The Bevy Hotel was a riot of color, noise, food and fashion Saturday as over 300 people enjoyed a veritable smorgasbord of hors d’oeuvres, wines and other adult liquid samplings during the annual Boerne Retailers Style Show and Shopping event.
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the fashion show, where locals modeled the latest styles from the shops of the Hill Country Mile.
Although the night focused on fun, it was all in aid of a good cause, The Kendall County Women’s Shelter, which was founded in 2007. The shelter offers a holistic approach to supporting survivors and their pets, providing shelter and resources, and raising awareness about domestic abuse.
Amy Bierstedt, media and marketing manager for the event, was thrilled with the turnout, which saw vendors showcase everything from natural-made candles and Christmas décor to Texas-themed clothing and bridal gowns.
Bierstedt, owner of “Handmade on Main,” which features 26 vendors, said they are all Texans, and almost all of them are local moms and grandmas.
Handmade on Main sells organic soaps, stained glass, jewelry, cocktail starters, dog bandanas, dog treats and chocolate toffee popcorn, which proved to be a massive hit with the crowd.
Another featured shop was Real Fashion, owned by Ashlyn Booth. Diane Garcia was on hand to man the table. When asked where they Tonya Lauren Talbert makes her way down the runway in an outfit from The Pearl Antler during Saturday’s Boerne Retailers Style Show and Shopping extravaganza at The Bevy Hotel.
Star photo by Cori Smelker source their clothing, she said that they go to the Dallas Market and Las Vegas. “And we try to get sizes for everybody. We go from Small to 1X,” Booth said.
The evening’s main event was local models taking to the runway to show off the latest acquisitions from shops like Joli, which offers clothing for all ages, including some very trendy 70-something ladies.
Alena’s Boutique, with its uniquely Texan branding — sequined football-themed dress, anyone? — showcased everyday wear for the mom around town, and featured a very sparkly pantsuit for evening wear.
The owners of Hey Love took to the runway along with their models to parade their merchandise, including dresses for all sizes.
The Pearl Antler, an anchor on Main Street, featured clothing that is truly inclusive of all sizes. It had a decidedly Texas twist, with turquoise accessories, cowboy hats and more than a couple of cowboy boots.
Shoppes of 222 offered a quirky and distinctive style with everything from a form-fitted two-piece dress that hugged the curves of the model, to a floating blouse that flattered every form.
A highlight of the night was LD Bridal, which featured some truly gorgeous bridal gowns as well as bridesmaids’ dresses. Most of the women clapped when one model put her hands in the pockets of the gown she wore.
The culmination of the evening’s fashion show was Fabulous Finds, the Main Street thrift store. As one of the sponsors of The Kendall County Women’s Shelter, their funds go into ensuring the women of the community are taken care of. Their models proceeded down the runway in clothes that looked brand-new and very on-trend.
As the runway lights dimmed and the final model stepped off, the Bevy echoed with the applause of a community united in support of The Kendall County Women’s Shelter. This event was more than just a fashion show; it was a celebration of local businesses, a testament to the resilience of survivors, and a powerful reminder that together, we can create a world free from domestic abuse.
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