With the advent of social media comes the immense pressure for people to present idealized versions of themselves. Luckily, “finstas,” private Twitter and Instagram posts meant for close friends only, allow people to reveal less polished versions of their lives, toeing the line between social network and diary.
Snuggled next to Domino’s Pizza on the corner of Guadalupe Street and Martin Luther King Blvd, Monkies Vintage is a second-hand retail shop that buys and sells a curated collection of old-school fashion finds.
On Saturday March 16, Austin’s own Frida Friday celebrated two years of supporting local womxn of color-owned businesses by providing them with a space to set up shop.
On the sixth day of BIWOC week, event organizers Nikki Lopez and Tasnim Islam dedicated the event to talking about sexual health. The event turned out a full-crowd, as almost 30 people sat on couches and on the floor in attendance.
In this year’s fashion show called “Matrix,” 28 students from the University Fashion Group featured 140 original designs geared towards sustainability.
The University of Texas at Austin’s annual music festival, Forty Acres Fest, prevailed on April 6 despite last minute thunderstorms and tornado forecasts. The event featured a headlining performance by BET award winning rapper Waka Flocka Flame.
