After a successful first year in 2016, Denver Design Week (DDW) is back July 15-21, 2017. DDW celebrates the region’s best architecture, interiors, brands, and technology with 30 thought-provoking events over the course of seven days in the Denver metro area. From intimate panel discussions with local experts to large keynote presentations by international design leaders to guided tours and interactive workshops, DDW showcases why Denver is a hotbed of design innovation. With dozens of Denver’s top creative minds leading sessions, DDW builds an understanding of the vital role design plays in our lives and increases public awareness and appreciation of all aspects of design.
Many programs are crafted for Colorado’s creative community, but every design professional, student, and enthusiast is invited to participate. Tickets are on sale now atdenverdesignweek.com. Daytime sessions are just $10; evening sessions and keynotes are $12 and the Launch Party is $15. Select evening events include bites and drinks. Monday and Wednesday daytime sessions take place at CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning, 1250 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
This is the initial schedule. We’ll be announcing more talks and tours soon.… Read more!
October 7, 2017 at the Boulder JCC Condom Couture: Ignite the Runway A Fashion Revolution
Condom Couture is a runway show featuring condom-inspired fashions created by local designers and community members. This fabulous and fun annual event creatively promotes sexual and reproductive health while raising funds for Women’s Health programs and services through the Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center.
Call out for designers and fashion fitness companies Colorado State Fitness Expo
July 8th and 9th 2017
The Colorado Convention Center
Fashion Denver and Bradley Allen Apparel are excited to announce that we are partnering up with Jeff Wheeler Productions and The Colorado State Fitness Expo to create an experience that fuses fashion and fitness all in once place. Our focus will be to provide the opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services on one central stage throughout the expo, giving brands further recognition and opening up opportunities for exposure to the fitness audience.
The Colorado State Fitness Expo will be the largest health and fitness expo to ever hit Colorado. Meet celebrities from all avenues of health and fitness. Highlights include Ninja Warrior, Pro MMA, Pro Boxing, Slackline, Parkour, Model Search, NPC Bodybuilding State Championships, Dance, Strongman, Powerlifting and much much more! Jeff Wheeler Productions anticipates 50K+ attendees at this exciting event!
From a business-to-business perspective, The Colorado State Fitness Expo wants to help you get in front of retailers and ahead of your competition by providing a venue that not only encourages relationship building, but helps create it for you. This is an opportunity for you … Read more!
Rachel Marie Hurst was one of our very first designers who was part of our Fashion Denver showroom back in 2008 and has been in our Fashion Denver family ever since then. It has been such a joy to watch Rachel’s fashion career grow and expand! Rachel has done several of our fashion markets over the years and to be able to have her at our 13th anniversary just makes me smile!!!
1) What was your first memory of fashion inspiration that you can remember?
I was first drawn to the architecture of my college campus and the art and mosaics that were on the walls. They had such amazing colors and designs and that led to my love of prints and colors.
2) What motivated you to start your own fashion business?
I felt that I had a vision that I wanted to share with others and that could only be done as my own boss. I love telling my own stories through my designs and expressing myself to others through fashion and the creative process.
3) Tell us one of your fashion icons or designer influences?
There are so many amazing women out there that I admire for … Read more!
I’ve known Tina Jolliffe, designer behind Idlewild Designs for many years and have always been inspired by her style, kind soul, and talent. When we (Fashion Denver) opened up our first boutique on 11th and Cherokee, Tina was part of the growth of that and then eventually ended up taking over the space as her own studio, boutique and office. Tina left Colorado for a little bit, but boy are we happy to have her back! I’m so excited to feature her designs at our 13th Anniversary. Get ready to get your #SummerDressGame on!!!
Let’s get to know Tina, shall we?
My first memory of fashion inspiration would probably be a combination of my Mother and Grandmother. When I was young my mother made all of my clothing, I always thought that was amazing! As I got older I would search through all my grandmothers closets and storage room for vintage clothing she was willing to part with. I would alter them to fit me, then soon after I was making my own creations because things I could buy in the stores were never 100%
What motivated me to start my own fashion business was this great girl who owned … Read more!
Supporting Colorado designers since 2004 through production of fashion markets, fashion shows, and business development
