Austin Fashion Week kicks off this weekend, and as per tradition, there are dozens of events offering complimentary beverages. The full schedule of free Fashion Week happenings is available here. Here are a few highlights:
Sunday, Aug. 21
KaRu presents: Fly By Nite
6–9pm • KaRu Salon, 3500 Jefferson St., Suite 101
Complimentary cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres
Wolf Pack Fashion Frenzy
6–9pm • Lucy Skyrocket, 2520 Longview St. #112
Complimentary cocktails, food, and music
Glitz. Glam. Betty.
8–11pm • Urban Betty Salon, 1206 West 38th St., Ste. 1107
Cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, swag bags for first 50 guests
Monday, Aug. 22
Re-Fashion
5–9pm • The WonderCraft, 1601 East Cesar Chavez #103
Free drinks, chocolates from CHOCbite, specialty sodas by Rollerfeet Sodas, photo booth by Christie Mathis
Studio VIP Happy Hour Showcase
5:30–8:30pm • Studio Downtown, 608 East 3rd Street
Cocktails, candy, music in the courtyard by The Judith Miller Band, swag bags for the first 25 guests
Fashion Show and Showcase featuring Rene Guest Jewelry
6–9pm • Dress Shop, 315 Congress Avenue, Ste 100
Cocktails, fashion show, photo booth, music by John Branch
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Etiquette Vintage present: A Blo-Out Celebration of Hair and Vintage Design
6–9pm • Blo, 1611 W. 5th Street, Suite #145
Drinks, dancing, music by DJ El John of Thievery Corporation
Maison d’Etoile and Megan Summerville present: Lingerie Cabaret
7–9pm • Maison d’Etoile, 2109 E. Cesar Chavez
Specialty cocktails, photo booth, and a “live performance by Mistress Stephanie and half- dressed jezebels”
Dean Fredrick presents “The Heist II”
7:30pm–2am • The ND at 501 Studios, East 5th and Brushy • $5 donation to Dress For Success
Food by Mulberry Wine Bar and Frank
Melancholic Design’s [STEAM] Trunk Show
7:30–10pm • Cypress Vanguard, 606 E 3rd St.
Complimentary themed drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music
Tuesday, Aug. 23
fab’rik presents Malissa Long Wear
5-9pm • fab’rik, 12801 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite 120, in Bee Cave
Beer, wine and Texas Lemonade from Tito’s Vodka
Jewelry Designer Margot Wolf at 2die4 Fashion in The Hill Country Galleria
5–8:30pm • 2die4 Fashion, Hill Country Galleria, 12800 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G-130, in Bee Cave
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
La Belle Vie
6–9pm • Mirror Mirror Salon, 4410 Burnet Road • RSVP required
Drinks from Cinco Vodka, Waialua & Dos XX; food from Kurant Catering and Sarabelles; carnival games, adult Italian icees, balloon artist, and photo booth. RSVP by emailing events@caplanmiller.com
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Classy Cocktail Afternoon
2–7pm • Brazilia Waxing Spa, 3407 Guadalupe St., Suite L
Complimentary wine; jewelry showcase
AFW Designer Meet and Greet and Showcase Fashion Show
5–8pm • The Impeccable Pig, 400 S. Congress Ave.
Drinks by Deep Eddy Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea, appetizers, and music
Shop Underwear presents Texas’ Next Top Designer 2011: ByJeannie Jewelry
5–8pm • Underwear, 916b West 12th Street
Champagne cocktails, treats by Sweet Pop, photo booth by Peter Tung photography
Bella Bridesmaid and Ciarla Bride Spring 2012 Preview
6–9pm • Bella Bridesmaid, 500 N. Lamar Blvd.
Champagne provided by Apothecary Wine Bar
Doo-Wop Fashion Bash
6–9pm • Touch of Sass, 500 North Lamar, #140 (5th and Lamar; parking at 5th and Baylor)
Signature cocktails, burgers and fries from Terra Burger, pie from Tootie Pies
MOSS+Margot Wolf+Petrecia&Monique
6–9pm • MOSS, 705-B South Lamar Blvd.
Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by West Eats
Method.Hair Presents East Austin Cycle Soiree
8:30–11pm • Method.Hair, 1601 E. 5th St.
Food and drinks
Thursday, Aug. 25
Get Hammered
5–9pm • The WonderCraft, 1601 East Cesar Chavez #103
Free drinks, chocolates from CHOCbite, specialty sodas by Rollerfeet Sodas, snacks, and a photo booth by Christie Mathis
Bon Bon Jewelry Trunk Show
5:30–8pm • ROAR Salon, 201 E. 5th Street, Suite 107
“ROARtinies,” handmade truffles, and tunes by Erin Ivey
A Night of Fashion with Elizabeth Baird Jewelry at ESTILO
6–9pm • Estilo, 234 W. 2nd Street
Champagne, shopping discounts
Discover Catherine Nicole at Eliza Page
6–9pm • Eliza Page, 229 W. 2nd St. • Facebook RSVP required
Drinks, treats, and prizes
Fashion Pop
6–9pm • Langford Market, 249 W. 2nd St.
Tito’s Vodka cocktails; cupcakes and ice cream provided by Lick it Bite it or Both; music by Henry + the Invisibles
Get Luxe at Dusk
6–9pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W. 2nd St.
Drinks, pie from Pie Fixes Everything
A Night of Indulgence, hosted by Etcetera Etc. boutique and featuring Sixchel by Dina Chavez
7–10pm • Etcetera, etc., 411 W. 2nd St.
Cocktails and music
Friday, Aug. 26
Soiree in the Domain & Atelier
4–7pm • Atelier 1105, 11501 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 105
Wine and cheese
Fascinator Friday presents Little Black Hats & Little Black Dresses
6–9pm • Studio Downtown, 608 East 3rd Street
Cinco Vodka cocktails, food from A Salubrious Sauces & Catering Co., crimps from The Pie Society, complimentary makeup by Face Kandy, fashion raffle, music by the Judith Miller Band
Haute Happy Hour with Limbo Jewelry Design at The Salon at the Domain
6–8pm • The Salon at the Domain, 3201 Feathergrass Court #108
Libations and appetizers by Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant
Neiman Marcus Fall Trend Event
6–8pm • Neiman Marcus at the Domain, 3400 Palm Way • RSVP required
Food provided by Fleming’s Steakhouse, sweet treats from Dagar’s Catering. RSVP at 512-719-1213 or rsvpaustin@neimanmarcus.com
Get in the Mix: Madewell Shopping Party
7–9pm • Madewell at the Domain, 11501 Century Oaks Terrace
Cocktails
