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BASTILLE DAY FRENCH FEST 2025: A CELEBRATION OF FRANCE AND ITS GLOBAL CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AT THE FILLMORE PLAZA IN DENVER’S CHERRY CREEK NORTH

Bastille Day: French Fest
July 11th-13th, 2025
Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North
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The French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain is thrilled to announce the return of Bastille Day: French Fest, taking place July 11–13, 2025, at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North—Denver’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhood. This free, family- and pet-friendly outdoor celebration highlights French culture and its global connections, bringing together the elegance, flavor and creativity of France with the diverse traditions of communities around the world. This year, guests can also enjoy specially curated, ticketed wine and culinary experiences produced in partnership with Vin Social.

Event Details

  • Dates: July 11-13, 2025
    • 7/11: 4pm to 10pm
    • 7/12: 12pm to 10pm
    • 7/13: 12pm to 7pm
  • Location: Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek North, Denver
  • Admission: Free and open to all

What to Expect

  • French Market: Over three days, explore a vibrant market featuring local and international artisans offering gourmet foods, fashion, beauty products, artwork, and home décor bringing the spirit of a classic French market to life in Denver. Artists and musicians will bring a global french blend of creativity from live painting to music and dance. A family-friendly space with face painting, crafts, and games for
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A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

From Trash to Textiles: A Fashion Adventure with Valor Christian High School Seniors

Earlier this year, I had the absolute joy of heading back to Valor Christian High School for Year 3 of leading their senior conservatory students on a one-of-a-kind fashion adventure!

Our mission? To take upcycled materials—mostly sourced from the quirky and wonderful Charlie’s Tool Shop—and transform them into stunning, wearable art. Each team of students worked together to create one complete look, blending Charlie’s finds with treasures they thrifted or purchased on their own.

Every week, I’d pop in to see their designs coming to life—watching as demolition bags, old hardware, and unexpected odds and ends were stitched into something magical. It was so fun to see each student’s creativity shine, watching them experiment, problem-solve, and think outside the box—or, in this case, the toolbox!

Brandi McMichael of Fashion Denver at Valor Christian Highs school

Take a look at their incredible talent!!!

Now, as summer has arrived, these talented students are off to their next big adventure—whether it’s college, travel, or new creative journeys. I’m so proud of the heart and hustle they poured into this project, and I’m excited to see where life takes them!

To the students: Thank you for letting me be part of your creative process. And to Charlie’s Tool Shop: Thanks for being … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

Furry Fashion District at the Denver Dog Fair – June 28th! 🎉

Denver Dog Fair!
June 28, 2025
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
National Western Complex
Expo Hall / Hall of Education / Stadium Arena
4655 Humboldt St, Denver CO 80216
Get ready, Denver! Fashion Denver is wagging its way into the fun, managing the action at the Furry Fashion District during the Denver Dog Fair on June 28th!

Does your dog love the spotlight? Or maybe they’re secretly a diva waiting for their big moment? This year, we’re going BIGGER and BOLDER! The Furry Fashion District transforms last year’s pupular (pun intended!) fashion show into an all-day celebration of canine style.

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ A fabulous Red Carpet Experience for your pup to strut their stuff.
✨ Photo Fashion Stations with adorable backdrops and props for that perfect Instagram-worthy pic.
✨ Outfits, accessories, and so much more—whether your dog’s a dapper gentleman, a chic princess, or a rugged adventurer, there’s something for every paw-sonality!

🎟️ Included with Admission! Just bring your pup and their best moves.

The Denver Dog Fair is packed with pawsome activities for you and your four-legged friends, including:

🐾 Puppy Kissing Booths
🐾 Dog Adoption Booths
🐾 Celebrity Dogs
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Arts & Entertainment

RMCAD: Fashion Lecture Series

🌸 Event Details

📅 Thursday, June 5, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MT
📍 Zoom Webinar

RMCAD’s annual Fashion Lecture Series is back, and this year’s lineup promises a full day of inspiration, insight, and creative spark for students, emerging designers, and dreamers alike. From seasoned professionals to bold innovators, each speaker will offer a glimpse into the real-world experiences, challenges, and triumphs that shape the fashion industry today.

Register today! 

I’m thrilled to be one of the featured speakers for the event, sharing a talk that’s close to my heart. Join me at 3pm!

✨ Designing from the Inside Out: Creating from the Heart & Building Your Dream Studio Space

In this session, we’ll explore how the best designs start within—how your personal story, passions, and perspective can shape work that truly stands out. I’ll share lessons from my own journey, including the creative process behind designing bold collections, working on a budget, and building a studio space that fuels inspiration.

From mood boards to upcycled materials, we’ll dive into tips for infusing meaning into your work and creating a space that reflects you. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion designer, an artist, or a creative of … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

A Love Letter in Photos: Julie Trinh Shoots Denver Fashion Week

We were so lucky to have Julie Trinh capture Denver Fashion Week through her lens this season!

Julie is an award-winning wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Omaha, Nebraska, and we were introduced to her by our very own “on the reg” photographer and community connector, Mio (aka Photo Maki).

With a decade of photojournalism experience and a passion for authentic storytelling, Julie brought her signature true-to-color style and keen eye for candids to Fashion Denver, and we are still swooning over the magic she captured.

More about Julie!

🎓 A University of Nebraska at Omaha grad with a BS in Communication and Journalism, Julie has earned multipleaccolades, including:

🏆 Best of Omaha (2022)
🏆 Giggster’s Top Wedding Photographer (2022)
🏆 Wedding Pioneer’s Best Wedding Photographer (2023)
🏆 Wedding Rule’s Best in Omaha (2021–2023)
🏆 Expertise Wedding’s Best in Omaha (2021–2022)

While weddings are her jam, she’s also a lover of landscapes, laughter, and life’s little moments—which made her a perfect fit for the energy and creativity of Denver Fashion Week.

When she’s not behind the camera, she’s sipping coffee, vibing to “Hipster BBQ” on Spotify, and chasing new adventures from the Grand Tetons to Da Nang.

Julie, thank … Read more!