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Bachelorette at Badgley Mischka: Rachel Lindsay and fiancé get honeymoon ideas at runway show

Dallas Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay and her fiancé, Bryan Abasolo, haven't set a wedding date, but after watching the Badgley Mischka runway show from the front row at New York Fashion Week, they might consider honeymooning in Capri.

The design duo centered their spring/summer 2018 collection around a sun-drenched vacation to the Italian vacation spot, with a wardrobe that ranges from bright red floral-dotted swimsuits to crisp cotton daytime dresses and poplin skirts worn with a simple white T-shirt. For evening — a Badgley Mischka speciality — the designers sent out dozens of gowns dripping in jewels and three-dimensional flowers that wrap around the body.

Many looks are accessorized with dangling tassel earrings, jeweled sandals, and oversized sunglasses — all created by Badgley Mischka as well.

Lindsay said the fashion world is new to her and she was enjoying every moment of this week in New York. "I'm a huge fan of Badgley Mischka. Look at my shoes and I'm rocking the dress," she said about the floral creation that she wore to the show. "We're just excited to be at our first fashion week."

The Dallas lawyer said she has been back at work part-time for two weeks finishing up her practice. Absolo has been with her in Texas, but they're moving to Los Angeles soon.

One reporter asked to take a photo of Lindsay's three-carat teardrop engagement ring, which she eagerly flashed for the iPhone camera. But the couple was mum on a wedding date.

"It's been absolutely amazing," Absaolo said about the entire Bachelorette experience with Lindsay. "We're having a great time. We're just waiting to bring our lives together in LA."

The Badgley Mischka collection is available in Houston at Elizabeth Anthony.

Bryan Asolo and Rachel Lindsay were on the front row of the Badgley Mischka fashion show.

Bryan Absolo, Rachel Lindsay at Badgley Mischka horizontal crop

Photo by Marion Curtis

Bryan Asolo and Rachel Lindsay were on the front row of the Badgley Mischka fashion show.

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Farewell from New York Fashion Week: From hip vegan styles to glittery looks, 4 up-and-coming designers to watch

Photo courtesy of Christian Cowan

While it's always fun to catch New York Fashion Week's top names, the real thrill comes from scouting out a little-known designer who might make it big one day. I'll never turn down an invitation to Michael Kors or Oscar de la Renta, but I most enjoy discovering that up-and-coming talent who's getting some under-the-radar buzz. So to close out the month-long CultureMap coverage [https://houston.culturemap.com/series/ny-fashion-week-spring-2018-houston/] of the spring/summer 2018 collections at New York Fashion Week, here are four designers — including one from Houston — whom you may not know much about now but could be the next big thing. ---------- In only his second season, Christian Cowan [https://www.christiancowan.com/]has been embraced by the fashion crowd who filled the sleek restaurant Indochine to glimpse the 23-year-old London-based designer's spring/summer 2018 collection. In the clubby, intimate surroundings, the event had the feel of a long-ago time when designers showed curated looks in their salon to a select audience who could practically reach out and touch the clothes. But this collection was decidedly modern, with an over-the-top club kid/drag queen attitude that has already attracted celebrity clients like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Halsey, and couldn't help but make observers a little giddy. Among those watching: Gary Wassner, one of the fashion world's most astute investors, known for his ability to find and bankroll designers with the potential to make it big.

Our last installment from New York Fashion Week featuring spring/summer 2018 collections highlights four up-and-coming designers.

While it's always fun to catch New York Fashion Week's top names, the real thrill comes from scouting out a little-known designer who might make it big one day. I'll never turn down an invitation to Michael Kors or Oscar de la Renta, but I most enjoy discovering that up-and-coming talent who's getting some under-the-radar buzz. So to close out the month-long CultureMap coverage [https://houston.culturemap.com/series/ny-fashion-week-spring-2018-houston/] of the spring/summer 2018 collections at New York Fashion Week, here are four designers — including one from Houston — whom you may not know much about now but could be the next big thing. ---------- In only his second season, Christian Cowan [https://www.christiancowan.com/]has been embraced by the fashion crowd who filled the sleek restaurant Indochine to glimpse the 23-year-old London-based designer's spring/summer 2018 collection. In the clubby, intimate surroundings, the event had the feel of a long-ago time when designers showed curated looks in their salon to a select audience who could practically reach out and touch the clothes. But this collection was decidedly modern, with an over-the-top club kid/drag queen attitude that has already attracted celebrity clients like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Halsey, and couldn't help but make observers a little giddy. Among those watching: Gary Wassner, one of the fashion world's most astute investors, known for his ability to find and bankroll designers with the potential to make it big.

Photo courtesy of Christian Cowan

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