This past Saturday, Fashion Denver held our mini market Babes on Bocce at Illegal Pete’s S. Broadway location. This event featured CR Lee, BroccoliAndCrystals, Mukee, and Haus with 3 different fashion shows held on the bocce ball court. Flaunt Salon did the hair and makeup and we bad a ball! A bocce ball!!
Here are some photos that CoolLivin.com snapped at our event!
Designer Interview: Aura Lavender
Questions asked by Brandi Shigley | Fashion Denver
1. What one memory do you remember that sparked your interest in the fashion world?
When I was 5, my mom taught me to sew by hand for the first time and, I made clothing for my tiny dolls. It kept me busy in my bedroom after school for years. Eventually I gave my dolls and everything to my nieces.
2. What is the mission of your business?
The main mission of Broccoliandcrystals is to provide vegan options for our wardrobes. I also design the clothes in such a way that focuses on the color therapy aspect of clothing. Of course, I’m really passionate about the cruelty free aspect too, like including vegan furs. Recently I’m working on adding an ADD/ADHD focused shopping experience to the mix since those with ADD/ADHD brains work slightly differently but also very creatively. Although Broccoliandcrystals clothing is really for anyone who wants to put color in their wardrobe with classy silhouettes or some that are Avant Garde silhouettes, knowing its vegan.
3. What do you think of our fashion community in Colorado?
I think the fashion community in Colorado is perfect. It’s … Read more!
For our September 5th mini fashion market at Illegal Pete’s, we are thrilled to team up with Flaunt Salon who will be doing the hair and makeup for our 2 fashion shows that are taking place on the bocce court on the patio at 5 & 8.
Personally, I’m very excited to work with Flaunt Salon as it is co-owned by one of my childhood friends and neighbors Jennifer Satterfield Armand. We have known each other since 1984 and it is so much fun to be able to work with each other in our adult life, all grown up! Jenn and her husband Andrew own Flaunt, located at 2219 Larimer.
For all of our Fashion Denver friends, Flaunt Salon is offering a 20% discount on ALL SERVICES, when you mention “Fashion Denver”
What one memory do you remember that sparked your interest in the fashion world?
I’ve always loved Vogue Magazine and loved the look of Lauren Bacall and Stevie Nicks in my younger years. My first fashion MUST HAVE was definitely GUESS jeans!
What is the mission of your business?
To make people look and feel beautiful! We have always wanted to provide a “Cheers” like atmosphere for our … Read more!
This event will be very informative to those ready to take things to the next level! The objective is to connect apparel and sewn-product brands of all sizes with resources and solutions across the supply chain that reduce or eliminate barriers to growth.
For more information, and to purchase your ticket, follow this link!
September 5th, Fashion Denver will hold our mini end of summer market Babes on Bocce at Illegal Pete’s! We are excited to have R. Lee at this market! She is knew to the Fashion Denver scene and
1) What one memory do you remember that sparked your interest in the fashion world?
My first visit to San Francisco when I was a 6th grader. It wasn’t fashion in particular but it was Art as a whole. Through the years my love of creating kept growing and by the time I was 16 yrs old I wanted to be a designer.
2) What is the mission of your business?
Our mission at R. Lee is to create and give you an experience like no other in feeling beautiful and finding your style. Buy one of kind garments straight off the runway , limited edition garments or special order a custom garment especially made for you. Everything is designed and made here in Denver, Colorado by myself or my team. We put our hearts into each garment and feel they tell a story while you wear it. Share our story and most of all, share your story with others by choosing to … Read more!
