RedEye takes to the streets of Austin to find out what people are wearing and what fashion trends are dominating SXSW.
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Bosaina, singer/performance artist
Where are you from?: Cairo, Egypt
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes and no. There's a lot of boring hipsters but it's an exciting group overall.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Everything '90s.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Mustaches. — Lenny GIlmore, March 14, 2013
J Bunaye, model/hairdresser
Where are you from?: San Antonio, Texas
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Honestly, it's a place for music and thirsty hipster bitches.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
A lot of clean-cut men, that whole "Mad Men" look is in right now.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Shoulder pads. — Lenny Gilmore, March 14, 2013
Vicki Solis, personal trainer
Where are you from?: Austin, Texas
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
'80s style, girls with half-shaved heads, half brightly colored hair.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Skin-tight jeans on guys, nobody wants to see your junk. — Lenny GIlmore, March 14, 2013
Brooke Ulrich, personal trainer
Where are you from?: Austin, Texas
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Austin is so eclectic, there isn't anything I haven't seen before.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Bedazzled T-shirts,
baggy, saggy jeans on guys. — Lenny Gilmore, March 14, 2013
Emily Nejad, singer/performance artist
Where are you from?: Chicago
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes, everyone is on the lookout for how everyone else is dressing. There's a lot of attractive people out here.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Wedge sneakers, they're amazing.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Flannel. I hate flannel. — Mike Rich / Lenny GIlmore, March 13, 2013
Erica Jaree Verbarg, performance artist
Where are you from?: Chicago
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: It is, for sure. It's a lot of folks showing off their best looks for each other.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
The baggy hip-hop couture style with loose clothing on top and short shorts on bottom. Also, everyone's wearing (streetwear brand) HUF socks, including me.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Those awful pocketless denim jeans. — Mike Rich / Lenny GIlmore, March 13, 2013
Masani Neglora, artist
Where are you from?: Austin, Texas
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Definitely! People from all over the world are together so you get an idea of how people dress and how style is interpreted.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
A lot of that whole '80s neon leopard-print thing.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Black women wearing weave. — Mike Rich / Lenny GIlmore, March 13, 2013
Mandy Jacques, fashion buyer, co-owner, Violets and Vinyl
Where are you from?: Denver, Colo., by way of Wisconsin.
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yeah, there's a lot of cool looks going on.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Wedge booties, leather. Floral prints, floral skirts.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Denim with rhinestone details. — Mike Rich / Lenny GIlmore, March 13, 2013
Rachel Jacques, designer/co-owner, Violets and Vinyl
Where are you from?: New York City, by way of Wisconsin.
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes. It's a good way to incorporate independrnt fashion choices into a larger setting.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Combat boots and bohemian wear.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: White pants and crocs. — Mike Rich / Lenny GIlmore, March 13, 2013
Nicole Jacques, musician/co-owner, Violets and Vinyl
Where are you from?: New York City by way of Wisconsin.
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Without a doubt. Everyone loves music and everyone loves fashion, so this is a perfect mix of both.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
'90s style. Lots of florals, combat boots and crop tops.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: The '80s. It's time to move on to the '90s, friends. — Mike Rich / Lenny Gilmore, March 13, 2013
Conquistador, musician/host/Man of Mystery
Where are you from?: Los Angeles
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: There is absolutely a fashion zeitgeist taking place here Unique people interacting, all schooled in the art of personal adornment.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Pastels. Facial hair, clothing punctuated with colors like magenta, orange, or even chartreuse. Electric blue clothing, also.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Sweats or anything leisurely. No more terry cloth. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Audrey Maddox and Jacqueline Canning (in the air)
Where are you from?:Maine
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Both: Definitely! Fashion and individual style are big parts of this festival.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Audrey: Hats, if that's a trend. Jacqueline: There's a lot of grungy looks, too. Lots of boots and dresses paired together. It's like a modern update of that old Texan concept.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Both: NEON COLORS! Audrey: If I see someone in neon now, I just assume they're coming from a frat party. — Lenny Gilmore, March 12, 2013
Charli XCX, recording artist
Where are you from?: London,England
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Some people, yes but I haven't seen anyone super interesting yet. I hear (L.A. recording artist)Brooke Candy is here, she's one to look for. I love the way she dresses.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Sunglasses, double denim. I actually got my band all double denim for when we're on stage. Also, I like kilts. Just want that to be known. Ooh, and shoots! (We asked her what that was.) A shoot is when a guy wears a blazer or a suit jacket and shorts.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Crocs. I have hated them since Day 1. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Elise Swopes, rapper/marketer
Where are you from?: Chicago
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yeah, but there's a lot of people dressing the same way too.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Those terrible shirts with the Something&Something&Something&Something concept.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: People sleeping outside for Jordans. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Sirah, recording artist
Where are you from?: Los Angeles by way of New York
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Sure, but I haven't really seen anyone yet.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Yeah, there's a real rock/boy band thing happening with guys. Just a ton of Bro-nus brothers out here, man. (laughs)
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: YES. Affliction. Flip-flops. A boy tried to date me wearing flip-flops once. It didn't happen. Dudes with little hoop earrings unless they're Michael Jordan. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Jessica Curreri
Where are you from?: Philadelphia
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes, I noticed that people use this festival as an occasion to shine. There's also an opportunity for people to shed their regular personalities and be a little more costumed.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Fringe, a lot of ombered hair.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Nah,if you can rock a trend and make it look good then (a group of Segway riders zoom past)... actually? Segways. No one looks good on those. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
DJ Izzo
Where are you from?: Chicago
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: It can be, but there's way too many wack-dressed people too.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?: There's a lot of people screenprinting T-shirts and calling themselves fashion companies out here. That's lame as hell.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Bogus streetwear companies like Pink Dolphin. Man, I look at Pink Dolphin like I look at jail: You ain't gonna ever see me in there. Also, hats with white lettering that aren't "Treated" hats. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Issac Lenaire
Where are you from?: Dallas, Texas
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes, very much. As a matter of fact, I'm very surprised there isn't more official promotion for fashion and fashion-related events.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
There's a lot of the whole seapunk dolphin movement I'm seeing. Women wearing colored hair, soft colors.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?:Neon for the sake of neon. Might as well be an advertisement for Greek life at this point. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Nem Perez, video director
Where are you from?: Chicago
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yeah, there's a real who's-who of fashionable folks out here.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Cowboy boots, weird-colored hair.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: T-shirts with rap lyrics. Hypebeasting. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Annabel Banigo, student
Where are you from?: Austin by way of Haiti.
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes, it's a very social event and the best way to express yourself is through how you dress.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
A modern hippie look, high-waisted shorts, colored tights
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Sagging pants. Never. Ever. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Robin Lambaria and Antonio GonzalezWhere are you from?: Marfa, Texas
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Robin: Yes, it's a way to express your personality and style to a large group of people.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
Antonio: Can glasses be a trend? There's a lot of people wearing glasses that all look the same.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Robin: Those stupid "keep calm and something something" shirts. Antonio: Dreadlocks. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
Forrest Carbey
Where are you from?: Dallas, Texas
Do you think SXSW is a place for fashionable people?: Yes for sure, it's all different kinds of styles too.
Have you noticed any recurring style trends this week?:
The whole DIY punk rock thing is happening. Tons of studs and spikes on jackets and shoes and everything.
Is there a trend that you'd like to see die and never return?: Gaucho pants, fake Ray-Bans, that whole "swag" look with the snapback/denim shirt/skinny jean combo. — Lenny GIlmore, March 12, 2013
