Style Seekers’ Guide: Fashionable Summer Fun in Colorado

Summer in Colorado isn’t just about outdoor escapades and scenic beauty—it’s also a time to showcase your unique sense of style while enjoying everything the state has to offer. Here are five fashion-forward tips to elevate your summer fun in Colorado:

1. Dress for Adventure: Whether you’re hiking in Boulder’s Chautauqua Park or biking along Denver’s Cherry Creek Trail, blend fashion and function with breathable fabrics, stylish activewear, and accessories like hats and sunglasses to stay cool and protected under the Colorado sun.

2. Rock Festival Chic: From the vibrant Cherry Creek Arts Festival to the eclectic Underground Music Showcase in Denver, summer in Colorado is filled with cultural festivals. Embrace festival fashion with flowy dresses, comfortable sandals, and statement accessories that reflect your personal style and the festive atmosphere.

3. Explore Urban Fashion Havens: Discover Denver’s trendy neighborhoods like RiNo (River North Art District) and LoDo (Lower Downtown) for stylish boutiques, vintage shops, and local designer showcases. Update your summer wardrobe with unique finds and support Colorado’s thriving fashion scene.

4. Elevate Your Dining Experience: Whether dining al fresco in Larimer Square or savoring farm-to-table cuisine in Boulder, elevate your dining experience with chic summer … Read more!

Doppio Denver and Netflix Celebrate the Release of A Family Affair!

Hello Fashion Denver community,

We have some fun news to share with you!  Doppio Denver is teaming up with Netflix to celebrate the release of their new movie, A Family Affair. This collaboration brings a delightful treat to all coffee lovers and movie enthusiasts in Denver.

To mark the occasion, Doppio Denver is offering a fantastic BOGO (Buy One, Get One) Chris Cole Coconut Cold Brew Drink Special. This offer is available this Friday and Saturday, giving you the perfect reason to drop by and enjoy a refreshing beverage.

In A Family Affair, Joey King’s character, a personal assistant, brings coffee for her boss, Zac Efron.  So, the Brew For Two deal is perfect for bosses/assistants and mothers/daughters!

What’s the Deal?

  • When: Friday and Saturday
  • Where: Doppio Denver ( 1245 E. Colfax Unit 105)
  • Special: BOGO Chris Cole Coconut Cold Brew Drink Special

Not only will you get to savor this delicious cold brew, but you’ll also be part of a unique celebration for Netflix’s latest release. A Family Affair is set to premiere on Netflix starting June 28th, so make sure to catch it and enjoy a cozy movie night.

This partnership between Doppio Denver and Netflix … Read more!

Lovers of French Fashion Wanted: Unleash Your French Flair on the Runway at Bastille Day in Cherry Creek North!

Attention designers, stylists, boutique owners, and French fashion enthusiasts!

Join us on Friday, July 12th, for an unforgettable fashion show at the Bastille Day French Fest, the largest French festival in Colorado. This vibrant event, hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce, will bring three days of French charm to Denver.

Fashion Denver proudly presents the fashion show as part of this exciting celebration.

Event Highlights:

  • Date: Friday, July 12th
  • Fashion Show: 7:00 PM sharp!
  • Location: Filmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North
  • Cost: Free Community Event

Showcase Your Style on Our Runway!

Step onto our runway to the rhythm of a specially curated French playlist. Bring your own models—whether they’re professional models, friends, family, or even yourself—and join us for a chic, fun and fashionable event.

See our participants

 

Important Information to note

    • Style: Whether you design your looks, curate looks from a past collection, or style looks from your closet, you are invited to participate!
    • Hair and Makeup artists are needed! If you want to have some fun in this community event, please join!
    • Preparation: Exciting news! We now have a staging area for hair, makeup, and outfit preparations for your models, thanks to Thrive Cherry
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Fashion Denver x Lion Project: Partnering for a Purpose at Gust Elementary

At Fashion Denver, we believe in the transformative power of fashion and community engagement. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Lion Project on their next service endeavor at Gust Elementary. Together, we’re working to create a market that will provide essential resources to low-income families in our community. Here’s how you can join us in making a difference.

Building the Market: What We Need

To ensure the market at Gust Elementary is fully functional and welcoming, we are collecting the following items:

  1. Shelving: To display food, clothing, and toiletries effectively.
  2. Clothing Racks on Casters: Easy mobility for flexible space management.
  3. Organization Bins: For sorting and storing various items.
  4. Shoe Racks: To keep footwear accessible and organized.
  5. Hangers (75 to 100): For hanging clothes neatly.
  6. Chalkboard, Chalk, and Erasers: To create a menu of available items for families, visible from the cafeteria side of the counter window.
  7. Hanging Baskets for Fruit Display: To present fresh fruit attractively.
  8. Bin of Reusable Bags: Pre-filled based on family needs, promoting sustainability.

How You Can Help

Your contributions—whether through donations of these items, volunteering your time, or spreading the word—make a meaningful impact. … Read more!

Step into the World of Footwear at Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Runway Series: Click, Clack, Squeak

Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Runway Series: Click, Clack, Squeak

June 14, 5 p.m
Buell Theatre Stage
1350 Curtis Street
Get your tickets here!

Are you ready to embark on a fun journey through the vibrant world of footwear? Mark your calendars for June 14th, as Denver Arts & Venues invites you to celebrate shoe culture in style with the next installment of their Cultural Runway Series: Click, Clack, Squeak. This unique event promises an evening filled with creativity, tradition, and innovation, all centered around the universal love for shoes.

 

“Recently in the art world, there has been a question about whether or not shoes are art. The answer is definitively yes!” said Shanna Shelby, Cultural Affairs program administrator for Denver Arts & Venues. “Our Buell Theatre exhibition and our next runway show celebrate shoe culture in all forms, from the rise of the sneaker in the 1980s to cowboy boots to Prada heels to traditional Hindu wooden sandals.”

A Global Showcase of Shoes

Click, Clack, Squeak is more than just a runway show; it’s a global tour of footwear. From the intricate designs of Turkey to the rugged boots of Texas, from the minimalist elegance of Japanese sandals … Read more!

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