Category Archives: Fashion Denver Events

2012 changes at Fashion Denver!

One of the missions of Fashion Denver is to help grow our local fashion scene, to help our local independent designers grow their businesses, and to spread the word that Denver ain’t no cow town and we’ve got TONS going in in our fashion scene.

Fashion Denver started out as a business in 2004 strictly focusing on our seasonal fashion markets and business development. We opened up a retail shop in 2009 until now and since then it’s been such a fun adventure! However, one of the things that I am most passionate about has gone by the wayside…

The past 2 weeks I have been doing a lot of consultations with future entrepreneurs. One of the most important things that I say to them is to “Stop doing what you don’t love to do, and focus on the things that you truly love!” As I would say this, I found in my heart not getting fulfilled with what I truly LOVE to do, which is consulting, small business development, my “Do what you love. Love what you do” workshops, and event production.

I woke up Wednesday and knew that I had to make a decision and that decision is … Read more!

Models at Tinsel

Not everybody is a size 3 and 5’10 and that’s okay. In fact, that’s the fun that we love to have at Fashion Denver and our markets! We bring in women and men from all over our creative community and have them strut their stuff on our “runway” aka “mansion stairwell.”

Tinsel is going to bring out some pretty amazing people to strut their stuff.. just to name a few….

Mia Voss: The brains behind CRAVE Denver and The Mia Connect

Coles Whalen: Singer / songwriter

Ryan DiFranco: Entrepreneur

Chella Negro: Musician & creative organizer

Abby Jordan: Comedian

Kathy Bacon: Mentor and non profit professional

Megs Burd: Bingo hostess, Fashion Denver Saturday shop girl and woman about town

and more!!… Read more!

Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market Tinsel!

Fashion Denver creates its own Tinsel Town for the holidays
Holiday Fashion Market TINSEL
Grant-Humphreys mansion
770 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80203

Snow is covering the ground, reindeer are starting to appear through town, sleigh bells are now the common sound…and the blinding glitter of tinsel is easily found. Yes, the holidays are here and Fashion Denver will be partaking in the festivities for the Winter Market, held on Sunday, December 11th at the Grant-Humphreys mansion from 11am-6pm. Fashion shows are at 1,3, & 5pm.

A glitzy all day affair free to the public, “Tinsel” will be an event that supports local designers of Denver, but with a holiday flair. Guests will be able to purchase designs and other items from over 20 different designers for themselves or have a chance to start their gift shopping early. Three fashion shows will also be presented throughout the evening featuring various local designers, ending with a bridal show finale for guests that are in search for that perfect gown to fit their winter white wedding.

For those that aren’t searching for a dress, feel free to tour through the historic Grant-Humphrey’s mansion and be immersed by the lighting, warm fireplaces and … Read more!

Fashion Denver First Friday: Holiday Installment with YELP!

The holidays have arrived and the countdown has started towards carolers, warm nights near the fireplace, parties and the spirit of receiving and giving! With enough merriment to make the elves jealous, what better way is there to kick off this celebration with our local designers and YELP, than to come partake in the festivities during Fashion Denver’s First Friday, Thursday, December 1st from 6PM-9PM.

The spirit of giving and holiday cheer will be making its debut throughout the evening as guests will have the opportunity to peruse the racks of the showroom and discover unique gifts while sipping warm spiced cider amidst the merry tunes of the in house DJ JD, City O’ City’s music conductor!

The showroom features items from over 20 different fashion designers, all of who bring in their own flair and expertise to fit almost any style and occasion. Gift shopping and choosing that perfect outfit for holiday parties will be a cool breeze with cocktail dresses, purses and jewelry available from various designers.

YELP! will also be in attendance, primed and ready to provide FREE gift wrapping for those who sign up for YELP and may need of a little help, making the business … Read more!