I’m staying inspired by looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. There are aspects from a photography perspective that have certainly been suppressed due to the pandemic. Once we collectively get through this, I’m excited to take advantage of those things that I haven’t been able to do these last 9 months.
-Darryl Miller Christensen
From 2015-2020, the Fashion Denver office was inside co-share workspace, Green Spaces and it was there that I got to connect with some absolutely amazing individuals! Darryl’s desk was right around the corner from mine and when you are in close proximity to creativity, you can’t help but be inspired! I knew that Darryl was a software developer by trade, but it wasn’t until I kept seeing these amazing photos that he took, pop up on his instagram, and I knew I wanted to experience and be part of the brilliant work that Darryl does.
I pulled out some of my favorite outfits and we had one of the most fun shoots at our downtown loft. Shooting with Darryl was so much fun and it truly was a gift for my soul to have this shoot. You can see the entire shoot … Read more!
We (Fashion Denver & Track Architecture) have come upon a bunch of lockers that we salvaged and these lockers are for sale! They are perfect for storage, closet fun, crafting, garage organization… the list really goes on and on and on!
Once the locker(s) go to a new home, we are asking the new locker owner if they would like to be part of the Locker Project, where we get a glimpse into their lives and see the lockers come to life!
Stay tuned as these lockers get out into the community!
These steel lockers are in great shape and can be used for so many things, including but not limited to: -Craft storage -Garage storage -Sports Equipment storage -Ski locker -Accessory storage -Make a headboard -Make a coffee table – Get crafty! The skies the limit! $75.00 or make an offer on for a bundle! Call 303-842-7298 for inquiries!… Read more!
My process in fashion comes out of doing. I don’t really have a solid idea before I start on a piece. I just start and refine and refine until something cool comes out.– Alex Restivo
I met Alex Restivo last year at DLite’s Emerging Artists Fashion Showcase that featured young up and coming talent. Alex played music while he showcased his line of clothing and I was immediately hooked. I absolutely love when people are multi-passioned and combine their passions together like this! Especially ambitious and driven young individuals.
Let’s learn more about Alex!
My earliest memories stemming around fashion had to be light up sneakers and superhero underwear. Loved that stuff as a kid it made me feel cool, I was always excited to show off stuff like that.
I remember having a Spiderman costume as kid and loving it so much. I don’t think I put very much thought into fashion when I was a kid though, it was pretty much just t-shirts and cool sneakers. An image that comes to mind off the top of my head is the 50s modern house I grew up in with its flat room, two floors, and floating staircase, stained … Read more!
One of my most favorite things about working in the fashion industry, and for as long as I have (20 years), is seeing the up and comers up and come! I’ve met students that have gone on to pursue successful careers in fashion and it inspires me like crazy!
William Maestas is one of those people! Learn about his history, inspirations, passion and where he sees his future going. It’s been an absolute delight to see Will moving up the ladder of success!
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Where did you and I first connect?
– You and I first connected 8 years ago in 2012 at the 4th Annual Red Ball when I was 19. I was a model in the show for Francis Roces (Kimono Dragons). This was only the second fashion show I had ever walked in. At this point I had already been involved in 20+ photo shoots for my portfolio with photographers in Colorado Springs and Denver.
How has your evolution of fashion changed since I very first met you? I feel like it was many years ago when you were a young student!
– Since we met at Red Ball in 2012 SO much has changed! I decided
A couple weeks ago, my friend Castle texted me these videos of Ogden (whose 5). My heart melted. I asked Castle’s sister, Kristen if I could please share them as it would bring a lot of joy to so many, especially since our recent fashion camp was postponed.
This here is a family that I have known and adored for years. It all started when I went to school with Erik Johnson at Metro 20+ years ago. We would skateboard around campus, eat lunch together, and were all around really good friends. That’s also the time that I met Erik’s friend Castle Searcy. Erik ended up marrying Castle’s sister Kristen and the two of them began to grow their family.
Behind the scenes while that was going on, years ago, I visited Castle when she lived in San Francisco when my band played a show up there, I was involved in fashion shows with Castle and Kristen’s sister, Roxy and geesh louise… so many fun and fashionable events and adventures with this family!
Thank you for letting us share this moment!! What a beautiful and amazing family you have and it is truly a treasure to know you all!!
