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Denver Fashion Week Spring 2026 Is Coming… and It’s a Whole Vibe

As we celebrate 22 years of Fashion Denver, I can’t help but reflect on how incredible it’s been to watch our fashion community grow, evolve, and truly come into its own. What started as a dream to support local designers has blossomed into something so much bigger—and alongside that journey, it’s been amazing to see Denver Fashion Week rise, expand, and shine as a major force in our city’s creative scene. 💫

There’s something really special about growing up together—designer by designer, show by show, moment by moment.

And now… here we go again.

Denver Fashion Week Unveils Spring 2026 Runway Lineup

Presented by Furniture Row, Colorado’s leading fashion event returns May 1–9 with eight runway
shows featuring new concepts, returning favorites, and inclusive runway experiences.

Denver Fashion Week is back this spring from May 1–9, 2026, bringing eight nights of bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and seriously inspiring style to the runway. Presented by Furniture Row, this season is a celebration of creativity, community, and pushing boundaries in the most beautiful ways.

This Season’s Runway Lineup 👀

Each night brings its own energy, its own story, its own moment:

  • Sustainable (May 1) – Where conscious fashion meets
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GLAM BOMB Returns: A Night of Jewelry, Style & Impact

Back by popular demand, The Perfect Petal invites you into an evening where beauty meets purpose—GLAM BOMB is back, and it’s ready to shine brighter than ever.

On April 14th, 2026, this highly anticipated event brings together 25 national and international jewelry designers, each debuting their latest 2026 collections in one unforgettable night of style, connection, and discovery.

Think: statement pieces, intricate craftsmanship, and that magical moment when you find the one—the piece that feels like it was made just for you.

A Night That Gives Back

Beyond the sparkle, GLAM BOMB carries a powerful purpose.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, a donor-advised fund administered through The Denver Foundation—supporting critical legal services for immigrant communities in our city.

So yes, you’ll leave with something beautiful… but you’ll also be part of something meaningful.

🕰 Event Details

📅 Date: April 14th, 2026
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM (VIP) | 5:30 PM (General Admission)
🚪 Doors close: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: A secret, sublime central Denver venue
(Revealed the morning of April 14th at 9:00 AM—because a little mystery never hurt anyone…)

🥂 Ticket Options

VIP Experience – $75
Early … Read more!

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Adoptee Journeys of Belonging: Stories That Bring Us Home

Sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that help us understand where we came from… and where we belong.

Event Details

Adoptee Journeys of Belonging
Motus Theater x CAPU

📍 Posner Center
📅 Sunday, March 29
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM

RSVP here:

On Sunday, March 29 from 4–6 PM at the Posner Center, Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) and Motus Theater will present an incredibly moving event: Adoptee Journeys of Belonging, an interactive Playback Theater experience centering Asian adoptee stories across cultures, generations, and identities.

This unique performance invites audience members to share moments of belonging, displacement, identity, and connection. The Motus Playback Theater Ensemble listens deeply to these stories and then brings them to life through improvised theater right on stage.

It’s storytelling in its most human form. No script. Just listening, reflection, and honoring lived experiences.

The result is a powerful evening where stories are witnessed, affirmed, and shared.

Why This Event Means So Much to Me

As many of you know, I was adopted from the Philippines as a toddler, and my adoption story has shaped so much of who I am today.

Growing up in Colorado, my life has been full of love, … Read more!

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Celebrating 22 Years of Community & Creativity

A Little Fashion Denver Throwback
Fashion Denver is turning 22 years old this year! 🎉

Looking back through old videos and photos always feels a little like opening a time capsule, and this clip takes us all the way back to one of our very first Fashion Denver Fashion Markets around 2007.

At that time, the fashion scene in Denver was a lot quieter than it is today. There weren’t as many runways, pop-ups, or design collectives lighting up the city. But even then, something special was already happening. The creativity, the hustle, and the passion of local designers were alive and well.

Fashion Denver was built around a simple idea: support local designers and create space for them to shine. These early markets were filled with emerging designers, handmade pieces, curious shoppers, and a whole lot of excitement about what Denver fashion could become.

Over the years, it has been such a joy to watch our community grow and evolve. Designers who once showed their very first pieces at these small markets have gone on to build incredible brands, walk major runways, open boutiques, and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Denver’s fashion scene today is vibrant, bold, and … Read more!

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2 Decades of design….

Hello 2026… How Did We Get Here?!

Holy moly. How are we in 2026 already?!

This year, Fashion Denver turns 22 years old. Twenty-two. That means this little fashion idea that started in 2004 is officially old enough to rent a car and make responsible decisions.

Established in 2004

Fashion Denver was founded with one simple goal: connect Colorado designers with the public — and with each other.

At the time, Denver wasn’t widely recognized as a fashion destination. But something was brewing. Independent designers were creating incredible work, and they needed a platform. A connector. A cheerleader. A place to belong.

So Fashion Denver stepped in.

Over the years, we’ve produced:
• Fashion markets
• Runway shows
• Designer showcases
• Business development programs
• Workshops and mentoring

We even had a brick-and-mortar boutique for four years — a physical home for Colorado design. And along the way, we helped launch Bradley Allen Apparel and ran the apparel line for six years, growing it from idea to full-fledged brand.

What started as a grassroots effort became a movement.

About the Woman Behind It

Hi. It’s me. 👋

I started my first business at 23, designing handcrafted handbags that ended … Read more!