Colorado Couture Designer Creates Costumes for Jessica Alba

Maggie Burns is the perfect example of someone who has chased after her dreams and is well on her way to a prosperous future.

Growing up on a farm with a house full of siblings, Maggie’s greatest inspiration, her mother, taught her to sew at a young age.  Four years ago, Maggie transformed her inner seamstress into a successful designer.  She now spends her days designing, making wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for her company Marie-Margot Couture.

Maggie Burns

One year ago, Maggie put herself into the film industry by submitting herself and her talent for sewing into a film association website.  This summer she was contacted to make costumes for Jessica Alba in her new film “Dear Eleanor” also starring Luke Wilson and Josh Lucas.  The film was being shot at the Jester Theatre in Boulder, CO and at the Paramount Theatre here in Denver.  The movie is set in the 60’s, just before the Hippie movement.
The entire process took about a month to complete.  Maggie saw it as an incredible opportunity to learn and expand her expertise.  Getting to go on set and watch some of the filming opened up an understanding and admiration for the film industry.  Sewing … Read more!

My review of the Denver Paint the Runway fashion show!

971748_10151522730142585_1112775632_nA fashion show in an art gallery, what better place to promote the future of fashion while raising funds for kids to go to Camp ArtReach.  On June 8th, First Class Fashionista presented a fantastic fashion show fundraiser at the Denver Art Society.

The event proceeds benefit The Denver Art Society and it’s local artists, as well as Camp ArtReach; A camp for at-risk kids to get exposure to the arts.

Outside the venue was parked The Denver Fashion Truck.  A traveling boutique including locally designed clothing, accessories, and an assortment of cute trinkets to liven up any room of your abode.

Inside The Denver Art Society, one could bid on a silent auction of various works of art, visit one of the vendors selling clothing, shoes and jewelry.  There was also a bar from Twist 6 and food made by Good Karma Coffee.

The highlight of the evening was the fashion show.  Designers included Maggie Burns of Marie-Margot Bridal Couture, Juan Jimenez of Barrera International, Gabriela Martinez of Gabriela Designs, Lisa Helm of Lisa Wear Clothing, Rachel Marie Hurst of Fashions by Rae Marie, and Francis D Roces of Kimono Dragons.

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Fashion Design Manufacturing Opportunity

Fashion Design Manufacturing Opportunity
Meeting at Fashion Denver
1070 Bannock Street
Suite 150
June 18th, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm

RSVP here!

One of the obstacles that many Colorado designers face, is manufacturing. When we heard about this opportunity for local designers to actually get their designs manufactured, we wanted to reach out to as many designers as we can to get feedback on this service that will be launching soon.

Attention Fashion Designers:

Designer OpportunityGetting cut-and-sew apparel manufactured, sold, and fulfilled typically requires huge investments of both time and money. Jed Seigle and Char Genevier are starting a company that makes that process much easier, and are looking for designers to help them test the new service before they release it into the wild.

Using their service, you’ll be able to create unique clothing lines based on a large selection of body styles, fabrics, and additional color, trim, and embellishment options. Jed and Char are looking to bridge the gap between the traditional limited off-the-shelf domestic options and sky-is-the-limit-but-man-is-it-complicated overseas cut-and-sew by providing a wide range of thoughtful starting points, layering on a great deal of additional tweaks, and then leveraging their many years of production experience, relationships, and infrastructure on your behalf.… Read more!

Happy Monday World!

Hello there! Thank you for visiting Fashion Denver! Today is a cloudy day and honestly, I hope it rains. When it rains, I feel so productive in our Fashion Denver office! Check out these clouds from yesterday!

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Here’s what we’ve got going on this week:

Tomorrow evening! We’re having 2 entrepreneurs who are bringing together their knowledge and expertise on building a company that helps designers grow their business through other means of production! If you are interested in attending, visit this link to learn more! 

On Wednesday, we’re having 10 special Fashion Denver friends attend a special screening of Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring! Each friend and their guest will receive a special goody bag full of fun things.

Other than that, we’re working on a designing Rosey’s , a store in the Pavilions and in Park Meadows, website! We just love working with her. Besides working on fashion events, I spend much of my time helping other dreamers become doers. If you want to see that side of my world, visit www.b23.biz !

Have a wonderful week this week!

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The Bling Ring: Fashion Denver Style Competition

You and a friend could win Fashion Denver seats to a special screening of The Bling Ring, a movie by Sofia Coppola that is all about the hype of Hollywood fashion! Not only do you win 2 tickets, you will also win a fun fashion-filled goody bag!

Rules for the Fashion Denver Style Competition (READ CAREFULLY)

THE OUTFIT

Must be classy, include some stylin’ bling and be under $50. It can consist of previously owned pieces or you can get your thrift on. Please be honest when submitting – we assume your outfit is under $50 and would love to see prices on items… (for example: jacket $10.00, ring$40.00) etc.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Post a photo (cell phone photos are accepted) to Fashion Denver’s Facebook page from June 13 to 17 before 5pm. There will be a winner chosen each day and they will be announced the following day. You can submit everyday, but you can only win once.

WHAT YOU WIN

·      Two VIP reserved seats to the Bling Ring Preview Showing at the Denver Pavilions on June 19th

·      A fashion-filled VIP bag with goodies from Rosie’s Boutique, the Denver Scout Guide and Fashion Denver!

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