TRENDSETTER MEMBERS

AS PART OF 

supporter of the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative and its programming,
helping to make a difference for our fashion industry and its professionals.

TFII Trendsetter Members are entry level fashion community aspiring to achieve professional levels in the fashion industry. They are either recent fashion students or entrepreneurs who have been in business for two consecutive years or less. Through the Texas Fashion industry Initiative, we strive to connect these future professionals with mentors, resources, education and other networking opportunities to further enhance their dreams. Please meet our aspirational Trendsetter Members below.

Lisa Ugarte

Owner of Online boutique, Hats Off SA

area of aspiration

Entrepreneurship

SARA KLUSS

Alicia Miranda Custom Vintage Clothing

area of aspiration

Retail & Design

Nicole Sarmiento

UIW Fashion Students

area of aspiration

Fashion Design

Fallyn page

Territory Manager for Aveda

area of aspiration

Beauty Innovation

Alexis West

Entrepreneur at FLORAL SEA

area of aspiration

Fashion Design

CRYSTAL COMBS

C Clear Photography

area of aspiration

Fashion Photographer

Willa Walker

Fashion Design /Entrepreneurship

area of aspiration

Entrepreneurship

Franchesca Cabrera

Fashion Photographer

area of aspiration

Full Time Photographer

Ali Bisnov

UIW Fashion Students

area of aspiration

Makeup Innovator/Business Entrepreneur

AMBER YBARRA

Founder of The Positive Platform

area of aspiration

Fashion Industry Motivator

Angelica Rivera

Fashion Merchandising Student

area of aspiration

Fashion Merchandising

ONES-TO-WATCH FASHION BUSINESSES
OF THE YEAR

These Trendsetter Members are entrepreneurs participating in the Silver Jacket Entrepreneur Program. Keep your eye on them and follow their businesses to support Texas fashion industry.

MILLIE MONREAL

Owner of ELSEWEAR Cosmetics & Silver Jacket Entrepreneur

area of aspiration

Makeup Cosmetics Line Entrepreneur

Veronica Rodriguez

Fashion Designer & Silver Jacket Entrepreneur

area of aspiration

Women's Ready-To-Wear

SHABNAM VAEZZADEH

Fashion Designer & Silver Jacket Entrepreneur

area of aspiration

Fashion Design

Shelby Hilliard

Fashion Designer & Silver Jacket Entreprenuer

area of aspiration

Petite Ready-To-Wear Womenswear

Grecia Valencia

Swimwear Entreprenuer

area of aspiration

Swimwear Designer

Joey Rosales

Fashion Designer

area of aspiration

Entrepreneurship

Daniel Hinojos

Fashion Designer & Silver Jacket Entrepreneur

area of aspiration

Women's Formal & Ready-To-Wear

Rosalinda De La Cruz

Fashion Designer/Men's Swimwear

area of aspiration

Fashion Designer/Men's Swimwear

YOUTH NOUVEAU

Available exclusively to high school students, Youth Nouveau members have insider level access to fashion career support. These students receive preferential consideration for all educational opportunities offered through our programming including real work experience behind the scenes with top fashion companies and TEXAS FASHION WEEK™ every fall.

Kyla Wilson

Corpus Christi, TX Member

area of aspiration

Fashion Artist

Angel Iruegas

San Antonio, TX Member

area of aspiration

Fashion Design / Streetwear

AND GROWING...

THE TIME IS NOW.
BECOME A PART OF THE MOVEMENT.