RUNaWAY Into Spring
Run A Way Into Spring fashion show was held at The Belmont April 17th 2008. The show was produced by Cameron Collins and Jessica Reynolds and sponsored by Austin Monthly Magazine. The focus of the fashion show was to entertain and educate the audience on the hottest spring fashions, while promoting all entities involved, and raising money for GENaustin. At GENaustin, their mission is to foster healthy self esteem in girls by engaging them to explore and define their personal values and to build skills that empower them with the confidence and courage to make wise choices. GENaustin suggests options during a time In a girl’s life when she begins to feel more of the burdens rather than the advantages of feminity.
“The reason why we chose this particular charity was because we thought it was fitting for the function. To us this means that fashion makes you feel good and this is GENAustin's bottom line...instilling healthy self esteem in young girls lives. Not always, but most of the time, looking good makes you feel good! This is a motto we both live by.”
The show presented 43 spring looks, including Daytime Wear, Evening Wear and Swim Wear for both men and women. All participating Stores are Austin’s most highend and trend setting boutiques and are all from Austin Monthly Magazine’s fashion advertiser’s. The participating stores include:
- Adelante
- Blue Elephant
- C.Jane
- Estilo
- Julian Gold
- Luxe Apothetique
- SoLa
- Solid Gold
- Tommy Bahama
- Ven Shoe Salon
- Eliza Page
- Beyond Tradition
Other sponsors of the event include: MIX 94.7, The Belmont, Ilios Lighting, Austin Party Central, Ranch Road Printing, and Atomic Picnic. Miss Kitty from MIX 94.7 was the emcee hostess for the fashion show and music was provided by Peter Martin. Following the show, the Austin Monthly VIP after party took place on the terrace of The Belmont: with hors devours by The Belmont, chocolates by Miles of Chocolate, and gift bags. At $35 per VIP ticket and $15 per General Admission ticket, the fashion show raised an estimated $5,000 for the charity. “After it is all said and done, above all it is most gratifying to know that we did it and we did it successfully.”
