LESLIE FENDER
RARE AUSTIN
MAKING the CUT (Fashion Issue, November 2008, Page 40)
Featured designer in an article about the UT Textiles and Apparel program
AUSTIN CHRONICLE
Fashion With a Capital "F" by Stephen Moser (October 10, 2008)
"Leslie Fender unanimously won first place with her drop-dead chic and sleek silk sheath with asymmetrical tucking across the front and a lambskin and jet crystal corsage on the shoulder."
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THE STATESMAN 'Out and About' 360 Blogs
Little Black Dress Madness by Michael Barnes (October 3, 2008)
" Leslie Fender ultimately won out with a sleek number..."
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THE DAILY TEXAN
an eye catching catwalk... by Rebecca Adams (April 28, 2008)
"Leslie Fender showcased a collection titled 'Folk Lure' that was just as charming as its title. Her use of saffron for a skirt and cropped jacket was a delightful touch to her hippie aesthetic, and the detail on the sleeves and embroidery of her white mini-dress were impeccable."