Austin Fashion Week

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Austin Fashion Week
StatusActive
GenreFashion
FrequencySemiannual
Location(s)Austin, Texas
CountryUnited States
Established2009
FounderMatt Swinney
Most recent2023

Austin Fashion Week (AFW), is semiannual fashion event that takes place in Austin, Texas during the spring and fall seasons. [1] [2] The event is typically three days long and includes runway shows, pop-up shops and an award ceremony. [3] In recent years, around 50 designers have presented full, or capsule collections. Founded by Matt Swinney in 2009, and the most recent event took place in 2023. [4]

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