Issue link: http://papercitymagazine.uberflip.com/i/1529938
By Candice Cowin, with additional reporting by Leah Gabriel Fashion Fields in the T his fall, the Round Top fashion-week runways were dominated by superstar entertainment, and perfectly polished looks. The 550 Market kicked off the week in a whirl of leather and fur. Emceed by Denver Courtney, The Round Top Red Carpet Fashion Show showcased luxury handmade Western wear from a variety of makers gathered by Cathy Mace Frietsch of Rockabilly Baroness and a smattering of high-profile designer brands. On the runway, models donned romantic fur, feathers, and animal-skin shawls and wraps by Pat Dahnke; leatherwear by Emily Renee Smith of M. Renee Designs; leather and hide coats and bags by Rebecca Brannan; tees by Midnight Rider; designer bags, shoes, and accessories from Modern Marla; vintage clothing by Viva Denverado; hand-painted jackets by Laura Goodson; original leather accessories by David Hall Hodges; jewelry by De Petra; and more. A special selection of Hermès Birkin bags was also brought in for the show. Chimayo and Navajo blanket coats and jackets by The 550 Market vendor Stuart Colgate of Chimayo Jackets were also featured. Frietsch closed the show in a stunning Chimayo dress of her own design to introduce House of RMC, a new epicene clothing line created by collaborators Frietsch, Colgate, and fashion influencer Ricky Hodge. Much of the evening's looks were topped off with millinery by Thunderbird Hats, some bearing free-hand-branded art by Courtney Jansky of Suede and Honey. Proceeds from the event benefited Fayetteville Community Center & Performance Theater. Dirty Bohemian Western Vintage Renegades Fashion Show Dirty Bohemian's fashion show was accompanied by a live performance by Texas country music legend Dale Watson. Models sashayed down the handmade rug runway at Market Hill under a canopy of lights artfully strung from the venue's 25-foot-high ceiling. The show featured vintage clothing and accessories collected by Dirty Bohemian, The Highwayman Vintage, Moontower Austin, Saint Bohemian, Assemblage333, and Cowgirl Corner. Pieces from Michael Walling, Yipiokya, Michelle Garcia Couture, and Shane the Purveyor also made the runway. Proceeds from the event benefited Festival Hill Gardens & Ground Committee, a group dedicated to improving and maintaining the outdoor environments at the beloved performance venue. (Continued) Presley Carter, Courtney Greener, Savannah Wellborn Sealy Vest, Stacy Ford at The 550 The 303 Kelsey Lynn at Pixie and the Moon Candice Cowin David Hall Hodges at The 550 Clarissa Jane at The 550