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An interview with Karen Fisher

We had a chance to get to know more Karen Fisher about artist Karen Fisher when she spent a few days with us at the Fashion Denver Headquarters painting a mural on ourwall and we loved every minute of it. Karen’s fashion artwork is featured in the Fashion Design Center of Denver and has been shown in galleries in Denver, LA, and more! Read our exclusive interview….

How long have you been an artist?

Karen Fisher ArtI have always considered myself an artist; even during the years when I was a stay-at-home mom raising two boys and then later throughout my 15-year career as a high school English teacher. But it wasn’t until a couple of years ago when I quit teaching that I was able to dedicate myself full-time to the pursuit of creating, showing and selling my artwork.

What are your biggest inspirations?

Inspiration is for amateurs! Just kidding! No, really, I do believe that my studio practice of just showing up every day and doing the work of making art is as inspiring as going to museums and looking at art, whether it’s old or new art.

I always approach the work in my studio with an idea of what I … Read more!

Fashion Denver Fall Market PREVIEW

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Please join us THIS SUNDAY at the gorgeous SPACE GALLERY located at 400 Santa Fe!

Elevate Fashion Denver’s Fall Fashion Market
Sunday, October 26th from 10am-6pm
Space Gallery (400 Santa Fe)
Free & Open to the public

*Shoppers who donate to Warren Village will be entered to win a gift from one of our featured designers! We’ll be holding an accessory drop for residence of Warren Village too.

On Sunday, October 26th, Fashion Denver proudly partners with NUE Magazine and Denver Style Magazine in presenting the fall fashion market Elevate.

Taking place at Space Gallery’s new location in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District (400 Santa Fe Drive), Elevate will feature over 25 designers, local boutiques, and fashion bloggers. This event is free and open to the public with the option to donate to Warren Village, a non-profit organization that exists to help low income single parent families achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency- and to sustain it.

Four themed fashion shows throughout the day will take place on the beautiful Space Gallery stairway, with each fashion show being accompanied by appetizers that fit the deliciously fashionable theme.   Designers, boutiques, and bloggers will showcase their … Read more!

Elevate news! Designers confirmed & the model lineup!

Elevate Fashion Denver’s Fall Fashion Market
Sunday, October 26th from 10am-6pmfd_lady
Space Gallery (400 Santa Fe)
Free & Open to the public

*Shoppers who donate to Warren Village will be entered to win a gift from one of our featured designers! We’ll be holding an accessory drop for residence of Warren Village too.

GET ALL OF THE DETAILS OF OUR FASHION MARKET BY CLICKING HERE!

Exciting news for our Fall Fashion Market ELEVATE! All Colorado fashion businesses have been confirmed and what an amazing line up we have!

We are also excited to announce that a few of the models in the fashion show will be residence and employees of the amazing Warren Village. Warren Village exists to help low income single parent families achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency—and to sustain it. Single parents living at Warren Village are dedicated to improving their lives and creating a better future for their children and themselves.

Featured Fashion Businesses:

Arcatus Jewelry
Blackberry Maverick
CANNED GOODS
ChooseYourself
Denver Tea Room & Coffee Salon
Deb Fine Design
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Equillibrium
Fashion House of Rae Marie
Gino Velardi Couture
Grammatique
Inspyre Boutique
Julia Rhoden Designs
Karlagirl Studios
katybelle
Knotty Tie Co.
Marie-Margot Couture
Read more!

Fall fashion market: Elevate (October 26th)

Elevate Fashion Denver’s Fall Fashion Market
Sunday, October 26th from 10am-6pm
Space Gallery (400 Santa Fe)
Free & Open to the public

*Shoppers who donate to Warren Village will be entered to win a gift from one of our featured designers! We’ll be holding an accessory drop for residence of Warren Village too.

On Sunday, October 26th, Fashion Denver proudly partners with NUE Magazine and Denver Style Magazine in presenting the fall fashion market Elevate.

Taking place at Space Gallery’s new location in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District (400 Santa Fe Drive), Elevate will feature over 25 designers, local boutiques, and fashion bloggers. This event is free and open to the public with the option to donate to Warren Village, a non-profit organization that exists to help low income single parent families achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency- and to sustain it.

Four themed fashion shows throughout the day will take place on the beautiful Space Gallery stairway, with each fashion show being accompanied by appetizers that fit the deliciously fashionable theme.   Designers, boutiques, and bloggers will showcase their latest lines, allowing shoppers to pick up the hottest trends for fall.

This fashion event marks an … Read more!