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Dlite Denver Event Emerging Artists Fashion Showcase at McNichols Civic Center

November 24th, 2019
Doors open at 6pm
McNichols Civic Center
144 W. Colfax
$15-$20
Tickets available when you click here!

Denver, Colorado – Dlite Denver Event Emerging Artists Fashion Showcase at McNichols Civic Center Building in the heart of Downtown Denver, featuring 6 youth Fashion Designers, and a multitude of aspiring models, live performances, and a panel of guest speakers consisting of professionals with expert knowledge of the fashion and entertainment industry.

Come see the emerging youth artists, merchandise and other items from the youth and guest speakers/designers available for purchase as well.

“These kids have the talent, and the ambition, but it’s up to us to help guide them and give them the tools they need to succeed in whatever path they choose. Exposure is one part and the rest is opportunity, and when opportunity meets preparation that is the recipe for success!”

– Karla Ashton Program Director Dream Culture Corp.

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Denver Fashion Week Fall 2019

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Recently named “one of the fastest-growing American fashion platforms,” by Forbes Magazine, Denver Fashion Week is back with its largest rendition yet. Occurring on November 9 – 17, the bi-annual fashion week brings together more than 40 designers, new concepts, another night of runway shows, international designers and more.

This season, the week kicks off on Saturday, November 9 with the return of Street Fashion x Art, which debuted last spring to a sold-out show. The successful concept brings together Denver’s youngest and most vibrant designers with equally talented artists to create a one-of-a-kind collection. This season, expect plenty of fresh faces as well as DarkDenim, which was named by Forbes as one of the city’s most exciting young designers after his debut at DFW last season.
The following day welcomes back DFW’s wildest night — The Hair Show — but in a whole new light. We’re upping the ante by pairing award-winning hair and makeup teams with our local designers for a new concept we’re dubbing “Avant-garde.” Expect this runway show to embody Avant-garde in every
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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?

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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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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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