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Shoes for Haiti

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This past spring, I teamed up with the The Urban Angels for our dress drive and we sent out over a 150 dresses to Haiti and the children in the orphanage that I was in in the Philippines. Now with the holidays around the corner, the Urban Angels have organized a shoe drive and will be sending a special Christmas gift of new shoes for the kids in Haiti!  

If you would like to help, Cash donations or new children’s shoes can be dropped off to the Fashion Denver office at Green Spaces at 1368 26th Street by December 6th.

All gifts will be sent to and distributed by Love A Child, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

For more information, please contact Peggy Kastning!

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Arts & Entertainment, Community, Designer News

LIMITED-RUN DESIGNER FASHION COMES TO DENVER

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The Cotery Pop Up  Shop
Friday, September 4th at 6pm and runs Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Buffalo Exchange 51 Broadway

Lauri MurphyBoulder-based startup The Cotery is collaborating with Denver’s Buffalo Exchange back gallery to host a unique art show and pop-up shop bringing exclusive, locally designed, limited-run fashion to Denver.

The Cotery is an online marketplace where creatives can design and sell limited edition, small batch USA made garments with no upfront costs. The Cotery handles the production and the shipment to the customer (AKA the hard stuff), allowing the artist to focus on what they do best!  


Mantra by SDK-1The fashion art show “Cut and Sew” will showcase limited-run garments designed by local artists, accompanied by the original artwork which gave life to the clothing. Featured artists include Ancient + Future, Heather Taylor, JDP, Katy Zimmerman, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, Samuel Mata, SDK, and Will Day.    

The event will be hosted by new and used fashion retailer Buffalo Exchange in Denver, and customers will have access to pre-selling designs as well as in-stock pieces which have been produced recently by The Cotery. Be sure to come by and get your hands on some of these limited-run designer garments, and don’t miss … Read more!

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Fashion Camp Success

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Saturday, July 25th we held our 2nd annual Fashion Camp at our new headquarters at Green Spaces down in the RINO district. We had 13 kiddos ages 7-11 and what a blast we had!

A HUGE shoutout goes to Back on the Rack, Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys, and Lowbrow Denver!

Here is an overview of our day of fashion fun!

It was so much fun to hear about Michael Sullivan’s experience in the fashion world, diving in with all of his passion and making his dream come true.

After the designer talk, we dove into making fashions for old dolls from the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. These dolls needed major makeovers!

After the dresses were made, we got into making paper purses. My paper purse career was how I first got into the world of fashion back in 1983. Making these paper purses turned into a real business when in 1999 I started B.Shigley designs. It was so fun to see the creations that the campers designed!

Now! We’re off to the boardroom to listen to Dorian Phaero of Phaero Creative talk about STYLING! Dorian shared how to style keeping in mind the … Read more!

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“Empowering Women Through Fashion & Beauty”

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Denver’s Salwa Owens Presents “Empowering Women Through Fashion & Beauty” 

Saturday, May 23rd 12:30pm – 3:30pm                                                                   Hotel Monaco Lobby 1717 Champa Street                                                            Ticket Information

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Denver fashion designer Salwa Owens invites you to attend a glamorous day of fashion shows, indulge in exquisite sweets and cocktails, enjoy live musical entertainment, have 11206474_734940663289276_6430198465262132549_oexclusive trunk show access, and be treated to beauty services to help you feel extra spoiled and empowered on Saturday, May 23rd from 12:30 to 3:30pm in the lobby of Hotel Monaco, 1717 Champa Street in Denver. In honor of some of the most empowering women out there, Moms, this event will be friendly to all ages and mini fashionistas are welcome. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Ohio Health Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, which assisted Salwa in her time of need.

www.SalwaOwens.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/973796165972178/… Read more!