Fort Worth Fashion Week took the stage the week of Sept. 19-25. After seven days of festivities punctuated by runway shows, the week celebrated the diverse fashion culture of Fort Worth.
Fashion week included hard work behind the scenes, long runway practice and fittings. The runway events showcased haute couture, western, feminine and masculine styles and cowboy boots.
“I am truly grateful to have gone through this experience – I am so thankful to be given this opportunity to do things out of my comfort zone,” said model Emma Stinson.
Meredith Noles (left) and Katie Sansom (right) of LAUDE The Lable look at their models during rehearsal to determine placement during the fashion presentation. The models stood on wooden boxes to emphasize the clothes during the evening. (Izzy Acheson | Fort Worth Report) 
Lizzy Bentley, designer and founder of City Boots, is applauded as she walks the runway behind the models showing off the Big Bend Collection. (Courtesy Photo | Greg Gutbezahl) 
The Shops at Clearfork Fashion Show was the evening of Sept. 20. Many stores at the Shops at Clearfork were represented, including women’s, men’s and children’s clothes. (Izzy Acheson | Fort Worth Report) 
Kevin Dang, model, walks the outdoor runway at the Shops of Clearfork Fashion Show. (Courtesy Photo | Greg Gutbezahl) 
Hannah Jungels practices walking during the City Boots practice Sept. 12, a week before the actual runway show. Models were instructed to walk and pose as if practice was the real deal. (Izzy Acheson | Fort Worth Report) 
The City Boots Big Bend collection laid out in front of one of the sculptures at William Campbell Gallery, located at 217 Foch St. (Courtesy Photo | Greg Gutbezahl) 
Makeup artist, Krista Burrell, precisely applies eyeliner to model, Isabella Michels, before walking the runway. The models, hair stylists and makeup artists would show up hours before walking to get ready. (Courtesy photo | Greg Gutbezahl) 
City Boots model, Emma Stinson poses for the crowd at the City Boots runway show on Sept. 19. (Courtesy Photo | Greg Gutbezahl) 
On Sept. 23, Fort Worth Fashion Week held the second Camp Bowie: Fashion Row event. Participating boutiques had signs similar to this at Esther Penn at 3328 W. 7th St. Boutiques had snacks, discounts and gatherings to celebrate boutique culture in Fort Worth. (Izzy Acheson | Fort Worth Report) 
Neiman Marcus model, Alisha Griffin, poses in an outfit at the Neiman Marcus fashion preview on Sept. 20. (Courtesy Photo | Greg Gutbezahl)
In an Instagram post, fashion week organizers thanked audiences and designers for a successful second event and alluded to an upcoming third season next year.
“It was great seeing so many faces and diverse styles,” the post reads. “The most important part is everyone coming together for fashion.”
Izzy Acheson is a reporting fellow for the Fort Worth Report. Reach her at izzy.acheson@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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