RAW: Natural born artists, is an organization that helps local artists get the resources and exposure they need to be successful. The evening of June 28th, RAW Denver held a showcase for their local talent. Taking place at City Hall Event Center on Broadway, we got to experience many of the different kinds of talent that RAW represents.

Upon entering the venue we stepped into a room full of dividers holding up each individual artists’ work. Each of the artists had something unique to offer. One guy [Axel Geittmann] had his original paintings for sale, as well as prints for a lower price, and was also offering his doodles drawn throughout the evening. Other artists displayed photography, painted masks, painted panes of glass, handmade jewelry and other creative media forms. Local bands Joe Olney, Dead End Drivers, and The Lindsey Saunders Band played very catchy and fun sets. On the main stage, a fire dancer named John Autobahn opened up the accessory fashion show with an exciting and upbeat fire performance. The accessory show featured the work of Kody Harlin of Lucid Weaves. About an hour later, a second fashion show promoted the beautiful works of local fashion designers, CB-Crochet, Meant Clothing, Heather Stewart of HD Couture, and Gabriela Martinez. The crowd loved the designs and had the opportunity to purchase the designers’ works before and after the shows.

This event had a very fun yet professional vibe. We really enjoyed being able to shop the designers’ racks, view the artists’ pieces, and buy fun and fashion forward jewelry, all while enjoying the catwalk and performances by other alternative artists. All of us here at Fashion Denver are looking forward to the next RAW showcase coming up next month!!