The 3rd Annual Austin Fashion Awards Presented by Sono Bello will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. For information about the event and tickets, please go here.
On the morning of August 27, an announcement about winners in niche categories will be posted on this website. Below are the nominees in the categories that will be presented at the Austin Fashion Awards. Voting is still open until 10:00 pm on Friday, August 26. We reserve the right to add nominees should a company or individual gain enough votes before voting closes. If you haven’t already voted, you may do so here.
Best Designer: People’s Choice
- Ana Reign
- Bon Bon by Micah Yancey
- Demian & Alex “D&A”
- Jodi Rae Designs
- Megan Pinto Designs
- Linda Asaf
- Dean Fredrick
- Catherine Nicole
- Kendra Scott
- Megan Summerville
- Bella Corazon
- Feisty Couture
- Wolf Pack
- Arcadia
- Denim Rock
- Wild Horses
Best Retail Store: People’s Choice
- Charming Charlie
- Cypress Vanguard
- Kendra Scott
- Rae Cosmetics
- Touch of Sass
Best Retail Store: Industry Choice
- Cypress Vanguard
- Dress Shop
- Estilo
- Plain Ivey Jane
- Rae Cosmetics
Best Salon: People’s Choice
- Bella Salon
- Mirror | Mirror
- Roar Salon
- SALON by Milk + Honey
- Urban Betty
Best Salon: Industry Choice
- Bella Salon
- Jackson Ruiz Salon
- Jose Luis Salon
- SALON by Milk + Honey
- Urban Betty
Best Model: People’s Choice
- Anya Brill
- Cassidy Burke
- Brianna Fleet
- Davy Green
- Ashley Johnson
Best Model: Industry Choice
- Anya Brill
- Cassidy Burke
- Brianna Fleet
- Lauren Real
- Britany Walker
Best Photographer: People’s Choice
- William Behr, William Behr Photography
- Chad Harlan, La Pistola Photography
- Christie Mathis, Ultralicious Photography
- Natalie & Jorge Pino, Peanut Photography
- Cory Ryan, Eye Candy Photography
Best Photographer: Industry Choice
- William Behr, William Behr Photography
- Chad Harlan, La Pistola Photography
- Julian Humphries, Julian Humphries Photography
- Tania Quintanilla, TQPhoto
- Cory Ryan, Eye Candy Photography
Best Hair Stylist: People’s Choice
- Alexandria Elizondo
- Marisa Esparza
- Nina Gay
- Jeni Hoover
- Martha Lynn Kale
Best Hair Stylist: Industry Choice
- Lisa Brooks
- Rachael Dunn
- Nina Gay
- Jeni Hoover
- Martha Lynn Kale
Best Makeup Artist: People’s Choice
- Katie Astoria
- Crystal Glass
- Lecia Harkins
- Mandy Hernandez
- Rochelle Rae
Best Makeup Artist: Industry Choice
- Maris Malone Calderon
- Kandy Glass
- Lecia Harkins
- Mandy Hernandez
- Rochelle Rae
