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Alumna Brandi Shigley to speak at special Metro State recognition series

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Alumna Brandi Shigley to speak at special Metro State recognition series

Entrepreneur Brandi Shigley, founder / dreamer /doer of Fashion Denver and a Metro State Alumna, is inspiring others by speaking about her journey, the road to starting her own business, and becoming a successful graduate at Metro State’s Self-Made Series on April 13th, From 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The new Self-Made series is a three-part program that focuses on acknowledging local individuals who have established themselves as unique leaders in the Denver community.

Brandi has been involved in many projects, from a handbag designer to an aspiring musician, and is recognized as a significant business leader in Denver. The Colorado native, who graduated from Metro in 1999 with a degree in Communications, is excited to return to her roots to share her experiences.

“I feel like my degree has played a HUGE role in my career as an entrepreneur and I’m thrilled to be speaking at my alma matter!” she says.

Brandi’s been an entrepreneur for 11 years, starting out designing her own line of handbags and now owning her own boutique. Despite her passion for fashion, she doesn’t focus on it exclusively; she specializes in entrepreneurship … Read more!

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CSU’s Student Fashion Show Fash(n)Fresh + Taryn Slawson & Chasing Rainbows

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We’ll be heading up to Fort Collins this evening for the senior fashion show and I’m so excited to see what the designers have come up with. There have been some amazing designers that have come out of Ft. Collins like Taryn Slawson. Taryn currently has a collection called Chasing Rainbows and an accessory line, The Hot Pink Mustache, that she’s created with her sister Megan. The Hot Pink Mustache can be found at Fashion Denver.

Chasing Rainbows was also one of our very first featured designers when we opened our showroom doors back when we were in our tiny little rowhome on Cherokee Row. It’s so fun to see how Taryn’s designs evolve. She designs the kind of dresses that are for the free spirited, colorful woman who knows how to have a good time. One day, when I’m on Conan O’Brien, I will wear a Chasing Rainbows dress 🙂 (It’s a little dream I have).

Here’s one of our favorite Hot Pink Mustache accessories! The Masquerade!

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See you in Ft. Collins!!!… Read more!

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Do what you love. Love what you do! Workshop April 6th!

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My next workshop for dreamers & doers is coming up and I’m so excited to have it at our newly remodeled Fashion Denver space!  Here is the info..

April 6th, 2011, Denver’s very own entrepreneur and fashionista, Brandi Shigley starts the new year off by offering her workshop for aspiring fashion designers and business owners. ‘Do What You Love, Love What You Do’ workshops are designed to help local designers and emerging artists take their creativity and passion to new heights by learning how to turn it into a business. Join Brandi Shigley for the next workshop at the Fashion Denver Headquarters 6:30pm to 9:30pm to learn the art of channeling creativity into a successful business by getting tips and lessons from award winning designer and entrepreneur.

In addition to having her work published in numerous magazines and newspapers, Brandi Shigley has been recognized for her inspiring energy and creativity in the fashion industry by major publications such as CNN Money and Denver Business Journal— naming her one of the ‘Top 40 Under 40’, ‘Top Up & Comer of the Year’ in5280 Magazine and ‘A Designer To Watch’ in International Design Magazine. Her award winning work … Read more!