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Pallet Fest 2015

Pallet Fest Upcycle Fashion Show
Saturday, August 29th 6pm
Sculture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex

I am absolutely honored to be the emcee of Pallet Fest’s upcycle fashion show Saturday, August 29th! There will be amazing upcycled fashions from local designers and I can’t wait to see them as they walk down the runway.

This event is FREE and open to the public with VIP passes available. For more information, visit http://palletfest.com/

 

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Blackberry Maverick Opens new design studio

Blackberry Maverick Grand Opening
Thursday, August 20th
6pm-9pm
2785 N. Speer Blvd #05
Denver, Co. 80211

Blackberry MaverickThe time has finally come! Blackberry Maverick is ready to bust open the doors of our new commercial design studio in Denver! Come see where all the sewing, painting and creative magic happens.

This is a cocktail fashion event so put on the Ritz!

While you’re at the event grab a swag bag with a coupon for 25% off a custom piece or a dress from our current collection!

  • Lounge in the hookah pit.
  • Enjoy creative appetizers by Justin Castor
  • Select cocktails provided
  • On site photographer and Logo backdrop
  • Fire dancers and other entertainment

“We are Blackberry Maverick and we “take the retro woman to the edge” by merging the Classic Betty & the Unpredictable Fox. An unprecedented combination that brings together Lexis love of the vintage 50’s and Leslies bold, edgy force of the 80’s- with a modern twist. We are a woman’s apparel brand creating fashion for the fearless female.”

Baker-front_grandeThe gamine blonde (Leslie Robertson) grew from a weirdly dressed outcast to a feature on the Today Show, Time Magazine and fashion celebrity at Colorado College. The fiery redhead (Lexi Raney) grew

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Merry Market at the Mansion: Sunday, December 7th!

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Merry Market at the Mansion
Sunday, December 7th 10am-5pm
Grant-Humphreys mansion
770 Pennsylvania
Free and Open to the public

We are busy at work preparing for our annual holiday fashion market!  This holiday market marks 10 years since the inception of Fashion Denver and will feature 25 local Colorado fashion businesses in a shopping environment, 3 themed fashion shows, music, and jewelry making downstairs.

While the upper level of the mansion is full of shopping, the lower level of the mansion will be action packed with music and activities. Attendees will see exclusive musical performances from members of Paper Bird and from Fashion Denver founder Brandi Shigley. Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design will host “Make and Take” workshop creating a jewel collar accessory and Lowbrow will have a gigantic coloring sheet for all to enjoy, all in the beautiful downstairs of this 1902 mansion.

Fashion Denver’s holiday market has become a decade long tradition of incorporating fashion fun into the Denver community with a holiday twist.

“To see how far our fashion industry has grown over the past 10 years is so exciting! It is an honor to be a part of it all. Denver has grown … Read more!

Grand opening of STRITCH

Denver is going to be welcoming a new boutique, Stritch. The shop will focus on highlighting local designers, as well as global brands. The celebration will begin on Friday, Nov. 21 at 3326 Tejon St. in LoHi. Although the store will be open all day, starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m., the event will have a red carpet, champagne, raffle, and more.

Stritch“I am so excited to open a store and contribute to the growing Denver fashion community,” said Megan Timlin, founder and owner of Stritch.

This is no ordinary retail opening. Stritch is a fashion experience. Their sales staff is trained on every brand we sell, providing customers with extensive product knowledge and customized suggestions. Not only do they carry local designers, but the store has curated a selection of brands from L.A., New York, London and Copenhagen.

“I think to a lot of customers this diversity will have a particular appeal,” said Timlin. “In addition, we are so excited to be a part of the growth of the LoHi area, as our boutique is positioned in a really fantastic location.”

Part of the inspiration for this boutique is Timlin’s love of the local Denver … Read more!