Houston vs. Dallas: A Quinceañera Fashion Showdown 

by Vanessa Rosales

Hey it’s me again it’s Vanessa Rosales. I wanted to talk about the quince fashion scene in Houston compared to Dallas, because the difference between the two is really noticeable, especially if you’ve experienced both firsthand. Houston is known for going all out and it’s over-the-top quince fashion expos. I believe a big part of that is due Houston having one the biggest Hispanic populations in Texas with over a million Hispanics compared to half a million in Dallas. Cultural influence shows up in a major way, especially at expos. 

Houston expos are definitely over the top having massive expos. With a full production showing the elaborate fashion shows, glamorous dresses, skillful choreographed dancers, upscale luxury venues and vendors. It feels like fashion week for 15- year-olds, where families can not only plan their celebrations but also get inspired by the artistry of designers and performers.the experience is elevated with upscale venues, red carpets, and a media- worthy vibe. While Dallas showcases less with smaller vendors and overall prestation. Fewer vendors and more intimate experience is still beautiful and meaningful. As someone who has coordinated quinceañera expos and been involved in the fashion side of the industry, I have noticed the distinct difference in the both. A clear difference lies in the designers and models within the two city showcases. In Dallas many models are just getting their start and have less experience – which is how I first got into modeling. Houston models are often agency- represented and often have more runway experience. They work closely with the designers which really elevates the overall presentation. Designers in Houston are much more creative and unique. They costume make many of the dresses with beautiful high-end fabric and designs that are unique while in Dallas many stick to catalog looks which are just as beautiful but not as luminous. While Dallas and Houston play important roles in celebrating and preserving quinceañera tradition, both cities celebrate quinceañeras beautifully but differently. Houston takes it to another level by blending culture with couture tradition with innovation and luxury. Houston set the bar high having fashion- forward thinking, something Dallas has yet to achieve. 

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