Shame on Travel +Leisure magazine. For a publication that considers itself the authority on the subject of travel, its supposed survey of “America’s Worst Dressed People” (June 2012), which cites San Antonio in the five slot among other supposed fashion offenders like Anchorage, Dallas, Phoenix, and Atlanta, demonstrates only that it subscribes to stereotypes...
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If you already have plans for tomorrow, Saturday May 5th, you’ll want to break them as Betsey Johnson is coming to San Antonio’s North Star Mall Dillard’s from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. I have no idea what the famous fashion icon and designer is doing here, but I’m hoping to find out. I’m assuming she...
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If you missed it, check out the YouTube video of Angelina Mata’s Fashion Show for Contemporary Art Month (CAM), at the Special Projects Social. Video shot and chopped by Cindy Chaffin.
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On Saturday afternoon, artists Bryson and Holly Hein Brooks showcased their work at “Glam, Bam, Thank You Ma’am” for Contemporary Art Month (CAM). The stylish event, hosted at John Speegle and Leandra Hernandez’s urban San Antonio Riverwalk Space, featured iconic artwork ranging from $50 to $5,000—with a twist. The silk-screen and fully-painted works of...
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If you’re an aspiring model, you’ll want to head to the intersection of West Crockett and North St. Mary’s today from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a chance to be part of the new Denim in Texas Express ad campaign. The company plans to stop in a different Texas city each day to...
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Last year, South by Southwest (SXSW) featured the first fashion component in conference history, “Style X,”. The event included a tour of Austin’s emerging boutiques, runway shows with SXSW musicians-turned-models, and major sponsors like Keds and American Apparel, as well as panels with industry professionals. This year, Style X is back and it’s free...
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Photos by Bryan Rindfuss Story by Desiree Prieto Dreams do come true. San Antonio native Mandi Gallegos featured her new Mikailee Alton Collection at the PLITZS New York City Fashion Week, “Designer Showcase Presentation,” in which only 36 emerging designers were chosen to participate. The event, showcased in Manhattan’s Fashion district, coincided with the...
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Photos by Bryan Rindfuss Story by Desiree Prieto Nicknamed, “Wildcard Cuellar” by Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, Agosto Cuellar brings Barrio-chic style to ambitious amateurs in the community, an inspiration from his former vintage re-sale boutique on South Alamo for fifteen years, Jive Refried. The class, titled, “Barrio Couture,” meets on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. ...
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Who cares that you’re missing New York City Fashion Week because you’re too busy and high-profile yourself? Get a glimpse at how the beauty experts get their start this Saturday evening from 7 pm-10 pm, right here in San Antonio. Located at the Pearl Brewery, the...
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Story By Desiree Prieto Unless you’ve been living under a fashion rock, you’ve probably heard of American designer Chris Benz. He’s become pretty important in the fashion community—and at an early age too. Originally from Seattle, he went to New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design at 17, and then worked for Marc Jacobs...
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Story By Desiree Prieto Street style photoshoot by Margaux Gonzalez at AWW Snap Photography I met with Sofia Davis, Personal Shopper and New York Fashion Week Stylist, who loves calling San Antonio, Texas her home. Sofia met me at one of my stylish offices around town, Officina de Starbucks on Stone Oak, to literally...
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RX Bandits guitarist Steve Choi reflects on 16 years and one final tour Music: To hear Steve Choi of RX Bandits tell it, there was never a proper sit-down about changing the sound of the SoCal third-wave ska group formed in 1995. There was no mission statement, no formal realization, no heady, late-night conversation over a bowl and brews. By Adam Villela Coronado 6/29/2011
New Cove Bar is the Latest to Step Up Craft Brew Offerings in SA Nightlife: Believe it or not, The Cove co-owner Lisa Asvestas was once a Coors Light drinker. “Seriously, Coors Light,” she said with a hint of contrition... By Michael Barajas 5/15/2013
Best late-night eats, Best bakery, Best menudo Best of SA 2012: Only the truly cognoscenti among tourists venture past the River Walk or Alamo in search of more local treasures. The dark-socks-with-dress-shoes-and-shorts segment? 4/25/2012
Prepare the Bat-Signal: Subdivision Plan Encroaches on Globally Significant Preserve News: Each summer our local weathermen look at the Doppler and tell us to disregard a cloud hanging over the Hill County. No, it’s not sign of some impending... By Michael Barajas 5/22/2013
In Texas, Juvenile Sex Offenders Get Virtual Life Sentence News: When Allen and his girlfriend moved into their Austin-area house, a woman down the street passed out fliers warning neighbors a monster... By Michael Barajas 5/8/2013
Piper Sandals: Made for Comfort but Strong Enough for the Trail Arts & Culture: When it comes to sandals, locally hewn Pipers are trucks. Someone once told me to never hike in sandals, but that person had never worn these puppies. I logged... By Joshua Pedrick 5/8/2013
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