Overwhelmed by SXSW events? Me too! If you’re unsure what to go to and you’re looking for some style and fashion focused events, here are my recommendations for you! These are all free events that don’t require a badge, and some don’t even require an RSVP. But make sure you RSVP to the ones that do have an RSVP.
See ya at SXSW! And check back as I’ll continue updating this list and adding more details…
Texas Style Council Conference
Tickets for the Texas Style Council Conference are already sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still partake in some of the stylish fun and network with Style Council attendees:
- Friday March 9th, 4-6pm – Happy Hour at Taverna (258 W.2nd)
- Friday March 9th 6-10pm- Swapaholics clothing swap at TxSC 2nd Street District Headquarters (202 W. Cesar Chavez), RSVP here
Plain Ivey Jane 2nd Birthday Bash
- on site custom screen printing by Racecar
- custom handmade wallets by local designer AnneMarie
- artwork by Mary Central Studio
- drinks by Deep Eddy Vodka
- DJ Mr.Burnz
Saturday March 10th, 9am – Monday March 12th, 2pm
- free manicures, massages, and martinis – first come first serve
- women only, but women can bring male guests
- RSVP here
Rock n Roll Mall
Sunday March 11th – Sunday March 18th
- vintage vendors from Austin and all over the US
- 200 + bands
- RSVP here
Austin Vintage Style Fest Presents Vintage Clothing Arcade
Monday March 12th – Wednesday March 14th
- vintage clothing pop up shops all in one spot in the middle of the SXSW madness!
- live music
- free drinks
- RSVP here
Playing in Traffic/ Dog and Pony pop up shop
- Live music by Speak, Michelle Armstrong, The Dunwells, Sahara Smith, and Hudson Moore
- craft brews from Thirsty Planet
- wine and bubbly from Barefoot Wine
- Dog and Pony pop up shop
- RSVP here
Dickies at SXSW
Thursday March 15th – Saturday March 17th
- live music by Fidlar, Miike Snow, Built to Spill and more
- fashion freebies
- RSVP here
Style X
Friday March 16th – Saturday March 17th
Austin Convention Center (500 E.Cesar Chavez)
Austin Convention Center (500 E.Cesar Chavez)
- Shopping showcase with emerging brands from all over the world, including Zanerobe and What Goes Around Comes Around
- Influential top fashion industry bloggers, Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller, Jace Lipstein of Grungy Gentleman, Marcus Troy of The Marcus Troy Project and the editors of FashionablyMarketing.Me, will be speaking on panels including: Why Brick & Mortar Is Down But Not Out, The State of Menswear, How Fashion & Technology Became More Than Friends
- Runway shows each night from 6:15-7:15 featuring designers such as Kendra Scott and Rachel Rachel Roy to name a few, along with live music performances.
- Refinery 29’s “Chic Shack” will also be located in the Austin Convention Center during Style X with a photo studio, and style and DIY stations – RSVP here
Kevchino.com presents Maison d’Etoile’s Day Show
Saturday March 17th, 12-8pm
- live music from various bands from 1-8pm
- free beer from South Austin Brewery
- free cocktails from Dripping Springs Vodka
- free margaritas from Dulce Vida Tequila
- free bagels from Rock Star Bagels
- RSVP here
Joanna Wilkinson
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