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Fashion's Second Life Starts Here

Uptown Cheapskate redesigns wardrobes while reducing waste Article and Photography by Julie Royce Fast fashion may dominate social media feeds, but in Austin, a different movement has been quietly thriving for decades. Long before sustainable fashion became a buzzword, Austinites embraced thrift stores, vintage boutiques, and resale shops in search of one-of-a-kind finds. Today, that culture is stronger than ever, and Craig Berlin, owner of Uptown Cheapskate Austin, believes resale has...

Style + Beauty

Where Style Meets Smart Innovation

Austin entrepreneur transforms a daily beauty ritual into an award-winning innovation blending confidence, luxury, ergonomic design and everyday comfort Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Gina Grande Sometimes the best ideas begin with a simple question. For Austin entrepreneur Mozhgan Mizban, it was this: Why are people still bending over a bathroom counter to use a beauty mirror? That moment of frustration sparked an idea that would consume nearly a decade of her life. Eight years...

Life + Culture

More Than What We Wear

Archives reveal people, places, and spirit shaping Austin's enduring identity Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Austin History Center Spend a few minutes flipping through the Austin History Center's archives and one thing becomes immediately clear: Austin has never dressed like everyone else. The photographs tell the story. Young women in elegant prom gowns. Musicians in worn denim and cowboy boots. Festivalgoers embracing the Texas heat with equal parts comfort and...

Home + Design

Rooms That Tell A Story

At Uptown Modern, thoughtfully curated vintage furnishings, bold color, and unexpected pairings transform everyday interiors into deeply personal spaces Article by Julie Royce A sleek Danish teak credenza paired with concrete chicken feet perched on rebar legs might sound like an unlikely match. For Jean Heath, owner of Uptown Modern , that's precisely the point. "Opposites highlight each other," she said. "The beautiful teak becomes even more beautiful, while the whimsical chicken feet make...