John C, Chloe Dao and friend, Leigh AnneHey BPR,
Houston...we have a Fashion Week!
I have to admit I was cautiously optimistic about a Houston Fashion Week, but after seeing the line-up of designers - Christian Siriano, Chloe Dao, Irina Shabayeva - I was sold!
Christian Siriano at Houston Fashion WeekPhoto: WireImage
A look from Christian's Spring 2011 linePhoto: WireImage
Christian kicked off the week along with Cesar Galindo, a Houston native who will be a contestant on season two of "The Fashion Show". Chloe and Irina showed on Wednesday night alongside seasoned designer Mark Bouwer. I was surprised to see Kayln Hemphill (winner of "Models of the Runway") walking in all of the shows throughout the week. She's a Houston native as well and she's certainly made us proud!
Kalyn Hemphill models for Christian SirianoPhoto: WireImage
Irina Shabayeva at Houston Fashion WeekPhoto: WireImage
Kalyn Hemphill models for Irina ShabayevaPhoto: WireImage
Kalyn models for Irina
Photo: WireImage
Photo: WireImage
The week garnered tons of press, especially with the help of George Bush Sr. and Barbara Bush who showed up on Tuesday night to cheer on granddaughter Lauren Bush as she premiered her own collection!
Chloe Dao at Houston Fashion WeekPhoto: WireImage
Kalyn Hemphill models for ChloePhoto: WireImage
I can't wait for Houston Fashion Week 2011...maybe we'll be seeing collections from one of our remaining seasons 8 designers in the Lone Star State!
John C
More photos of Christian Siriano's Houston Fashion Week show here.
More photos from Chloe Dao here, and Irina Shabayeva here.
