Fashion Group International’s Rising Star 2011

FGI's Rising Star

Dear Colorado Designer,

Fashion Group International of Denver is seeking the best new talent in Colorado to compete in Rising Star 2011.  We want to discover the most exciting new fashion design businesses in the state in nine (9) different categories.  This letter is an invitation to you or someone you know that fulfills the competition criteria, to enter the prestigious Rising Star challenge.

Fashion Group International (FGI) is a forum and a force for promoting the advancement of both new and seasoned professionals in the fashion industry.  FGI is a global non-profit organization established in 1930 with more than 6,000 members throughout the world. FGI, Denver Region was established in 1958 and presently has over 150 members!  Part of our mission statement is to advance professionalism in fashion and its related lifestyle industries, to provide a public forum for issues and the business of fashion and to encourage women and men to seek career opportunities in fashion and related industries.  The Rising Star competition fulfills all of the above stated goals.

The Rising Star Award is a bi-annual signature gala event which honors and showcases emerging design and fashion talent in Colorado. Besides supporting our very own scholarship and … Read more!

There is never a dull moment… TRACES comes to Denver!

Wow! This performance is going to be amazing and I’m sure the costumes will be fabulous!!

TRACES, the high energy acrobatic spectacle which blends circus, physical theater, music and dance continues its national tour. Created by the Montreal-based performance group 7 Fingers, TRACES is now playing in Denver at the Stage Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts through May 14.

Combining extraordinary acrobatic feats, music, film, narration and dance, seven performers deliver gravity-defying displays of skill that are fresh, urban and inventive.  The artists’ wide-ranging talent includes traditional Chinese acrobatics, tumbling through hoops and leaping spectacularly on giant poles.  Poetic and explosive, funny and thoughtful, TRACES creates an experience that surprises and delights all ages. TRACES takes the audience into an exhilarating world where creation flourishes, relationships are real, emotions are raw, and you never know what’s coming next.  These versatile artists don’t just engage in high-risk acrobatics, they bare their souls through music, dance, drawing, and spoken word – as they attempt to leave a lasting mark: traces of who they are.

TRACES has critics from Chicago to Los Angeles and now Denver breathless.  The Chicago Tribune raved, “A gorgeously pure, loose, and personal circus… the … Read more!

Feeling a little punk rock?

I was feeling a little punk rock inspired today so I created our Look of the Day with an upcycled Social Distortion teeshirt dress made by Kimono Dragons, paired with pearls by Skylark 360! I love it when Francis takes an oversized shirt and makes it into something sexy and wearable!! I also love the elegant pearls designed by Molli Yoder of Skylark 360. Mixing punk with pearls is always fun!

For the punkrock princess in your world, we have a dress made by Giddy Up! I’ve paired it with a super adorable oversized flower headband.

Our look of the day

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Your Sunday Best! Coming up May 15th!

Fashion Denver’s Spring Market ‘Sprout’ is coming into full bloom with tons of exciting events and activities planned for the occasion, taking place on Sunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion, located at 770 Pennsylvania St. The market, part of the Create Denver Week’s Your Sunday Best event, is bringing organizations from all around the Denver community to enthusiasts of all things art and culture. Free and open to the public.

Fashion Denver has confirmed 23 local Denver designers to join in the fun, bringing all of their distinctive designs for clothes, handbags, and accessories and the hottest styles for spring and summer. Three fashion shows will display their talents and showcase Denver’s homegrown fashion and unique style!

Featured designers are:

Amy’s Art Wear
Arcatus Jewelry
Body Bark
Design by Victoria Martin
deLore
Fahrenkamp Apparel
Fashion House of Rae Marie
Flights of Fancy Studio
Gabriela Designs
Giddyup!
Gravity Doll

Hula Moon Events
Indy Ink
Jacqueline Krause
Jet Set
Kimono Dragons
Me and Marie
She Thing
She-She boutique
Skylark360
Sparkle eyes
Stranded Jewelry
Taylor Hall
Trina Rose Boutique
Morning Dove Designs

With the fashions upstairs, you’ll find plenty of crafts and home designs downstairs in … Read more!

Something Borrowed! An accessory swap!

Join Fashion Denver and Warner Bros. for the  SOMETHING BORROWED Accessory Swap!

From now until opening on May 6th stop by Fashion Denver with your gently used accessories to swap it out for another accessory!

A great way to liven up your wardrobe for free! Getting married? This is the perfect opportunity to find your “Something Borrowed.”

The first 10 participants will receive a special SOMETHING BORROWED compact mirror.

Also, get your passes to a special advance screening on May 2 at 7PM by following the link below! Two passes per person, while supplies last.

www.gofobo.com/screenings/something_borrowed/735282?pc=RkFERU5EQVI3

SOMETHING BORROWED in theaters May 6

THIS FILM IS RATED PG-13 for sexual content including dialogue, and some drug material.

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13.

www.somethingborrowedmovie.com

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