Adrienne’s involvement in fashion began at an early age styling her sisters in fabric and scarfs and putting together imaginary photo-shoots. She attended the University of Texas at Austin to study fashion design and retail merchandising, and then transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, where she received her BA in Fashion Management and Design. Upon graduating, Adrienne moved to New York and was employed with CK-Jeans and assisted in several fashion shows, including a Vera Wang bridal show. Adrienne moved back to Texas to start a family in 2001, worked as a bridal buyer assistant, fashion design instructor, and was a production manager for Dos Carolinas. Adrienne started as a freelance designer for Southeastern Performance Apparel in 2016 and is now their full time lead designer. Adrienne in her free time creates custom designs for clients. Her designs have been featured in major fashion shows in the Southern US, including Charleston Fashion Week 2017, South Walton Fashion Week 2015 & 2016, and Fashion X Houston, Dallas and Austin. She was awarded the BERNINA Austin Fashion Week Fund in 2015 and won the Mash-Up team Critics Choice Award 2015. In 2019, Adrienne received the San Antonio Fashion Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year.

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Title: Any Old Iron: Blending Tradition and Contemporary Style in Music City

Any Old Iron, the brainchild of designer and stylist Andrew Clancey, stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of tradition and contemporary style. The label’s name is not only a nod to the historical practice of scrap men collecting metal with horse-drawn carts but also pays homage to Clancey’s family’s scrap metal business, which boasts a legacy dating back to 1872. The very phrase “Any Old Iron” is steeped in history, as it is also the title of an Old English music hall song that reflects a young man’s sartorial dandyism—a quality that resonates deeply in the brand’s aesthetic.

Originally rooted in the bustling streets of New York City, Any Old Iron made a strategic move to Nashville, Tennessee, in October 2014. The decision was fueled by a desire to cater to the city’s vibrant music scene and fashion-forward locals. Now situated on Music Row, Any Old Iron has become a go-to destination for musicians and style enthusiasts alike.

The clientele of Any Old Iron reads like a who’s who of the entertainment industry, with renowned names such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Kate Bosworth, Taylor Swift, Elton John, Miranda Lambert, Cardi B, and the Jonas Brothers among its distinguished patrons. The brand’s ability to attract such a diverse and high-profile clientele underscores its universal appeal and unique ability to cater to the fashion needs of the stars.

Andrew Clancey, the visionary behind Any Old Iron, commented on the move to Nashville, stating, “We saw Nashville as the perfect canvas for our blend of music-inspired yet contemporary fashion. The city’s rich musical heritage and evolving fashion scene provided an exciting backdrop for Any Old Iron to make its mark.”

Any Old Iron has not only found a new home in Nashville but has also found a community that resonates with its distinctive aesthetic. The store on Music Row serves as a hub for creativity, attracting not only musicians but also those who appreciate the brand’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and a nod to the past while staying firmly rooted in the present.

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@anyoldiron

Growing up in Houston, Texas designer Caycee Black – who is now based in New York – was always surrounded by paint, sequinned tulle and denim. Most recently Caycee was a cast member on Project Runway on Bravo.

With a BFA in design from Parsons School of Design, she set up shop in NYC and held design jobs at Anna Sui, Club Monaco, Tibi, Reed Krakoff and Coach. Crafted asymmetric tulle organza in painted denim or abstract dripping watercolor, for designer Caycee Black, contradiction is a thing of beauty. Known for her painted fabrics Caycee calls her look “dystopian farm girl”-whimsical, rooted in nature and unexpected. She brings together elements of her West Texas heritage with themes pulled from Dolly Parton and Brothers Grimm Fairy tales.

Her line has received numerous awards including Best New Designer in WWD, Lucky Magazine and Vogue UK.

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@thecaycee_black

As a senior in HIgh School, I have been making clothes since elementary school. My first collection was shown at Austin Fashion Week when I was 12. I am now eager to go off to college and study fashion in the best city in the world: Paris, France. Inspiration comes to me everyday when I am out in the world. Fashion inspiration comes to me through music, how people dress, running in nature and in the city and from my imagination.

@creedpcv

Eesa Rani Style is a bespoke apparel and accessory brand specializing in upcycling reclaimed global textiles and uplifting art of dressing beyond boundaries. I founded the brand around three guiding principles:textile should never go waste, there is no such thing as too much color (or bling), always bring the sparkle.

Eesa Rani is my heart. I’ve been making clothes since I was a little girl “borrowing” my mom’s dish towels to make dresses for my dolls. Every piece I make has piece of my soul, with a dash of shimmer and sass, and a whole lot of love.

Every Eesa Rani item is handmade in Austin, Texas from vintage fabrics, remnants, and/or other recycled materials I’ve personally sourced from centuries old bazaars, tiny shops, and magical markets, in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. The result is an eclectic mix of one of a kind (like seriously, sometimes I only make one) pieces that are part vintage, part contemporary, and 100% cool. I’m intentional about building an Eesa Rani Tribe community by leading customers on a journey of discovery about the origins and legacy of heritage textiles, as well as a discovery of themselves as they explore big bling energy, Eesa Rani style. Seeing a customer light up and become more confident when wearing an Eesa Rani creation is pure magic. It’s what fuels me to work the long hours on nights and weekends to build this business. Eesa Rani’s mission is to make the world a little brighter one unique creation at a time. Life’s short, bring the sparkle.

Eesarani.com

@eesarani

Jennifer Stanley has been involved in the arts and fashion community since 2011. Jennifer is an independent fashion designer and focuses on using fashion as her platform to raise awareness for women’s rights and other social justice issues. She is committed to serving her community and making impactful statements through fashion design. As a designer, she is is passionate product development for specialized markets, such as clothing for maternity, breastfeeding, and postpartum women. In the Ode to the OGs runway show, Jennifer will feature designs from past collections, as well as premiere brand new, never before seen looks.

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@designerjenley

Kween is an untamed creative spirit with a passion for creating unique designs that showcase her love for her melanin and ancestral lineage. Kween founded Kweens Royal Tees in 2015 as a way to express her love for KommU.N.I.T.Y and give individuals apparel which promoted self-love and encourage them to recognize their Inner King and Queen!

Kweens Royal Tees is a kustom hand Painted Melanin inspired Apparel Brand utilizing Fashion to uplift the Melanated KommU.N.I.T.Y! Our Kollections are inspired by our Ancestors and our Ancestral lineage! Our Art and Fashion is Raw and Unapologetically revolutionary and all things Melanin!

kweensroyaltees.com

@kweensroyalteesllc

Voted the best in Dallas for over 10 years and featured in Vogue Magazine, Martini Consignment carries the best vintage and luxury clothing & accessories. Be sure to visit next time you’re in Dallas for some retail therapy. 

@vintagemartini 

@martinimanconsignment

Nichôlas | Houston Fashion Designer.

At age 15, Nicholas moved to USA from Vietnam. After graduating from UHD with his bachelor in international business degree, he decided to stay in Houston and start his own fashion line: Mysterious by NPN.

Nicholas has always interested in different cultures and art forms. They change the way he looks at the world which help him combine and better his own world. Nichôlas has always want to stay true to himself, where he came from and who he wants to become. A combination of the east and the west and the little of every things else is the foundation of MysteriousbyNPN

Fashion is his creative outlet to express his feelings and moments at the time.

MysteriousbyNPN.com

@MysteriousbyNPN

Nina Means is an alumna of the International Fashion Design program at FIT and has designed for Rebecca Taylor, American Eagle Outfitters, and H by Halston for QVC. In 2016, Nina started her namesake label sold in specialty stores and online. She is also the director of the ACC Fashion Incubator and serves on the board for the Austin-Florence Alliance.

Sam is a sportswear designer of urban and casual separates that make the perfect combination of street style & function. From avant garde to ready to wear, Sam has created it all including an award winning collection with more than half of the runway looks made from paper! Sam will be creating new pieces specifically for this showcase.

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My name is Sadie Swinney and I’m a 16 year old designer based in Austin. My line this year is called Dreamland and it’s based around storybooks and the different ways they can manifest through clothing. Dreamland is meant to be whimsical while still showing the range of how fiction and stories can influence us through a mixture of ready to wear and formal attire.