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Arts & Entertainment, Fashion Events around town

Seeking artists, designers, and musicians!

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Another amazing event night organized by the fabulous Summer Jackson!

Calling all creative individuals! Creative to Bless (C2B) has partnered with Bender’s Tavern to provide CREATIVE event platforms for local musicians, designers and artists, to network and gain exposure. The events are fun colorful and intended to breakdown the interactive boundaries most face when showcasing or networking their creativity. Come out to one event and you will be hooked. We promise great local music by DJ Parris, cool local art, dancing and an excuse to dress up.

Optional Alphabet Costume Party: The letter is “R”, please arrive in a costume that starts with that letter (Google costumes that start with “R” for ideas).

The best creative “R” costume will win a prize.

About: C2B is a public charity currently seeking 501c3 tax exemption. In our first year, we aim to raise funds to support mentorship and workshop programs, designed to help secure a foundation for creativity in Denver. We also aim to launch our “Give Back” program that helps to BLESS local families in need, through financial gifting, as we hope to alleviate the impact of life changing circumstances. To learn more please visit www.c2bless.org.… Read more!

Arts & Entertainment, Fashion Denver Events

The first Fashion Denver fashion market where you WILL sweat!!!

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One of the things that I’m so excited about for this fashion market are all of the activities that will be going on at the market. Besides the fact that you can shop through local designers, you can get sweaty by joining Tease-Studio and Fitness in the City who are offering FREE classes all the day long. We’ll also have 2 dance performances at the event as well..

Here is the rundown of the activities that will be going on at BOUNCE!

Fashion Denver Presents BOUNCE: Sunday, June 3rd from 10-6pm @770 Pennsylvania Street in the Grant Humphreys mansion. FREE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:15 CLASS fitness in the city bootcamp
11:30 CLASS buti (fusion between yoga, zumba and hip hop and more)
12:00 PERFORMANCE The Filipino-American Community of Colorado presents a cultural dance
1:00 Fashion Show #1
1:45 CLASS the naughty hour
3:00 Fashion Show #2
3:45 PERFORMANCE vintage burlesque
4:30 PERFORMANCE Sol Vida
5:00 Fashion Show #3

Please note that Tease-Studio will provide up to 20 excercise mats. Bring your own just in case the class is full and wear comfy clothes for the classes that you may take! Also, please note that classes are FREE 🙂


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Arts & Entertainment, Designer News, Fashion Denver Events

Ruby + George & Mukee at Fashion Denver’s summer market Bounce!

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Ruby + George

While browsing the designer’s collections at Bounce! Fashion Denver’s Summer Market; make sure to look out for Ruby + George and Mukee.  They will be show casing items from their online collections of modern American West adornment for self and home.

Ruby + George made their debut at New York’s Spring’s Fashion Week 2012 sponsoring Gretchen Jones, previous winner of Project Runway, with heirloom jewelry.  The jewelry was enthusiastically received by Lucky Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, and Refinery29.

At Fashion Denver’s Summer Market, you will be able to find a mix of authentic Southwestern American Indian items, heirloom decor, and original art.  Each genuine piece is cultural and historical and relates to current fashion.  Discover vintage rugs, statues, and apparel this Sunday.

MuKee

The designer of MuKee will be present on Sunday, June 3rd to platform his accessories at Bounce! The cool concept behind these designs is that the pieces are handmade from reclaimed skateboards.  MuKee gives new life to old skateboards through creating earrings, belt buckles, and necklaces out of them.

The company contributes to the green effort by refurbishing skateboards that may have ended up in a landfill.  All items are … Read more!

Arts & Entertainment, Fashion Denver Events

Jessica Perdue and FolieM at Bounce!

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Just eleven more days until Bounce! Fashion Denver Summer Market at the Grant- Humphreys mansion on June 3rd!

Jessica Perdue

At the mansion you’ll be able to view the designs of Jessica Perdue. This jewelry and accessories designer creates pieces that are modern and trendy. Her designs are also inspired by vintage styles with a Native American charm.

Jessica’s expert leatherwork derives from her father who was a leatherworker that owned a leather shop specializing in jewelry and accessories in the 1970’s and 80’s. J Perdue Designs incorporates recycled and new genuine leather into her pieces. She enjoys taking apart old belts, outdated jewelry and beaded jewels to make brand new designs with a whole new character.

If you would like to purchase J Perdue Designs, her pieces can be found at Eco Design Lonetree in Colorado, or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/jperduedesigns. Items are also listed on Etsy . If you like certain colors or shapes contact Jessica for custom made pieces too so that you can have your own one-of-a-kind J Perdue Design. Furthermore, look for Jessica’s newly launched line, ‘Mini Me Girl’ collection on June 3rd!

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Bounce! A sneak preview of designers to expect.

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Today and up until our fashion market, Fashion Denver blogger Camille Thomas will be capturing a small glimpse into our featured designers.  In this post, she covers Rae Marie and Francis Roces.

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Fashion Denver’s summer market BOUNCE! is almost here!  On June 3rd, you will be able to check out Colorado designer Rae Marie who launcher her label in 2010 and opened her studio in 2011.  This lifestyle collection is sexy, edgy and chic that calls attention to the vibrant and colorful apparel built-into the assortment.  Rae Marie designs are created for a day at work, a wonderful party or just a casual day around the city so there is going to be something that catches your eye.  There is a mix of layering pieces, bold prints and distinctive silhouettes.

The Fashion House of Rae Marie is on its way to becoming a major influence in the industry.  Earlier this year, Rae Marie’s growing following led her to the opportunity to show her collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion week in New York sponsored by Diet Pepsi.  This opportunity gave Rae Marie the chance of being mentored by Simon Doonan, the creative director at Barney’s New … Read more!