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Business Profiles, Designer Profile, Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

Designer Crystal Sharp : Edgy Victorian Style

I first met Crystal Sharp back in 1999 when she had a little boutique right off of S. Broadway. Her designs were impecable, elegant, and had this really cool vibe of Victorian chic! I’m so excited to have her at our 15th Anniversary celebration!

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design?

I started sewing doll clothes for my barbie dolls by age 6 and my father got me my first sewing machine when I was 9. We grew up rather poor so I started to sew for the family.

Did you go to school for design or are you self taught?

I don’t have any technical training in fashion. I moved out at 14 and I wanted a degree that would allow me some stability so I went to UCD and studied economics.

Who is/are your biggest inspiration/s? (Family, Friends, Designers, etc…)

The person who all ways was my biggest fan is my mother she loved to sew and would sew for us kids (7 of us) so I guess it runs in the family.

Dress designed by Crystal Sharp

Coco Chanel is my favorite designer. But I’ve been inspired my many designers along the way.

What is your go to textile?

My … Read more!

Business Profiles, Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

TYDAL: To build a culture for those that Rise by Perseverance

The fitness world is such a huge culture and to see a local Colorado company taking the fitness world by storm with such stylish and simple pieces, sure is inspiring! Let’s learn a little bit more Tyler Bently and his company TYDAL.

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design?

What inspired me the most for fashion and fashion design is the idea that I can create something from nothing that people enjoy wearing. I’m also inspired by designers that create pieces that create trends rather than follow them. 2 such designers include Jerry Lorenzo and Daniel Patrick.

What is the first thing you ever designed?

The first thing I designed was a t-shirt that featured a digitally printed design of a woman in a ski mask shushing the viewer. My brand began as street wear and later transitioned to athletic wear. 

How long have you been designing?

5 years.

 Did you go to school for design or are you self taught?

Self taught.

 Who is/are your biggest inspiration/s? (Family, Friends, Designers, etc…)

My family has been my biggest inspiration for their continued support, entrepreneurial drive, and creativity.

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A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

Fashion Denver turns 15!! Join us!!!

Fashion Camp Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, October 13th 10am-5pm
Fashion shows at noon and 3pm
Rackhouse {2875 Blake Street}
Free and open to the public

Join the Fashion Denver crew for a day of fashion fun! Shop local, get yourself a haircut, watch our fashion shows and party with us as we celebrate 15 years of fashion evolution in the mile high!

First 75 attendees will get a commemorative gift bag! 🛍

Bring a bag of clothes that will be distributed to the homeless and get a free haircut by Lawrence Rivera!💇🏽

Lawrence cut my hair in the alley in front of the wall designed by We Were Wild! Watch and learn more! 📹 By @designcoy

Featured designers include:

Equillibrium
Nini Dane
Igor’s T-Shirts
Smasher Robot
Wag On Project
Ginchi Apparel
DCR Studios
Crystal Sharp
Indy Ink
FABEXDESIGN
Topping Design
Space Jungle
TYDAL wear

Hair and makeup for the fashion show done by AK Studio and Flaunt Salon 💄💋

🎶 Music in the afternoon by DJ Drake  🎧

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Business Profiles, Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

Wag On Project: Every animal in a loving home

A company that not only designs quality apparel AND has a huge heart for animals?! YES PLEASE!! We are so excited to have Wag On Project at Fashion Denver’s 15th-anniversary market!!!

Let’s learn more from designer Tiffany Tushar, shall we?

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design?

I’ve known from a very young age I not only loved clothing but I was influenced by everything I saw people wearing. I absolutely love the melting pot of styles you can see when you go just about anywhere. Whether I’m in one of the fashion capitols, or simply walking into a local coffee shop, I’m always fascinated to see what people woke up and decided to wear that day.

I found my place with fashion through sales. After working the retail gig for many years, I knew I needed more and moved on to work for different fashion and consumer brands in B2B, D2C and everything in between. It was through my diverse experience in working with women’s designer, menswear and lifestyle that I grew to love every aspect of fashion.

What is the first thing you ever designed?

‘Your Everything’ V-Neck Tee by Wag On Project 😉
  

How long … Read more!