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UNIVERSITY CO-OP
The University Co-op's mission is to advance the educational interests of the University. All the after-rebate profit (excluding a small portion set aside for reinvestment) of the Co-op is used to support university-related projects and activities.
Moreover, the last few years the Co-op has given almost all of the UT schools and colleges a major grant for capital and other long-term projects, such as student lounges, career centers, and computer laboratories. Since the year 2000, the University Co-op has given over 20 million dollars to UT including rebates to students.
Shimmer and Bliss
Shimmer & Bliss is a women's accessory line full of love, creativity and inspiration. The line was started by My-Cherie Haley and Mary McBride, who both work in the fashion industry in Austin, TX. The Shimmer & Bliss accessory line consist of colorful hand-painted and dip dyed silk scarves and super-comfy organic cotton/soy/bamboo body wraps. Shimmer & Bliss also has one of a kind brooches made from recycled and vintage materials. These beautiful and eco-friendly accessories are the perfect addition to your wardrobe for any season, whether it's spring,summer, winter or fall. Look out for Shimmer & Bliss at a boutique near you. Website: www.shimmerandbliss.com email:shimmerandbliss@gmail.com
Storyville is the place for locally designed and customizable apparel. With shops in Baton Rouge (next to LSU) and in Austin (next to the University of Texas), our mission is to celebrate local artists and designers while encouraging individual expression.
Our motto here at Storyville is “Wear Your Story.” And we mean it. In Storyville, you will be finally be able to make that t-shirt that you’ve always wanted to create. We’ll feature the highest quality t-shirts on the market—American Apparel. American Apparel tees are made here in the United States—and are sweatshop-free!
ModelWire.com
Modelwire is one of the industry leaders in providing booking, imaging and accounting software for talent and model management companies. ModelWire’s software lets advertisers, advertising agencies, talent and modeling agencies (www.modelwire.com) the ability to arrange bookings in every sector of the fashion business.
Loves, Mariessa Designs
The wardrobe for many of the models is provided by "Loves, Mariessa Designs". Mariessa is a local Fashion Designer out of Austin, Texas. Her line encompasses a unique, bohemian meets vintage, style. All of her garments are designed and hand sewn by her, directly out of her home. Mariessa has been producing, directing, and managing her own fashion shows and label for over 5 years now. She has also recently become directly affiliated with the Austin Handmade Market as an events organizer and artist liaison. You can find "Loves, Mariessa Designs" at the following locations:
Online Store: http://lovesmariessa.com/
Physical Store: http://austinhandmade.com/
If you're interested in working with Mariessa, or would like to get some fashion related advice, you can contact her directly by email at: lovesmariessa@mac.com