Written and Photographed by Elizabeth Perryman
High Fashion Halloween, produced by Jackson Montgomery of Austin, Texas featured a night of local designers showcasing couture pieces, a mini drag show, a musical perforce by Ladi Earth, and the inevitable dance party that this kind of event brings.
The designers were the stars of the night. Backstage was a mad house of hair, makeup, clothing, snacks, dance parties, laughing, and drinking. Being behind the scenes, the green room hosted the true party. Models and designers were having the time of their lives getting ready for the cat walk. The energy of the venue was pure and full of excitement for what the night was to bring.
The designers, models, event organizers, patrons, and performers are all members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. This event was able to foster a place of inclusivity and freedom, if only for the night.
Featured here are my behind the scenes (BTS) shots from the green room.
Sloane Lenz, Designer of THISISSLOANE during load-in with her brother Felix Lenz 
Carrie Fussel and Nora Rosenberg getting ready for their first fitting 
Initial fitting for Carrie Fussel 
Savannah Joblin, Felix Lenz, Benjamin Violet, and Alley Smith during their fitting 
Makeup artist Claire Robinette prepping Savannah Joblin for the show 
Sloane Lenz holding up a light for makeup artist Claire Robinette 
The model prep table 
Carrie Fussel, Nora Rosenberg, and Savannah Joblin pre runway 
Benjamin Violet, Nora Rosenberg, and Felix Lenz waiting for their time slot for the run through 
Designer SADIE prepping her models 
Designer SADIE with her models after the show
Here is my live tweeting from the event! Follow the link at the bottom to see them all!
