Tag: AUSTIN

In what must be one of the most gratuitous moves ever made, Apple will open a 5,000-square-foot store smack-dab in downtown Austin, built to last only slightly longer than the duration of the South by Southwest Interactive Conference. What could Apple possibly sell to the SXSW crowd that they don't already own? Why, official Steve Jobs tattoos, of course. Well, that or iPad 2s. But we bet Apple ...

Last week was Austin Fashion Week, and the event's 'Keep Austin Beautiful' show featured upcycled and recycled designs from Texan artists. Designer Tina Sparkles (who might be a Baz Luhrmann fan) created a one-shouldered frock, called 'System Supernova,' out of discarded computer wire. Sure, it might not be too movement-friendly, but the multicolored twists and inherent volume of the material made ...

Earlier this month, Austin, Texas was the scene of one of the biggest independent music festivals in the world. Called South By Southwest (or SXSW), the festival finds lovers of all things indie flocking to the area for a week of rockin' and rollin' -- to some locals' chagrin. Police, in particular, have their hands full during the festival, so it wasn't really a surprise when a Twitter account ...