#GetScattered on May 23! Don’t miss your opportunity to check out a very special advance screening of the documentary SCATTER MY ASHES AT BERGDORF’S (https://www.facebook.com/scattermyashesatbergdorfs#!/scattermyashesatbergdorfs). You will get a rarified chance to peek behind the backroom doors and into the reality of the fascinating inner workings and fabulous untold stories from Bergdorf Goodman’s iconic history.

The first 15 Fashion Denver readers to e-mail GetScattered@43kixcom will get reserved seats for you and a friend to the special advance screening and fashion event on May 23!

 

Website: http://www.bergdorf-movie.com/

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Denver Fashion Weekend Revisited

by Maya McDowell on May 8, 2013

in Arts & Entertainment

Denver Fashion Weekend 2013: A Model’s Perspective (Posted a little late but later late than never)…

Okay, so I was in a little bit of denial before, but I can finally accept it: Denver Fashion Weekend is over. And what an amazing event it was! I was honored (and a teeny bit terrified) to be chosen as one of the bodypaint models for the opening night of the event. I’d done bodypainting before, but never live in front of a crowd of people. But I love to step out of my comfort zone, and was excited to participate in one of the biggest fashion events in Denver.

The first thing I took note of as I arrived at City Hall was that there was water on the runway. My first thought: “That is SO FREAKING COOL!” My second thought: “…I really hope I don’t slip and fall on my face”. Excited and nervous, I looked around for my painters. Backstage, there were models getting their hair blow-dried to impossibly frizzy proportions, trying on their outfits, and chatting with each other. I finally found the bodypainting area and met my painters. They started right away, one of them painting my face and the other working on my torso. After an hour or so of having paintbrushes coming at me from every direction, Denver Fashion Weekend attendees started coming in, sipping cocktails and watching the models get painted. They took tons of pictures of us, many of them asking our permission to do so first (how nice of them!). As the guests watched me and the other models getting painted, I watched them just as intently. I couldn’t help but notice how fashionable the crowd was: They all looked like they could have been on the runway right alongside the models! This made me proud to live in a city that is so fashion-forward and expressive.

Denver Fashion Weekend Revisited

Soon, many of the guests went toward the runway area to watch the fashion show. I couldn’t help but wish that I could see the creations of some amazing local designers: Piazza, 50 Dresses, Covello, Incroyables, Rachel Marie Hurst, and Fallene Wells. I also wanted to get a look at Mondo Guerra’s adorable Haute Dog collection. However, I was excited for my own experience on the runway, and I knew that there would be plenty of pictures of the designers’ creations online after the event.

I won’t go into the thrill of stomping down that water-filled runway (though it was amazing), because even more thrilling than that was the process of being a canvas for some amazing artists. I think bodypainting is emerging as a serious and admirable art form, and I’m so grateful to live in a city that recognizes that.

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Knew Conscious & Cervantes Masterpiece Present ‘Alien Life’ – May 18, 2013

On Saturday, May 18, Knew Conscious will host ‘Alien Life’ a fashion show, concert and art exhibition at City Hall Amphitheatre, 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO. Doors open at 8pm, the fashion show starts at 9:30pm, and music will be from 11pm until 2am. General Admission is $25 in advance, and $30 DOS. VIP ticket holders will be assigned reserved seating on the runway floor and will receive special commemorative gift bags supplied by Knew Conscious ($50). Tickets can be purchased online at www.cervantesmasterpiece.com, at www.coclubs.com/city-hall, or at either location’s box office (during regular operating hours).

‘Alien Life’ Fashion Show is inspired by the artwork of Denver-based artist/gallery owner, Kurt Redeker. The event will showcase avant-garde designs from local, national and international designers, including Janie G. Couture, Rachel Marie Hurst, StreetUnique Outfitz, Talia Sandoval, Jennifer Liedel, and Nina Mascheroni, among others.

The event will feature a variety of musical performances, including international touring acts Andreilien (formerly Heyoka) and Ana Sia, as well as Colorado’s own ProJect Aspect, kLL sMTH, Soulacybin, Mikey Thunder and DJ Russo.

For more information regarding Knew Conscious Presents ‘Alien Life’ please contact Meghan LeClair at 616-405-6820 or meghan@knewconscious.com or Kurt Redeker at 720-560-9127 or kurt@knewconscious.com.

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Kurt Redeker is KNEW CONSCIOUS. His digital art is influenced by sacred geometry, the ancient study of the fundamental patterns of life, the oldest math known to man. Redeker is a student of geometric patternmaking, taking cues from Islamic, Mayan and Aztec art and imagery. By studying the nature of these forms and their relationship to each other, his art seeks to gain insight into the scientific, philosophical, psychological, aesthetic and mystical laws of the universe. By manipulating pattern and color to create movement within a static medium, Redeker endeavors to communicate a portal to life; he hopes that his art taps into the healing power of universal vibration and engages a visionary consciousness in the viewer.

www.knewconscious.com

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Knew Conscious Gallery produces exhibitions of interdisciplinary contemporary art. Located in the heart of Denver’s fast-growing RiNo Art District, the gallery represents a concentration of regional, national and international artists committed to introducing compelling work. Working within their own stylistic visual vernacular, the work represented purposefully addresses a broad range of perceptual and contextual concerns. Beyond an initial visceral experience, Knew Conscious Gallery features work of artists of authenticity and culturally relevant vision.

www.knewconsciousgallery.com

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The Great Gatsby Special Screening

by bshigley on April 30, 2013

in Arts & Entertainment

Movie Screening of The Great Gatsby
Monday, May 6th at 7pm
UA Pavilions

The Great Gatsby

IN THEATERS MAY 10
Rated PG-13

From the uniquely imaginative mind of writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann comes the new big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.  The filmmaker created his own distinctive visual interpretation of the classic story, bringing the period to life in a way that has never been seen before, in a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.

“The Great Gatsby” follows would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks.  Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan.  It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits.  As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

Fashion Denver friends, download your passes here!

 

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THIS WEEKEND! Paninaro << Rewind: spring market & preview show

April 26, 2013 Fashion Denver Events

Fashion Denver and Tony P’s partner up to present Paninaro<<Rewind: A weekend of fashion fun! Yahoooooo!!! It’s finally here! 2 Days of Fashion Fun! April 27th Preview Fashion Show and 80′s Party April 28th Fashion Market from 10am-5pm Tony P’s {777 E. 17th Avenue} Denver, CO 50 Dresses Barberry & Lace Genuiz Ink Giddyup ! Kimono [...]

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Meet MEANT Clothing, Paninaro << Rewind designer…

April 26, 2013 Fashion Denver Events

Meant Clothing-Talia Sandoval founded Meant Clothing in February 2009, and has had a large following and loyal fanbase ever since. Meant Clothing is inspired by music, and it’s almost as if each pattern moves. This “art-in-motion” clothing line carries hats, leggings, hoods, and other items for both men and women. Meant Clothing can be easily [...]

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Meet MUSAS, one of our Paninaro << Rewind designers!

April 26, 2013 Designer News

MUSAS- MUSAS jewelry, accessories, and swimwear are the definition of exotic. Their items are imported from Brazil, and shoppers would be hard-pressed to find anything similar elsewhere in our great state of Colorado! MUSAS intricate jewelry pieces are definite conversation-starters, and their swimwear would be flattering for any body-type.   Spread the love… Recommend on [...]

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Meet Rae Marie, featured designer at Paninaro << Rewind

April 25, 2013 Designer News

Fashion House of Rae Marie- Rachel Marie Hurst launched her clothing line in 2012, and she hasn’t made a bad design yet. Seriously, I covet every single piece she makes! Rae Marie designs are characterized by their sexy, chic, bold, and confident looks. Every design is sweet and feminine, but with an edgy twist. Rae [...]

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Meet Kimono Dragons, one of our featured designers at Paninaro << Rewind

April 25, 2013 Designer News

Kimono Dragons- Frances Roces created Kimono Dragons in 1999, with the intention of bringing “Asian to Urban” designs alive. Kimono Dragons carries both men and women’s clothing, and each design uses unique prints and textiles. Frances Roces is an award-winning designer, and Kimono Dragons is one of the few lines that can easily translate from [...]

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