STITCH AUSTIN

Stitch Austin, Austin's annual showcase for independent designers continues to entertain and support the local DIYfers (Do-it Yourselfers). The amazing turn out for the November 11th event reminds us all that grass root efforts thrive in Austin,TX.

Jesse Kelly-Landes of AMET and SASHA, Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club, Tina Sparkles of Sparkle Craft and Karly Hand of Identity Crisis Clothing created the community-directed initiative to support the incubation of independent designers.

The fabulous evening was filled with music from DJ Mel and DJ Jennifer, the hilarious anti-corporate monologue from MC Matt Bearden and a fun fashion show of eighteen designers.

Each designer debuted a four piece collection in front of a standing room only crowd of onlookers of 3000 + as they shopped seventy-eight vendors of unique finds.

In sum, I find myself in agreement with Claire James of Projectrefashion.com. Who stated, "Sometimes the local DIYers are right on. And when they're not, at least they're 'keeping Austin weird."

Reminding us all to support those lovable local DIYfers.

designer insider
posted - beth / 11:32 AM / 11.15.06