Category Archives: Fashion Events around town

The Perfect Night for a Whiteout

The Fashion Denver Pre-Party at the Fashion Denver Headquarters

On Thursday night my fellow Denverlites and I did what we do best and braved the snow in the name of fashion. It was a complete whiteout outside, making a perfect platform for the whiteout that would ensue inside of the McNichols Building.

Our night started just as any good night should – with a toast of champagne and good company.  The second annual Westword Whiteout benefitted the American Transplant Foundation and was not only a chance for us to support the incredible Denver fashion scene, but it was also a time for us to celebrate our very own Brandi Shigley whose designs would be featured in the fashion show.  Cheers to that!

IMG_0524We arrived at the McNichols Building with snowflake accessories in our hair from the winter wonderland that was outside.  The doors opened to a bustling scene of well-dressed attendees, specialty cocktails, delicious bites, and bumping music. We socialized with designers, chatted with stylists, snapped a few pictures and scoped out the elite fashion as we walked through the posh event.IMG_0353

 

 

Once it was nearing 9 pm we made our way to our seats and eagerly waited for the start of the fashion show.  I have … Read more!

Apricot Lane Grand Opening Fashion Fun

APRICOT LANE, LOCALLY OWNED FASHION BOUTIQUE
IN THE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN IN CENTENNIAL,
ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING EVENTS

Grand OpeningCENTENNIAL, CO – Apricot Lane Boutique, which opened in December at its new location at The Streets at Southglenn, is holding Grand Opening Events the weekend of January 10-12. The Grand Opening Weekend kicks off on Friday, January 10 with a meet and greet cocktail party from 5 to 8 p.m.  On Saturday, January 11, there’s a sip and shop event with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by a fashion show at 7:30 p.m.  Sunday, January 12, features a trunk show from 1 to 5 p.m.  There will be free giveaways each day, 20% off all weekend (some restrictions may apply), and a chance to win a $200 shopping spree (no purchase necessary; see store for complete details).

Apricot Lane carries an impressive collection of branded fashion apparel, jewelry, handbags, and accessories to create looks seen in current pages of any fashion magazine for an affordable price.  With designer brands such as MM Couture by Miss Me, BB Dakota and Jack, Big Buddha and celebrity loved Sara Happ along with so many more, this specialty fashion boutique will be the leading destination for … Read more!

RAWards: Denver’s Top Local Artists Make a Huge Impact at City Hall

Fashion Denver attended the much-anticipated RAWards at City Hall last Thursday.  RAWards is the biggest indie arts awards show in the world and is an event that we have been excited for all year! Fashion Denver is a HUGE supporter of local artists, so RAWards was sort of like unleashing us kids into a candy shop.

There was a massive amount of talent scattered through City Hall – with booths set up displaying artwork, bands playing, and fashion shows throughout the night.  It was a night packed with unbelievable talent and promising beginnings for these talented artists.… Read more!

A Wave of Inspiration Rips Through City Hall at DFW

Denver Fashion Weekend: NIGHT ONE: Saturday // November 9 // 8 PM // City Hall AmphitheaterDFW-night-two-290x290

Denver Fashion Weekend. Oh yes, it is a weekend that all of us fashionable Denverlites look forward to all year.  I was particularly excited for this event after getting a sneak peak into 303 Magazine’s DFW Fall Print Issue that had a Lady Gaga-esque appeal.  For me, an overly dramatic editorial photo is the epitome of LUXE – so from that picture on, I was impatiently waiting to see what 303 Magazine had in store for us eager attendees.

We arrived around 8 PM knowing that fashion shows typically start fashionably late. Both the VIP and General Admission Line ran down the entire street, making me thankful that my outfit choice was spot on for the situation – a warm faux fur vest, paired with leather pants and closed toe stilettos.

Once we arrived inside City Hall Amphitheater we snapped a few pictures at the 303 Magazine Photo Booth, grabbed a couple cocktails, mingled with Denver’s fashion elite, and then made our way to our prime seats in the overly packed venue.  The fashion show didn’t start until after 10:00 pm due to the … Read more!

DESIGNER-A-DAY: Kim Tinnell

TODAY’S FEATURED DESIGNER-A-DAY
FOR THE FASHION DENVER HOLIDAY MARKET

Name: Kim Tinnell

Business: Perfect Tin

When were you first inspired to design? I got my undergraduate degree in studio art with a focus on mixed media. I really enjoyed taking everyday objects and turning them into art. One day I was perusing a vintage shop and came across an old 1950s tin Band Aid container with a woman on it and I thought, “That would be an awesome bracelet.”

What will you be showing at Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market? I will be showing my upcycled, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. All my pieces are hand cut from vintage tins. I have earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

If you had to pick one piece from your collection that most represents your personality, which would it be?  I made a bracelet out of a vintage Curad tin (circa 1950). It is playful, yet refined. The bracelet reminds me of the Pop Art period, when a lot of artists used imagery from advertising. This is one of my favorite movements in Art History.

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Why should people come see you at the Fashion Denver Holiday Market on December 15th? It seems like everyone has or knows … Read more!