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Designer Profile, Splash Designers

Sizzlin’ 6 Questions with our Splash Designer Blackberry Maverick

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Interview with Leslie Kinson of Blackberry Maverick, a featured designer at our summer fashion market Splash, happening Sunday, June 26th!

Blackberry MaverickWhat were your obsessions growing up? 

I was obsessed with exploring the outdoors (I grew up on a farm) as well as all kinds of art, from gardening to acrylics, to watercolor, to sculpture, to sketching and ultimately making clothing.

How did fashion become the symbol for your creative expression?

My town growing up was a tiny farm town in Vermont where my high school class had only 92 students from the entire county. Fashion for me was a was to stand out and express my individuality in a atmosphere with such a lack of diversity. At home it allowed me to spend time with my mother, learning all of her skills and at school it allowed me to get out of the boring classes in order to do creative projects instead.

Do you see a stylistic connection between the things you do in your daily life that is reflected into your collections?

Absolutely. I love being on the forefront of everything and I love to be noticed! Whether through my personality as a waitress, the way I … Read more!

Event reviews, Fashion Events around town

Wrap up for Matthew Morris 10 Year celebration

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By Daniel Saun | Fashion Denver Summer Intern

Amazing. Even the honorable Mr. Morris could not find another word to describe the artistry and the expertise that he and his team have been able to achieve over the decade. His metallic gold Jeremy Scott Adidas wings sneakers graced the runway as he effortlessly exuded an energy that filled the ballroom. This was an event that not only hailed the past 10 years of Matthew Morris, but also to new beginnings.

The eager guests that attended were treated to an array of eye candy that foreshadowed the occasion and the phenomenal spectacles they would witness. As the night progressed and with everyone taking full advantage of the open bar, courtesy of those that donated, it was time for the main show.

The avant-garde of Colorado gathered into their seats surrounding the X shaped runway that teased them as L’Erin and Marvin, parterns along side Matthew Morris, spoke and were reminiscent of days past that were part of the fundamental building blocks that shaped what the Matthew Morris Salon has become.

However, it would not be a Matthew Morris event without a just cause. This year, the wonderful team decided to help defeat … Read more!

Designers, Fashion Denver Events

Call out for designers: Fashion Denver Summer Market by the Pool

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SUMMER MARKET MAKES A SPLASH
CALL OUT FOR DESIGNERS
Sunday, June 26th from 3-7pm
Riviera at the Breakers
9099 E Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80247

The Breakers present the Fashion Denver Poolside Market powered by 303 Magazine! Join the Fashion Denver crew for a memorable summer fun fashion market by the pool! SPLASH will feature a handful of local Colorado fashion businesses with a mini fashion show presentation poolside!

This day of fashion fun is designed for fashion lovers and family as we celebrate summer fun. Designers will have approximately a 10×10 space around the pool and on the patio at the Riviera, to set up their designs and sell throughout the day.  Designers keep all sales that they make and are responsible for sales tax.

This event will be marketed to local media and blogs as well as posters and flyers distributed throughout the city.

Fill out this application and once your application is received, we will get back to you with approval and send you confirmation information soon after.

 

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Fashion Denver Events

Two Denver women make a difference dress by dress

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Showers of Blessings Dress Drive
Sunday, June 12th noon-3pm
Studio Salon 1135 Bannock Street

Two Denver women make a difference locally and internationally, dress by dress

UrbanAngelsDenver, CO (June 1st, 2016)-Showers of Blessings, the 2nd annual dress drive for Haiti and the Jeffco Action Center, takes place Sunday, June 12th 2016 from noon-3pm atStudio Salon located at 1135 Bannock Street. Peggy Kastning and Mary Martinez, brains behind the Urban Angels, have been serving the homeless community around Denver and spreading positivity and light. After seeing a program about the needs in Haiti, they both wanted to expand their positivity and hope.  A major realization occurred, they could both, help by making dresses for girls in Haiti, and continue to help families locally.

“It’s exciting to know that each one of us can make a difference in the world. With our love of sewing and our hearts for humanity, we can combine these two passions and help those less fortunate.” says Peggy Kastning of the Urban Angels.

The 2nd annual dress drive will work in 2 ways. Attendees that come to this free event can purchase a dress for the little girl in their life for a … Read more!

Designer News

Marie-Margot Bridal Couture Announces Launch of Indiegogo Campaign

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Marie-Margot Bridal Couture Announces Launch of Indiegogo Campaign

DENVER,CO – Maggie Burns of Marie-Margot Bridal Couture is thrilled to announce the launch of a 30 day Indiegogo Campaign, aimed at raising funds to produce a new ready-to-wear bridal collection, beginning today. The campaign seeks to raise funds to allow for Burns’ eight-piece collection of unique gowns to be manufactured en mass and sold out of bridal salons across the country. The campaign’s main goal is to allow Marie-Margot Bridal to take samples of the eight gowns to the National Bridal Market in Chicago from September 8th to the 11th. Details can be found on the campaign page at https://igg.me/at/mariemargot.

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