Styleshaker - Stitch Recap

Maybe it's the fact that I spent my college years as a fashion design student or perhaps it's that sense of entrepreneurial zest in the air that makes me love STITCH so much,. Regardless, every year I look forward to finding out what the crafty and stylish new designers have up their sleeves.

At its new home, the Austin Convention Center, over 100 designers showcased top-notch jewelry, clothing, accessories and beauty products during the fifth annual STITCH event. Personal favorites included Rural Rooster Clothing, My Olivette, Round Robin Press and (Victoria Corbett) Victrola Studio.

In addition to the wares displayed by independent businesses, a runway fashion show highlighted the best apparel in the house. My pick of the night went to the New York-based edgy yet wearable Laura Dahl and her Wifebeader line. Interesting seams, gathers and treatments gave even basic black garments sassy attitude. Winner of the $1,000 STITCH grant went to Dallas' The House of Dang with its colorful frocks. Check them out in Austin at La Luz. Local favorite, Chia, happily accepted the prize for runner-up.

(Editorial by Elaina J. Martin)

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posted - beth / 8:11 PM / 11.12.07