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Social Hour p. 14 Kristin’s Column p. 18 Tribeza Talk p. 20 Karen’s Pick p. 72 Dining Guide p. 74 Arts & Entertainment Calendars p. 80 FEATURES
Sneaker Head p. 24 Redefined p. 32 Austin Eye View: Designers p. 44 Moody Center p. 54 GUIDE
The Style Guide p. 58 COVER & THIS PAGE Photos by Phil Kline Artwork by Susan Scafati
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ABOVE Country and Western Tee ($40) from Vinyl Ranch Alligator Belt ($345) from Hearth and Stone Ring ($568) from Stag
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Holly Cowart Jonathan Garza Phil Kline Bryan Parker Brittany Dawn Short CONTRIBUTING ARTIST
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PRING IS IN FULL BLOOM, AND SO IS AUSTIN’S GROWING AND
ever-evolving style scene, with fresh fashion that can be described with one word — Redefined. Whether these trendsetters have just arrived, or were born and bred in our capital city, they’re mixing things up and creating looks that reflect Austin’s blended culture. Whether you’re into honky-tonk, vintage western, Austin prep or cowgirl chic, you’ll want to check out this issue’s fashion spread, spotlighting spring trends with the Austin Central Library as the backdrop. Switching gears to a trend that’s rocking the streets of our city — the Sneaker Head craze. It’s like a club of collectors that all speak the same language, yet when they spot another person sporting a pair, there’s no need for words. It’s often just an understood glance, an unspoken acknowledgement of this movement in the high-end sneaker scene. Nike seems be a front-runner with these hot kicks — Jordan 1, Dunks, Air Force 1 and Air Max 90. Sneaker Politics and Kicking It are home to this footwear, and they tell us that many of these brands sell out the moment they are released. Our spring style issue also showcases five local designers that should definitely be on your radar. For Alvie Franklin, sharing the greatness of both cowboy boots and flip-flops ended up becoming his primary career focus, and the inspiration behind what’s now one of Austin’s most unique boot brands —
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Alvies. Ryan McGrath, owner of Trovador, brings quality designs that outset trends, incorporate stories and complement your image. DuFrane watches are both timeless and traditional — each named after an Austin iconic piece of history. For those looking for a spot of bling, Katie Kismit uses glass to make stunning jewelry. Each of her creations takes more than 20 hours to complete. With summer right around the corner, Laura Branson ensures that her classic, timeless swimwear is long-lasting, durable and sprinkled with Texas culture. Finally, get a sneak peek of the new Moody Center — scheduled to be completed in April 2022. With an exterior composed entirely of glass, it will host a steady stream of live music performances, in addition to being the home for UT men’s and women’s basketball games plus a variety of other athletic events. “The level of excitement in the concert industry from agents, promoters and artists to play Austin is through the roof,” says Jeff Nickler, Moody Center’s general manager and a Senior Vice President at Oak View Group, the company managing the project’s construction. Carrie Crowe Executive Editor
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The Texas Book Festival’s First Edition Literary Gala, held on Feb. 11, brought well-known authors Carrie Fountain, Noah Hawley, Elizabeth McCracken, Chang-rae Lee and Don Tate to Austin’s Four Seasons to discuss their renowned published works. Profits went to help keep the beloved literary festival free for the public and fund TBF literary programs Reading Rock Stars, Real Reads and Library Grants.
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TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL FIRST EDITION LITERARY GALA 1. Hopeton Hay, Lesley Hay, Val Weeks & Roosevelt Weeks 2. Katy Vine, Andrea Valdez & Lois Kim 3. Reg Hargrove, Anna Hargrove, Dalton Young & Victor Young 4. Jim Breyer & Angela Chao 5. Matt Patin & Steve Harrigan NOTLEY MOONTOWER BALL AND CHANGEMAKER AWARDS 6. Andra Liemandt, Paola Origel, Mackenzie Price, Laura Craddick, Kinda Lincoln & Heather Wagner Reed 7. Matthew & Gianina Reibling 8. Lawton Cummings, Charlie Burgoyne, Georgia Thomsen, Craig Cummings, Heidi Marquez-Smith & Marc Winkelman 9. Blane McMillan, Beth Goff-McMillan, Rod Hairston & Aga Swiecki MUNY GALA 10. Gigi Edwards Bryant & First Tee of Greater Austin Golfers 11. Brent Buckman & John Butler 12. Thomas & Cristina Allen 13. Scotty Sayers, Julie Sayers, Kathryn Chandler & Kyle Chandler 14. Rudy Metayer & Guest 15. Al & Amber Taylor
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On Mar. 6, Turk and Christy Pipkin held The Nobelity Project’s Feed the Peace Awards at the Paramount Theatre. The all-star Texas concert was a culmination of 20 years bridging gaps in education at home and abroad. In addition to great music by Jimmie Dale Gilmore, John Doe, Bob Schneider and more, the event highlighted the Pipkin’s education work in Texas and in Kenya.
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GUCCI X BUMBLE PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY For Women’s History Month, Gucci and Bumble teamed up for a cocktail party at Sammie’s Italian on Mar. 11, spotlighting women innovators across fashion, technology, film and music. The event coincided with the opening of Gucci’s first Austin location at The Domain and arrival of SXSW. Guests enjoyed live music by Sir Woman and delectable dishes while supporting nonprofit DivInc.
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Compass, one of Austin’s largest real estate brokerages, commemorated its historic 2021 results by celebrating the top producing Compass agents on Mar. 2. President of the Southwest Region, Rachel Hocevar, and Regional Vice President Romeo Manzanilla hosted the exclusive group of top performers at Sway Westlake, which included 11 Compass agents recently named as Elite 25 members, representing the top 0.25% of Austin realtors.
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behold and become By Kristin Armstrong Illustration by Kelly Colchin Portrait by Laura Doss
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HROUGHOUT HISTORY, ACROSS ALL CONTINENTS, EVERY ERA, every season and style, there is one thing that remains constant. It doesn’t matter if women are pale and curvaceous like the Renaissance, covered up in long skirts and bustling across dirt roads like the early settlers, or suntanned and skinny with feathered frosted hair, the true apex of a beautaiful woman has always been, and always will be, a woman in love. Why do you think that is? A woman in love radiates. She radiates confidence, passion, authenticity and joy. She knows her worth and communicates that to the world by treating herself and others with the highest respect. She is cherished and regards herself accordingly. She knows her beauty emanates from who she is at her core; her identity is intact. She is simultaneously strong and soft; her femininity is her superpower and she wields it with precision and grace. She is connected, first to her Source, then to her Self, then to others — so she can be intimate and autonomous in the same moment. She knows herself, and does not need anyone or anything in order to be complete, and she is comfortable asking for what she wants. She takes full responsibility for her own happiness and cultivates her own joy. She moves through life in a sphere of light; her luminous positivity creates a healthy, harmonious field all around her. Her realness is an invitation for others to remove their armor and show up. Her comfort with herself becomes a comfort to others. There is an ease about her — her way of being feels like fun and flow. She genuinely likes herself, so it’s easy for her to genuinely like others. She has no use for comparison, because she recognizes that her uniqueness is without question. She is at home in her body but not encumbered by it. She feels damn good, and as overflow, she looks damn good. She laughs, deeply and easily, especially at herself. She isn’t afraid to speak her truth; her value is not measured by what you think of her. Her
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heart is vast and wide open, she receives love as effortlessly as she shares it. Her presence literally changes the energy in a room. A woman can be in love in more ways than just romantically, although romantic love is a particularly delectable and noticeable flavor of love. We can also be in love with life, passionate about adventure, our work, our family, our friends, our offering or a meaningful cause. We can be in love with nature, art, music, writing, reading, cooking, traveling, languages, meditation or physical movement. We can be spiritually in love, blissfully tuned into Alignment and Oneness. If you believe that what you focus on expands, or what you behold you become, then it makes sense that focusing on beauty and love makes you beautiful and loving. Have you ever noticed that after watching a gorgeous sunset, or walking through a forest, or spending time by the ocean or mountains, or witnessing art that sparks your awe like the architecture of a lofty cathedral, a gripping performance, a sublime passage of writing, or hearing a piece of music that gives you chills — you literally feel more open and beautiful? It’s real, you are more open and beautiful. You radiate, becoming what you beheld. After many years of believing that love was disappointing, elusive or a struggle, I learned that I needed to expand my thinking. I broadened my palette to many flavors of love, and as I opened my aperture to allow for more light, my vision began to change and soon after, so did my view. I remember being a single mom with small children and feeling snarky about Valentine’s Day, like I wanted to opt out. I traveled with my kids to Santa Barbara to escape, and we went to my favorite divey seafood bar in the harbor for a casual Valentine’s dinner. There was a long wait, and suddenly two coveted seats at the bar opened up. The four of us sat, cheek to cheek across the two barstools, and had fish and chips, clam chowder, and baskets of hot sourdough bread with butter. An older woman sat next to us, clearly looking for someone and checking her watch, waiting on a date who evidently was not coming. She would occasionally look toward our rowdy party of four and smile a sad smile. The bartender quietly placed a glass of champagne in front of her, and they made eye contact. “On the house,” he said. I wanted to weep at his gentleness. For many years afterwards, anytime we went and ate at that bar, we would always call him Valentine. The Universe used that moment to help me transcend what I thought I was lacking and open my eyes to all the love I already had. When I truly began to radiate, and express myself as the love that I am. I found more love, more beauty, more openness. Style isn’t about what we put on, it’s about what we radiate out. Beauty isn’t about what we look like to the world, as much as it is about how we look at the world. Behold and become. Become and behold.
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STEP INTO SPRING AS YOUR BEST SELF
Hannah Zahner is a local hair and makeup artist, as well as beauty and style editor, with a passion for whole body wellness. For this year’s spring style issue, she’s sharing all the ways to shed your winter skin and step into spring feeling your best. As Austin’s famous sunny and breezy springtime season approaches, take your self-care to the next level with everything you need from facial treatments, to playful accessories, to springtime’s best transitional wardrobe pieces to upgrade your look. IG Handle: @hannahzahnerbeauty
Bracelet from Love Weld Permanent jewelry has popped on the scene, and it is such a fun trend. Get a custom fit, welded on, clasp-less piece of jewelry that you can wear while you exercise, work, shower, cook, party, sleep … you get the point. I plan on celebrating my sister’s birthday with fun matching bracelets from Love Weld (their jewelry is 14k gold, minimalistic and so beautiful). ($100) loveweld.com
Blue Suede Austin Who doesn’t want to shop for shoes and accessories with a glass of wine in hand? At Blue Suede you can do both. Offering a shopping experience like none other, Blue Suede creates an inviting space to grab your pals for some retail therapy with their relaxing lounge integrated right into the boutique. Girls’ night is solved. bluesuedeaustin.com
Signature Phone Case from Floral Sea I’m usually a neutral gal, but I love adding a pop of pattern and color with accessories, like this playful phone case. The detailed pattern is easy to incorporate into your look and is a low commitment way to dive into pattern play. Check out all of Floral Sea’s offerings, handmade-to-order in a home studio based in Austin by founder and designer A.Tenille West. Tough Edition ($80) floralsea.co
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P H O N E C A S E P H OTO CO U R T E S Y O F F LO R A L S E A B L U E S U E D E P H OTO CO U R E S T Y O F B L U E S U E D E A U S T I N
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Check out the top Austin spots for beauty treatments, products and clothing for a head-to-toe spring refresh
Vivienne Dress from ESBY’s The easiest spring and summer piece, I’ll be reaching for this pretty dress all season long. With a lovely scooped front and back, this dress is lightweight and made of organic hemp/cotton crepe blend for ultra comfort — and it includes pockets too! ($258) esbyapparel.com
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Watch from L Majors Established in 1897, L Majors has been the premier local fine jeweler for five generations. Take a step into their beautiful curated store and find a collection that focuses on exclusivity, quality and design innovation — like this beautiful Nomos Glashutte watch, complete with an intricate watch face, 18k gold clasp and lux leather strap. Nomos Glashutte Lamba (Price upon request) lmajorsaustin.com
Standard Pleated Chino from Stag Provisions Stag Provisions is another South Congress staple that serves as a modern day general store for men, showcasing contemporary clothing with classic roots. If you’re looking for a springtime update to your closet, snag a pair of pleated chinos. Made of brushed cotton, with an easy relaxed fit, they look great with everything from a button up to a t-shirt. ($135) stagprovisions.com
Wallet from Noah Marion Noah Marion is an iconic South Congress spot; you have to pop in if you’re in the area. The brand’s minimalistic vibes extend from the perfectly styled storefront to their house-made collection. They offer leather goods, as well as a curated selection of vintage clothing. This spring, I’m upgrading my wallet with their gender neutral Tous Les Jours wallet. Hoping my husband doesn’t steal it for himself! Tous Les Jours ($160) noahmarion.com
Polo from ByGeorge Nothing says men’s springtime fashion like a lightweight polo. Upgrade your wardrobe with this 100% linen, Italian made polo from ByGeorge. The slight texture and stone white color make it easy to mix and match, and the soft linen fabric is ultra breathable. Boglioli ($410) bygeorgeaustin.com tribeza.com
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Pro Starter Set from Supply Co I got a set of Supply Co’s Pro Razer for my husband’s birthday a couple years ago, and he still says it’s the cleanest shave of his life. Founded in Austin, Supply Co. offers an approachable and ultra-customizable single edge razor. Their starter set contains everything you need to upgrade your shaving routine, including their single edge razor, shaving cream, lather brush and soothing post shave toner. ($139) supply.co
Blush/Bronzer Stick from DIBS Beauty This new Austin-based beauty brand focuses on clean, reliable products that help people of every skin tone feel beautiful in their own skin. Try out one of their newly launched Desert Island duo shades, with two blendable colors in one stick for an easy springtime glow. They’re formulated to layer, stack and blend with each other, making it simple to customize and look good on the go! A makeup bag staple for me, it’s easy to toss in my purse for touch-ups throughout the day. ($32) dibsbeauty.com
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Deep Hydration Repair Mask from The Road If you haven’t tried facial acupuncture, now is the time. Owner and founder, Brooke Taylor’s magic hands deliver one of the best facial experiences of your life. Embrace fresh spring skin with modalities like facial acupuncture, facial sculpting and massage, microcurrent, cupping, gua sha and more according to your facial needs. They’re expanding their space and offerings this spring and now include an upstairs space, expanded retail, sound therapy, lymphatic massage with myofascial work, full body red light therapy, herbal consults and prescribed custom blends, postpartum-focused services and more. They’ve fast become a staple in the Austin wellness scene and usually have a booked schedule, so don’t wait to get on their list! While you’re there, don’t forget to take a peek at their skincare boutique and apothecary and check out brands like Chinese medicine-backed skincare line, OMAD. Try out their client-favorite sheet masks, featuring ingredients like white water lily and Chinese licorice root, blended with proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalene to calm, heal and brighten — available for purchase at The Road. OMAD ($25) thisistheroad.com
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Body Plane Set from Esker Beauty There’s nothing quite as indulgent as a head to toe exfoliation and moisturizing session. Esker Beauty is one of my favorite local Austin beauty brands, and their exfoliating Body Plane tool and body oil make my weekend self-care routine easy. Boost circulation, drain lymph congestion and dissolve puffiness to reveal smoother and brighter skin. ($85) eskerbeauty.com
Bath Soak and Brush from Take Heart Take Heart is my all-time favorite Austin shop for everything from home goods, to thoughtful gifts to baby presents. Without fail, I find a treasure every time I pop in. Relax and indulge in a bit of self-care with their Japanese style Sisal Bath Brush, as you shed that winter skin. Follow it up with their Rosehip Bath Soak for ultra-relaxation. Soak ($22) Brush ($12) takeheartshop.com
Alive + Well I was so excited when Alive + Well popped on the Austin wellness scene. With all you need to support your wellness holistically under one roof, they go beyond the traditional spa experience to offer spa treatments with holistic wellness therapies for the perfect whole body spring refresh. Check out their packages or customize your treatments! My favorite lineup is their organic facial, followed by some IV therapy, and finished with time spent in the infrared sauna. Don’t forget to grab a smoothie from their cafe on your way out! aliveandwellaustin.com tribeza.com
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SNEAKER HEAD
How Austin sneaker boutiques cultivate community around high-end footwear Words and photos by Bryan C. Parker
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Inside Kicking It, a stylish sneaker boutique in the Domain Northside, rows of shoes pop with vibrant colors, standing out against the store’s clean white walls and shelving. Royal blue tables and a sky blue stained concrete floor echo the brand’s minimalist blue and white logo. Sneakers here come from a variety of brands like Nike, Saucony, and New Balance, and cost anywhere from $40 to $270, and some sell out the moment they’re released. Greg Grovey, founder and owner of Kicking It, marks the eras of his life in sneakers. He was in the sixth grade the first time he saw a pair of Jordan 13s, the shoe that changed his life forever. Grovey remembers counting the exact number of dots on the shoe’s side and studying the hologram that sits on the ankle. “You get your beginning of the school year pair, your Christmas pair, and maybe a super cheap summer pair,” he explains, further proof that his calendar runs on footwear. The Jordan 13 spurred Grovey’s obsession with shoes, but he says all white Nike Air Force 1s will always be his favorite shoe and remain a classic today. “It’s the perfect shoe to dress up, or dress down; it easily goes with any outfit,” Grovey says. After the Duncanville, Texas, native graduated from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, he got a job working for NiceKicks.com — first writing for the site’s sneaker blog and later managing their brick-and-mortar store, which still exists today on Guadalupe St. There, he learned essential skills that directly prepared him to run his own store, which he opened in 2017.
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“I learned you can’t buy just stuff you like, because you have different consumers that have different tastes and styles,” he says. “We have a really diverse clientele that we try to serve and have something for everybody.” But Kicking It goes way beyond just accommodating customers’ particular tastes. “We’re a sneaker social, not just a sneaker store,” Grovey says. He never wants his customers to feel pressured to buy anything, and aims for the store to be a hub for people with a common interest. “We consider it a place of refuge for people who just want to come in, talk shoes and kick it, hence the name,” he says. On weekends, the store hosts happy hours, with a full bar and DJs spinning records, and you can grab a beer while you shop any time.
“You can come in, relax, talk to likeminded individuals about anything — shoes, sports, video games”
“You can come in, relax, talk to like-minded individuals about anything — shoes, sports, video games,” Grovey says. Over the years, Kicking It has also hosted food drives, coat drives, sneaker drives and school supply drives for both students and teachers. “We’re community based — that’s something we want to put at the forefront,” Grovey says. On most Sundays, Kicking It also hosts “Entrepreneur’s Corner” — an event where local businesses set up a pop-up shop in the store and sell items, from housewares to baked goods. Sneaker Politics, a sneaker boutique located in Austin’s 2nd Street District, takes a similar approach. On the first Sunday of each month, the store hosts Shake Back Sunday, an event that features food and drinks catered by vendors in the community, along with games that allow customers to win a raffle ticket for a future sneaker release. Keep in mind, that’s not a ticket to win the actual sneakers, just a chance to buy the sneakers. Popular releases such as the Jordan 1, for example, might have hundreds or even thousands of people enter the raffle. Historically, sneaker releases have seen massive lines wrapped around city blocks hours before the store opens. Lee Trahan, Sneaker Politics’ store manager, has seen lines of as many as 2,000 people at his store. And Grovey has seen queues start to form at 11 p.m. the night before a coveted shoe is released. More recently, stores (and even large brands like Nike) have moved to online raffle structures, eschewing the long lines. But that has resulted in the number of entrants soaring to tens of thousands, at times. Online raffles may be more practical, but Trahan recognizes that some of the old-school magic is lost. “[People] might have met all of their best friends waiting in line to buy sneakers,” he says of the community that rises organically while hanging around outside a store for hours. That fact makes Kicking It and Sneaker Politics’ community building all the more integral. kickingitatx.com sneakerpolitics.com
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The Beauty Whisperer HOW KELSEY JAMES HELPS FAMOUS FACES LOOK THEIR BEST By Tolly Moseley
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HERE’S AN ADJECTIVE THAT COMES TO MIND, PERUSING THE Instagram of Kelsey James. Impeccable? Moody? Maybe it’s two words, an adjective and a noun: “bold lip.” Kelsey hails from a small town outside of Austin, and is a selfavowed introvert. But growing up, she was always fascinated with TV and film, and sensed there was something there for her. Today, she’s the hands behind some of those stars on-screen, crafting their hair and makeup with immaculate detail. Some like it natural. Some like it (wait for it) … bold. “Even when I do red carpet or press events, we’re creating a character,” says Kelsey, now 13 years deep in the hair and makeup game. “Sometimes, introverts like me literally adopt a character, such as: ‘she just inherited 20 million dollars!’” And we both laugh, and I reference “Inventing Anna,” the Shonda Rhimes adaptation of a true story, wherein fake German heiress Anna Delvey literally plays that character. But here’s the actually funny, actually meta part: Anna is played by Julia Garner, a client of Kelsey’s. “Such a sweetheart,” Kelsey says. Kelsey got her beauty education right out of high school, both in Los Angeles and right here in Austin, attending Avenue Five Institute in 2009. A mere two years later, she was assisting on Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” tour, applying Taylor’s signature Covergirl red lipstick to dozens of her biggest fans, hours before the show. (For Swifties: this was the post-Jake Gyllenhaal chapter of TS relationships, if you’ll recall. Just to anchor you in history). As Kelsey’s career progressed, however, she found her skillset pulling her in a different direction: print editorial, where her artistry could shine. “I pitched magazines, reached out to fashion photographers I admired, and either flew out to them or vice-versa. I found I could translate my love of film in a different way, and use those shoots for storytelling.”
It’s one of two main registers Kelsey works in, beauty-wise. On the one hand, her fashion portfolio transports you to the realm of fantasy: to old Hollywood, to the more baroque corners of the 1920s, to filtered light on sunkissed skin. I mention one shoot in particular, where the model’s face is covered in Jackson Pollock-like splatters. “That was a special one,” Kelsey smiles. But on the other hand — and often with celebrities, right before events — her goal is to make it look like she was never there. Like no one’s trying too hard. Take regular client Matthew McConaughey for example, who she gussied up right before “The Tonight Show” taping here in Austin, fall 2019. “I think once you get into clients like him that have their own persona, you’re putting your idea of their character on them,” Kelsey says. “And in the case of him specifically, he’s such a pro that you’re trying to make the process as smooth as possible, and settle into a rhythm. He’s definitely taught me a few things.” On that note, Kelsey shares something with me that I had never considered before. We think of red carpet events as all pomp and circumstance, dresses that act as armor, faces that elicit wonder. The whole thing isn’t “relatable” (to borrow a modern buzzword) because that’s not the point: these are shock and awe moments of beauty. And yet — underneath the makeup and hairspray, there’s still a vulnerable, real-life human. “A large majority of the time, you’re the last person they talk to before they have to perform in some capacity,” says Kelsey, talking about the backstage moments with A-list clientele. “So I consider that space sacred.” Sometimes, that intimacy devolves into the humorous, with Kelsey playing on-the-fly style consultant. She recalls a time Natalie Portman asked her to choose between three dresses, right before a premiere of 2018’s “VOX LUX.” “They were all equally stunning,” Kelsey laughs, admitting that this isn’t really her realm of expertise. Still — Natalie went with her pick. Locally, Kelsey has a soft spot for certain brands who embrace a very specific aesthetic (Understated Leather is a fave). That includes JVN, the new haircare line from Jonathan Van Ness. “His energy just fills the room in such a positive way,” Kelsey says. And it’s here that I notice something about Kelsey, something I’m sure she brings to every client interaction: an energy that soothes, while her hands beautify. “I try to be that peaceful person,” Kelsey says. “And just help these people feel the very best they can.” kelseyjames.com tribeza.com
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R E D EF IN ED by Carrie Crowe photographer Phil Kline art director/ producer Torquil Dewar models Peyton Fishbeck Tanner Reddick stylists Ashlie Adams Claire Massey-Russell hair & makeup Jennifer Curttright artwork Susan Scafati at Austin Central Library
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ALVIES Alvie Franklin / alvies.com
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oots and flip-flops designed for life. That’s the brand concept behind Alvies boots. Tailored to break in more easily and faster than your average pair of cowboy boots, owner Alvie Franklin started creating the concept on a trip to Thailand after quitting his former job and trying to decide what to do with his life. Sharing the greatness of both cowboy boots and flip-flips ended up becoming his primary focus, and the inspiration behind what’s now one of Austin’s most unique boot brands. What sparked the passion for boots? “I grew up in a small town in East Texas. Everyone wore cowboy boots, but it was just never my thing, and I felt like a poser any time I tried them on. I was more of a long-haired flip-flop guy. When my Grandpa Alvie Jr. passed away, I inherited his beautiful, broken-in cowboy boots. I didn’t think I would ever wear them, so I stored them away as a nice memory. Years later,
I grabbed a pair as part of a Halloween costume. After putting them on, I was shocked at how good they felt, and at how good they made me feel. Plus, they reminded me of him. And shortly after, I realized that I could pull off the style and didn’t have to look like a cowboy to wear cowboy boots. From then on, boots and flops became my go-to style.” Can you tell us more about the quality of the boots? “Alvies boots are handmade in León, Mexico, by traditional boot artisans — and the boot making trade goes back centuries there. We use only the best leathers for our boots and build in a lot of features to make them incredibly comfortable and durable. That includes things like full leather
toes and heel counters, using lemonwood pegs instead of brass nails, a steel shank to hold the insole and outsole together, a Goodyear welt so you can have your boots resoled over and over, and a stacked leather heel. Those features may be table stakes to some quality cowboy boot connoisseurs, but our quality is also tied to our designs — we take a ton of pride in creating classic cowboy boots with a minimalistic design and a purpose behind every design element.” What inspires your own personal style, and how does that translate into your brand? “I tend to favor timeless looks that will never go out of style. That’s why our boots feature classic cowboy boot toes and heels instead of things like the big square toes that are popular right now. But I also like to be comfortable, which is why our boots are made to be worn all day — if I’m not comfortable I’m not going to wear it.”
“We always knew we wanted to give back locally as part of our brand. But we didn’t want to just have a standard program where we give back X% of sales to a cause. We also wanted to celebrate the people who make Austin what it is: artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, etc. Each of our boots has an ambassador who decides where the charitable portion of that product’s sales go. For instance, Juan Meza of restaurant Juan In a Million gives back sales of The Congress boot to Con Mi MADRE. And Laurie Gallardo of KUTX gives back proceeds of The Guadalupe boot to Project ATX6.
Do you have any hints on upcoming new product launches? “We recently launched a boot with Billy F
Gibbons from ZZ Top called the BFG. We have had a lot of success with the BFG with his fans from all over the world. Billy and I have become friends in the process. You can expect to see more collaborations from us together in the future.” What do you recommend people consider when investing in a new pair of boots? “Start with a style that you will wear every day. A lot of people choose a boot that is too fancy or western for their style and the boots sit in their closet collecting dust.” Can you tell us about the inspiration surrounding your charitable cause, Alvies Kicks Back?
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TROVADOR Ryan McGrath / trovadorcustoms.com
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nspired by vintage aesthetics, Ryan McGrath is owner and designer of custom hat making company, Trovador. With the goal of making quality designs that outset trends, incorporate people’s stories, and complement their image, Trovador has been in business for three years and ships hats all over the country and to Mexico. What is your creative process? “Anything worn on your head is an extension of yourself, so we’ve created a process to help our customers connect to meaningful life themes through a profile we ask everyone to work through before our initial consultation meeting. Some of these questions include favorite quotes, song lyrics, spirit animals, relevant or reoccurring numbers that help shape the creative direction of the hat and incorporate their story through a symbolic design. We also encourage customers to bring sentimental personal items that can be included like old jewelry, fabrics, playing cards, etc.”
of your face, your height, shoulder-width and how you plan to wear the hat.” What inspires your own personal style? “Trovador (Troubadour in Spanish) is about storytelling and empowering people through intrapersonal connection and self-expression by wearing their story. Personally, hat-making started as a creative outlet and quickly became a passion, now a purpose. My personal style is derived from life experience, attractions and mood. I love textures, refined grit. Moto culture, vintage cars, old guitars and palates found in nature.” Do you have a favorite creation? “It is difficult to pick a favorite, but the first that came to mind was an orange hat I made for a friend last spring. An actress with a personality larger than life, she wanted a bold color and design that highlighted her country roots and love for hip-hop. We used a vintage handkerchief and some rustic twine to represent the country vibe and a blinged-out chain for her love of hip-hop.
She also chose to include her late father’s military dog tags and her childhood nickname engraved under the brim ‘Start My Heart Machine.’” In addition to design, what other types of artistic work do you create? “I’m also a musician; guitar was my first love, and I have played in a handful of bands throughout the years. I’ve always gravitated toward blues, classic rock and funk. In the past, I’ve also built furniture, blown glass and thrown clay.” You have a philanthropic project, as well. “Customs for Cause was inspired by the desire to positively impact the lives of people amid a battle where many sacrifice some personal identity of their hair undergoing chemotherapy. We ask patients to pick a word, phrase or theme to inspire hope that will be engraved or designed into the hat. We’ve partnered with a local oncology clinic to help nominate C4C recipients, and additional nominations can be made through our website.”
What is your biggest suggestion to someone who is looking for a custom hat? “I’m not sure if I can pick just one, but for starters, invest in a quality material that will withstand the test of time and wear like 100% beaver. I’ve had customers bring in a 20-yearold 100% beaver hat that still felt brand new. A hat is such a personal purchase, it should also complement your general style, personality and functionality. When choosing a color, we encourage customers to consider their eye color, skin tone, hair color and common colors worn in their wardrobe if they’re looking for a staple piece that can be worn daily. A statement piece has another set of guidelines — these are pinks, reds, royal blue colors that command attention when entering the room. When choosing a crown shape and brim length, it’s fitting to consider the shape
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DUFRANE Steven Lee / dufranewatches.com
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imeless and traditional — and each named after an Austin landmark or iconic piece of history, Steven Lee owns and operates DuFrane watches. With a love for poeticism and “inspiration beauty of mechanical watches,” Lee says the gift of his first watch at age eight sparked a lifelong theme in his life. Paying homage to his mother through the use of her maiden name, Lee launched Dufrane watches in 2016. What are some of your favorite elements in watch design? “The most important aspect for me is if I can easily tell the time! I know that sounds obvious, but one of my paramount design requirements is ensuring the readability of the watch. I am not a fan of busy dials and hard to see hands. The dial is one of the most important features of a watch, simply because that is what
of some other watch brand. They are uniquely specific to DuFrane, and hopefully remind the wearer of Austin.” Is there a specific thing that continually inspires you? “What keeps my inspiration going is the amazing DuFrane watch family. I simply have incredible customers and I so enjoy connecting and getting to know them. Most of my customers end up buying several pieces and keep me posted on some of their adventures with their trusted DuFrane on their wrist. I have one particular customer that has purchased every single watch model I’ve made. I am so honored to have such amazing fans.” In the age of the smart watch, what would you say about the timelessness of a traditional watch? “Slow down. Take a breath. Relax. Enjoy. These are things that mechanical watches remind me to do. I absolutely don’t NEED a watch, but I find the artistry, creativity and ingenuity of watches
one is looking at all the time. It is the watch’s first impression, and it has to stand out. I spend a lot of my design time creating interesting dials that offer character and depth, but are also clean and simplistic. I’m also a believer in being able to tell the time in low light settings. I apply very generous amounts of luminous material (Swiss made SuperLumiNova lume) to the markers and handset so that one can see them easily, even at night.”
pull me back to a simpler time. Knowing what goes into a mechanical watch furthers this. There are 100 or so tiny, precise parts that go into a mechanical movement, but they are powered by human interaction. Whether it is a manual winding watch that one has to turn each morning to keep it powered, or an automatic mechanical that powers itself by the daily movements of one’s arm, the watch still needs us to work. I love that connection.”
What is your creative process? “Each watch is not a bespoke watch that a person designs individually. Rather, I custom create the models as a combination of my design ideas, heavily influenced by Austin itself. So that means these are not “off the shelf ” or homage pieces
What are your hopes for the future of your philanthropy, Project Grow? “For every watch that is sold, I donate five tree plantings to One Tree Planted. At the end of each quarter, I post a survey on Instagram asking my followers to choose what location globally
we should plant these trees. I am so thankful to have such an amazing watch family (customer base and fans) that help DuFrane give back to our amazing planet. I simply hope to continue growing the brand, and this will organically drive more donations to plant trees. I’d love to look back one day and see our community planted 50k trees or more.” What inspires your personal style? “My wife enjoys it when I take a little extra time to match my watch to my outfit. ‘Black strap or brown, the dial color can’t clash with my boots, and should I go rose gold today or brushed steel?’ I always notice what watch someone is wearing, both in person or in TV/movies, so I guess that’s why I put more effort into that decision.” Overall, do you have any favorite creations? “In terms of DuFrane models, that is a bit like picking one’s favorite kid!”
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KATIE KISMET katiekismet.com
By Britni Rachal / Photo by Brittany Dawn Short / Product photo by Dave Creaney / Modeled by Tara Bianco
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Houston native and Texas Longhorn, Katie Kismet uses glass to make jewelry and home décor. The luminosity and creative challenges surrounding glass, along with being a natural material, sparked a passion and curiosity for Kismet after taking a glass-making class while traveling internationally. Today with no two pieces the same, each of her creations is created in upwards of 20 hours. You’ve turned your Austin-based brand into a worldwide sensation. Can you tell us more about this expansion? “It’s so exciting! It’s fantastic to have supporters sprinkled around the world. Most recently I was thrilled to send a Black Diamond bolo tie to Milan. I love the idea of someone in a European fashion capital wearing a bolo tie I made with my own two hands here in Austin, Texas.” What influences your personal style? “I’m influenced by modern design — the Bauhaus, the Memphis Group, pop art — all of which resonate with me, in part, due to the precision of form. Bringing specific design outcomes to the medium of kiln-fired glass is sort of asking for trouble (or at least more work), but that’s part of the challenge I enjoy. I also love nerding out on the dash of science involved as well as the unexpected nature of glass jewelry.” How does your jewelry making incorporate into your own style? “It’s sort of inseparable. When I got into glass, I found I enjoyed working small and in the applied arts, which lead to jewelry. With a beginner’s
mindset, I exploded with ideas of what I wanted to wear but didn’t see those ideas being made, so I set out to make them myself. I appreciate minimalism and play with color and contrast, I love a great pop-art moment, and I enjoy playing with style. My closet is fairly eclectic; sort of a ‘Who do I want to be today?’ scene. For me, accessories are similar: some days are “pop-of-red stud earring” days and some days are “bolo tie in my necklace stack” days.” What advice would you give to anyone hoping to add more creative accessories to their wardrobe? “Do it! Getting dressed is an opportunity for self-expression, levity and joy. Trends move so fast these days that it’s freeing because you can take inspiration from almost any look or decade and make it work for you. Think about some key characteristics of your style and let that guide you. Pick and choose what you feel great in but be open to occasionally trying something a bit outside your comfort zone.
technique that will give me more options and specificity in shape than ever before, which is incredibly exciting. With this technique, I’ll be exploring the concept of treasures and amulets — objects we imbue with meaning and find important to wear or have close.” What are your giving-back projects? “My ‘Every Purchase Gives’ program means that every checkout at KatieKismet.com sends 3% to Global Fund for Women, a non-profit which is a global champion for the human rights of women and girls. My ‘Glass Giving Garden Project’ also supports Global Fund for Women, but through a community art experiment of sorts. I make glass flowers out of my own recycled household glass, then ‘plant’ them around Austin with a little note. If you find one and tag @katiekismet in a photo on social media, I’ll send $5 to Global Fund for Women. Finders are welcome to take the flower home with them or leave it for someone else to discover!”
The flexibility and lower-stakes nature of accessories make them an excellent way to get creative with your style. An unexpected necklace or a stunner of a statement ring can instantly elevate any white tee and jeans situation. I also love shopping second-hand because it’s a way to try ‘new-to-you’ that’s gentler on the environment and (often) less expensive.” What’s this year’s spring line and/or upcoming summer line? “I’m so excited about what’s on tap for Katie Kismet this year. I’ll be leaning into bolo tie and hatband territory with a new metal base that will enable the glass piece to be styled multiple ways: hatband, bolo tie, pendant and more. I’m also experimenting with a new glass
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WILD FLOWER SWIMWEAR Laura Branson / wildflowerswimwear.com
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true believer that “things happen for a reason, and everything happens in its own time” – Laura Branson started her swimwear line at the beginning of the pandemic. Geared toward classic and timeless designs, Wild Flower swimwear has a trendy feel without going out of style quickly. A mother of three and a native Texan, Branson takes pride in ensuring long-lasting, durable quality of garments, with a subtle tribute to some Texas culture sprinkled throughout her brand.
With designs to fit a variety of body types, is there a success story that stands out the most? “Every time a customer tags me on social media wearing my suits, I do a happy dance. It is a dream come true to see women on vacation, enjoying life and wearing my designs!”
What is your inspiration in creating this swimwear line? “I have been obsessed with swimwear since I was young. I remember fawning over the new styles that were released at Miami Swim Week from my favorite designers and figuring out which pieces I absolutely had to own from each season, then
The swimwear branding includes a lot of Texas-themed branding. What inspired the love for wildflowers? “First and foremost, I’m obsessed with flowers. I also wanted the company name to be a play on words. Wild Flower just felt right. All pieces in the collection are named after a native Texas
plotting out lake days or pool parties or trips based on my new suits. It might sound weird but that’s what I love! My personal passion for swimwear bloomed into a business idea when it dawned on me that high-quality, classic, timeless styles, were largely disappearing to make way for fashion trends that are hip within the moment. I can’t tell you how hard it is to find classic colors and designs out there.”
wildflower. I hope Ladybird would be proud! Also, when you look at the marketplace for swimsuits, it is so common to see the almost standardized branding from California, Hawaii and even Bali-based brands – everything is palm trees and tropics. Bali is great, but I wanted to bring a little bit of sun to shine on water life on this part of the world and country! It’s something everyone from Tesla to Facebook has figured out – and it’s about time people start recognizing the sense of style that belongs uniquely here.”
What makes your swimwear stand out in terms of quality? “It starts with fabric. Not all fabric is created equally! I’m constantly scouring suppliers of new fabrics and experimenting with them. Rest assured that once it makes it into production,
you are going to have a piece that feels great and will hold up, wear after wear. Each piece is hand made in L.A., then inspected and packed here in Austin. Also, most Wild Flower Swimwear suits features reversible fabric. Both sides are made of the same high-quality material so you can mix and match or wear the pieces as a set.”
necktie for the girls that are bigger up top. But the beauty of that top is that someone who is smaller can also still wear it and it will look just as beautiful. I think next year I will also offer men’s swimsuits too, which I am very excited about (I get a lot of requests!). I feel like guys don’t have as many options as the girls do with swimwear, and I would like to add some options for them.” Do you currently have any giving back initiatives? “Access to affordable home birthing options has long been an important side project of mine and something that I hope to turn into an actual organized initiative at some point down the road. Currently I give back in this way through donations in the local midwifery and dula communities. The goal is for more women to have access to these options.”
How to you work to ensure people feel confident and beautiful in your designs? “I put a lot of effort and thought into each piece. For example, one of my tops, the SUNDROP, has boning and underwire with a removable
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Moody Center Takes Center Stage
With new tech, flexible event spaces and Austin-centric design, the new arena plans to be a hub of entertainment activity By Bryan C. Parker Rendering photos courtesy of Gensler and Design Illustration Group LLC
A single building rarely has the power to redefine the first impression a city makes and alter the fabric of its culture. But that’s exactly the aim of the brand new Moody Center, positioned at the edge of UT’s 40 acres on Red River St., proudly visible from the elevated portion of IH-35. The Moody Center’s cantilevered roof juts out dramatically toward the highway, making a bold statement to anyone passing through Austin’s downtown corridor. Replacing the soon-to-be demolished Frank Erwin Center, the Moody Center will host a steady stream of live music performances, in addition to being the home for UT men’s and women’s basketball games and a variety of other athletic events. Ground broke on the Moody Center’s construction in December 2019 and will conclude in April 2022. John Mayer will play the venue’s first concert, with back-to-back dates on April 20 and 21, but the arena’s grand opening is a double bill of George Strait and Willie Nelson on April 29 and 30.
“This venue is going to be one of the busiest concert venues in the country,” promises Jeff Nickler, Moody Center’s general manager and a Senior Vice President at Oak View Group, the company managing the project’s construction. Nickler says that past concert tours have skipped Austin in favor of other nearby cities with better facilities, but feels confident that Moody Center will change that trend, in part thanks to Live Nation and C3 Presents, who are partners in the project. “The level of excitement in the concert industry from agents, promoters and artists to play Austin is through the roof,” says Nickler. While the Erwin Center has served its purpose stalwartly over the years, its opaque cylinder looms with an unapproachable austerity, and designing its successor called for innovative thinking. “The initial idea came from just flipping that building inside out,” says lead project architect Laura Broderson, who works for Gensler Architecture. With an exterior composed entirely of glass, the arena invites Austinites into the space,
This venue is going to be one of the busiest concert venues in the country
shining like a beacon at the nexus of Austin’s thriving downtown, East Side, and UT campus areas. “What we wanted to do was make it so when there’s an event going on inside the building, it’s well known — you can see the activity,” Broderson says. In addition to its primary arena space, Moody Center will also be home to the Dell Technologies Plaza — an outdoor area with food trucks, outdoor bars and lawns to lounge on, along with a smaller stage for live music. The space will host pre-show festivities for concerts, tailgates before basketball and football games, as well as other community events. An outdoor terrace accessible from an upper concourse overlooks the plaza and will also offer outdoor bars and lounging areas. For the Gensler team, every decision served one mission: “Creating not only a destination for a concert or basketball game, but a full immersive experience that starts when you’re approaching the building,” Broderson says. To accomplish that goal, she managed a team of young, inventive architects, which she says served the design well, since
it represents a youthful, growing city. Not only are the exterior environs inviting and flexible, but the interior arena is built with multi-faceted purposes in mind. The space is equipped with large, retractable fabric panels that can fold down and completely close off the upper bowl of the arena, providing a more intimate atmosphere for basketball games or smaller concerts. “Texas vernacular and creating a unique Austin experience were key components to every design aspect,” Broderson says, of the venue’s interior elements. For example, the South Club takes notes from iconic local music venues like Continental Club and features festoon lights, velvet drapes and leather seating. The VIP Club is intended to be a speakeasy with a semi-hidden entrance. Another club on the event floor takes cues from the weathered oak bars you might find at a honky-tonk or dance hall. Nickler says that the venue’s private boxes also feature a front porch that’s connected to the adjacent boxes, allowing neighbors to venture out and mingle — a design element that harkens back to the friendly, laid-back spirit on which Austin has staked its reputation. Broderson says that from the beginning, the team wanted to make the venue reflect and value the community as much a possible. Perhaps the best indicator for that is the enormous 200-year-old live oak trees the architects fought to preserve by transporting them off site and caring for them for the duration of construction. This spring, as the team watched the trees replanted on site, it was clear that despite being a new build, the ethos of the project has roots that stretch down into the bedrock of Austin’s foundation. moodycenteratx.com
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PETTICOAT FAIR Family-owned Petticoat Fair has been Austin’s premier lingerie and swimwear boutique since 1964. They carry a curated and exclusive collection of beautiful swimsuits and cover-ups designed to flatter and support all body types. With bra sizes 28-50, AA-O cups and swimwear sizes 4-24, every Austin woman will find something she loves. Now also open in Plano, TX!. petticoatfair.com @petticoat_fair
AMANDA DEER Amanda Deer Jewelry is known across Austin for its affordable-yet-stunning collection of stackable rings, necklaces, anklets and more. Consider this your perfect brand if you love easy-to-style pieces that feel timeless season after season. Its East Austin store also carries a selection of locally-made goods by woman-owned businesses. amandadeer.com @amandadeer
FLORAL SEA Just spotted: new Spring styles from your favorite floral-obsessed fashion label, FLORAL SEA! For this upcoming style season, come shop their floral-inspired collections and join in their mission to pioneer a sustainable and ethical style movement that’s fashion-forward, culturally-driven, unapologetically colorful, and, of course, floral-obsessed. floralsea.co @shop_floralsea.co
SOUL STUDIO Natural Dye House and Slow Fashion Label, Soul Studio creates high quality women’s clothing/accessories by hand in Austin since 2017. Using plant based dyes and recycled flowers, their all woman team crafts wearable artwork that is always one of a kind, ethically made and truly special. wearesoulstudio.com @wearesoulstudio tribeza.com
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Emerging Trends at Your Fingertips GEL NAIL ART TAKES A MINIMALIST TURN By Britni Rachal
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ECKED IN RAINBOW COLORS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, known as the “Rainbow House,” Cute Nail Studio is known for having some of the most talented nail designers within Central Texas. Wanting to create a more inclusive environment for all, couple Jason Darling and Maria Russo opened their first of two shops in 2018. “One of our biggest inspirations in starting the nail salon is that my husband likes to have his nails painted, and he likes fashion. Sometimes when we would go into the salons, people would be rude to him,” says Maria. As a result, none of the services in Cute Nail Studio are gendered. The salon also focuses more on artistic aspects, rather than your traditional salon pampering. “We try to run it more like a tattoo studio. The time spent with the artist is a privilege,” says Maria. “You are paying them to sit down and have them share art with you, versus going on a spa day.” A unique approach for a salon, Maria has found this helps retain the most talented artists. Specializing in hand-painted nail art, the salon expects to see 90s inspired florals, pastel plaids and hand-painted daisies, along with lots of neon-themed art, jellies, encapsulated nails with textured sprinkles and some beach vibes and flamingoes for the spring and summer season. With a belief that people can express themselves through their nails, it’s common for patrons to request glitter designs, stripes and other personalized requests. Miles away, Vinyl Beauty Bar is putting a creative spin on nail art, with an emphasis on music. The salon is known for incorporating albums of local artists into nail art. Inspired by a love for music, husband and wife team Tanita and Michael Austin Harpell own the salon. Both are musicians and former DJs. Michael collects albums, with hundreds upon hundreds in stock, some of which he sells in the salon.
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Textured nails are a third trend the salon is seeing. Whether it is the texture of a rock or a crystal — customers come in with an inspiration and receive nail art with a similar surface. Adding to the music theme, all services are named after musical artists, including a manicure bearing the name of Houston-native Beyonce’s Lemonade album. Overall, with an estimated 56,000+ nail salons in the U.S., and an estimated 20.05 million Americans getting a manicure at least four or more times per year, it’s likely that both Cute Nail Salon and Vinyl Beauty Bar offer two of the most unique strategies within the gel nail art space. cutenailstudio.com vinylbeautybar.com
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“We have a lot of musicians come in for nail art,” says Tanita. “Also, their girlfriends, moms and friends … and a lot of local business owners. Some of the local band members will come here specifically and ask for designs from their record album. It’s a big music scene and a big community that we are involved in.” 100% vegan, everything within the nail studio is plant-based and considered non-toxic. An environmentally friendly pampering is something Tanita says customers are interested in, especially during the last two years. “All of our services come with a really deep conditioning treatment and a mask for your hands,” says Tanita. “I think that since the pandemic has happened, people still have to be on camera and they want their hands to look good.” Having been in the industry for 25 years, Tanita notices a lot of continuing trends that don’t go away. Selecting colors based on how people feel about each season is one of those trends. As a result, for spring and summer, she’s expecting a lot of yellow tones with Tiffany blue tones, and likely some sea-green tones. On top of timeless tradition, trends for 2022 appear to take a bold trend on a minimalist background, including a new take on French tip nails with colorful French tips with different designs on them. Another style involves something called “negative space” where you have a clean nail with a neutral background to place a few pieces of nail art on. “Little pops of color and artwork are key,” says Tanita. “It’s not going to be the whole nail. That’s negative space art.”
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Dressed to Skill WARDROBE CONSULTANT ELIZ ABETH ELIAS HELPS CLIENTS TR ANSFORM THEIR CLOSETS — AND THEIR LIVES By Darcie Duttweiler Photos by Brittany Dawn Short
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LIZABETH ELIAS DISCOVERED HER LOVE OF STYLE AND FASHION from her mother as a young girl. The wardrobe consultant’s mom would not only put her in beautiful clothes, but she also paid attention to the tiniest of details in her own outfits, teaching the shy Elizabeth that clothes could transform you. “It’s a form of expression for me. It’s a creative outlet,” Elias explains. “I want to help people feel confident through their clothes because it did that for me. There’s something about when I put on a great curated outfit, I feel armed for the world. I think that’s important to give to other people.” As the owner of Elizabeth Elias Consulting for the last 10 years, Elias was previously an event planner until she realized she loved helping her friends clean out their closets, organize them and style their current wardrobes. Elias, however, is not a personal shopper or stylist. As a “wardrobe consultant,” she will transform her client’s entire wardrobe and closet to help them feel the best versions of themselves. Simply put, she aims to help people “build” a better wardrobe — not buy one. Although she offers many different services aimed to cater to all different types of clients, typically all new clients will follow a similar path. First, Elias sits down one-on-one with them to determine what their current needs are before tackling their closet — and this all happens before any shopping or suggestions are made. “Everyone says they have nothing to wear, but people don’t realize the value of having things orderly,” Elias says. She advises that anyone looking to start crafting the perfect wardrobe begin with their closet. Just putting everything on the same hangers and color
coordinating items will make a huge difference. She also suggests building out for the space you have currently — meaning if you have a small closet, don’t stuff it to the gills so you can never find anything easily (guilty as charged!). Once she goes through a client’s closet and determines what pieces need to find another home (such as things with holes in them, wrong sizes, or simply out-of-date seasonally), she will help her client organize what they currently have and help to build out what Elias calls a “capsule collection” of basics and essentials every woman should have in her repertoire, like undergarments, black pants, jeans, and other simple items that can create the perfect foundation for more creative outfits. From there, she will come up with a list of items her client should have in their arsenal based on their lifestyle. Do they need cocktail dresses or suits? Do they go to formal events? Elias’ philosophy is that a person should have a “well-rounded, versatile wardrobe so that you’re ready to go for any type of occasion” instead of scrambling to shop for something at the last minute and getting something you maybe don’t love or doesn’t fit you well. Then, Elias goes shopping all over Austin — her favorite stores are local boutiques Julian Gold, Estilo and Valentines, but she also frequents Neiman Marcus, vintage shops and mall staples J. Crew and Madwell — and she brings her finds to her client to try everything on in the comfort of their own home. Elias will work within all different budgets and likes to point out it’s not all designer clothes and high-end shops. “I will shop anywhere!” she says. “I love Target.” And, once she helps her clients with their new clothes, she doesn’t leave them stranded. Elias creates online lookbooks for outfit ideas (think like Cher in “Clueless”), makes sure they’re armed with the right accessories to style their new wares, and she will even help them pack for special trips or help them with events or photo shoots. Elias admits that women especially put themselves last and that it can be really overwhelming to take care of themselves and invest the time and energy into shopping for clothes that work for them that they really love. But it’s her job to help them through that, even if it can sometimes be a little hard to ask for help. “I’m in this business because I really want to help people feel really confident and great about themselves every single day,” Elias says. elizabetheliasconsulting.com tribeza.com
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LOCAL FOOD ST YLIST DARCY FOLSOM E XPL AINS HOW HER FOOD PHOTOS TELL A STORY By Amanda Eyre Ward
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USTIN FOOD STYLIST DARCY FOLSOM’S SUMPTUOUS PHOTOS of food — featured in cookbooks and advertising campaigns — certainly make you hungry. But Folsom explains that there’s a lot more going on in her work. “When we see photos of food, we are attracted to them, usually because they fill a void. We’re hungry and they make us want to eat ... and to get to THAT particular hamburger as fast as we can,” she tells me. “But that is a mere smidgen of the story we hope is present at that table. There is transformation that occurs when we choose to engage with a particular product or service that is invisible to us in a photo, and yet so incredibly rewarding to me as a stylist. Drawing people in is what I love.” After studying Home Economics in San Luis Obispo, California, Folsom moved to Austin, Texas, where she began working for Neiman Marcus and “Bon Appetit.” Now the mother of three adult sons, Folson styles food for cookbooks, magazines and clients as diverse as Pillsbury, Deep Eddy Vodka and Miiler’s Meat Market in Llano, Texas. Folsom begins her process by speaking to her client at length, sussing out who their audience is, making a “storyboard” that incudes rough sketches of what they’re trying to say, the environment the food will be placed in and
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honing in on the story the project will tell. After developing the strategy to engage a specific audience, Darcy then considers shape, color and texture to build the creative integration of food that will bridge her initial client conversation to the desired results. Darcy enjoys the process of drawing people into a story, by portraying the natural beauty of food in its best light. Whether in natural light, on location or in the
EVERY S I NGLE CALL THAT I GET FRO M A CLI ENT IS A D I FFERENT I NVITATIO N studio, Darcy brings her joy of working with food and the creative industry to the areas of packaging, advertising, film, social media campaigns, cookbooks, catalogs and editorial work, as she engages loyalties that build new outcomes. “It’s kind of like planning a party and you’re thinking about your invitation or your guest list and how that informs the invitation that you create and the theme of the invitation. Then we consider props and lighting and color and texture, and all of those things come into play.” “The right environment is key,” she says. “It puts us in the mood to be there, to want what’s being offered.”
A simple hamburger, explains Darcy, can tell many different stories. “Is it stacked between a traditional sesame seed bun, or positioned in an artisanal brioche with accents of brie and roasted eggplant, or simply wrapped in a fresh leaf of the best butter lettuce, with a thick juicy garden tomato accenting the wavy texture of the wrap? These things matter! Because they each attract a different audience. How we are drawn to certain tables tells a beautiful story that I hope will be read far beyond the scope of a beautifully styled burger.” My favorite works of Darcy’s are her magical images of “Sweets and Sips,” which take me to a bright and celebratory place. I find myself gazing at them, and looking forward to summer. “Every single call that I get from a client is a different invitation,” says Darcy. “I love developing intrigue to a particular group of people that will benefit from coming together and doing life together ... celebrating something that may have been a normal thing, but now it’s been put into a new light. I find my greatest rewards, bringing things that are true and good and beautiful into a new light.” darcyfolsom.com tribeza.com
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Between the Lines “MODERN SKINCARE SPE AKE ASY” FINE LINE IS PERFECT FOR THE CLE AN BE AUT Y CURIOUS By Darcie Duttweiler Photos by Brittany Dawn Short
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IKE MOST WOMEN THESE DAYS, BFFS ASHLEY YOUNG AND Cissy DeLuca have always been on an active text chain group with their friends. While the ladies would message back and forth about anything and everything, often the conversations would drift to skincare and beauty products. Everyone wanted to know who has used what. What was good for anti-aging? What about dry skin? And, because they lived in the very health-conscious city of San Francisco at the time, those exchanges would also include the topic of clean beauty. “As soon as people start to dabble in this idea of clean beauty, it becomes a full-blown investigation,” Young laughs.
Flash forward a few years, and Young and DeLuca, both employed with tech companies, had decided to move to Austin around the same time. While the Golden Gate City had plenty of clean beauty shops, they realized there seemed to be a dearth of similar boutiques here. They asked around and realized most of their acquaintances would shop online while also lamenting not being able to try products beforehand or ask anyone questions about their specific skin type. Aiming to create an inviting and welcoming community space where they could bring together both the wellness-obsessed and clean beauty curious to peruse and learn more about their favorite lines, the duo lucked into their current setting on Salina Street in East Austin. DeLuca was getting her hair
WE WANTED TO MAKE TH IS AN ACCESS I B LE, FU N S PACE WH ERE YOU CAN CO M E I N AN D AS K ALL TH E QU ESTIO N S, EVEN I F YOU ’ RE AFR AI D TH EY’ RE STU PI D” cut at Dye Salon, mentioned looking for a space to her hairstylist and discovered coffee hotspot El Tigre had just relocated directly next door, leaving its original location vacant below the salon. The duo quickly signed a lease, went to work renovating the coffeeshop, and hired Austin-based artist, Codie O’Connor, to paint a custom mural inspired by nature on the exterior of the shop. The soothing mural pleasantly beckons you inside the cozy shop, which is neatly organized by type of product — skincare, body and makeup — on wooden shelves displayed on sage green walls. What it lacks in quantity, Fine Line makes up for in quality. Young and DeLuca only carry products with non-toxic ingredients, and most of the lines are female-founded. The co-owners note they only sell what they’ve tried and liked, and many products are also dermatologist-recommended or were created by women who were pregnant or had health issues and needed skincare that was free of harmful chemicals. “The clean skincare journey starts for a lot of women when they become pregnant,” DeLuca explains. “It really opens their eyes to being aware that what you put on your skin gets processed through your body and can have long term health impacts.” The friends call their shop a “modern skincare speakeasy” not only because of its diminutive size and tucked away location but because, in addition to being open all day Friday through Sunday, Fine Line operates evening hours during the week for customers to pick up their goodies — and they’ll also open up by appointment through text message. While the boutique does have a website where people can order products and swing by to pick up, DeLuca and Young recommend shopping for a beau-
ty bounty IRL to touch and sample in person. “We did all the research for you,” Young says. “We want people to come in and try the products, put it on their skin and see how it smells, feels, absorbs.” DeLuca adds, “We wanted to make this an accessible, fun space where you can come in and ask all the questions, even if you’re afraid they’re stupid.” In addition to same-day pick-ups for online orders, the ladies at Fine Line offer plenty of samples for trying out products at home, and they promise there is truly no pressure to buy. They recommend customers bring in products they’re currently using, and they’ll help swap them out for a clean version. In addition to private events, like bachelorette parties and beauty pop-ups, the co-owners hope to incorporate more community events in the future. But given that Fine Line has only been open less than six months, the duo admits they may have too many ideas. “It’s not too much of a stretch to say we’re exploring how to grow, and we’ll grow based on how our community wants to grow with us,” Young says. “We’ve only been open for a little while, so we’ll let the community dictate.” visitfineline.com tribeza.com
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Pregnancy-Inspired Entrepreneurship GIF T IDE AS FOR E XPECTANT MOTHERS AND NEW PARENTS By Britni Rachal Cubbiekit photos courtesy of Cubbiekit BUMPSUIT photos by Cydney Holm
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REATING FEEL-GOOD AND LOOK-GOOD PRODUCTS FOR MOM AND BABY alike, these two young moms are helping to revolutionize both maternity wear and baby wear. Australian model and wife of Gary Clark Junior, Nicole Trunfio, is the founder and CEO of BUMPSUIT, a cozy line of snug and soft versatile clothing pieces for mothers to wear to the gym, work, while lounging or on a date night. Double-lined, gentle, extremely supportive and designed to be flattering, BUMPSUIT is easily dressed up or down, and it’s easy to take off.
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One of the most popular items, the “support waist trainer,” is described as a must-have for shapewear, post-partum healing, breastfeeding, working out or sitting at a desk. “All of our styles stretch really nicely and don’t have any loose material. We use a special fabric that keeps the structure so they can be worn for all your lady bumps in any stage, so you don’t have to worry about getting the wrong size,” says Trunfio. “We use the term ‘for ALL your lady bumps’ because we want every woman to know you can feel sexy and like a superhero in BUMPSUIT. All women have gorgeous and strong bodies.” Once baby is born, Austin-based entrepreneur, Salwa Khan, has a solution to not only save parents hours of time from shopping — but also help the environment, hopefully making the world better and safe for future generations. A pandemic-born business, Khan launched her subscription-based line for essential baby clothing items in 2020, shortly after the birth of her second child, a baby boy. “The quality is so soft, it feels like butter on your face,” says Khan of the certified organic 100% cotton that’s sourced and manufactured from Turkey. The items are certified under the
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This helps prevent harm to a baby’s body and assures there are no synthetic pesticides throughout the production process. Socially conscious, Khan’s team regularly visits the manufacturing facility to see production with their own eyes, ensuring workers are treated fairly and have fair living wages. When Khan launched her business, a subscription service dedicated to clothing for babies under the age of two didn’t exist. Now, with a few clicks of a quiz, her team can learn more about the baby recipient to personalize a quarterly, organic subscription that can be canceled at any time. Factors including location and seasonal weather are taken into consideration.
“I was a stressed mom. I was a busy mom. I just wanted things to be better, and I didn’t want it to be the mom’s responsibility only to take care of the full lifecycle of what happens to clothing after we are done with it. It’s the company’s responsibility,” said Khan. At an estimated 14 million tons annually, the volume of clothing that Americans throw away is double the amount from 20 years ago. To extend the clothing lifecycle, as a baby grows, parents can easily send Cubbiekit clothing items back, via the original packaging. The program — called “Closing the Loop” — allows subscribers to request a shipping label, in exchange for a Cubbiekit discount card. Once returned, the items are reused, sent to charity partners, or upcycled with a cloth partner into something like a cloth diaper liner. Giving back is something Kahn learned while working at Kendra Scott for five years. Along with a donation program to help struggling moms, Cubbiekit supports Gays with Kids regularly, helping to modernize the face of parenting. “There are so many different family institutions that look different than the traditional 1950s mothers and fathers,” says Khan. “There are no traditional gender dynamics with two mothers or two fathers. Both roll up their sleeves and do the ‘quote un-quote’ mommy tasks and daddy tasks. I really respect and feel like that’s the future of parenting for all households.” New, convenient and versatile products are in the works this year for Cubbiekit, including the line’s first zippered item. After finding the perfect recyclable zipper, Khan plans to release a sleeper where the footies can be zipped off, easily transforming the item into a daytime playsuit. “My favorite item is the short-sleeve romper because it’s something easy I can put my son in,” says Khan. “When he was younger, I loved the changeable nightsuit. It’s a gown and makes changing diapers easier at night. But in the morning, it can be converted into a daytime playsuit.” Currently, Cubbiekit’s most popular item colors are yellow and a gender-neutral play on pink and peach called “sunset.” Each Cubbiekit comes with six pieces: three tops, two bottoms and one playsuit. Additional items are available for purchase a la carte. Cubbiekit.com Bumpsuit.co tribeza.com
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Hair Show SCISSOR SISTERS SALON AND OWNER BE AU SUT TON MAKE CLIENTS THE CENTER OF AT TENTION Words and photos by Bryan C. Parker
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ETTING A HAIRCUT IS ABOUT SHARPENING UP YOUR look and embracing something new. It’s ultimately an act of self-celebration. Scissor Sisters salon in North Austin takes those essential aspects of hair styling to a whole new level by letting clients take center stage. At Scissor Sisters, clients are serviced on a colorfully lit, elevated stage, as waiting clients look on from theater seating. Salon owner Beau Sutton’s idea came from the industry staple hair shows that big conglomerate beauty brands host periodically.
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“To attract stylists, they make it a party event,” Sutton explains. These expositions boast an array of stages where stylists display products and attendees receive top-tier treatment with hors d’oeuvres and free drinks. “It’s education, but it’s all about this high energy, where every stage is trying to grab your attention with music and platform artists who are decked out in great clothes and have really interesting ways of doing hair that are new and modern,” Sutton says. Scissor Sisters aims to capture that same energy in offering a fun, upbeat
experience for clients. And yes, drinks are complimentary. Austinites will feel right at home, since the iconic neon sign in the entrance came from Sexy Scissors, a now-closed salon that stood on North Lamar Blvd. for years. Plus, Scissor Sisters’ blue velvet theater seats are from the Alamo Drafthouse’s original location on Colorado St. Though the shop just opened in November of 2019, it feels borrowed from an Austin of past eras, as Sutton does everything he can to keep it weird. The space also features an attached vintage store, Side Kitsch, that sells housewares, furniture and clothing. It’s perfect for browsing as you’re waiting for your moment in the spotlight, and you can leave with a new outfit to accompany your haircut. One key difference from industry hair shows is that Scissor Sisters’ stylists provide an in-depth consultation before providing services to ensure that clients are getting exactly what they want. At industry hair shows, willing participants put themselves entirely in the hands of a stylist. “It’s so high energy, because there’s an audience watching you, and you’re feeling this excitement, because you know that what they’re going to give you is new and cute,” Sutton says. “And when you finally get to see it in the mirror, it’s like this release.” Sutton’s shop retains some of that energy, because the stage doesn’t have traditional salon mirrors for checking out your cut in progress. “We do provide handheld mirrors,” Sutton says, “but over time, most clients start to just trust, because they know we’re going to give them something good.” Scissor Sisters serves clients of all kinds and has a wide array of services for both men and women. Sutton says many men act with an assumption about where and how they’re supposed to get their hair cut, but points out that Scissor Sisters offers all the same services you can find at a barber shop with more personalized and attentive customer service. Soon, the salon will begin offering men’s hair units, which are products constructed from real hair that are custom fit to a client. After a hairstylist applies the unit, it stays in for weeks and is washable and style-able. One of the shop’s stylists, Jualdo Vielma, says that recent trends in men’s hairstyles include disconnected and dramatic cuts with sharp angles and sudden changes in length. Variations on mohawks and mullets are both in style at the moment, Vielma says. “At a lot of barber shops, if you want something a little out of their norm, you’re probably not going to get a good haircut,” he explains. On the other hand, men who want something more expressive, or even something as simple as color treatment, can find that at Scissor Sisters. Vielma is no stranger to salons or stages. He’s been styling hair for 16 years and has always worked in shops that provide unique services. “Back then they were calling these types of barber shops ‘rock ‘n’ roll bar-
ber shops,’ because it wasn’t just a classic men’s cut — it was men and women, cut and color, do what you want,” Vielma says, adding that the shops catered to people who are “left of center.” When he’s not cutting hair, Vielma performs as a drag artist, and has been organizing shows in Austin for almost a decade. On the topic of working at Scissor Sisters, he says, “I almost saw it as a community space as well as a salon, and that’s what drew me to it.” That’s a sentiment with which Sutton couldn’t agree more. “We’re just inviting everybody to a party that we’ve been going to for a long time,” he says. scissorsistersatx.com
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Sammie’s Italian SAMMIE’S RETRO-DESIGNED SPACE OFFERS A LIT TLE TASTE OF OLD ITALY IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN. By Karen O. Spezia Photos by Holly Cowart
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ADA BI NG! TH ERE’S A N EW ITALIAN RESTAU R ANT I N TOWN . But it seems really old. Which is exactly the point. Sammie’s is a nostalgic take on the ‘red sauce’ joints of yesteryear, featuring a throwback menu of ItalianAmerican favorites and a swingin’ old school vibe. Last year, Sammie’s took over Hut’s Hamburgers on West Sixth and transformed it into a ritzy, clubby Italian hangout straight out of the ‘60s. The place is unrecognizable as its former self: the exterior is now painted fire engine red and adorned with candy-cane striped awnings. Its tufted leather front door opens into some sort of time warp from mid-century New York or Hollywood. There’s a checkerboard floor, cozy leather booths,
flickering votive candles atop white tablecloths and luminous chandeliers crowned with tiny red lampshades. Vintage blackand-white snapshots line the walls, and a hand-painted cityscape mural borders the polished wood bar. A clandestine private dining room and wine cellar are sequestered in the rear. Outside, there’s a wraparound patio, but the real action is indoors, where patrons swarm the bar and attempt to be heard over the cacophony of animated chatter and pulsing music. Meanwhile, waiters in starched red jackets navigate the scene, delivering strong cocktails and groaning platters of Italian comfort food. The festive vibe is Rat Pack-meetspresent day Austin, and you half-expect Frank Sinatra to pull up in a Tesla. Sammie’s Italian is an homage to its original namesake. The 1939 art deco building initially opened as Sammie’s Drive-In, a curbside restaurant offering fried chicken, burgers and beer. Over time, it became a dive bar, followed by the legendary Hut’s Hamburgers for the past 50 years. It’s now part of the MML Hospitality empire, which includes beloved Austin eateries like Jeffery’s, Clark’s and Elizabeth Street Café. Like all MML restaurants, Sammie’s is chic, stylish and transports you to another place — but also to another era, cleverly winking at the theater of retro mid-century Italian dining. The place reeks of special occasion, enticing you to dress up, but your comfy stretchy pants are more apropos to accommodate the portion sizes. Servings are huge and meant for sharing. At Sammie’s, you’re gonna eat well and you’re gonna eat a lot. Start with a well-made cocktail as you nibble on the complimentary bread basket filled with homemade focaccia and bread sticks. My Cipolla Gibson martini was simple perfection, and my dining companion gave his Negroni two thumbs up. The menu features modern riffs on
YOU HALF- EXPECT FR AN K S I NATR A TO PU LL U P I N A TES LA time-honored Italian-American recipes, like the Caesar salad, which is anything but pedestrian. Little gem lettuce is tossed in a creamy dressing, then dusted with a chili crunch mixture of Aleppo peppers, chili flakes, garlic, anchovies and breadcrumbs. Try it with a glass of Marina Cvetic Riserva Trebbiano from d’Abruzzo. Fresh clams are broiled in a spicy arrabbiata tomato sauce simmered with roasted garlic, shallots, oregano, basil and white wine. Sprinkled with a focaccia-pancetta-chili-fontina crumble, the bubbling platter packs a lot of flavor and demands extra bread for dunking. A glass of dazzling Sesti Sauvignon Blanc from Tuscany nicely tamed the heat. The Shrimp Francese is another tasty starter. Plump Gulf shrimp are battered and pan fried, then coated in a silky sauce of butter, garlic, lemon and white wine, Again, get some bread for sopping. Like any good red sauce joint, Sammie’s has a sizable offering of pastas, such as Cheese Ravioli with Bolgonese, Baked Manicotti, Lasanga and the wildly popular Mafaldine pasta in a decadent mushroom truffle sauce. There also are grilled items like the Niman Ranch pork chop and Dry-Aged Bistecca alla Fiorentina for two. Other classics include Veal Marsala, Chicken Piccata and Parmigiana served three ways: with eggplant, chicken or veal. Go for the veal, a massive bone-in chop, pounded thin, breaded, then smothered in delicious red sauce and melted mozzarella. For dessert, there’s cannoli, cheesecake and an outstanding tiramisu with voluminous layers of mascarpone whipped cream, dark rum and espresso. Sammie’s may look old, but it feels and tastes fresh, capturing a beloved bygone era and ushering it into today’s Austin. It’s a destination for excess and cheeky fun where everyone has a great time. Ring-a-ding-ding! sammiesitalian.com tribeza.com
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CLARK’S OYSTER BAR
600 N. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 472 5400
408 E. 43rd St. | (512) 451 1218
1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 297 2413
Chef Andrew Curren’s casual eatery promises delicious plates
This chic little Hyde Park trattoria offers essential Italian
Small and always buzzing, Clark’s extensive caviar and
24/7 and a menu featuring nostalgic diner favorites. Order up
dishes along with a variety of wines to pair them with. Finish
oyster menu, sharp aesthetics and excellent service make
the classics, including roasted chicken, burgers, all-day
off your meal with the honey-and-goat-cheese panna cotta.
it a refreshing indulgence on West Sixth Street. Chef Larry
breakfast and decadent milkshakes.
34TH STREET CAFE
McGuire brings East Coast-inspired vibes to this seafood
BARLEY SWINE 6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. 400 | (512) 394 8150
restaurant.
1005 W. 34th St. | (512) 371 3400
James Beard Award–nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encour-
COMEDOR
This neighborhood spot in North Campus serves up soups,
ages sharing with small plates made from locally sourced
501 Colorado St. | (512) 499 0977
salads, pizzas and pastas — but don’t miss the chicken picca-
ingredients, served at communal tables. Try the parsley
Hiding in plain sight on one of downtown’s busiest street
ta. The low-key setting makes it great for weeknight dinners
croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on
corners, Comedor is a restaurant full of surprises. Lauded
and weekend indulgences.
fried chicken.
chef Philip Speer delivers a menu that is equally clever and
ARLO GREY
BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO
111 E Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 478 2991
3663 Bee Cave Rd. | (512) 306 1668
Arlo Grey is the debut restaurant from “Top Chef ” 10 winner
A cozy French bistro serving up breakfast, lunch, and
EASY TIGER
and “Fast Foodies’’ star Kristen Kish. Found inside the LINE
dinner in a casual setting. Pop in for the happy hour to share
3508 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 964 8229
Hotel, the picturesque lakeside spot has received praise for its
a bottle of your favorite wine and a charcuterie board.
6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd., Ste. 1100 | (512) 494 4151
unexpected, with contemporary cuisine riffs on Mexican
intentional design and elegant, French-and-Italian-inflected take on Texas ingredients.
BUFALINA & BUFALINA DUE
culinary traditions.
1501 E. 7th St. | (512) 839 8523 Easy Tiger lures in both drink and food enthusiasts with a
6555 Burnet Rd. | (512) 215 8662
delicious bakeshop upstairs and a casual beer garden down-
This intimate restaurant serves up mouth-watering pizzas,
stairs. Sip on some local brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel.
consistently baked with crispy edges and soft centers. The
Complete your snack with beer, cheese and an array of dip-
famous Neapolitan technique is executed by the Stefano
ping sauces.
Ferrara wood-burning ovens, which runs at more than 900 degrees. Lactose-intolerants beware, there is no shortage
ÉPICERIE
of cheese on this menu!
2307 Hancock Dr. | (512) 371 6840 A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French sen-
CAFÉ NO SÉ
sibilities by Thomas Keller–trained chef Sarah McIntosh.
1603 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 942 2061
Lovers of brunch are encouraged to stop in here for a bite on
South Congress Hotel’s Café No Sé balances rustic décor and
Sundays.
a range of seasonal foods to make it the best place for week-
ELDORADO CAFE
3300 W. Anderson Lane | (512) 420 2222 eldoradocafeatx.com Eldorado Cafe exemplifies old school Austin, resonating the beat of the early 90’s, sending out hot plates of the most decadently delicious and
end brunching. The restaurant’s spin on the classic avocado
FONDA SAN MIGUEL
toast is a must-try.
2330 W. N Loop Blvd. | (512) 459 4121 At Fonda San Miguel, authentic interior Mexican food is lov-
CICLO
ingly served inside a colorful hacienda-style restaurant. The
98 San Jacinto Blvd. | (512) 685 8300
art-adorned walls and indoor, plant-filled courtyard provide a
Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired
pleasant escape in North Austin. Visit the Sunday brunch for
flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, all brought
a new menu with the most delicious interior Mexican brunch
to life through a unique collaboration between Chef de
cuisine.
sometimes healthy eating you will find in Austin.
Cuisine James Flowers and world-renowned restaurateur,
Mexican style comfort food with a deep honor
Richard Sandoval. Ciclo’s name reflects its focus on menu
towards the historical eateries that have made
offerings that change seasonally from ceviches, crudos and
Austin great. Come see us.
grilled and smoked meats to inventive cocktails.
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FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
JEFFREY’S
LA BARBECUE
306 E. 53rd St. | (512) 459 1010
1204 W. Lynn St. | (512) 477 5584
22401 E Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 605 9696
Small neighborhood restaurant in the North Loop area serving
Named one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in
Though it may not be as famous as that other Austin barbecue
unique dishes. Chefs-owners Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley
America,” this historic Clarksville favorite has maintained the
joint, La Barbecue is arguably just as delicious. This trailer,
serve thoughtful, locally sourced food with an international
execution, top-notch service, and luxurious but welcoming
which is owned by the legendary Mueller family, serves up
twist at reasonable prices. Go early on Tuesdays for $1 oysters.
atmosphere that makes it an Austin staple.
classic barbecue with free beer and live music.
GOODALL’S KITCHEN AND BAR
JOSEPHINE HOUSE
LAS PALOMAS
1900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 495 1800
1601 Waterston Ave. | (512) 477 5584
3201 Bee Cave Rd., #122 | (512) 327 9889
Housed in the beautiful Hotel Ella, Goodall’s provides modern
Rustic Continental fare with an emphasis on fresh, local and
One of the hidden jewels in Westlake, this unique restaurant
spins on American classics. Dig into a fried-mortadella egg
organic ingredients. Like its sister restaurant, Jeffrey’s, Jo-
and bar offers authentic interior Mexican cuisine in a sophisti-
sandwich and pair it a with cranberry-thyme cocktail.
sephine House is another one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New
cated yet relaxed setting. Enjoy family recipes made with fresh
Restaurants in America.” Find a shady spot on the patio and
ingredients. Don’t miss the margaritas.
GRIZZELDA’S 105 Tillery St. | (512) 366 5908
indulge in fresh baked pastries and a coffee.
LENOIR
This charming East Austin spot lies somewhere between tradi-
JUNE’S ALL DAY
tional Tex-Mex and regional Mexican recipes, each fused with
1722 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 416 1722
A gorgeous spot to enjoy a luxurious French-inspired prix fixe
a range of flavors and styles. The attention to detail in each
This wine-focused restaurant is complemented by serious
meal. Almost every ingredient served at Lenoir comes locally
dish shines and the tortillas are made in-house daily.
cocktails and a menu of approachable bistro favorites. Inspired
sourced from Central Texas, making the unique, seasonal spe-
by Paris cafes, Spanish tapas bodegas and urban wine bars,
cialties even more enjoyable. Sit in the wine garden for happy
June’s encourages sipping, noshing and lingering.
hour and enjoy bottles from the top wine-producing regions
HANK’S 5811 Berkman Dr. | (512) 609 8077
1807 S. 1st St. | (512) 215 9778
in the world.
Delicious food and drinks, an easygoing waitstaff and a
JUNIPER
kid-friendly patio all work together to make Hank’s a favorite
2400 E Cesar Chavez St #304 | (512) 220 9421
LIN ASIAN BAR + DIM SUM
neighborhood joint. With happy hour every day from 3-6:30,
Uchi Alumni Chef Nicholas Yanes fuses central Texas influenc-
1203 W. 6th St. | (512) 474 5107
the hardest task will be choosing between their frosé and fro-
es and local farm produce with Italian fare. Start with puffy
Located in a vintage West Sixth Street bungalow, Chef Ling
zen paloma.
potatoes and the Chef ’s Brand New Cadillac Negroni.
and her team create sophisticated Chinese dishes that draw
HILLSIDE FARMACY
JUSTINE’S BRASSERIE
during weekend brunch to taste the full mouthwatering dim
1209 E. 11th St. | (512) 628 0168
4710 E. 5th St. | (512) 385 2900
sum menu.
Hillside Farmacy is located in a beautifully restored
Justine’s is a quaint French brasserie deep in East Austin.
1950s-style pharmacy with a lovely porch on the East Side.
Don’t let the short drive deter you — the experience of eating
LICHA’S CANTINA
Oysters, cheese plates and nightly dinner specials are whipped
traditional French plates among exquisite works of art and
1306 E. 6th St. | (512) 480 5960
up by chef Sonya Cote.
decorative string lights makes for one idyllic evening with a
Located in the heart of East 6th, Licha’s is a quick trip to the
significant other.
interior of Mexico. With masa made fresh in house and a large
enthusiastic crowds day and night. Make sure to stop by
HOPFIELDS
range of tequilas and mezcal, Licha’s Cantina is a celebration
3110 Guadalupe St. | (512) 537 0467
KEMURI TATSU-YA
of authentic Mexican cuisine. The music, food and ambiance
A gastropub with French inclinations, offering a beautiful
2713 E. 2nd St. | (512) 803 2224
will get you ready for a night out on the town.
patio and unique cocktails. The beer, wine and cocktail options
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya is a Japanese-Texan mash-up that injects se-
are plentiful and the perfect pairing for the restaurant’s famed
riously good food with a sense of humor. The East Austin joint
steak frites and moules frites.
features Asian-inspired smoked meats and seafood, along with yakitori, ramen, and izakaya classics meant for sharing. Drinks are also an integral part of the meal, so come thirsty.
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LORO
ODD DUCK
2115 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 916 4858
1201 S Lamar Blvd | (512) 433 6521
Created by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole and Aar-
Famed food trailer turned brick-and-mortar, Odd Duck is the
on Franklin, this Asian smokehouse is a welcome addition to
first venture from acclaimed chef Bryce Gilmore. Expect sea-
South Lamar. The expansive indoor-outdoor space, designed
sonal fare and drinks with a strong Texas influence sourced
by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, is welcoming and
locally whenever possible.
open, and unsurprisingly the food does not disappoint. Don’t miss out on the sweet corn fritters, smoked beef brisket, thai
PARKSIDE
green curry or those potent boozy slushies.
301 E. 6th St. | (512) 474 9898 Patrons flock to this downtown hideaway for its wide selec-
MATTIE’S
tion of oysters and other modern-American specialties. The
811 W. Live Oak St. | (512) 444 1888
6th Street locale is filled with industrial details and plenty
Mattie’s is a glorious urban paradise offering upscale Ameri-
of natural light, so it’s no wonder that reservations are often
can classics. While the cocktails are top-notch and the cuisine
necessary to get a table in the inviting space.
is nothing short of outstanding, Mattie’s ambiance and atmosphere are unmatched.
QI AUSTIN 835 W 6th St. #114 | (512) 474 2777 Created by visionary chef Ling Qi Wu, also the owner of the esteemed Lin Asian Bar, Qi Austin dazzles with its top-notch Chinese cuisine and vibrant artwork. Located in Shoal Creek Walk, Qi Austin is a restaurant that pleases the eye as well as the stomach.
THE PEACHED TORTILLA
WATERLOO ICE HOUSE Escarpment Boulevard: 9600 Escarpment Blvd | (512) 301 1007 Burnet Road: 8600 Burnet Rd | (512) 458 6544 360 & 2222: 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy | (512) 418 9700 Southpark Meadows: 9600 S IH 35 Frontage Rd | (512) 292 7900 waterlooicehouse.com
Waterloo Ice House is an Austin original restaurant, serving up scratch-made breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as Insta-worthy
5520 Burnet Rd., #100 | (512) 330 4439
drinks for friends, families, and couples alike since
This cheerful spot is sure to clear your weekly blues with
1976. Come see how we keep Austin’s good vibes
friendly staff, fun food and a playful atmosphere. Affordably
alive at one of our four locations. Waterloo Ice
priced, you’ll find culinary influences from around the world
House; where neighbors become friends!
with a healthy dose of Asian and Southern options.
PICNIK
GUSTO ITALIAN KITCHEN + WINE BAR 4800 Burnet Road | (512) 458 1100 gustoitaliankitchen.com
Nestled in the Rosedale neighborhood of northcentral Austin, Gusto captures the warm, comforting, every-day flavors of Italian cuisine.
4801 Burnet Rd. | (737) 226 0644
RED ASH ITALIA
1700 S. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 293-6118
303 Colorado St. #200 | (512) 379 2906
A perfect place to find wholesome food for any type of dietary
Red Ash Italia strikes the perfect balance between high-qual-
restriction in a bright and airy setting. This place truly lives
ity food and enticing ambiance. This Italian steakhouse is led
out the “good and good for you” concept with paleo-friendly
by an all-star team, including executive chef John Carver. Sit
options and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
back, relax and enjoy an exceptional evening.
POOL BURGER
ROSEWOOD GULF COAST CHOP HOUSE
2315 Lake Austin Blvd. | (512) 334 9747
1209 Rosewood Ave. | (512) 838 6205
Tiki meets Texas in this neighborhood burger bar. Located
Housed in a historic East Side cottage, this spot is quickly be-
formed pizzas, salads, panini, fresh pasta, entrees
behind Deep Eddy Cabaret, crunchy crinkle-cut fries and
coming a staple. Chef Jesse DeLeon pays outstanding homage
featuring Texas farm-raised meats and scratch
juicy burgers are served from the window of a 1968 Airstream
to his South Texas roots with seasonal offerings from Gulf
desserts. Craft cocktails, beer on tap and boutique
Land Yacht.
Coast fishermen and Hill Country farmers and ranchers.
Dishes range from housemade antipasti to hand-
wines. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
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Lee Bullock and Charlie Ammann of DEN Land & Ranch
Charlie Ammann (512) 983-1615
Lee Bullock (512) 294-9842
DEN Land & Ranch is a division of DEN Property Group that focuses on land and ranches throughout Texas. Lee Bullock and Charlie Ammann are the top-producing DEN agents leading this frontier with years of experience and insight to help guide their clients in the market of wide open spaces. What gives clients an advantage in working with them for their land and ranch needs? With their fair share of time spent on ranchlands outside of Austin and throughout Texas, “We have a shared understanding of the work involved in owning a ranch, along with the diligence needed to buy and sell land in Texas to help our clients find the absolute best property for them.” Charlie owns a ranch and hunting company, manages ranches and is the grandson of Governor John B Connally. Lee owns a ranch in Lampasas, is an artist as well as builds vintage motorcycles.
SUERTE
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
1800 E. 6th St. | (512) 953 0092
222 West Ave. | (512) 777 2430
Helmed by executive chef Fermín Núñez,
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 100 | (512)
Suerte was inspired by extensive travels
992-0685
through Central Mexico. Artisanal masa
Inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflam-
is the highlight, made from local heirloom
matory diet, True Food Kitchen combines
corn and used in distinctive dishes rarely
decadent favorites with health-conscious eat-
found on Austin menus. Order the delecta-
ing. The restaurant, located in downtown’s
ble Suadero Tacos, perfect for sharing with
Seaholm district, offers a full range of vege-
friends.
tarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
TEXAS FRENCH BREAD
UCHIKO
2900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 499 0544
4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 140 | (512) 916 4808
For decades, TFB has been a go-to destina-
The sensational sister creation of Uchi and
tion for high-quality European-style breads,
former home of Top Chef Paul Qui and
pastries and seasonally inspired bistro meals.
renowned chefs Page Presley and Nicholas
Whether grabbing a coffee and pastry on
Yanes, Uchiko is an Austin icon that every-
the fly, having casual business lunches with
one should visit at least once. Try the bacon
colleagues or enjoying the charming patio for
tataki.
an alfresco dinner, this neighborhood spot is an Austin favorite.
THAI FRESH
VIXEN’S WEDDING 1813 E. 6th St. Suite A | (737) 242 7555 Vixen’s Wedding is a charming space cre-
909 W. Mary St. | (512) 494 6436
ating something truly unique. Helmed by
A restaurant, cooking school and market all
culinary super-couple Todd Duplechan and
in one place. When you’re done dining on
Jessica Maher, the restaurant specializes in
traditional Thai favorites, stop by the adjoin-
Goan cuisine, a cultural mash-up of bright
ing coffee bar for freshly brewed joe, home-
and complex flavors.
made ice cream and an array of baked goods.
TINY BOXWOODS
WINEBELLY 519 W. Oltorf S. | (512) 487 1569
1503 W. 35th St. | (512) 220 0698
Named one of the top-20 wine bars in America
This Houston-based brand now serves its
by Wine Enthusiast, Winebelly boasts an inter-
simple and delicious food in Austin’s Bryker
national wine list and Spanish-Mediterranean
Woods neighborhood. Favorites include
small plates.The bistro maintains a local feel
house-ground burgers, salmon Provencal
with its comfortable, laid-back interiors.
salad and their chocolate chip cookies.
WU CHOW 500 W. 5th St., #168 | (512) 476 2469 From the curators of Swift’s Attic, Wu Chow is expanding Austin’s cuisine offerings with traditional Chinese dishes sourced from local purveyors and farmers. Don’t miss the weekend dim sum menu.
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GARDEN PARTY AT UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN 605 Azie Morton Rd. | (512) 445 5582 Hours: Tu–F 10–4, Sa–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org
Garden Party is back for the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum’s 30th Anniversary on Thursday, April 28th! Join us as we celebrate with a night in the Garden surrounded by decadent bites from Austin’s best restaurants, fine wine from Twin Liquors, and performances from local performing arts organizations.
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Art SPACES MUSEUMS BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. (512) 471 5482 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 11–5, Su 1–5 blantonmuseum.org THE BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM 1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936 8746 Hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 12–5 thestoryoftexas.com THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN–JONES CENTER 700 Congress Ave. (512) 453 5312 Hours: W 12–11, Th–Sa 12–9, Su 12–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN–LAGUNA GLORIA 3809 W. 35th St. (512) 458 8191 Driscoll Villa hours: Tu–W 12–4, Th–Su 10–4 Grounds hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 10–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org ELISABET NEY MUSEUM 304 E. 44th St. (512) 974 1625 Hours: W–Su 12–5 austintexas.gov/department/ elisabet-ney-museum FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM 802 San Marcos St. (512) 463 7948 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM 1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–W 10–6, Th 10–9, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver HARRY RANSOM CENTER 300 W. 21st St. (512) 471 8944 Hours: Tu–W 10–5, Th 10–7, F 10–5, Sa–Su 12–5 hrc.utexas.edu LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org MEXIC–ARTE MUSEUM 419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sat 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. HENRY MUSEUM 409 E. 5th St. (512) 974 1398 Hours: W–Su 12–5 THINKERY AUSTIN 1830 Simond Ave. (512) 469 6200 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa–Su 10–6 thinkeryaustin.org UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM 605 Azie Morton Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: Tu–F 10–4, Sa–Su 12–4 umlaufsculpture.org
GALLERIES ADAMS GALLERIES OF AUSTIN 1310 RR 620 S. Ste C4 (512) 243 7429 Hours: M–F 10–6, Su 10-2 adamsgalleriesaustin.com AO5 GALLERY 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 118 (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 ao5gallery.com ART FOR THE PEOPLE 1711 S. 1st St. (512) 761 4708 Hours: Tu–Th 11–6, F-Su 11–7 artforthepeoplegallery.com ARTUS CO. 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 141 (512) 761 6484 Hours: M–Su 12–6 artusco.com ARTWORKS GALLERY 1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–F 10–5, Sa 10–4 artworksaustin.com ATELIER 1205 1205 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 434 9046 Hours: Tu-F 11-4 atelier1205.com AUSTIN ART GARAGE 2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J (512) 351 5934 Hours: Tu–Su 11–6 austinartgarage.com AUSTIN ARTSPACE 7739 Northcross Dr., Ste. Q (512) 763 0646 Hours: F-Sa 11–5 austinartspace.com
AUSTIN GALLERIES 5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. (512) 495 9363 By appointment only austingalleries.com
DAVIS GALLERY 837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com
BIG MEDIUM GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 2 (512) 939 6665 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 bigmedium.org
DIMENSION GALLERY SCULPTURE AND 3D ART 979 Springdale Rd., Ste. 99 (512) 479 9941 Hours: Th-Sa 10–6 dimensiongallery.org
CAMIBA GALLERY 6448 Hwy 290 East, Ste. A102 (512) 937 5921 Hours: F-Sa 12–6 camibaart.com CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 974 7400 Hours: M-Th 10-9, F-Sa 10-6, Su 12-6 library.austintexas.gov/ central/gallery CHRISTIAN-GREEN GALLERY 201 E. 21st St. (512) 471 0254 Hours: T & Th, 1-3 galleriesatut.org CLOUD TREE STUDIOS & GALLERY 3411 E. 5th St. (512) 797 8852 By appointment only cloudtreestudiosandgallery.com CO-LAB PROJECTS 5419 Glissman Rd. (512) 300 8217 By event and appointment only co-labprojects.org CONTRACOMMON 12912 Hill Country Blvd. #F-140 Hours: M–F By appointment only Sa–Su 12-6 contracommon.org
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10–10, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austintexas.gov/department/ dougherty-arts-center FLATBED CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING 3701 Drossett Dr. (512) 477 9328 Hours: W–F 10–5, Sa 12–5 flatbedpress.com FLUENT COLLABORATIVE 502 W. 33rd St. (512) 453 3199 By appointment only fluentcollab.org GRAYDUCK GALLERY 2213 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 grayduckgallery.com ICOSA COLLECTIVE 916 Springdale Rd. #102 (512) 920 2062 Hours: F–Sa 12–6 icosacollective.com
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Art SPACES IVESTER CONTEMPORARY 916 Springdale Rd. Bldg 2, ste. 107 (737) 209 0379 Hours: Tu–F 10-6, Sa 10-4 ivestercontemporary.com
MASS GALLERY 705 Gunter St. (512) 535 4946 Hours: F 5–8, Sa–Su 12–5 massgallery.org
JULIA C. BUTRIDGE GALLERY 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10–10, F 10–6, Sa 10–4 austintexas.gov/jcbgallery
MODERN ROCKS GALLERY 916 Springdale Rd., #103 (512) 524 1488 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6 modernrocksgallery.com
LA PEÑA 227 Congress Ave., #300 (512) 477 6007 Hours: M–F 8–5, Sa 8–3 lapena–austin.org LINK & PIN 2235 E. 6th St., Ste. 102 (512) 900 8952 Hours: Th–Sa 1–5 linkpinart.com LORA REYNOLDS GALLERY 360 Nueces St., #50 (512) 215 4965 Hours: W–Sa 11–6 lorareynolds.com LOTUS GALLERY 1009 W. 6th St., #101 (512) 474 1700 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 lotusasianart.com LYDIA STREET GALLERY 1200 E. 11th St. #109 (512) 524 1051 Hours: Sa–Su 12–5, By appointment M–F lydiastreetgallery.com MARTHA’S CONTEMPORARY 4115 Guadalupe St. (512) 695 1437 Hours: W-Su 12-7 facebook.com/marthascontemporary
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MONDO GALLERY 4115 Guadalupe St. (512) 296 2447 Hours: Tu–Sa 12–6 mondoshop.com NEBULA GALLERY 217 W. 2nd St. (512) 239 9317 Hours: Tu–W 1–6, Th–F 1–7, Sa 12–7, Sun 12–6 thenebulagallery.com NORTHERN-SOUTHERN 411 Brazos St., #105 Hours: Sa 3–6:30 northern-southern.com OLD BAKERY & EMPORIUM 1006 Congress Ave. (512) 974 1300 Hours: Tu–Sa 9–4 austintexas.gov/obemporium PREACHER GALLERY 119 W. 8th St. (512) 489 0200 By appointment only preacher.co/gallery PRIZER GALLERY 2023 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 575 3559 Hours: Sa 12–5 prizerartsandletters.org ROADHOUSE RELICS 1720 S. 1st St. (512) 442 6366 roadhouserelics.com
SOCO MODERN ART GALLERY 2900 S. Congress Ave. #100 (512) 409 9943 Hours: M By appointment only Tu–Su 11-7 socomodern.com STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY 1101 W. 6th St. (512) 507 0828 Hours: Tu-Sa 11–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com TIEMANN ART GALLERY 1706 N. Mays St., Round Rock (512) 551 9774 Hours: M–Sa 10-5 tagroundrock.com VISUAL ARTS CENTER 2300 Trinity St. (512) 471 3713 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12–5 utvac.org
WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY 1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5, Su 12–4 wallyworkman.com WEST CHELSEA CONTEMPORARY 1009 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: M–Su 12–6, By appointment 10–12 wcc.art WOMEN & THEIR WORK 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–6 womenandtheirwork.org WONDERSPACES AUSTIN 1205 Sheldon Cove, Ste. 2-A Hours: W–Th 3–10, F 4–11, Sa 10–11, Su 10–8 austin.wonderspaces.com
YARD DOG ART 916 Springdale Rd. #103 (512) 912 1613 Hours: F–Sa 1–5, yarddog.com
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The Surreal Garden 2022 ION ART’S L ARGER-THAN-LIFE NEON SCULPTURES WILL TAKE OVER ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THIS APRIL By Meher Qazilbash
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ON ART, THE FAMED NEON ART SHOP, IS KNOWN FOR COLORING the city. The Surreal series, in particular, is one of their most cherished contributions to Austin. An accessible and fun presentation, the annual interactive art experience is filled with fantastical neon art pieces created by Sharon Keshishian and the Ion Art team. After canceling their last event due to COVID, the dreamlike exhibition is finally returning this April. This year’s Surreal event will be The Surreal Garden, hosted at the Zilker Botanical Garden. From April 22-30, visitors will be able to explore the funky neon art installation that decorates the serene park setting. The
public is also invited to attend mesmerizing parties for two consecutive weekends that include surreal botanical-themed neon art, interactive sculptures, local-favorite foods, craft cocktails, live DJs, themed costumes, dancing and more. Get your tickets to the fantasy event now and know that a portion of the proceeds from the hypnotic art extravaganza will benefit the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, a non-profit organization that intends to advance the capacity and status of Zilker Botanical Garden. ionart.com/surreal tribeza.com
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