Name: atCentral: Ty Hunter and Makeover from Within
Start: 2023-04-06T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-04-06T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

atCentral: Ty Hunter and Makeover from Within

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Celebrity stylist Ty Hunter reads from and discusses his new book, Makeover from Within, with Matt Swinney, Director of Austin Fashion Week.

Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

A moving and uniquely inspiring book of self-reflection and motivational musings from Ty Hunter, stylist to the stars.In this nuanced mix of memoir, photographs, motivational musings, and wisdom, legendary celebrity stylist Ty Hunter recounts both the trying times and brightest moments of his life. Faced with physical, mental, and emotional obstacles that range from a gunshot wound to caring for his sick parents to simply existing as a Black, gay man in America, Ty channeled his energy into surmounting the unconquerable, along the way developing a resilient spirit—one that begs to be shared with the world.In overcoming his own hardships and blossoming in his career as a stylist, where he worked with superstars like Beyoncé and Billy Porter, Ty has developed a knack for inspiring self-confidence in others. Perfect for the unstoppable badass in your life, this book tells the story of a vibrant soul who defeated the odds and whose goal is to guide you to a brighter and more positive future.T﻿his conversation will be moderated by Matt Swinney, Director of Austin Fashion Week, and it is presented in association with the Black Caucus Round Table of the Texas Library Association. Copies of Makeover from Within: Lessons in Hardship, Acceptance, and Self Discovery will be available for purchase at the event. A book signing will follow the conversation. This event will take place in the Special Events Center of the Austin Central Library. It is free and open to the public. Become a member of The Library Foundation today! Membership benefits include priority seating for atCentral events and invitations to member receptions. To become a Library Foundation member, <a href="http://weblink.donorperfect.com/atcentral" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">make a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more</a>.+++ABOUT TY HUNTER: Ty Hunter became a major force in the fashion industry as he helped shape an entire generation of fashionistas through his role as Beyoncé&#x27;s stylist for eighteen years. Hunter has gone on to design is own collections and has shown at New York Fashion Week. His design career continues with a collaboration at A. Cloud. He recently joined forces with one of the most exciting names in fashion today when he became Billy Porter&#x27;s head stylist and creative director. ABOUT MATT SWINNEY: Matt Swinney is the Founder and CEO of Fashion By Texas, including Austin Fashion Week, Fashion By Dallas and Fashion By Houston, the three largest fashion events in the state. Through his work helming Austin Fashion Week, Matt has essentially been a catalyst for creating a fashion industry in Austin where little existed prior to 2009 when Austin Fashion Week first started. Matt has been heavily involved with City of Austin grants and delegations to help further the Austin fashion industry in countries like Egypt, Australia, Pakistan and Mexico. Fashion By Texas is a social impact company with a deep focus on sustainability, ethical manufacturing and runway inclusion.In addition to his work with Fashion By Texas, Matt is the Founder of DoGood Consulting, an agency focused on engaging Austin-based nonprofits with corporate partners through fundraising utilizing for-profit sponsorship models. Matt is actively engaged in the Austin nonprofit community through work with The Arc of the Capital Area, Center for Child Protection, Notley Ventures and others. Matt is well-versed in the Arts and a fierce supporter of people with intellectual and physical disabilities.

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