa 12-6 bigmedium.org CAPITAL FINE ART
1214 W. 6th St. (512) 628 1214 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 capitalfineart.com
CO-LAB PROJECTS: N SPACE
(512) 473 2665 Hours: M-Sa 12–8, Su 12–7 farewellbookstore.com FIRST ACCESS GALLERY
2324 S. Lamar Blvd (512) 428 4782 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-7, Su 12-5 firstaccess.co/gallery FLATBED PRESS
2830 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 477 9328 Hours: M-F 10-5, Sa 10-3 flatbedpress.com
905 Congress Ave. at Nelsen Partners (512) 300 8217 Hours: W 5:30-8 co-labprojects.org
GALLERY 702
CO-LAB PROJECTS: PROJECT SPACE
GALLERY BLACK LAGOON
702 San Antonio St. (737) 703 5632 Hours: Tu-Su 10-6 gallery702austin.com
613 Allen St. (512) 300 8217 By event and appt only co-labprojects.org
4301-A Guadalupe St. (512) 371 8838 Hours: Sa 1-5 galleryblacklagoon.com
DAVIS GALLERY
GALLERY SHOAL CREEK
837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com
2832 MLK Jr. Blvd. #3 (512) 454 6671 Hours: Tu–F 11–5, Sa 10–3 galleryshoalcreek.com
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER
GRAYDUCK GALLERY
1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10-9, F 10-5:30, Sa 10-2 austintexas.gov/department/ dougherty-arts-center EAST SIDE GLASS STUDIO
3401 E. 4th St. (512) 815 2569 Hours: Tu-Sa By appointment only eastsideglassstudio.com FAREWELL BOOKS
913 E. Cesar Chavez St.
2213 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702 (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th -Sa 11-6, Su 12-5 grayduckgallery.com JULIA C. BUTRIDGE GALLERY
1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4025 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–2 austintexas.gov/department/ doughertygallery LA PEÑA
227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007
Hours: M-F 8-5, Sa 8-3 lapena–austin.org LORA REYNOLDS GALLERY
360 Nueces St., #50 (512) 215 4965 Hours: W-Sa 11-6 lorareynolds.com LOTUS GALLERY
1009 W. 6th St., #101 (512) 474 1700 Hours: M–Sa 10-6 lotusasianart.com MASS GALLERY
507 Calles St. (512) 535 4946 Hours: F 5-8, Sa-Su 12-5 massgallery.org MONDO GALLERY
4115 Guadalupe St. (512) 296 2439 Hours: Tu-Sa 12- 6 mondotees.com NJ WEAVER
4620 E. Cesar Chavez, Bldg. B (512) 663 6690 By appointment only njweaver.com PUMP PROJECT ART COMPLEX
702 Shady Ln. (512) 351 8571 pumpproject.org ROI JAMES
3620 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. C (512) 970 3471 By appointment only roijames.com RUSSELL COLLECTION FINE ART
1137 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 russell–collection.com
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Fredericksburg
3121 E. 12th St. (512) 524 7128 T-F 10-5 space12.org
AGAVE GALLERY
208 E. San Antonio St. (830) 990 1727 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 agavegallery.com
STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY
1101 W. 6th St. (512) 477 0828 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com
ARTISANS AT ROCKY HILL
234 W. Main St. (830) 990 8160 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 11-3 artisansatrockyhill.com
STUDIO 10
1011 West Lynn Hours: Tu–Sa 11–5 (512) 236 1333 studiotenarts.com
FREDERICKSBURG ART GALLERY
TINY PARK GALLERY
1101 Navasota St. #2 (512) 809 3242 Hours: Sa 12-5 and by appt. 502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By appointment only fluentcollab.org
LARRY JACKSON ANTIQUES & ART GALLERY
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
2300 Trinity St. (512) 232 2348 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12-5 utvac.org
209 S. Llano (830) 997 0073 Hours: M-F 9:30-5, Sa 10-5 larryjacksonantiques.com
WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY
THE GALLERY AT VAUDEVILLE
1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5 wallyworkman.com
WOMEN & THEIR WORK
YARD DOG
1510 S. Congress Ave. (512) 912 1613 Hours: M–F 11–5, Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 yarddog.com
INSIGHT GALLERY
214 W. Main St. (830) 997 9920 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5:30 insightgallery.com
TESTSITE
1710 Lavaca St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–5 womenandtheirwork.org
314 E. Main St. (830) 990 2707 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 12-5 fbartgallery.com
230 E. Main St. (830) 992 3234 Hours: M 8-6, W-F 8-6, Sa 8-9, Su 8-5 vaudeville-living.com WHISTLE PIK
425 E. Main St. (830) 990 8151 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 whistlepik.com
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On any given Friday or Saturday night, finding an open parking
At the intersection of form and fantasy sits one of Alexander Mc-
spot downtown can be more than a challenge. Looking to ease
Queen’s rare creations — the Armadillo Boot. Named after the
the difficulty of finding a parking space, San Francisco-based
emblematic Texas mammal, McQueen’s shoe is a far cry from any traditional Texas boot. At 11.8 inches high, the claw-like structure presents the wearer as a ballerina en pointe. (It was most notably worn by Lady Gaga in her “Bad Romance” video.) While only 21 pairs were originally made, three more were specially created and
THE END TO PARKING WOES Luxe has rolled out its service for Austin. Currently available for downtown and Rainey Street, the Luxe app sends a Luxe valet directly to you and then parks your car in a nearby garage or parking lot. When the trip is complete, cars are returned at the owner’s request in 15 minutes, and overnight parking is available for a fee. If you want a bit more service, the
sold at auction this July, with the proceeds going to Unicef. For
app can also get your car washed, vacuumed and refueled. For
more information, visit onlineonly.christies.com/s/handbags-and-
more information, visit luxe.com
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AR M ADIL LO BOOT PHOTO COU RTE SY OF CH RIS TIE' S | LUXE PHOTO COU RTE SY OF LUXE
IF THE S HOE FITS “I’ve always loved art and fashion. When I was little, I would make little pencil bags for my friends out of scrap fabric that I found around my home,” designer Monxi Garza says. After studying fashion in Monterrey, Mexico and Madrid, Spain, Garza came to Austin with the idea to launch SUAVS, a breathable shoe geared toward a walking lifestyle that takes the wearer from gym to work to a night out. Currently available in four color options, Garza designed the shoe to slip easily on and off with an Air Mesh exterior that allows for ventilation. “I feel like SUAVS and Austin are a great match because it’s a stylish shoe and it’s modern and minimalist, but at the same time it’s really comfortable to wear,” says Garza. For more information, visit suavshoes.com
DISTILLED VINTAGE
“Our mom has always sold antiques, so we kind of grew up doing flea markets and estate sales all the time with her,” Catelyn Silapachai says. Traveling with their mother to Europe to source antiques, Silapachai and her brother Clif Claycomb groomed an interest in finding unique and oneof-a-kind goods. After spending some time living in Madrid, Silapachai and Claycomb each moved to Austin and together developed The Distillery, an online shop for vintage and handmade jewelry, accessories, and home goods. “Austin’s the most open to vintage city that I’ve ever lived in or visited,” Silapachai says. “People are definitely rewarded for having interesting vintage pieces here.” The current trend includes modernist, mid-century gold and brass jewelry, some of which will be on display at Black Lagoon Gallery on September 10 during The Distillery’s Fine Goods pop-up shop. For more information, visit thedistillerymarket.com SUAVS PHOTO COU RTE SY OF SUAVS | DIS TIL L ED VINTAG E PHOTOS BY CH EL SE A L AIN E FR ANCIS
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THEY WEAR
Photographer Nick Simonite has spent the past few months traveling around Texas taking photographs for the state’s tourism board.
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cation degree to use teaching elementary school. But in 1980, nine years after the couple moved north, the Texas State Directory came back up for sale, and the Sayers’ decided to purchase it. “It was a way to get us back to Austin,” explains Sayers. “Everyone [in our family] lives in or near Austin.” The couple worked together until 1985 when Scotty left to pursue another career. “When my husband went on, I kept up with the book. It became my baby,” says Sayers. And so with each election and legislative session that came and went, Sayers worked to gather information, sending requests for information to
Julie Sayers
every single elected official in the state of Texas. “I solicit every person that is in this book,” says Sayers. “People in this book, if you mention my name, they would say, ‘Yeah, I hear from her every year. Don’t know her, and I never met her but [I hear from her].’”
PUBLISHER
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handwrites letters to elected officials, opting instead for e-mail. And though the book is still published (and popular), Sayers says she’s growing the Directo-
ou may not know the name Ju-
ry’s online presence. Throughout her years as president and publisher, Sayers
lie Sayers, but for the past 34
has maintained a thoughtful vision for her business that, in turn, has made
years she has played an instru-
the Directory indispensible.
mental role in Texas politics.
It’s a business that has evolved as Sayers has, one that has allowed her to spend
Since 1980, Sayers has served
time with her daughters and two grandchildren (they all live within a mile of each
as president and publisher of the Texas State Di-
another in West Austin). “I get up, go to work. I’m in a great time of life,” says Say-
rectory, an almanac cataloging every elected official
ers. “Once you’re over sixty, you don’t have to compete, you’ve
in Texas from the local to the federal level. Along
got it down. It’s a wonderful time.”
“ I T H I N K YO U
with their photographs, the Texas State Directory
When it comes to her success, Sayers credits an attitude
gives political affiliation, personal and contact in-
of gratitude and openness. “I say every day gets better –
NEED TO BE OPEN
formation, and a host of other details unavailable
there is usually a surprise somewhere and usually a good
YO U N E E D TO B E
anywhere else. For legislators and lobbyists, the Di-
one,” says Sayers, adding later, “I think you need to be open
rectory is commonly referred to as “the Bible,” and
you need to be the moment – I believe that totally. And be
THE MOMENT – I
the information inside has led to wheelin’, dealin’
open to new things. If you box yourself in, you never have
and real legislation being passed.
the chance for people to enter.”
Though her stepfather published newspapers
B E L I E V E T H AT TOTA L LY.”
The Directory has indeed offered Sayers a front-row seat to
in West Texas (he also briefly owned — then sold
Texas politics for nearly four decades, to be among politicians but not of them.
— the Directory when Sayers was in high school),
Though Sayers says she finds politics interesting (she reads two newspapers ev-
publishing was never her dream. A native Austini-
ery morning), she prefers to count politicians as friends, not colleagues. In the
te, Sayers met her future husband, Scotty, when
office she shares with her husband, it’s not unusual for the governor to pop in
the two were attending Austin High School. The
one day and a pro golfer the next. Because of that, Sayers says she has made it a
couple attended UT together, and following grad-
habit to always look her best. “My mother was kind of bohemian, but I always
uation, got married and moved to Dallas.
thought she had great style. She was always dressed nice, and I always try to
While living in the Big D, Sayers put her edu-
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Today, the Texas State Directory operates a bit differently. Sayers no longer
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look my best.” Says Sayers, “It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.”
Top by Tangerine, available at The Garden Room. Skirt by Rebecca Taylor. Shoes by Sam Edelstein. Necklace by Chanel. Rings and bracelet by Phil Shaw, Goldsmith.
Suit by Jack Victor available at Capra & Cavelli. Watch by Android. Button down available at Nordstrom Rack.
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experience. I was looking to get away … I needed to grow up a little bit.” The skills he had picked up as “a military kid” were such that Bingham felt comfortable with pretty much anyone, in almost any situation. That, coupled with his love of history, made law school seem like a natural path.
A.J. Bingham C O N S U LT A N T
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Following Wake Forest, Bingham decided to go to law school in Kansas. During his final year, Bingham had a revelation: he didn’t want to be an attorney. “I was looking for alternative paths so I could still use my education, but more aligned with my personality,” explains Bingham. “I thought about being an agent or lobbying — and I thought lobbying was the better route. I didn’t want to go to D.C., so I started networking to get back to Austin.” He spent two legislative sessions working unpaid in the Texas State Capitol and living at home with parents. When the legislature wasn’t
ere’s the thing about AJ Bing-
in session, Bingham worked as
ham: He always looks good.
a job coach for Goodwill, help-
Whether at a charity event (he’s
ing young men and women find
on the board of several) or stop-
job placement. It was rewarding
ping into the Quickie Pickie af-
work, but he wanted back in the
ter a Saturday morning at the gym, Bingham
Capitol, among the lobbyists
always looks simultaneously put together and
and lawmakers. Following his
at ease with his surroundings. “I’d rather be
second unpaid session as a staff-
overdressed for an event than underdressed,”
er, Bingham was offered a full-
he says, echoing fellow style star Julie Sayers.
time job for an Austin-based
As a kid, Bingham moved around a lot. The
“BEING A CITIZEN IS BEING INVOLVED. AT LEAST VOTE. VOTE!”
lobbying firm.
son of an Air Force officer, Bingham was born
Today, Bingham is working in the private sector and continuing to vol-
in New Mexico and spent much of childhood
unteer for everything from the Young Men’s Business League to Caritas
in Germany. In 1991, his father was stationed
to the Black Chamber of Commerce. “I realize I’m at a point in my life
at Bergstrom Air Force Base and in 1992
where I just have the time do it,” says Bingham of his philanthropy. “Be-
when the base closed, the Binghams settled
ing a citizen is being involved. At least vote. Vote!”
in South Austin. After graduating from LBJ
Whether he is on the floor of the Capitol or at a charity happy hour,
High School, Bingham landed at North Car-
Bingham remains effortlessly stylish. “It’s presentation right? Before you
olina’s Wake Forest University. “It was a good
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ent landed him advertising work with companies like Uber, Capital One and Absolut and he was counting some of the biggest tastemakers in Austin among his clients and collaborators (Bunkhouse, Preacher and Guerilla Suit, just to name a few). “I’m super fortunate to be working with them,” says Simonite. “Just by working with them I get more credit than I probably deserve because
Nick Simonite
those are the people are really influencing Austin and, on a greater level, other areas.” Earlier this year, the state tourism board approached Simonite about shooting a campaign.
PHOTOGRAPHER
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ertain things are written in the stars. For San Antonio native Nick Simonite, the son of a photography profes-
job and spend the next several months traveling across Texas taking photographs. He jumped at the chance. “The
last
couple
sor and brother to celebrated cinematographer Peter Si-
months have been trav-
monite and New York-based artist/photographer Frances-
elling which [has been]
ca Simonite, it seems only natural that he should take up
a pleasure and joy,”
W O U L D B E TA K I N G P I C-
the family business. But in speaking with Simonite, it is clear that becoming
says Simonite, who has
TURES FOR A LIVING,
a photographer wasn’t something he fell into — it was his calling.
crisscrossed all of Texas
BUT IT SEEMED LIKE THE
“I kinda grew up around it. We had a dark room in the house growing
taking exquisite photo-
up,” Simonite explains over coffee at Figure 8. Though he tinkered around
graphs of our beloved
with photography in high school, Simonite still started his freshman year at
state.
Southwestern University unsure of what he wanted to major in.
me? Just take a peek at
Towards the end of school, Simonite took an internship with the
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He was told that would require him to quit his
(Don’t
believe
“ I N E V E R I M AG I N E D I
THING I WOULD MOST L I K E T O D O.”
his Instagram.)
Austin American-Statesman that led to a post-graduation job with the
Now that it’s fall, the campaign is winding
Statesman’s sister publication, the Waco Tribune-Herald. “I never imag-
down and Simonite is looking towards to future.
ined I would be taking pictures for a living, but it seemed like the thing I
When asked about his next step, he muses, “I
would most like to do,” says Simonite.
could never get hired again after this or I could
After a year in Waco, Simonite says he was ready to move to Austin and
get more work,” before quickly adding, “Hopeful-
be closer to family. He took a 9-to-5 job with The Austin Business Journal
ly, I’ll get more work from this.” We’re betting on
and began freelancing in his spare time. Before long, his reputation and tal-
the latter.
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Shirt by S.K.U. Jeans by Nudie Jeans. Boots by Helm Boots, Muller Black Butcher Boot, $485, Helmboots.com.
Dress by Alexis, and photographed in front of pieces from Katie Kime’s collection, available at katiekime.com.
prenticed with upholsters and interior designers, took sewing lessons, learned how to make Lucite, sourced fabric and textiles, and taught herself the basics of graphic design and product photography. What she couldn’t learn from apprenticing, she tried to teach herself through books. “I would pore over books literally [asking myself], ‘How do you do this?’” In 2008, after three years in Atlanta, Kime decided to make the move to Austin. “I just fell in love
Katie Kime DESIGNER
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hen
with Austin the way everyone else does,” she says. “The fact that it’s a creative, cool town was the icing on the cake.” The designer says it was her college best friend — an Austin native — and a well-timed Wall Street Journal article touting the city as a future design hub that finally convinced her to make the move. If Atlanta was where Kime received a crash course in how to run a business, Austin is where she developed her brand. For the first five years, Kime found her-
designer/lifestyle
self taking creative jobs wherever she could. She landed small interior design proj-
guru Katie Kime began
ects and even a gig where she designed both the invitations and the bridesmaid
college at Duke Univer-
dresses for a Michigan wedding.
sity her freshman year,
While she was working for others, Kime continued to refine her own line, mak-
the religion and visual
ing things that interested her whether it was a line of monogrammed stationary
arts double major wasn’t exactly sure what she
or a birdcage chair. In October 2013,
wanted to do. “I was always really creative, mak-
Kime launched her e-commerce site,
ing things from a really young age, like seven,” says
katiekime.com. Less than two years
the North Carolina native. “I just never thought of
later, Kime decided to open a brick-
it as a job.”
and-mortar shop in her adopted
Throughout college, Kime found herself mak-
hometown. “I’ve envisioned having a
ing custom stationary for friends or popping into
store in Austin since I moved here,”
local thrift stores in search of vintage furniture to
she says. In September, Katie Kime
reupholster. During her senior year, a friend by the
will open its first storefront at 500
name of Debbie Krzyzewski (daughter of Duke
N. Lamar Blvd. Suite 150, just down
basketball’s legendary Coach K) helped Kime or-
the street from the brand new interior
ganize a trunk show. Kime says it was the first time
design showroom JAMES by Meredith
she saw all of her smaller creative projects together
Ellis and the soon-to-open Supply.
“I WOULD PORE OV E R B O O K S L I TE R A L LY [ A S K I N G M Y S E L F ] , ‘ H OW D O YO U D O T H I S ? ’ ”
in a cohesive collection. “The trunk show, seeing it
September is poised to be a busy month for the lifestyle guru. In addition
all together and seeing them make sense, I decid-
to opening her first brick-and-mortar, Kime is getting married and her com-
ed from them on that I was going to do this. Like
pany is making its first-ever public relations push (which includes Katie Kime
all 22-year-olds, I was audacious,” she adds with
presenting TRIBEZA’s 12th annual Style Week, September 24 - October 1).
a laugh.
Though others might scoff at such an ambitious undertaking, Kime laughs
After graduation, Kime left Durham for Atlanta where she gained a whole new education. She ap-
it off. “The timing of the launch and the brick-and-mortar happened to be perfect.” Kime adds with a laugh, “October will probably be boring.” tribeza.com SEPTEMBER 2015
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manufacturer in Dallas (for whom the Ellen Dress is named) and began searching for fabrics that were humanely made and could keep their shape with a wash-and-wear lifestyle. For the designer, keeping her clothing thoughtfully-sourced was a critical tenant of the SBJ Austin business model. “It’s just a part of my life, living sustainably. Our house is a
Mallary Carroll
five-star green build. And the whole movement of sustainable living and living kind and giving back and being grateful, I think of all those things go hand in hand.”
DESIGNER, SBJ AUSTIN
W
the latest trend, Carroll’s staple pieces like the hen Mallary Carroll decided to launch her own
Ellen Dress (the one that sold out in By George
clothing line, she knew she wanted to “comb the
in less than a day)
belly of the goat.” Working as a buyer and man-
and the Oxford Dress
ager for a high-end cashmere shop in Nantuck-
(a classic button down
“ I T H I N K T H AT ’ S
et, Massachusetts, Carroll began working with
look) feel timeless. “I
Johnstons of Elgin, a Scottish cashmere manufacturer known not only
think that’s the beauty
T H E B E AU T Y O F
for softly combing the belly of goats in order to get hair for their famed
of what this is; it’s age-
cashmere, but also for outfitting their employees with proper benefits.
less and you can make
AG E L E S S A N D YO U
That sort of thoughtful treatment of both people and animals appealed to
this your own,” she says.
CAN MAKE IT
Carroll when she launched her own line, SBJ Austin, in 2010.
As for the future,
W H AT T H I S I S ; I T ’ S
YO U R OW N .”
Well, to be fair, she didn’t exactly have a full line when Carroll first
Carroll will be taking
approached By George about selling SBJ. After a meeting with the
SBJ to New York City
posh boutique, By George agreed to carry Carroll’s entire stock of SBJ
and Los Angeles over the next few months in or-
which, at the time, consisted of only 11 dresses. Within a day, they
der to get in front of other buyers. And though
had sold out. “It’s still the most popular dress,” Carroll laughs. It
she’s excited about the prospect of SBJ growing,
was also a turning point for the mother of two. “It was pretty quick,”
Carroll says she is grateful to have launched SBJ
says Carroll of the move from one dress to a full line that includes
in Austin. “When you come to this city, you feel
shirts, dresses, jewelry and, beginning in 2016, shoes.
[love],” she says. “Local means something here
Following her success selling at By George, Carroll found a
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more than anywhere else I’ve ever been.”
Top by SBJ Austin available at sbjaustin.com. Pants by SBJ Austin available at By George. Jewelry by SBJ Austin available at sbjaustin.com.
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Sever converted her South Austin home’s garage into the Fort Lonesome workshop.
K
athie Sever jokes that
matic way,” she says. “I thought it was so fas-
she’s taken “slow fash-
cinating — the rituals involved in terms of the
ion” to a whole new
way that the way you wore your hat, cuffed your
level with Fort Lone-
pants, tucked in your shirt. It was such an in-
some, a custom west-
teresting dichotomy to me, considering the fact
ern wear and chain stitch embroidery compa-
that the rest of the life on the ranch included a
ny. To create a single, custom piece for a client,
lot of danger, a lot of risk, and a lot of freedom …
she spends hours upon hours behind a chain
it fit together really nicely.”
stitch machine. But that’s the intention of Fort
She brought this acute cultural awareness
Lonesome to, as Sever explains, “generate a bit
with her to Austin when she started her first
more of a consciousness around how people in-
business, a children’s clothing line called Ra-
teract with the things that they choose to have in
monster, in 2000. Though it saw great success
their environment.”
and a loyal clientele, she eventually became
The decision to diverge from the traditionally
disenchanted with the modern manufactur-
fast-paced fashion industry doesn’t fall far from
ing process in which “cheap, fast and easy” al-
the Fort Lonesome aesthetic, one that can only
ways seemed to win out. It was on the heels of
be described as “outlaw.” Sever’s embroidery is
that frustration that she sourced some chain
deeply rooted in Western heritage, harkening
stitching machines and began seriously ex-
back to colorful designs from famed rodeo tai-
ploring the older, time-intensive manufactur-
lors like Nudie Cohn who dressed the likes of
ing technique.
John Wayne, Gene Autry and George Jones. “I
“These machines, to me, felt like the perfect
think a lot of people in the United States have al-
response [to mass production],” Sever says of
ways romanticized everything about ‘The West,’’’
founding Fort Lonesome. “They are so sen-
she says. “I can’t think of any type of style that is
sitive to the technician that you can’t make
that enduring and that pervasive.”
two things that look exactly the same. It’s
Originally from California, Sever’s reverence
kind of like using an Etch-a-Sketch or driving
for cowboy culture formally gelled once she
something with a steering wheel in that your
moved to Montana to live on a ranch. “That’s
personality, your energy, your handwriting is
chines Patsy, Clementine,
where I got a fully fleshed out picture of how
transferred when you’re doing this embroidery.”
Tanya, Dolly and Pearl.
[Western wear] actually exists in a more prag-
When Sever meets with a customer regarding
Sever has fondly named her chain stitching ma-
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a potential commission, she sees it as her job to “interpret their narrative into their garments and textiles that they have around them.” It usually starts with a candid conversation, an agreed upon color scheme, and a black and white sketch. After that, it’s in Sever’s hands. “The process of embroidery can be such a fast-changing experience,” she says of her fluid working style. The words she uses in assessing someone’s sartorial vibe range from “vintage” to “cosmic” and “subtle with modern edge.” Considering the amount of time invested in each piece of art Sever creates, a jacket back-piece starts at $300 while pricing for an entire custom garment beA jacket patch could take anywhere from three to eight hours of uninterrupted work.
gins at $450. The result is a one-of-a-kind heirloom-worthy piece. She now counts bona fide celebrities like Richard Linklater, Jimmy Kimmel and Bill Murray among her clients, and has done work in conjunction with Levi’s for Sufjan Stevens, First Aid Kit and Leon Bridges. One of her personal favorites, though, is country artist Nikki Lane out of Tennessee. “She’s part of this scene in Nashville right now that’s trying to shift the country music industry back to something that’s a little more outlaw,” she says of Lane’s “sexy, sassy” spirit and striking on stage persona. “When I am tired and frustrated or feel overworked and I get to dig into something for Nikki. It’s like taking a vacation.” “Clothing has always been a funny way of telling a story,” Sever reflects, “so why would you want to tell any story other besides your own? The machines and the garments and the aesthetic all kind of coalesce. They’re all about individualism. That ties into our thing at Fort Lonesome.”
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Additional Fort Lonesome stitchers are Dana Falconberry (a local musician), Christina Hurt Smith and Amrit Khlasa. Sever’s studio manager is Susan Alexander-Wilson.
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B Y DA N G E N T I L E I L LU S T R AT I O N B Y AVA LO N M C K E N Z I E
THE COWBOY BOOT MAY BE SYNONYMOUS WITH TEXAS, BUT THE HISTORY CAN BE TRACED AROUND THE WORLD.
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T
H E CO W B OY B O OT WA S N ’ T B O R N I N T E X A S, B U T A S T H E
enter the picture. Historian Tyler Beard’s
S AY I N G G O E S, I T
The Art of the Boot says cowboy culture be-
G OT H E R E A S Q U I C K LY A S IT CO UL D. DE TA I L S O F T HE JOU R N E Y A RE DU S T Y AT B ES T,
Hun accounts are true, means the cowboy boot already had roughly thirteen centuries to develop a rep for rugged individualism. Beard credits a young Kansas livestock trader’s generous cattle driving salaries for bring-
T RACIN G E A RLY V ER S I O N S O F
ing the first cowboys to the Chisholm Trail.
CONQ UE RO RS L I K E AT T I L A T H E H UN A N D G EN G HI S K HA N .
Forty dollars per head meant real money at the end of the 700-mile trek to Abilene, Kansas — and much of that money was spent on nice pair of new boots. The first model of choice for these foot-
IT MA K E S F O R A N O R I G I N
wear pioneers was based on the Wellington
S TO RY T H AT ’ S A S G R A N D I OS E
boot. Named after the general who defeat-
AND A M BIG UO US A S T EX A S ITSEL F, BUT T H E S HO RT VERSIO N IS T H AT F O R A S LO N G A S
ed Napoleon at Waterloo, the knee-length height protected riders calves, rounded toes slid easily into stirrups, and one-inch heels secured the rider’s feet in a manner similar to today’s clip-in bike pedals. Early on, the
ME N H AV E BE E N MO U N T I N G
utilitarian nature meant a lack of decorative
H ORS E S, T H E Y ’ V E N EED ED
elements, but soon boot makers learned that
SH OES S T URDY EN O U G H TO CO M E A LO N G F OR T HE R I D E. SEPTEMBER 2015 tribeza.com
T H E W E L L I N G TO N
gan developing in Texas in 1867, which if the
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The facts become clearer when Longhorns
stitching actually toughened the leather. It also didn’t hurt that Texans like to show off. So soon enough the Wellington evolved
THE CHISHOLM TRAIL
“THESE BOOTS WERE MADE BEFORE LASERS, BEFORE COMPUTERS. REAL PEOPLE CUT THE LEATHERS AND DID THE STITCHING.” - ULLI JOHNSTON
B O OT T E R M S 1 . P U L L S T R A P/ M U L E E A R 2 . CO L L A R 3 . I N L AY 4 . S T I TC H PAT T E R N
into something with a little more swag-
gers, she divines a perfect fitting pair out of
ger. Taking cues from more ornamented
her stock of nearly 800 vintage choices. How
Hessian boots seen during the Civil War,
she channels the spirits of the Chisholm Trail
a boot maker in Coffeyville, Kansas creat-
is unclear even to her, but it isn’t part of some
ed his own hybrid style that incorporated
smoke and mirrors Western wear fad.
contrasting leather colors and an option-
“These boots were made before lasers, be-
al five-point star on the front of the
fore computers. Real people cut the leath-
boot. It was one of the earli-
ers and did the stitching,” says Johnston.
est incarnations of a toe
“They’re not mass-produced.” The precision
bug, the type of elabo-
of hand-stitching and the comfort, fit and
rate stitching likely to catch a
durability of expert leatherwork can’t be
dance partner’s eye on the dance floor of
understated, but these marks of the human
the White Horse.
hand are as symbolic as they are functional.
Flash forward to 2015 and the $15 mail or-
More than any other type of footwear,
der boots worn by the earliest Texans are long
a good cowboy boot has both a maker and
gone. The same level of hand craftsmanship
a past. That connection is what draws jet
and personalized details still exist thanks to
setters to pay thousands of dollars for ex-
obscure artisans and the higher-end lines at
otic leathers, turns tourist curiosity into
legacy companies like Justin and Lucchese,
bank-breaking impulse buys, and makes
5 . VA M P
but nowadays an entry level pair should run
two-steppin’ at the Broken Spoke such a
6 . TO E B U G / W R I N K L E S T I TC H
you at least $200 according to Ulli Johnston,
special event. It’s how one type of shoe can
7. TO E
also known as the famed “Boot Whisperer of
pair just as well with trailheads as they do
Wimberley.”
sidewalks, with pearl snaps as designer suits,
8. HEEL 9. CO U N T E R 10. PIPING 11. SHAFT
Available by appointment only, Johnston
with backyard barbecues as charity galas.
hosts customers at the Wild West Store,
And it’s why even though Texas has ridden
where with a quick view of the customer’s
boldly into the new millennium, we’ll never
naked foot and a literal wiggling of her fin-
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launched in
orate with as our presenting sponsor in Katie Kime.
2003, it was intentionally named Style Week, rather
The Duke University grad and up-and-coming design
than Fashion Week, because the hope was to cele-
star opens her first storefront this month here in Aus-
brate more than just fashion. So this year, we re-
tin. Her offerings include whimsical and stylish home
turned to its roots and created an exciting line up of
accessories, furniture, clothes and more. Join us this
events about art, design, food…and of course a lot of
month for a Style Week No. 12 and a lineup of events
fashion, too. We found the perfect partner to collab-
like never before.
WHEN
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WEEK
Chefs and designers will partner together for this inventive meal.
Between the dynamic group of
Fern Santini will work with Murph Willcott
interior designers and makers
of Texas French Bread; Joel Mozersky with
who call Austin home and
Rene Ortiz of Launderette; Tracey Overbeck
the
exciting
furniture
shops and showrooms open-
SEPTEMBER 24TH 7:30PM FA I R M A R K E T 1 1 0 0 E . F I F T H S T.
Stead with Sterling Ridings of Uchiko; and Katie Kime with James Robert of Fixe.
ing, our creative community
Floral designers David Kurio, Posey Events
is in the midst of a renais-
and Transplants Floral will be creating special
sance. So we decided to kick
installations for each table. Before dinner be-
off this year’s Style Week with
gins, attendees can enjoy a special display from
an event celebrating Austin
Jaguar Land Rover Austin, and take in an in-
design. We invited top interior designers
stallation created by the talented architect and
Mark Ashby, Fern Santini, Joel Mozersky,
Dick Clark Architecture alum, Matt Garcia of
Tracey Overbeck Stead and Style Week’s pre-
Matt Garcia Design. Guests will enjoy wine
senting sponsor Katie Kime to create stunning
pairings by The Austin Winery and cocktails
tablescapes that will be paired with the culinary
served from Katie Kime-designed bar carts by
stylings of top chefs for an inventive 100 person
bartenders clad in the latest fall looks from By
dinner party. Together, each chef/designer pair
George. Tickets to this one of a kind event are
will create completely unique experiences un-
$150 and include the special chefs’ dinner, and
der one roof. Mark Ashby will be collaborating
drinks courtesy of Shiner, Deep Eddy Vodka
on a table with Larry McGuire of Jeffrey’s;
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Justine’s will open its doors early for this very special brunch.
BR U N C H
SPONSORED BY OUTDOOR VOICES SEPTEMBER 26TH, 11AM JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE 4 7 1 0 E . F I F T H S T.
Austin’s eternally cool nighttime spot, Justine’s Brasserie, will open early for this year’s Style Brunch sponsored by Outdoor Voices, the recreation apparel brand that everyone is talking about. Fashionistas in attendance can partake in cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka and Cointreau, beer from Shiner, and a bloody mary bar courtesy of Barbecue Wife Bloody Mary Mix. Feast on brunch fare like quiche, Assiette de Fromage, Salade Verte, Confit de Pommes de Terre, topped off with an array of delicious desserts. A fun group of creative Austin women will play host while guests will have the chance to check out all the latest fall looks from Outdoor Voices. Brunch tickets are $60 and include all food and specialty cocktails. HOST COMMITTEE P E P P E R A M M A N N , A M Y B Y R D, C R I S T I N A FAC U N D O, K AT I E F R I E L , L A U R E N G R E E N B E R G , E L I Z A B E T H M O L L E N , M A R N I E O’ D O N N E L L , J AC K I E R A N G E L , C H A R I S S E S AY E R S , C A M I L L E S T Y L E S , A L E X WINKELMAN, ANE URQUIOLA.
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WA L L E R ART P O P- U P SPONSORED BY C H AOT I C M O O N S T U D I OS SEPTEMBER 29TH, 7PM PREACHER GALLERY 1 1 9 W. E I G H T H S T.
Giving back has always been an important part of Style Week’s mission, so we created a new event called the Waller Art Pop-Up to benefit the Waller Creek Conservancy. We are honored to work with such an amazing group of artists, and each of them is donating an original piece to the show inspired by Waller Creek. Outside, guests can enjoy a special display from Jaguar Land Rover Austin before heading inside to Preacher. In the studio, Chaotic Moon Studios will be showcasing interactive projection art. The show will open with a cocktail reception featuring cocktails by Cointreau, Deep Eddy Vodka and brews by Shiner. Featured artists in the show are
ART IS TS TA K IN G PA RT
Fieldings Baxter, Mia Baxter, Chris Bilheimer, Marty Butler, Rich Cali, Mia Carameros, David Clark, Kelly Colchin, Casey Dunn, Ann Edgerton, Alyson Fox, Chelsea Fullerton,
NICK SIMONITE
Joy Gallagher, Matt Genitempo, Cody Haltom, The Early Hours, LAND, Kate LeSueur,
Photographer
Avalon McKenzie, Aaron Michalovic, Wynn Myers, Matt Rainwaters, Jack Sanders, Nick
AVALON MCKENZIE
Illustrator/Designer
Simonite, Kelti Smith, Joe Swec, Peggy Weiss and Keith Davis Young. Tickets to the event are $10 and include food and drinks. tribeza.com SEPTEMBER 2015
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OCTOBER 1ST V I P 7 P M | FA S H I O N S H O W 8 P M B R A ZOS H A L L 2 0 4 E . F O U R T H S T.
See the hottest looks from Austin’s
This year’s Fashion Show heads downtown to Brazos
finest boutiques.
Hall for an evening featuring the season’s hottest looks. The evening will begin with a VIP rooftop party sponsored by Engel & Volkers Austin and SWBC Mortgage. VIP guests will enjoy tastings from Chinatown and Fork & Vine, and drinks courtesy of Cointreau, Deep Eddy Vodka and Shiner. The high-wattage runway show produced by Erika Stojeba of ES Productions will feature the best looks from hot local boutiques like FOUND, The Garden Room, Katie Kime, Kiki Nass, Raven + Lily, RedBird Boutique, Service Menswear and more. Guests will have the chance to get up close and personal to models sporting avant-garde looks from the talented and creative stylists of Propaganda Hair Group. New shoe line, SUAVS, will have a pop-up shop showcasing their latest kicks, Jaguar Land Rover Austin will be showcasing their premier luxury cars, and the Hill Country Galleria will have a special gift awaiting guests in each seat. VIP first and second row tickets are $150, VIP reserved seated tickets are $75 and general admission tickets are $40. tribeza.com SEPTEMBER 2015
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PROFILE IN
style
Emily Waldmann F R O M S E AT T L E TO T H E S A I N T C E C I L I A , T H I S W A S H I N G TO N N AT I V E B R I N G S H E R E F F O R T L E S S LY C O O L S T Y L E TO E V E R Y T H I N G S H E D O E S . Emily Waldmann sits on a dark
are offset by brushstrokes of color, from the living room’s clemen-
tufted sofa at the Hotel Saint Cecilia. Outfitted in a white dress
tine-colored sofa to the scarlet rug beneath the dining room table
with black booties, her cropped blonde hair is pinned revealing
and the kitchen shelves mixed with copper mugs, silver flutes and
dimpled cheeks and bright blue eyes. Before moving to Austin
glasses wrapped in gold. “The hunt is half the fun,” she said of her
in 2012 and becoming the famed hotel’s special events director,
affinity for collecting things.
ON A HOT AUGUST AFTERNOON,
Waldmann lived in Seattle and worked in hospitality and events.
Here and there, parallels between her home and the hotel re-
“I love making people happy,” she said of her job, which in-
veal themselves, from the bathroom penny tile to caches of vin-
cludes planning everything from weddings to SXSW parties. No
tage vinyl. “You take pieces of the things you’re constantly sur-
matter the occasion, events at the Saint Cecilia are always inti-
rounded with,” she said.
mate and memorable thanks to the hotel’s lush surroundings and
And like the Saint Cecilia, Waldmann’s house inspires curiosity
Waldmann’s knack for creating personal yet elegant affairs. The
through its wide-ranging, mix-matched décor, be it an old Army cot,
self-proclaimed, “people pleaser” enjoys discovering her clients’
a bookshelf organized by bind colors, or a wall hanging of clustered
wishes and incorporating special details whenever possible, such
butterflies found in Thailand. Hanging over her bed is a 1950s naval
as wrapping a bride’s bouquet in a family handkerchief.
map of Puget Sound, the faint lines of which remind one of the rings
Much like the Saint Cecilia, Waldmann’s style is eclectic and effort-
and whorls used to age trees. All these collected treasures evoke a
less, but where the hotel is rich in color, she leans monochromatic. “Ev-
sense of whimsy in Waldmann, whose style has been shaped by the
erything I wear is black, white or grey,” she said of her neutral closet.
people and places she’s met thus far on her journey from north to
At Waldmann’s home in East Austin, clean lines and white walls P H OTO G R A P H Y BY C H EL S E A L A I N E F R A N C I S
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2.
1.
3. 1. Outdoor spaces are important to Waldmann, who has decorated both her front porch and back patio with vintage furniture, tea lights and plenty of plants. 2. A touch of greenery adds fresh color to a wall of collected prints, photographs and maps. 3. Soft-hued throw pillows jazz up a found army cot that flanks the front doorway.
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4.
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5. 4. On a patterned rug, Waldmann's dog, Cholula — aka "Lu" — charms. 5. Natural light floods the stained pine dining table made by a friend of Waldmann's. 6. Clustered candles and a vintage poster offset the smooth, soothing lines of grey marble in the kitchen. 7. Butterflies from a trip to Thailand and a 1950s map of Puget Sound add character to a simple, light-filled bedroom. P H OTO G R A P H Y BY C H EL S E A L A I N E F R A N C I S
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The colorful fabric room is designed as a working room, featuring full-size fabric samples, a worktable and an iPad loaded with the complete catalog of designs from all of JAMES’ vendors.
In the garden room at JAMES, visitors will find a made-to-order skirted table in Jennifer Shorto’s “Etoiles,” and the “Elsie” lantern from Coleen & Company lighting. Ellis plans for the furnishings, art and objects at JAMES to rotate, meaning each visit will bring a new experience.
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believe in living with things that mean something to you,” interior and create something,” she says of the move. “I knew when I came back designer Meredith Ellis explains while sitting on a lovely — and sur- that I would someday bring the things I loved here.” prisingly comfortable — pink custom English roll arm sofa inside the Now, luckily for us, the things she loves are thoughtfully housed at dark blue “living room” of her brand new showroom JAMES. Housed in a JAMES, where a mix of antique and modern pieces, fabrics, area rugs, 1,400-square-foot Craftsman bungalow on West Sixth Street, each of the lighting, art, objects and more serve as both a market resource and design fully furnished vignettes in Ellis’s new showroom are a testament to the inspiration. designer’s casually elegant style and design philosophy. In the airy fabric room, beautiful textiles are hooked onto the wall, invitEllis, who grew up in the Hill Country, has been dreaming of her own ing browsing and touching. Organized by vendor, the colorful fabric lines store for 20 years, ever since she spent a summer working at The Home- were previously unavailable in Austin, and include vendors like Pintura stead in Fredericksburg. “My mother was a designer. I fought [being a de- Studio, Kathryn M. Ireland and Tulu Textiles. There’s living room seating signer] for awhile, because you don’t want to do what your mother does, and a large worktable, meant for poring over the full-size fabric samples but then it sort of fell upon me.” After college, Ellis moved to New York, and envisioning the final upholstery. where she quickly got a job with Bunny Williams and realized that designOpen to both professionals and the public, Ellis sees JAMES as more ing was, in fact, her calling. Five years later, she moved to Los Angeles than just a showroom for casual browsing. It’s designed to be user-friendly, to work as a senior designer for Thomas Beeton and later, White House and she hopes it will become both a resource hub for the design communidesigner Michael S. Smith. ty and a place for design lovers to brainstorm and hang out. “Nothing can But the Lone Star State beckoned. There’s a special relationbe too precious — live in it!” says Ellis of her home design 1411 West Sixth St. philosophy. It’s clear she has brought that same attitude to ship Texans have with their homes, explains Ellis, and so she and (512) 236 1006 her husband, Hunter, moved to Austin in 2010. “I wanted to come her warm new showroom. S. SOKOLOVE
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Restaurant veterans Lisa and Emmett Fox unveil their most ambitious project yet: Cantine.
Expect new twists on Italian and Mediterranean classics at this South Lamar bistro.
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talian food fans, this is your year. In 2015, Austin will welcome at least a half-dozen new Italian restaurants. One to put on your radar is Cantine. Owned by restaurant veterans Lisa and Emmett Fox (Asti, Fino), this is their most ambitious project yet. Carving out a highprofile corner of the new Lamar Union complex, their Michael Hsu-designed eatery is both chic and rustic. Scorched pine paneling — recycled from the 2011 Bastrop fires — lines one wall, while sleek subway tiles line another. Exposed concrete floors flow into muted carpeting. Glossy white lacquered tabletops share the room with polished wooden counters. Before your meal, do like the Italians do and enjoy a pre-dinner aperitivo at the lovely marble bar. There’s an impressive selection of imported liquors and Cantine’s skilled bar staff know what to do with them. When you’re ready to eat, take your pick of tables: low-tops, high-tops, patio seats, a 16-stool community table, or a dazzling corner booth, perfect for people watching. Cantine combines the greatest hits from the
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Fox’s other restaurants with new twists on Italian and Mediterranean classics. For starters, try the stuffed mushrooms, oozing with cheese, sprinkled with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs and drizzled with truffle oil. Make sure to share one of Cantine’s tasty Neapolitan-style pizzas, or revisit old favorites from the recently shuttered Fino, such as fried goat cheese topped with red onion jam or anchovy-stuffed fried olives. Cantine’s rotisserie turns out some terrific dishes. The harissa-spiced chicken is a whole or half bird bursting with flavor beneath decadently crispy skin. Typically served with roasted potatoes, our server happily accommodated our request for sautéed spinach. There’s also succulent porchetta: pork loin and belly rolled in herbs and spices, and slow-roasted until it develops its trademark crackly skin. Cantine serves it sliced with creamy white beans or on ciabatta as a sandwich. For seafood lovers, branzino is traditionally roasted and presented whole, accompanied by couscous, roasted eggplant, yogurt and cher-
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moula herb sauce. There’s a top-of-the-line pasta machine and everything’s homemade, including a toothsome whole wheat rigatoni tossed with rustic lamb ragu and topped with creamy ricotta and a bright mint gremolata. Less successful was the overcooked and lackluster bucatini amatriciana. Don’t overlook the creative side dishes, like a medley of colorful roasted baby carrots, perfumed with harissa and orange, atop a pool of rich lebne yogurt. Save room for dessert. Owner Lisa Fox is a talented pastry chef who entices diners with sweets like classic tiramisu and assortments of exotic homemade cookies. As with all the Fox restaurants, the wine list is wonderfully varied and full of mostly Old World treasures. We enjoyed a crisp Venetian Prosecco, a refreshing Languedoc rosé, an intriguing Abruzzo white blend, and an austere pinot nero from Alto Adige. Having too many new Italian restaurants in Austin is a good problem to have, yet sorting through the options can be a deliciously daunting task. Just be sure that Cantine makes the cut. K. SPEZIA P H OTO G R A P H Y BY J O DY H O RTO N
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JULIAN GOLD 1214 W Sixth St. #110 Since opening its doors in 1945, Julian Gold has offered a superior level of service and selection of merchandise. Featuring designers and collections from across the world, Julian Gold remains at the forefront of the fashion industry,
KICK PLEAT 918 W. 12th St. You'll be tempted to splurge at this trendy boutique that draws fashionistas worldwide. Kick Pleat is known for stocking fresh, clean, minimalistic staples from the latest emerging designers.
carrying names like Carolina Herrera, Armani, Escada, Etro and more. DANDY'S THE GENTLEMAN'S STORE 411 Brazos St. #110
BEEHIVE 3300 Bee Caves Rd. Suite 400
tury inspired gentlemen's garb. They specialize in 1870s
Buzzing with sunny ‘60s vibes and unexpected details,
through 1930s men's suiting, along with all the accessories
Beehive is more than a store; it’s a vibrant way of life. Fol-
a gentleman requires to be properly outfitted from head to
lowing in the footsteps of the fashion mavens of the mod
toe for both daily endeavors and special occasions.
era, Beehive is all about inspiring confidence through bold colors, contrasting prints, and heart happy statement pieces. Whether you’re on an impromptu travel adventure, or throwing a wild cocktail party, you’re sure to be empowered by the Beehive state of mind.
FEATHERS 1700 S. Congress Ave. Tucked off of South Congress, Feathers features curated vintage fashion for women, as well as artisan jewelry and shoes from Jeffrey Campbell and Dolce Vita.
fab'rik Hill Country Galleria | 12801 Hill Country Blvd. Suite 120 Fab'rik delivers high style without attitude or sticker
THE GARDEN ROOM
FOUND
shock. If you've seen it on the runway or the cover of a mag-
1601 W. 38th St. Suite 5
501 Oakland Ave.
azine, chances are you'll find it at fab'rik, which features
With over 25 years in the business, The Garden Room has
FOUND is a purveyor of beautiful, high-quality clothing and
a bar with waters from around the world, complimentary
grown to be known as the go-to spot for the well-dressed.
accessories. Driven by the belief that a woman should look
beer and wine and friendly service. A great fit for the Aus-
Cultivating a long list of devoted customers, Garden Room
forward to getting dressed, FOUND carries lines meant to
tin fashion scene – laid back for days on the lake or dressier
offers a fine selection of classic clothing with outstanding
inspire. Timeless fashion with an unexpected twist.
when you want to hit the town!
customer service.
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Dandy's creates stylish, custom made, turn of the cen-
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MOSS 705 S Lamar Blvd. MOSS is focused on bringing designer consignment to the Austin community, creating a unique and exciting shopping experience. With over 1,200 consigners bringing in new merchandise daily, there is always something new in store. RAVEN + LILY
C. JANE 2346 Guadalupe St. Founded by a mother and daughter duo in 2006, C. Jane embodies laid back Austin style with a cool LA edge. From everyday jeans to must-have accessories, plus flirty tops and dresses for all occasions, this Austin boutique is bound to live up to its name.
2406 Manor Rd. A socially conscious lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering women through design, Raven + Lily sells gifts and accessories handmade by women in need.
KIKI NASS 1100 S. Lamar Blvd. #1130 At Kiki Nass, you will find an exceptional apparel selection, a relaxed atmosphere and unique home and gift items procured on adventures abroad. For any event life serves you — a last minute date or party, a forgotten birthday, or new shoes just because — they’ve got you covered. Opening this fall in Lamar Union, across from Shake Shack.
RARE TRENDS 2211 E 12th St. This charming showroom is the latest addition to the east side. Designers (and sisters) Paola Moore and Marina Silver created their label under the motto, "Women Should Wear Art.” Expect to find a unique blend of avant-garde textiles, structure and, of course, rarity in every collection. OUTDOOR VOICES
BY GEORGE
606 Blanco St.
1400 S Congress Ave. | 524 N. Lamar Blvd.
The buzz surrounding Outdoor Voices beautiful active-
Since 1977, By George has been a mecca for Austinites who
wear is reaching a fevered pitch. The company, based in
love the finest fashion. By George offers contemporary, yet
both Austin and New York, believes that activewear must
classic designs that turn your wardrobe into an exhilarat-
not only perform, but look good and fit well, too.
ing experience to wear now, and for years to come.
COVE
STAG
1318 S. Congress Ave.
1423 S. Congress Ave
Cove is a travel-inspired retreat, evoking a unique lifestyle
STAG is a modern day general store, blending the best of
from a selection of brands, textures and rich colors hand-
many unique elements and ideas into an emporium of es-
picked from journeys and experiences. Look for a permanent
sentials for the modern gentleman.
South Congress shop this fall.
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MONA LISA'S CLOSET 3703 Kerbey Ln Mona Lisa's Closet is a new boutique gallery bringing high-quality fashions and jewelry from many talented and accomplished American artists. Located in the heart of Austin on Kerbey Lane, Mona Lisa's Closet offers one-ofa-kind treasures in a jewel box setting.
SASSEN BOUTIQUE + HAIR SALON Hill Country Galleria | 12912 Hill Country Blvd. Suite F150
POSH BOUTIQUE
Sassen Boutique & Hair Salon is a unique shop, of-
4211 S. Lamar Blvd.
fering not only clothes and accessories but also a
Posh Boutique specializes in prom, homecoming, pag-
hair salon and airbrush tanning. With a large selec-
eant, bridal, bridesmaid, quinceanera, cocktail, casual
tion of Sassen’s selection coming directly from the West Coast, shopping at this gem means knowing no one will be showing up at the party in your same
Hill Country Galleria | 12912 Hill Country Blvd. Suite F-145
plete your look for affordable prices. Visit Posh for the
outfit. Owner Katie Sassen has been a hairstylist for
LURE by Young & Fabulous features athletic wear,
perfect dress or ensemble for any occasion.
25 years, and has spent a decade as a stylist.
swimwear, evening wear and contemporary tops and bottoms. Located in the Hill Country Galleria,
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wear and formal dresses. Posh not only carries a variety
LURE BY YOUNG & FABULOUS
SUNROOM
LURE by Y&F specializes in fashion lines from de-
2324 S. Lamar Blvd.
signers that can’t otherwise be found in the Austin
Sunroom is a small boutique focused on bringing estab-
market. LURE not only wants their customers to
lished designers and brands into the Austin marketplace.
look fabulous, but feel fabulous. A commitment to
They stock a tightly edited collection of women's clothing,
customer service coupled with a dedicated sales staff
jewelry and accessory lines, as well as menswear, home
with a deep and personal knowledge of fashion sets
goods and sundries.
this boutique apart from others in its class.
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of dresses, they also offer an array of products to com-
VALENTINE’S TOO 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. | Suite G-180 An anchor in the rolling hills of Westlake, Valentine’s Too has been providing a highly edited and carefully curated selection of every season's most cutting-edge clothing, shoes and accessories since opening in 1999.
OLIVE 1200 E. 11th St. #101 Olive features a stock of artful independent design with everyday dressing in mind. This artful thread is carried through to a selection of small-batch apothecary, home goods and accessories.
ABBEY ROSE BOUTIQUE
HEMLINE
3300 Bee Cave Rd. Suite 440
233 W. Second St.
Abbey Rose is a new women's clothing and acces-
The owner of Hemline, Brigitte Holthausen, was born
sory boutique located in Westlake Hills. This shop
in Brazil but took a decisive step towards realizing her
brings Texas chic to a whole new level, providing
dreams by moving to New Orleans at age 16. Realiz-
clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more to women of all
ing her talent to pull together an exotic assortment of
generations.
RUNWAY SEVEN
products, Brigitte started selling sandals and jewelry at the Historic French Market. Since 1993, Hemline
Hill Country Galleria | 12912 Hill Country Blvd. Suite G-145
has expanded throughout the Southeast. Hemline Aus-
A passion for shopping and a dedication to customer
tin carries over 200 lines of bohemian-infused contem-
SERVICE MENSWEAR
service is what you’ll find when you walk in the doors
porary women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
1400 S. Congress Ave.
of the Hill Country Galleria Runway Seven location.
Service Menswear is a slick men's clothing shop offering a
By featuring premier national and international de-
REDBIRD BOUTIQUE
selection of apparel, shoes, swimwear and accessories. The
signers, and then mixing in a few accessories and
3663 Bee Cave Rd.
principle prerequisite for inclusion in the store's product
shoes, Runway Seven will help you create a look that
A beautiful shop in the heart of Westlake, Red Bird Bou-
mix is that each item must be of good value, whether inex-
is all your own from head to toe.
tique offers styles from casual to elegant with warm and
pensive or luxurious.
personalized service, helping to create the look you want.
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style
STREET FA SHION
MIMI FAUCETT & CORY TRAHAN
KIM WEST in a dress by Philip Lim.
LANA CARLSON in her husband's Wrangler shirt. TOBIN LEVY in a dress from By George.
BROOKS MORRISON in a necklace from Santa Monica Flea Market and a top from JM Dry Goods.
W H AT AU S T I N I S W E A R I N G T O. . .
Launderette
There is no doubt that Launderette is the summer’s hottest restaurant. Chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki have crafted an experience that has everyone flocking to this Holly neighborhood haunt. CALLIE JENSCHKE in a necklace from Round Top
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y A LY S H A R A I N W AT E R S
KRISTEN GISH in an Osman Tunic.
EYTAN BOS ORENT in a shirt from J. Crew.
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