Social Hour: esbyfest Celebrated Austin’s Creative and Eco-Friendly Community with a Fashion Show and Day Party

On March 10, guests gathered at St. John Studios where the sun was shining down upon a fantastic array of curated activities. With an overarching theme on sustainability, esbyfest was designed to celebrate eco-conscious practices. Through a spotlight on sustainable fashion and an insightful panel discussion, esbyfest sparked lively conversation as well as inspiration about ways to better honor our planet.

During esbyfest, esby‘s founder Stephanie Beard unveiled her 21st collection with a fashion show featuring breezy linen dresses, summery suits, and timeless silhouettes using high quality and natural fabrics.

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esby fashion show (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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Guests awaiting the esby fashion show (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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esbyfest panel (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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esby apparel (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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Lick Ice Cream (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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THEBROSFRESH (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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Dying bandanas with Abbey Dyed (photo by Jordan Petsy)

Throughout the day, guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails from LALO Tequila, delicious bites by La Pera, Earlybird CBD gummies, sweet treats from Lick Ice Cream, coffee by Luna Espresso, Rambler sparkling water, pizza from Palm Pizza, and more.

There were also many complementary activities like MOOD aura readings, photos in The Photo Bus, and custom esbyfest bandanas dyed with all-natural dyes by Abbey Dyed.

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Stephanie Beard and Rosee Qualls (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Penny Fest and Josh Ninmann (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Nicolette Gawthrop and Shoko Von Werder (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Millie Strauss and Joey Puterbaugh (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Melissa Dale Brooks and Holly Arthur (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Lauren Marques, Jana Wayne, and Maddie Hazel (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Victoria Bigelow and Devan Skaggs (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Jonathan Sanchez and Amanda Turner (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Jen Staples, Mallory Curlee Green, and Chris Velasquez (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Geneva Karwoski, Nicolette Gawthrop, Shoko Von Werder, and Emily (photo courtesy of ROMR) Vanwagenen

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Debbie Vanvooren, Tracy Bauer and Suzanne Hermann (photo courtesy of ROMR)

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Andrea Swinbank and Amna Dermish (photo courtesy of ROMR)

The evening concluded with live performances by THEBROSFRESH, Victoria Bigelow, and Sir Woman!

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THEBROSFRESH (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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Victoria Bigelow (photo by Jordan Petsy)

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Sir Woman (photo by Jordan Petsy)

It was a lovely day of celebration and fun in honor of esby apparel and Austin’s vibrant community.

Event production and PR support are provided by CB Communications and Events. Production Co and Video: Swimcall Media | Photography: Travis Hallmark.