Fall 2023!

Fall 2023 brought some of the most well-known names in the industry to join SFF’s second annual fall festival. Designers and Models traveled from Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Houston to share in our vision for a more sustainable future.

The New Weekend Agenda:

Friday Night

Partner Up with Saloon

We opened the weekend with a community-building activation hosted in partnership with Saloon, a platform focused on intentional social connection. This speed-friending session gave attendees a chance to meet fellow festival-goers, network with like-minded creatives, and form new connections before diving into the weekend’s events. Designed to support inclusivity and accessibility, this mixer created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for solo attendees and returning guests alike.

Throughout the weekend, guests engaged with a range of immersive and community-driven experiences:

  • The Living Closet (in partnership with GOOD Group ATX, 5–9 PM): A curated, borrowable closet featuring high-quality secondhand garments for styling and exploration.

  • Art Gallery Exhibition: A curated show featuring local artists whose work explores themes of textile waste, memory, and material storytelling.

  • Sustainable Vendor Marketplace: A diverse lineup of independent designers, vintage curators, and upcycling artists, all committed to ethical production and circular fashion.

  • Complimentary Beverage Stations: Featuring local beverage sponsors, keeping guests refreshed and energized throughout the event.

Opening Panel Discussion:

Mastering Secondhand Style

This engaging conversation brought together leaders from Austin’s vintage and thrift community to discuss the evolving role of secondhand fashion in sustainability, culture, and personal identity. Panelists shared insights on shopping secondhand, styling with intention, and the broader impact of circular fashion practices.

Featured Panelists:

  • Dominique Kirven – Founder, Thrifted Feels

  • Terrika Mitchell – Owner, LUVINTAGE Boutique

  • Taylor Dominique – Model Coach & Creative Director

Attendees walked away with both practical tips and a deeper understanding of how secondhand fashion can drive meaningful change.

The Fall 2023 edition of Slow Fashion Festival launched with a high-impact Friday evening designed to foster community, showcase sustainable style, and introduce our new interactive workshops: hands-on experiences where guests could learn directly from experts in modeling, photography, and vintage fashion.

Vintage Style-a-Thon

& Photo Workshop

This interactive session blended live fashion styling, movement education, and photography, creating a fully immersive learning and creative experience for participants.

Styling Team:

  • Dominique KirvenThrifted Feels

  • Terrika MitchellLUVINTAGE Boutique

  • Elizabeth AguilarSister-2-Sister Vintage

  • Nicole NystulPoor Baby Vintage

Pose & Movement Workshop:
Led by Taylor Dominique, this model coaching session empowered attendees to embody confidence and creativity in front of the camera.

Photography Support:
Precision Camera provided hands-on instruction, backdrops, and technical tips for photographing slow fashion looks with intention and artistry.

Set Design:
The space was transformed by Ashley Martin of Very Cherry Vintage, creating an editorial backdrop for styling and photography.

This activation was capped at 20 participants to ensure an intimate and impactful experience.

Panel Highlights:

Real Talk from Industry Changemakers

Saturday

Guests were welcomed back into a space transformed for a day of reflection, education, and community connection. With fresh programming and new vendor offerings, attendees could explore the Living Closet by GOOD Group ATX, shop from sustainable designers, and take in a curated gallery show highlighting textile art and environmental storytelling.

11Designers!

This time from far & wide

Fall 2023 brought some of the most well-known names to join the Slow Fashion Festival runway. Designers traveled in from Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Houston to share their visions for a more sustainable future through fashion.

Notably, Psychic Outlaw, one of the original upcycling pioneers, debuted ten fresh looks that celebrated their signature craftsmanship and textile storytelling. Joanne Sunny K also revealed a stunning new collection, blending intricate design with bold, expressive silhouettes.

A surprise moment of the evening came when Gabbriette, the model, musician and Brat, walked the runway for Formula S7, turning heads and electrifying the crowd.

72 Models walked in the 2023 Fall Show

Ajouk Otto – Amarys Dejai – Anthony Leon – Anthony Williams – Ari – Ariee Silverstein – Ash – Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan – Blanche – Brizza Booker – Chapin Patel – Ci Ci – Clarissa Jane – Dailani Barton – Danielle Pierce – Davin Pham – Deborah Willson – Dominique Ruffin – Divya Rao – Divya Roa – Ethan Espinoza – Fulani – Gabbriette – Griffin Rans – Hannah Katherine – Joey Navarro – Jordan – Joseph Daniels – Justin Moss – Kassandra – Keelin Saunders – Khammila Shimray – Kyla Daley – LaClea Miles – Landon Merrell – Lauryn – Lexi – Lily Longmire – Lilly Wylde – Logan Lasiter – Maliabo – Marc-Rene Baharanyi – Mar Beltran – Mimo Gorman – Misha Pahl – Monica Rose – Monte Coleman – Moria Smalls – Naajah – Nani Melendez – Natalia Vargas – Niyahnee Thomas – Noelle Lewis – Peter Hutchinson – Ruth Wolfryd – Sarah Miah Silva – Sarah Silva – Savanna Harsh – Savannah Marie – Simi Gilani – Sophia Bachand – Sydney Isik – Terae Collins – Temi Idowu – Taylor Dominique – Tim Phillips – Victoria Sueiro – Vineeth – Yanett Heredia – Yuki – Zoe Sibrenne

Sunday

Our mission has always been to showcase every link in the chain!

Our mission has always been to showcase every link in the chain!

Sunday Reflections:

Community in Action

Sunday invited attendees to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what fashion can be. The day began with doors opening to the Slow Maker’s Market and an intimate grounding session led by Rabia Meghani of Inbodied Collective, setting an intentional tone for the day.

From there, panelists dove into urgent conversations: "Enough is Enough" challenged the capitalist structures suppressing community-driven solutions, while "How Slow Fashion Opens the Door to Inclusivity" highlighted the power of sustainability to create space for broader representation in fashion.

Throughout the day, guests explored the Living Closet by GOOD Group ATX, viewed local artwork, shopped consciously from our vendor lineup, and enjoyed drinks from our generous sponsors.

Slow Fashion Maker's Market

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Thank you to our 2023 Vendors!

Poorbaby Fashion – Ugly Kid – Thee Junkyard Dog – Endless Red – Sunshine Dimension – Sappy Go Lucky – Opal Dreams Jewelry – Lumika by Faye – Kosh-a – Shop Soul Rebel – Gaytes Crochet – Mary C Snyder Art – Ashdel – Whole Grayn – Sister 2 Sister Vintage – Sweater Porn – Disfray – QMRK – The Porcelain Pigeon – Picnic Party – Very Cherry Vintage – Truffles 4 Transformation – Pa Pe Studio

Fall 2024 Look Book

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Fall 2024 Look Book ~

Photos by Jacob @colorsxj

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Photos by Jacob @colorsxj ~

2022 Look Book

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2022 Look Book ~

Photos by MadisonDee / @Madison._.Dee

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Photos by MadisonDee / @Madison._.Dee ~

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