Only in the world of reality television could the phrase "All Stars" mean "previous losers". The producers for Project Runway All Stars did a solid job of stitching together fan favorites with reliable basket cases like Austin Scarlett, who hails straight from Andy Warhol's island of lost toys. It's not the greatest designer hits of seasons passed where All Stars fails most, but in the awkward wreck of the catwalk judiciary. more ›

Her hand-sewn, saliva-marked, grass-stained outfits were reality show ratings gold, but after six episodes former Austinite and University of Texas graduate Elisa Jimenez took the dive on last night's episode of Bravo's Project Runway. more ›

The kids at Top Drawer Thrift will host their second annual fashion show, Top Drawer Couture ’07 on May 6, 2007. Almost Impatient Productions and local fashion designers will create a runway show featuring both original works and items taken from the racks of the store. The Austin Chronicle’s Stephen MacMillan Moser will play host with the most again this year. Organizers say the evening will feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, and live... more ›

Austin luxe clothier By George was recently added to GQ Magazine's ongoing list of America's Top 100 Shops for Men, joining the likes of NYC's Bergdorf Goodman, SF's American Rag, and Dallas/Houston's Billy Reid: more ›

[The following is an editorial column by contributor Alison Coffey and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Austinist staff. --The Editors] In my youth (also known as The 80's) summertime was not a prime time for television viewing. The Keatons and the Seavers were on vacation (hey--does anyone remember how Mike Seaver's best friend had the nickname Boner?) and unless you liked reruns of Good Times (which I did, actually) or watching... more ›

*This post comes from Austinist contributor Elizabeth S.* As long as you've lived in Austin, surely you have made a trip down to the outlet malls in San Marcos. . . or at least know someone who has. Well, tomorrow the Austin area will have its own outlet mall (in Round Rock), just in time for the tax-free weekend (known to us as the weekend when we can afford to buy shoes from Instep)!... more ›

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