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Featured Babes on Bocce designer {R.Lee}

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September 5th, Fashion Denver will hold our mini end of summer market Babes on Bocce at Illegal Pete’s! We are excited to have R. Lee at this market! She is knew to the Fashion Denver scene and

1) What one memory do you remember that sparked your interest in the fashion world? 

My first visit to San Francisco when I was a 6th grader. It wasn’t fashion in particular but it was Art as a whole. Through the years my love of creating kept growing and by the time I was 16 yrs old I wanted to be a designer.

IMG_20150822_1940102) What is the mission of your business?  

Our mission at R. Lee is to create and give you an experience like no other in feeling beautiful and finding your style. Buy one of kind garments straight off the runway , limited edition garments or special order a custom garment especially made for you. Everything is designed and made here in Denver, Colorado by myself or my team. We put our hearts into each garment and feel they tell a story while you wear it. Share our story and most of all, share your story with others by choosing to … Read more!

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A visit with Thomas Paul Althaus {Canned Goods}

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Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure to spend time with Thomas Paul Althaus, brains behind Denver accessory company, Canned Goods. One thing that I’ve always noticed about Thomas is his absolutely positive energy that radiates to all that come in contact with him.

Canned Goods have been a staple in my wardrobe for over a year. As far as my wardrobe goes, I’m pretty simple, so I rely on my accessories to make outfits pop. And when I’m in Canned Goods, I feel glamorous! Upon further inspection of the fashionable pieces that he designs, one may be surprised to find out that they are all made with tin cans!

Learn about the Canned Goods story here from his interview on 9 News earlier this year!

Canned Goods can be found in boutiques all across the US and of course, in some of the best Denver boutiques too! The latest collection experiments with new shapes, cutouts, and even colors of tins. You can pair earrings with a a cuff and create a set, wear them separately, or even wear 2 different earrings (which I’ve done often)! Every piece of Canned Goods sold gives one can of food for each … Read more!

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Fashion Denver Mini Market at Illegal Pete’s

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Brandi Shigley
brandi@fashiondenver.com
303-842-7298

Fashion Denver will host Babes on Bocce, a mini fashion market held on the patio of Illegal Pete’s South Broadway location (270 S. Broadway) on Saturday, September 5th from 3:00pm-9:00pm. This mini market will feature clothing, jewelry and accessories, and a unique opportunity to have yourself turned into a 3D customized figurine. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Fashion shows on the bocce court will be at 5pm and 8pm and will feature participating designers with hair and makeup being done by Flaunt Salon, Fashion Denver’s  new neighbors since the move, located on Larimer.

“I’ve known Jenn Armand, co-owner with her husband Andrew of Flaunt Salon, since 1984. It is such a fun experience to be working together in the fashion industry 31 years later!” says Brandi Shigley, founder of Fashion Denver.

Babes on Bocce featured businesses:

BroccoliAndCrystals
Mukee
R. Lee
3D Twinsie
Start-Tet Design
The Haus

“It’s always fun to have the bigger markets with several designers, but there is something that feels so fresh to skim things down and make this market an intimate experience with just a few designers. Since the move … Read more!

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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!

Supporting Colorado designers since 2004 through production of fashion markets, fashion shows, and business development