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The annual Recycled Fashion Show was created by Treasure City as a way to promote the creative reuse of old materials.

Local clothing and accessory designers have been encouraged to hunt for materials and inspiration at Treasure City for their collections . Participating designers were given bags to fill up with items from the store for free in exchange for putting at least one piece from their collections in a silent auction after the fashion show.

The fashion show is free and will be preceded by pre-show performances, including dances by Texas Roller Derby jeerleaders The Bomb Squad and DJ BULLET.

The show is followed immediately by an after party benefit at the Victory Grill (1104 E. 11th Street). The benefit will feature a silent auction of some pieces from the fashion show and musical entertainment by local acts, Blacklisted Individuals, Damp Heat, Sunset, and The Always Already. There is a $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit Treasure City Thrift Store.

The fashion show and benefit are collaborations with iLoveMikeLitt which also produced last year's show and benefit.

what’s happening at treasure city thrift

EVENTS

----------2nd Annual Recycled Fashion Show----------

Join us on Friday, October 10th, as we showcase the talent and creativity of Austin’s independent DIY fashion designers, makeup artists & models.

7-9PM, Runway Show starts at 8PM, FREE at Treasure City Thrift
Pre-Show Dance Performance by The Bomb Squad
Music by DJ Bullet

After Party 10PM-2AM $5 Donation Benefits Treasure City
Victory Grill, 1104 E 11th St
Silent Auction of Runway Designs
Bands:The Always Already,{{{Sunset}}},Blacklisted Individuals, Damp Heat

----------Friday nights...

...will continue most of the weeks in October with DJs in the parking lot, Yellowbike shops from 6-9, Treasure City open till 9, and free movies starting at dark. This month all movies are sponsored by anarchist soccer, which you can read about at www.anarchistsoccer.org. Here’s the schedule, find movie details at www.treasurecitythrift.org

Oct 3 Goal Dreams
Oct 10 no movie, Treasue City Fashion Show
Oct 17 Kicking It
Oct 24 Maradona
Oct 31 We’re taking the night off for Halloween, and hope to see you at the yellowbike fundraiser at creekside.

----------Really Really Free Market----------

Saturday, October 26, 1-4 pm in the park around the corner, 16th and Chestnut.
All kinds of stuff, for free. for real.

SALES THIS MONTH

week 1: free belt with any pair of pants!
week 2: free tie with any shirt!
week 3: free bedding with any bedding!
week 4: free record with any record!
week 5: the bag sale is back, free bag with any 3 anything!

HALLOWEEN
That's right, folks. The goblins and ghosts aren't just for suckers.
Here at Treasure City, we've been biting our nails with glee at how
many outstandingly insane costumes and accessories we've been hording
for the last year. All that anticipation for this one month...the
sacred month of October! There's no reason why you should be going
with the traditional superhero, historical figures, or occupational
stereotypes...when you can land at your local creative hub and
discover the meaning of originality.

NEW MERCH
We’ve also added some new sections –there’s an area now for art and craft supplies, prompted by a big donation of sewing and other crafty stuff. Below that is a shelf dedicated to office supplies, and one for tools and gardening things. These can all be found in our back room, between appliances and toys.

MUTUAL AID
Treasure City exists to support the work of local grassroots organizations. We believe in solidarity not charity: that is, sustainably supporting groups working for systematic change. Our main beneficiaries right now are Inside Books and the Yellow Bike Project; there are many other groups we support that you can read about at www.treasurecitythrift.org/groups. We’re currently working on expanding our promotional support, so if your group is already a part of our network, or would like to be, please get in touch (cory@treasurecitythrift.org) to talk about how we can help get the word out about what you’re working on.

see you soon!
xo,
cory, krissi, and the rest of the treasure city collective

ME: I mean really, Lucy P, what's going on there?
LUCY P: oh, i just picked up a few things at the thrift store...

ME: do you mean to tell me that handmade, one of a kind radio 91.1 shirt is for sale at treasure city?
LUCY P: of course

ME:and the belt too?
LUCY P: yup, in all it's metallic pink leather glory.

ME:and did you find that book there too?
LUCY P: yeah, i thought i'd pick up a new skill in my spare time.

ME:and what's that you've got under the other arm?
LUCY P: why, it's my royal american miss trophy, of course

ME: does that really say you're a photogenic winner?
LUCY P: yes it does, and i won it fair and square.
ME: so you didn't get that from the thrift store?
LUCY P: oh no, but I'll sell it to you.
ME: I noticed it already has a treasure city price tag on it, what does that say?
LUCY P: it says: "priceless...ok, three bucks".

Treasure City Fashion Show 2008 -

Treasure City Thrift Store is now accepting entries for our 2nd Annual Recycled Fashion Show.

The Show will take place in the first half of October.

This year we are striving for an entirely recycled show. The concept is creative reuse of materials.

We are hoping that each designer can enter a collection of at least 3 outfits that are refashioned out of old clothes. Designers are highly encouraged to look for material (i.e. old clothes and accessories) at Treasure City Thrift Store.

Space is limited, so contact us with your interest soon.

Apply Now

treasurecityfashionshow.com

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