Eclectic Shades Magazine January 2018 | Page 11

Brianna Fleet

Hair and Makeup by Mandy Hernandez

Designer Elrick by Rick Gonyo

"When I began in this industry, I fell in love with the creative environment and inspirational individuals comprising the Austin fashion community. As our careers developed, my friends in the community quickly evolved into my fashion family - sharing struggles and successes while building our brands and the industry around us. As I have grown from student to teacher with a goal of cultivating positive experiences for professionals, aspiring professionals, and fans, my fashion family has supported me in many endeavors with their time, talent, and guidance.

Attempting to share my inspired passion for the art behind the local fashion industry, I created Top Austin Model with a goal of providing a platform exclusively featuring the rising talents in the Austin fashion scene. Appreciative audiences joined in my awe of the innovative creations by local hair stylists, makeup artists, designers, wardrobe stylists, photographers, and all of the amazing individuals behind the scenes constructing and capturing these works of art.

It is an honor to have played even the smallest of roles in so many successful careers of my fashion family and friends, whether it be modeling their looks, coordinating their photo shoots, or producing their fashion shows. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to surround myself with such powerful cultural influences of the Austin fashion industry and I am humbled by your continued support. It continues to be my pleasure to provide your stage and I look forward to working with you again soon."