Austin Fashion Week 2009 wrapped about a week ago here in Austin, Texas. While Austin’s Fashion Week is not as big as the established Fashion Weeks in New York or LA, The arrival of a major fashion event here in Austin is reflective of the city’s growth and rise to a more prominent position on the world scene in recent years.

I took part in the inaugural fashion week by shooting backstage portraits for the Sew Sister and Friends show at Qua, which also included designers Mange la Mode and Cyberoptix Tie Lab. A couple of the notable models were Austin Fashion Week Model of the Year: Reader’s Choice Christian Ramirez, and NFL wide receiver Limas Sweed.

Mange La Mode

Ties from Cyberoptix and undergarments by Sew Sister

Christian Ramirez, winner of the Best Male Model, People’s Choice for Austin Fashion Week 2009 backstage wearing Sew Sister before the show.

Limas Sweed, University of Texas sports hero and currently a Wide Receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Mange la Mode

Models wearing Sew Sister’s line of women’s lingerie