Top Austin Model is an annual, multistage competition for Austin-based models. Top Austin Model was created by ButterFly Entertainment in 2011 and exclusively features Austin-based talent and businesses to serve as a platform for creative fashion professionals in Austin, Texas.
5th Competition Season
#TopAustinModel
Past Events
Finale 2013
WINNER | Nicole Glenn
RUNNER UPS | Lani Rader and Cameron Curphey
FAN FAVORITE | Harlee Rae
MODELS | Amanda Beltran | Cameron Curphey | Schuyler Dale | Nicole Glenn | Sydney Grimes| Somer Lawrence | Lani Rader | Harlee Rae | Becca Saulsberry | Holly Watson
DESIGNERS | Heartshaped Design & Style | Navi Bleu | Teresa Valenzuela
HAIR| Jackson Ruiz
MAKEUP | Rae Cosmetics
FEATURING | DJ Brandon Shabazz | singer Melanie Phillips
FABULOUS & FASHIONABLE MEN | Marques Harper, Austin America Statesman | William Jackson, InFluential Magazine | Matt Swinney, Austin Fashion Week | Mic Trotty, The CW Austin | AJ Vincent, "Best Keyboardist of Austin" 2011 and 2012 | David Yeomans, KXAN Weather
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet, ButterFly Entertainment | Ivy Kim, Red Ivy Hair | Peter Tung, Peter Tung Photography | Guest Judge Spruce Dickerson, Miss Plus America Elite | Guest Judge Taylor Ellison, The CW Star |
SPECIAL THANKS | Zach Theatre | University Fashion Group | Little Black Dress Vodka | Signature Bridal Salon
PHOTOGRAPHERS | AustinPhotoNet| Tyler KO | Todd White Photography
Showcase 2013
​MODELS | Amanda Beltran | Cameron Curphey | Schuyler Dale | Ajeenah Fareed | Nicole Glenn | Sydney Grimes | Somer Lawrence | Lani Rader | Harlee Rae | Kelly Rangel | Becca Saulsberry | Jenna Sanders | Katie Stotts | Holly Watson
BOUTIQUES | elevenEleven | Golden Bones | Hemline
Styled by ButterFly Stylist Matthew Klimek
HAIR & MAKEUP | Green Alley Salon
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet, ButterFly Entertainment | Ivy Kim, Red Ivy Hair | Peter Tung, Peter Tung Photography | Guest Judge Bee Pedersen, author | Guest Judge Gay 'Sugar' Isber, designer at The Sugar Factory
FEATURING | DJ Cabrini Green | Southbound Drive
PHOTOGRAPHERS | AustinPhotoNet | Tyler KO | Todd White Photography
Casting 2013
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet, ButterFly Entertainment | Ivy Kim, Red Ivy Hair | Peter Tung, Peter Tung Photography | Guest Judge Spruce Dickerson, Miss Plus America Elite | Guest Judge Taylor Ellison, The CW Star |
FEATURING | DJ Hexum | Little Black Dress Vodka
SPECIAL THANKS | Joie De Vie | Signature Bridal Salon
PHOTOGRAPHERS | AustinPhotoNet | Tyler KO | Todd White Photography
Finale 2012
WINNER | Claire Graves
RUNNER UPS | Emma Rader and Jessica Mitchell
FAN FAVORITE | Melanie Phillips
TOP 10 CONTESTANTS | Dominique Bedford | Laurel Fairbanks | Claire Graves | Jennifer Ihenacho | Tamica Jones | Blue Madrigal | Jessica Mitchell | Melanie Phillips | Emma Rader | Adriana Sanchez
DESIGNERS | La La | House of Púca | Sassy Southern Fashions | Sixchel | Jinxedaposed Clothing
HAIR & MAKEUP | Ivy Kim of Red Ivy Hair | Kendall Koehler of Mayhem Beauty | Edith Gonzalez | Lauren Gonzalez | Alexandria Patterson Hair
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet | Leonardo D'Almagro | Britany Walker | Guest Judge Mic Trotty | Guest Judge Spruce Dickerson
FEATURING | DJ Brandon Shabazz | Tiny Dancer
SPECIAL THANKS | The Great Outdoors | University Fashion Group | LM Cocktail Catering | Little Black Dress Vodka | Signature Bridal Salon
PHOTOGRAPHERS | Peter Tung Photography | Lustre Marvilloso Photography | R.P. Vincent Photography, Hunter and Thief
Showcase 2012
​MODELS | Dominique Bedford | Sarah Creel | Claire Graves | Laurel Fairbanks | Bailey Gattis | Sloan Holley | Jennifer Ihenacho | Tamica Jones | Blue Madrigal | Jessica Mitchell | Melanie Phillips | Emma Rader | Adriana Sanchez

FEATURING | Cotone | Electric Frenchie | Filin | Spring Frost | Sugar Factory
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HAIR & MAKEUP | Russ and Company Salon
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STYLIST | Matthew Klimek | Amber Webster |
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet | Leonardo D'Almagro | Britany Walker | Guest Judge Anne Hudson | Guest Judge Ross Bennett

WITH DJ Cabrini Green

PHOTOGRAPHERS | Peter Tung Photography | Lustre Maravilloso | Hunter & Thief Photography
Finale 2011
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WINNER | Britany Walker
RUNNER UPS | Cile Cook and Heather McClellan
MODELS | Cile Cook | Christen Gmitter | Heather McClellan | Emily McGee | Zeena Osmany | Alexandria Overton | Natasha Para | Brittany Walker | Sue Zaldivar
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DESIGNERS || Monica Li Designs | Jinxedaposed | Sixchel
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HAIR & MAKEUP | BreeZe Salon
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet | Ivy Kim | Lisa Del Dotto | Guest Judge Arcielago | Guest Judge Ross Bennett
FEATURING | DJ Cabrini Green | Bob Slaughter | Luis Baneulos
PHOTOGRAPHERS | Peter Tung Photography | Michael Paolini | Rick Kent
Showcase 2011
​MODELS | Adrianna Cavit | Cile Cook | Christen Gmitter | Heather McClellan | Emily McGee | Zeena Osmany | Alexandria Overton | Natasha Para | Brittany Walker | Sue Zaldivar
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DESIGNERS | Meiling Chang | Jena Randall
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HAIR & MAKEUP | Vanity Salon
JUDGES | Brianna Fleet | Ivy Kim | Lisa Del Dotto | Guest Gerry Hannan
FEATURING | DJ Cabrini Green | Tiny Dancer
PHOTOGRAPHERS | Peter Tung Photography | Rick Kent | Ross Vincent Photography
Photo Shoot Favorites
2012 Beauty Shoot
PHOTOGRAPHY | Ross Vincent, Hunter & Thief
HAIR & MAKEUP | Red Ivy Hair
2012 Location Shoot
PHOTOGRAPHY | Wild Blue
HAIR & MAKEUP | Red Ivy Hair | Mayhem Beauty
WARDROBE | House of Puca | Jinxedaposed Clothing | LaLa | Sassy Souther Fashions
2012 Studio Shoot
PHOTOGRAPHY | Peter Tung
HAIR & MAKEUP | Russ and Company Salon
WARDROBE | Filin
2011 Downtown Austin Shoot
PHOTOGRAPHY | AlethesLogos
HAIR & MAKEUP | Lupita Flores | Misty Mittlestedt | Smoak'n Kreations
WARDROBE | Megan Summerville

2011 Color Shoot
PHOTOGRAPHY | DK Art
HAIR & MAKEUP | Lupita Flores| Laura Gamble | Misty Mittlestedt | Rae Cosmetics
BODY ART | Michelle Pusifer
ACCESSORIES | Adrian Amiro

Press Links
Keep Austin Stylish - "Besides getting involved in the local fashion industry and getting to meet some great contacts, this competition is also a good learning experience for new models or even those who have never modeled before."
Heaven Salon - "Forget about Tyra and America’s Next Top Model, if you want to break into the fashion scene here in Austin, then sign up for Top Austin Model."
Keep Austin Stylish - "Claire says her favorite part of being involved in Top Austin Model was getting to know all the other girls, as well as learning and growing as a model."
The Horn - " Maintaining show sponsor ButterFly Entertainment’s consistency for professionalism and support of the local fashion industry throughout,.."
The CW Austin - "The showcase marks the second stage of the Top Austin Model competition, the brainchild of Butterfly Entertainment CEO Brianna Fleet."
Austin Fusion Magazine - "Even a single fashion model can make a significant difference on an entire industry."
Read the Horn - "Featuring over 50 looks, the event aims to illuminate the city’s talent, both behind the scenes and in front."
​Keep Austin Stylish - "A lot goes through your head, and it takes more than simply just being photogenic."
The Caller - "Top Austin Model promotes local modeling talent through a series of competitions featuring works from Austin-based designers and locally owned boutiques."
Record Star - " Graves won the title of 2012 Top Austin Model, beating the nine other models in the finale."
Austin Post - "Somewhere someone was waving a magic wand Sunday night, transforming Antone's from a haven for dirty rockers to a luminescent runway where long-legged lovelies strut their stuff competing in the Top Austin Model Finale."
UFG Street Style - "Austin actress Madison Burge hosted the Top Austin Model finale Sunday at Antone’s."
Keep Austin Stylish - "Well then consider local model Brianna Fleet (the gal who put all this together) to be the Tyra Banks of Austin."
The Examiner - "[Top Austin Model] will feature all local Austin talent, and Austin has that in abundance."