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A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Arts & Entertainment, Denver Fashion Week, Upcoming Events

Spotlight on the Future: The Denver Fashion Week Emerging Designer Challenge

This Saturday, Denver Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer Competition is set to showcase the next wave of talent, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Saturday, March 22 · 8pm MDT.

The Jacquard, Autograph Collection
222 Milwaukee Street Denver, CO 80206

Get your tickets here! 

As I take the mic to emcee this incredible event, it’s not just about announcing names—it’s about celebrating the passion, creativity, and fearless vision of designers stepping into the spotlight. Over the past two decades, we’ve had the joy of watching countless designers launch their dreams, and each season, our hearts light up seeing who’s next. These fresh voices in fashion are ready to make their mark, and trust us—you won’t want to miss it!

Get ready to experience the pulse of Denver’s fashion scene in one of the most iconic settings yet! The Denver Fashion Week Emerging Designer Challenge is THIS SATURDAY taking over the sophisticated CHANEL, DIOR, and PRADA ballrooms at the luxurious Jacquard Hotel in Cherry Creek. 🌟

Jaquard

This isn’t just an event—it’s a launching pad for fresh talent, where creativity meets opportunity in an atmosphere dripping with style and elegance.

Meet the competitors!

What’s the Buzz?

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A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver

Brandi & Skye Reunited – From College to Cocktails to Creativity!

Some friendships take an unexpected scenic route before coming full circle, and mine with Skye is no exception!

The College Years
Way back in the 90s, Skye and I first crossed paths as students at Metropolitan State University, sitting in creative writing classes and dreaming of where life would take us. Little did we know, our creative journeys would weave in and out of each other’s lives in ways we never expected.

An Unexpected Connection
Fast forward decades later, and life threw us back together in the most unexpected way—through architecture! At the time, my (now) husband, Patrick, was Skye’s architect, and that surprise connection rekindled our friendship. From there, we teamed up to open Sky Bar, a cocktail lounge in Stanley Marketplace, adding yet another chapter to our story.

Back to Our Fashion Roots
But at the heart of it all, fashion and creativity have always been our true calling. I founded Fashion Denver in 2004, building a platform to support local designers, while Skye launched Factory Fashion and her own stunning fashion collection, Skye Aire.

Skye Aire

Now, we’re teaming up again—not over cocktails, but over creativity, couture, and community—as we creating fashion at our Fashion Denver … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, fashion camp, Fashion Denver Events

Stepping back in Denver History: Fashion Denver’s Fashion Camp for Kids!

Step into the Time Machine: Fashion Camp is Taking Us Back to the 1890s featuring special fashion friends Skye Barker Maa, Victoria Regina, Tiaja Pierre and Michael Sullivan!

Date: March 22nd, 2025 10am-4pm
Location: Thrive Ballpark, Denver
1415 Park Ave. West
Denver, CO 80205

Ages: 4-11
$75.00 registration below

Calling all little fashion adventurers!

Kids ages 4-11 will design, create, and strut their 1800s-inspired fashions down our whimsical walkway! 🎀👒 With fabulous hair & makeup by Tiaja Pierre, hat-magic with milliner Victoria Regina, fashion fun led by Brandi McMichael & Skye Barker Maa, designer and brains behind Factory Fashion, and a confidence boost from our amazing Confidence Coach, Michael Sullivan, it’s a day filled with creativity, style, and a sprinkle of time-travel magic! 🕰️✨

Kids are invited to create, explore, and express themselves through fashion. Instead of sewing, our little designers will learn how to drape, pin, clip, and attach gorgeous, vintage-inspired fabrics to create their very own 1890s-inspired designs. With an array of beautiful period piece fabrics, lace, ribbons, and trims, campers will bring history to life in a playful and engaging way!

What to Expect:

✨ A fun, hands-on experience in draping and styling… Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Boutiques, Business Profiles

Recovering Hipster Goods Interview

Hello Readers! Imagine basking in the warm sunshine, a gentle breeze in the air, and your favorite radio station spinning eclectic tunes. Now, picture tuning in to a conversation that’s as quirky and vibrant as a hidden thrift store gem—welcome to our exclusive interview with Recovering Hipster Goods, where vintage treasures meet modern sustainability in the most unexpected way.

Fashion Denver: Welcome to the show, Recovering Hipster Goods! Let’s kick things off with your origin story. Was it born over a pour-over coffee or a vintage vinyl find?

Recovering Hipster Goods: It all started with my deep love for thrifting, estate sales, and second-hand shopping. Back in my twenties, I’d load up my car with my finds and share them with friends—so much so they joked it was “Kayte’s Moving Closet.” For years I sold items online, but then during a career transition last year, I took a leap with pop-up markets around Denver. One night, over drinks with a friend, we dreamed up the idea of a brick-and-mortar shop. That spark led to everything, and I couldn’t have done it without the love and support of friends, family, and our community.

Fashion Denver: Let’s talk wardrobe. What’s the most … Read more!