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Arts & Entertainment, Benefits

The Warriors: Bahamadia & DJ Eclipse Headline a Day of Hip Hop, Healing, and Community – Sept 27th

Denver’s hip-hop and street culture community is about to light up the city in a powerful way.

On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, The Preservatory presents The Warriors: An Intimate Night with Bahamadia & DJ Eclipse at 303 Boards The Annex.

Grab Your Tickets Now – Be Part of the Movement! 🎟️

Join the Fashion Denver crew for The Warriors on September 27th, 2025 – an unforgettable day of purpose, passion, and power. From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 303 Boards The Annex, this all-day gathering blends the heartbeat of hip hop with the soul of community. Come connect, heal, and celebrate life through music, art, and movement.

This inspiring event takes place during National Suicide Prevention Month, reminding us that creativity and culture can be powerful tools for awareness, expression, and collective change. Every ticket supports suicide prevention and fuels The Preservatory’s mission to unify and empower through education, healing, and the elements of hip hop.

🎤 Lineup + Highlights:

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A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

Summer’s Last Splash, Fall’s First Layer

☀️🎒 Even though the temps are still toasty, there’s no denying that back-to-school energy is in the air. August always feels like that magical in-between—summer fun still going strong, but hints of fall just around the corner.

At Fashion Denver, we love this season because it’s all about layering and versatility. Think sundresses paired with light denim jackets, sandals swapped for sneakers, and breezy tops that transition easily once the sun sets. Students (and adults alike!) are pulling together outfits that balance comfort in the heat while nodding toward the cozier styles waiting for us in September.

This is also the time when Denver designers shine—creating looks that are functional, sustainable, and full of personality. From upcycled denim to statement accessories, our community knows how to make the “in-between season” fashion-forward.

So whether you’re shopping for new school-year staples, refreshing your work wardrobe, or just finding creative ways to remix your summer favorites, remember: fashion is all about expression, and this is the perfect season to play. 🍂👟👗… Read more!

Internships

Internship Opportunity at Fashion Denver

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Fashion Denver InternshipsWe are currently seeking a late fall / early spring intern! This position is for school credit / experience.

Application at the bottom of this page.

Marketing, public relations, and social media:

The internship will focus on Fashion Denver events as well as working with other fashion businesses around the community.

From writing press releases to event planning production, to small business marketing campaigns and social media strategy, this internship will leave the student with tons of small business experience as well as connections in the fashion and creativity industry in Denver.… Read more!

Benefits, Fashion Events around town

Urban Nights Denver: August 5th

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The Joseph Family Foundation and Tempus Jets Present
Urban Nights Denver
Bank of America Runway to Shine with Nicholas K and Salt-N-Pepa

The fifth annual Urban Nights Denver prepares to celebrate its fifth year at Mile High Station on Saturday, August 5th. The city’s largest outdoor urban fashion show and fundraiser will benefit at-risk youth with the theme: Threads of Promise.

Donna Crafton Montgomery serves as this year’s Gala Chair and is supported by co-chairs Jill Landman Alfond, Matthew Keeney and Matthew Morris.

“On any given night in Denver, more than 900 youth are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless,” said Donna Crafton Montgomery, 2017 Urban Nights Chair. “This year, we are thrilled to add new beneficiaries that expand our reach into this vulnerable population providing a wide range of services that these kids need to obtain self-sufficiency and a safe life off the streets.”

This year’s charity partners include Urban Peak, The Danny Dietz Foundation and La Academia at The Denver Inner City Parish. All with the shared vision of providing critical services to the at-risk youth that each organization serves.

This year’s fashion show, designed and produced by Jenny Baker-Strasburg and Tobie Orr, … Read more!

Designer Opportunities, Fashion Denver Events

CALL OUT FOR DESIGNERS :: Fashion Denver’s 13th Anniversary Bonanza: June 16th

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FASHION DENVER’S 13TH ANNIVERSARY BONANZA
Friday, June 16th 2017
2875 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80205
Bierstadt Lager & C Squared Cider Beer Hall

4pm-11pm
Cost to participate is $125.00
Application at the bottom

Designers, boutiques and style creators! It is with open arms and excitement that I invite you to be part of our very special summer fashion market celebrating 13 years of Fashion Denver! Taking place Friday, June 16th at 2875 Blake Street atBierstadt Lager & C Squared Cider Beer Hall, we are celebrate being in this beautiful neighborhood of RiNo before it was called RiNo. We’re even partnering up with the RiNo Art’s District and The Mayor’s Office of Denver! If you are in the fashion business; designers, boutiques, beauty services or products, you are invited to come pop up and be a part of this fashion bonanza and fashion shows!

Partners:

Fashion Denver history in the RiNo:
It was 13 years ago that we held the very first fashion market ever, on 26th and Market at Andenken Gallery. A year later, we moved the markets to 30th and Walnut to The Walnut Foundry, then over to Flying Dog Brewery at 24th and Blake, back up the road … Read more!