Who is the 2013 Fashion Group International RISING STAR of Denver?

That is the very question that lingered in everyone’s mind at the posh event held on Friday, September 6.

Who would be the RISING STAR for the 7^th Biennial Signature Event Presented by FGI? I hope to build your anticipation so as to mimic my feelings that night.

The event started just as any upscale event should: on the red carpet.  Guests dressed in their finest and strutted into the McNichols Civic Center to a bustling crowd of Denver’s fashion elite. An exclusive group of attendees conversed over hors d’euvres, sipped specialty cocktails alongside designers and participated in a silent auction with proceeds being donated to Dress for Success Denver. Giant ice sculptures, upbeat music, and dapper attendees complimented the lavish event, with Denver’s finest eagerly awaiting the runway presentation to showcase the 14 entrepreneurs nominated for the award.  (Might I add, FGI knows how to throw a pre-party.)

Upon show time, the excited guests spiraled up a level to a scene strait out of New York Fashion Week.

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Asia met French Couture on the runway for a night of pure luxury and elegance. Barrera International took over the Space Gallery on September 5^th, showcasing its 2014 Autumn/Winter collection.  I sipped cocktails with some of Denver’s elite designers, magazine owners, boutiques, stylists, fashion bloggers and media personnel in an intimate gathering prior to the runway presentation.

The Barrera International 2014 Autumn/Winter collection included six major elements: satin, silk, chiffon, wool, cashmere and seasonal blends. The runway show featured unique fabrics with just a hint of sparkle, and brought a contrast of color against the gallery’s white backdrop. The intimate runway presentation allowed for close-up views of the 40 looks, illuminating how much detail went into each individual piece. I was dying over the jewel-toned embellishments in the couture line, absolute perfection. Erroll Perkins and his team of make-up artists partnered up with Ted Medina and his team of hairstylists to create a bold, yet graceful look to compliment each design.  A pop-up shop followed the runway show where clients and guests were able to place customizable orders.

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