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Hallows Fashion Show Brings out the Ghouls, hosted by Johnson & Wales University’s Catwalk Club

October 13, 2016 bshigley Leave a comment

WHEN:
October 28, 2016
7-8 p.m. Main Event
8-10 p.m. VIP After Party

WHERE:
The dark and beautiful Montclair Civic Center
6820 E. 12^th Ave.
Denver, CO 80220

WHAT:
Johnson & Wales University’s Fashion Merchandising program and the Catwalk fashion student club hosts The Hallows, a fall fashion show debuting local boutiques on October 28. The student-only produced fashion show features fall/winter looks from Inpsyre Boutique, Common Threads, Beckon Organic Yoga Clothing and Lawrence and Larimer.

A portion of the event proceeds and silent auction benefit Clothes to Kids Denver, a nonprofit organization that provides free clothing to preschool-12^th grade student from low-income or in-crises families.

TICKETS:
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/2dyboR0
General admission tickets are $3 before the show, $5 at the door.

VIP tickets are $15 before the show, $20 at the door and includes front row seating, swag bag and entrance to the after party. After party features a silent auction, raffle, signature mocktails and heavy hor d’oeuvres.

Instagram handle: @JWUDenverCatwalk… Read more!

Arts & Entertainment, Benefits, Events

8th Paranormal Palace Denver Charity Halloween Event

October 13, 2016 bshigley Leave a comment

8th Paranormal Palace Denver Charity Halloween Event
Saturday, 10/29/16
9:00 PM
McNichols Civic Center Building
144 West Colfax
Denver, CO 80202
Tickets here: Use “FashionDenver” for a discount

Just announced: Jason from “Friday the 13th” and Alex Vincent from “Child’s Play 1 & 2” will be judging the costume contest | DJ FutureFunk | Rowdy Shadehouse live band | UFC Superstar Brandon Thatch | Brandi Shigley Announcer | Sammy T live performance | Performers defy reality and gravity, world class slack line.

Denver Halloween commences as you enter through the mouth of a 25’ skull and explore a cursed mausoleum ablaze with lights and crawling with the living dead. Strongmen showcasing feats of strength, the Hall of Insane Clowns, the Damned City, a hanging crow’s cage, giant LED-lit swings, pyromaniac contortionists dangling from the rafters, purple lightning, a bodiless table, ghosts, illusions, shenanigans and whatever your imagination conjures into being.

From the funny, the crazy, the crafty, the scantily clad, the horrific…the guests’ movie-level costumes are entertainment in their own right for this Halloween in Denver.

Last year, the Little Green Plastic Army Men ousted Sesame Street’s Big Bird. Before that, Lieutenant Dan with the help of Forrest Gump taught … Read more!

Designer Opportunities, Fashion Denver Events, Workshops

Workshop: Fashion Sketching

October 5, 2016 bshigley Leave a comment

WORKSHOP: Fashion Sketching 101
Taught by Elle Powell
Wednesday, October 12th 6:30-9:30
Green Spaces
2590 Walnut Street
Denver, CO 80205

$65.00

After Elle Powell did such an amazing job at our fashion camp, we knew pretty quickly that we wanted to have her back to teach an adult fashion sketching class!

The following will be covered in this 3 hour workshop…

Figure drawing of men and women, including hands, feet, face, and hair
Different fashion poses
Portraying different fabrics and silhouettes (drapery, pleats, knits, furs, satins, mesh, etc.)
Shading using color or graphite

Materials to use (start with basic paper, pencil and eraser, then adding pen/colored pencil/watercolor). Digital options can also be taught.

Join us for this fun and informative workshop that will get you on your way to drawing out your fashion ideas!

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Arts & Entertainment, Community

The World is our Runway! Let’s walk it together!

October 5, 2016 bshigley Leave a comment

Join us October 14th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm for an evening walk as we turn our sidewalks into our runway! Wear what makes you feel like you are a shining star on the runway and let’s start walking! Whether its a full outfit, stylin’ shoes, or the perfect hat. Feel welcome to to join us and have fun.

We are so excited to collaborate with fellow Green Space businessWalk2Connect for this urban adventure! The amazing Jonathon Stalls will be putting together a little walk and we simply, gather, walk, and look FABULOUS!This event is free and open to anybody who wants to go. Kids and pets are very welcome in this adventure.

Trip Notes:
– If you do bring a pet, please have them on a short/non-retractible leash
– Be sure to eat and use the restroom before.
– We will be walking up and down Larimer Street and possibly in and out of the newly updated CO Crush alleys. Be prepared for uneven sidewalks and alley terrain.

Please see the Walk2Connect Event page here for more details:
http://walk2connect.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=12725&preview=true

We will meet at Green Spaces at 6 and leave around 6:20.
2590 Walnut Street

VOTE on your favorite designer from the Art Institute

October 4, 2016 bshigley Leave a comment

Earlier this summer, I got to be a judge for a very special fashion competition hosted by the ArtScene by Denver8TV. 3 fashion students from the Art Institute showcased their couture dresses and now… it’s up to YOU to vote!! Poll closes October 25th!

Watch the runway shows and learn more about each designer… then cast your vote!… Read more!

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