fashion houston

last thursday i along with Lights-Camera-Action had the chance to go to the last night of Fashion Houston with  featuring Cesar Galindo, Bibhu Mohapatra, and Robert Rodriguez.  This meant i finally got to wear my UK Style by French Connection leopard sequin dress.  an anomaly in my wardrobe.. where i normally steer clear of too much sequin or animal print.. combined.. i surprisingly like. a lot.  Out and about with my big camera in hand and Louboutin's on, i managed to stand on the media platform in the far corner for a bit.. This event is still meant for the elite of Houston, but I was happy still to experience it.  And yes Clifford Pugh i can still work that camera in 5.5inch heels.

HFIG - houston fashion week

Did i mention that during Houston Fashion Week there were two separate hosts holding events?  Well I was able to attend the HFIG show that Thursday which was held outdoors in Downtown Houston.  It featured local up and coming designers, and while it was a vast difference from the high-end shows being held in the Theatre District, it was equally impressive, with events throughout the week that helped raise money for local charities while promoting local designers.  Now enjoy a few photos from the show:

coming up soon a highlight of my favorite designer from this show - kachi designs.

Houston Fashion Week - Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano's spring collection closed out the first night of the Audi Houston Fashion Week.  This was really the one show I wanted to see out of the weeks events..  I mean, i've always been a huge Project Runway fan.. so it was such an honor to be at the show... AND i was able to shoot from the press stand for the show.. so got some good shots.. prepare for photo overload!

oh yeah and i got to meet him the following day!

-issa

Houston Fashion Week - Cesar Galindo, Lyn Devon

Houston finally got its FIRST fashion week (split amongst two separate hosts).  And i was present for the first night of shows of the Audi Fashion Houston event.. The scene may have been a bit heavy on the socialite side, for Houston that was more than expected, but there was not a lack of some pavement stomping fashionistas mixed in.   Cesar Galindo, a designer originally from Houston started the show.. complete with ribbon cutting to kick off the weeks events.

 

The show ended with a standing ovation, as did every show after.  Something you'd rarely get at a fashion week event in another city.  The next show up was Lyn Devon, and I was pleasantly surprised by her cute feminine pieces just ready for spring AND she stuck all her models in flats, adding to the easy wear-ability of all of these pieces.

at first i may have felt a bit uncomfortable at the event.. that i'm not sure i belong here feeling..  but fashion can bring high-end and low-end together.. whether it be in clothes or people.   The night ended with Christian Siriano's spring collection... i'll save that for the next post. :)


-issa