Baddies, Bandanas & Bold Runway Moments: Color of Fashion Season V is Here

Fashion lovers, get ready — Color of Fashion Season V is coming, and this year it’s bolder, boundary-pushing, and brimming with style, storytelling, and connection. The season kicks off with a chic pre-show teaser event at the Thompson Denver and builds to the highly anticipated main runway experience at NOVEL Uptown.

Stop 1: Baddies & Bandanas – August 23

Before the runway lights turn on, we’re setting the vibe at the Thompson Denver with Baddies & Bandanas, the official warm-up to Color of Fashion Season V: Be Scene.

💎 What’s in store:

  • 🎶 Live vinyl DJ spinning the perfect pre-show soundtrack

  • 🧵 Limited-edition Mocha Mousse CoF embroidered bandanas — just $7 (only 50 available!)

  • 🛍️ Shop from over six standout local vendors including Ameliora, Hannah Jane, TNIK, and more

  • 🎟 Each bandana purchase enters you into a raffle to win a free ticket to the September 6 runway show

This season’s dress code is Mocha Mousse — rich browns, creamy taupes, and caramel tones. This is your chance to shop the look, connect with Denver’s fashion community, and grab exclusive accessories before the big night.


Stop 2: Color of Fashion Season V – September 6

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Style Meets Altitude: Aspen Fashion Week Lands August 7–10, 2025

Get ready, fashion lovers — the mountains are calling, and they’re dressed to impress! This summer, Aspen will transform into a high-altitude runway as Aspen Fashion Week makes its dazzling debut August 7–10, 2025.

“Aspen has always been a capital of luxury, sport, and style,” said Hailee Lucchesi, celebrity stylist and Aspen Fashion Week runway producer. “We’re thrilled to introduce a fresh chapter of fashion in Aspen—one that blends high style with mountain soul, and creates space for creativity, community, and bold self-expression in one of the world’s most inspiring settings.”

Brought to life by the award-winning team behind Denver Fashion Week (you know, Colorado’s largest and most influential fashion event), Aspen Fashion Week promises a fresh, elevated, and inclusive fashion experience that blends mountain soul with global style.


🏔 Why We’re Excited

Picture it: Runway shows under the wide-open Colorado sky, set against Aspen’s breathtaking peaks. Designers and brands from across the globe sharing the stage with homegrown talent. And a vibe that’s equal parts luxury, creativity, and community.

This year’s lineup? Let’s just say it’s star-studded. Expect powerhouse names like Alice + Olivia x Kemo Sabe, KITON, REVOLVE + FWRD, rag & bone, and Max Alexander — yes, … Read more!

Fashion Denver Celebrates Dogmata Unleashed 🐶 🐾🎨

DOGMATA!

At Fashion Denver, we adore our four-legged friends, and when art, dogs, and community collide? We’re so there! That’s why we’re howling with excitement about the return of Dogmata Unleashed—Denver’s iconic celebration of canine-inspired creativity and compassion.

After 21 years, Dogmata is back and fluffier than ever—bigger, feistier, and filled with tail-wagging joy! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28th, 2025, from 12pm to 4pm, and get ready for a paws-itively awesome day at Prismajic inside Colorado Mills Mall (near the movie theater), where immersive art and wagging tails go paw in paw.

🐕 What’s Dogmata Unleashed All About?

Created by a passionate pack of Denver artists, Dogmata is a one-of-a-kind charity event that transforms love for dogs into vibrant, meaningful art. This year’s festivities support Hobo Boxer Rescue and Red Fern Animal Rescue, with 100% of silent auction proceeds going directly to help pups in need.

🎨🐾 Event Highlights:

  • Dog-themed silent auction featuring original works by local legends like Mario Acevedo, Eric Matelski, AJ Duncan, and more!

  • A dog fashion show that puts the “paws” in applause (YES PLEASE!)

  • An expanded Yappy Hour for both humans and hounds 🐕🍹

  • Live music, vendor booths,

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✨ Thank You for Making Fashion Camp Totally Awesome! ✨

What an unforgettable day we had at Fashion Camp—bursting with creativity, sparkle, and 80s flair! 💖✂️👗

From the moment the kiddos arrived, we could feel the buzz of excitement in the air. It was a day filled with crafting, styling, walking the runway, and letting imaginations run wild. Whether they were bedazzling, patching denim, or strutting their stuff, these campers absolutely shined.

But none of this magic would have been possible without YOU—our incredible community of parents, volunteers, and partners. So, let’s give a huge round of applause (and maybe a confetti toss 🎉) to:

🌟 Our Amazing Partners:

  • Tony at Fifty-Two 80’s
    Thank you for sharing your epic 80’s toy collection during show-and-tell! Even if the kids thought the Cabbage Patch Kid was a little creepy (LOL), your retro treasures sparked so much curiosity and fun conversation. You took us on a tubular trip down memory lane, and we loved every second!

  • Sarah the Sparkle Queen
    Your Fairy Hair station added pure MAGIC to the day! You brought the shimmer, the shine, and a whole lot of sparkle to our campers’ looks. ✨

  • Dagny & Malia – Our Teen Glam Squad
    These two brought serious talent

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Fashion Denver Summer Fashion Camp: Totally 80s Edition!

🎉 Get ready to flashback in style! 🎉
July 26th, 2025 10am-4pm
Ages 4-11
10am-4pm
All materials will be provided, just bring snacks and lunch!

CAMP IS FULL! STAY TUNED FOR HOLIDAY FASHION CAMP INFO!


Join us for a totally tubular day of summer fashion fun at Fashion Denver’s Totally 80s Fashion Camp, happening Saturday, July 26th from 10am–4pm at Thrive Arvada! Designed for kiddos ages 4–11, this all-day adventure is packed with creativity, color, and confidence-building! Campers will create neon upcycled outfits, rock fun accessories like scrunchies and leg warmers, and get runway ready with optional hair and makeup. They’ll even learn how to strut their stuff with a real professional model leading the way! It’s going to be a day of bold fashion, big smiles, and unforgettable memories. 💖🕶️🛼

We’re throwing it back to the brightest, boldest decade! Campers will learn how to take upcycled clothing and transform it into totally tubular 80s-inspired fashion—think neon, geometric shapes, and wild textures!  Got something totally 80s you wanna bring back to life? If you’ve got any rad pieces you’d like to upcycle, bring ’em along—we’re ready to work some fashion magic!

🎨 Camp Highlights:

✂️ DIY

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