Denver Fashion Week. The ultimate occasion to celebrate an exciting industry. I was more than eager to attend and discover how Denver defines fashion by observing not only the designers’ creations but the style of attendees as well. Always curious about the type of people that go to esteemed fashion shows, I was looking forward to seeing the types of clothes that guests felt were Fashion Week worthy.
I was pleased to find that throughout the week, the designers expressed a wide variety of styles. There was everything from dainty dresses, to loud pops of color, to slouchy street wear. I was also surprised to find that a substantial portion of the designers conveyed dark themes through their color, music, and message choices. The most memorable example of these contrasting styles was on the last night. After a stream of delicate dresses, the mood suddenly changed when a new collection kicked off with a sleek pant suit paired with equally bad ass sunglasses and ponytail, set to the type of music that calls to mind a James Bond film.
Before DFW, I never thought to consider how designers bring their looks to life beyond hair, makeup, and accessories. As the … Read more!
We’ve all found ourselves staring disappointedly at our closet of (too many) clothes, exasperated by the utter lack of things to wear. Recycled couture may be the perfect solution to switch things up and refresh your style. How about a dress made of movie tickets? Or a jacket made from packing materials? The young designers featured at Trash the Runway blew me away with their innovative manipulation of such challenging fabric to create chic apparel.
Before attending the event, I was unaware the designers were only in middle school and high school. I was shocked by the bold styles and personalities of the young artists. Their excitement was contagious as they proudly strutted their stuff for the adoring crowd. When asked about their work, almost every designer commented on how long it took them or how they had to repeatedly start over because of the frustratingly unique textiles.
The contestants were critiqued based on categories such as functionality and innovation, winning titles that included crowd favorite and best overall. There was a wide variety of ensembles decorated with everything from winged accessories to Victorian-style neck pieces. However, I was most impressed by the grand prize winner’s creation. In the blur … Read more!
We are so excited to announce that Fashion Denver’s Fashion Camp is on the roster for activities during 303 Magazine’s Denver Fashion Week!
If you haven’t registered yet, we have 6 spots openfor the March 23rd fashion camp where we’ll be making a swimsuit coverup, beach bag, and pops of color accessories! Also, Portrait and lifestyle photographer Kristin Christian will be capturing the day’s events while model and fashion show producer Tennisia Littleton will be showing the kiddos how to walk and pose on the runway! DETAILS HERE!
Denver Fashion Week’s Children & Teen Fashion Show
March 31st 2-5pm
The Forney Museum
4303 Brighton Blvd Bldg 1
Denver, Colorado 80216
Besides our fashion camp for your young fashionistas, Denver Fashion Week is hosting the 2nd annual Children & Teen Fashion Show!!! This is the perfect opportunity to take your stylish kiddo to see others their age as they model fashions on the runway! This pint size fashion show takes place Sunday, March 31st from 2-5pm. USE FASHIONKIDS for a discount on your tickets!
Denver Fashion Week Exhibit Tour
March 31st 11am-1pm
McNichols Civic Center Building
144 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80202
FREE
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Who wants to join us March 5th for a special screening of Captain Marvel!! Read more info below…. 💥💪🚺
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Higher! Further! Faster!
CAPTAIN MARVEL is in theaters on March 8th, and Fashion Denver is giving you #MARVELousWomen (and men!) a chance to check out the film on the big screen before its release!
For your chance to win a pair of reserved seats to the advance screening on Tuesday, March 5th at 7PM in Denver, please email DisneyDenver@Gmail.com with your full name and birthdate, and include “FASHION MARVEL” in the subject line to qualify.
Entry deadline is Sunday, March 3rd at 5:00PM MST and winners will be contacted then via email. *ONE entry per household. Must be 13 years or older to enter. #CaptainMarvel #GooseTheCat #MarvelousWomen
On April 7, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) will launch its very first pop-up marketplace. Featuring a diverse selection of local designers, the single day event will give attendees the opportunity to shop one-of-a-kind looks straight from the runway. Expect vibrant collections from streetwear brands like AldoElCreator and Electric Bubblegum or elegant garments from designers like Kaitlyn Thomas, Rachel Marie Hurst or Mona Lucero.
Photo above by Kyle Cooper
“The Marketplace is a great new way to shop local designer’s work,” said Mona Lucero, a DFW designer. “I’m excited to be selling new pieces that I’m showing at Denver Fashion Week. Denver fashion is happening. Now. Don’t miss out on it.”
Like the Best of Denver Fashion Week Exhibit, we’re taking over the McNichols building as a part of our cultural partnership with the City of Denver. The marketplace will also act as the final day of the fashion and photography exhibit.
Tickets are $10 and come with a complimentary drink for the first 100 people who buy tickets, courtesy of Ratio Beerworks and Proximo Spirits. Participation is free for Denver Fashion Week designers, but any independent local designers or boutique can sign-up to participate here.
