Arts & Entertainment, Fashion Events around town

FASHION WEST And  The Southwest Hairstyling Awards 

Cow Punk? Absolutely. 
Cow Chic? Indeed.
Cow Town? Not on your life 

FASHION WEST
And
The Southwest Hairstyling Awards

August 15 & 16, 2021

Exdo Event Center
1399 35th Street 
Denver, Colorado 
80205
A Fashion Show for and from
the Wild West.
Fashion is back in our Mile High City and we can’t wait to see the fashions unfold as Denver’s top designers and stylist bring their brilliancy to the runway!

Denver-based organization Fashion West celebrates fashion from the perspective and spirit of the American West. We feature artisans who craft pieces individually by hand- to designers that made their start in the west then scaled their businesses to larger international markets -to designers from anywhere in the world who capture our imagination.

Fashion West

Night One – Vanity

Southwest Hairstyling Awards

Inventive runway segments crafted for the public eye and beauty trade alike- presented by leading figures in the international hair salon industry.

Featuring:
Sally Rogerson/Arizona
TIGI By Eric Gomez/California
El Salon/ Colorado
Ebony Underground / Colorado
Charlie Price / Colorado
Beauty Underground
House of Lamour – West Hollywood
Colorspace By Lupe Voss/ California
Emerge Modern Salon /Colorado
Rita B Salon/Colorado
Stephan Lauren Hair/
… Read more!
A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Ayden Ehlinger, What we wore

Ayden’s summer must have’s

Personally, I always found my style to be more accustomed to winter with long sleeves and pants, so summer can make it difficult for me to create an outfit that I feel truly encapsulates my own personal style.

After years of trying to build the perfect summer wardrobe, these pieces continuously bring me comfort and pride over the hottest months of the year. The light plain white shirt is perfect for any hot day and can match with almost any other clothing. The blue high-waisted mom shorts are comfy enough to wear almost every day. Of course, I could not go anywhere without my trusted necklaces and sunglasses, and the Nike Air Force and Fjallraven Kanken bag add bright and colorful elements perfect for the summer. … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Maya Fuentes, Shopping

False Ego: Boutique on Walnut

False Ego: Boutique on Walnut
By Maya Fuentes

According to Worldwildlife.org, making one cotton shirt can require around 2,700 liters of water. This takes a huge toll on the environment especially when these shirts are only worn for a year or so before being tossed into the trash.

A local brand in RINO hopes to change that by offsetting their carbon footprint and donating towards green causes. Falso Ego sustainably sources its materials by using recycled cotton, recycled bottles, water-based inks, and organic textiles. Additionally, if a customer has a False Ego product they no longer wear anymore, False Ego will recycle it towards new garments.

False Ego

While they have a large focus on the environment, False Ego also ensures their products are ethically made and their workers are treated fairly. They only work with manufacturers who provide their employees with healthcare, liveable wages, and even psychological care. 

The values False Ego carries aren’t the only reason to stop by and shop. Upon entering False Ego, guests are greeted with a simplistic layout and tons of greenery. Racks are filled with shirts and hoodies with minimalistic yet colorful designs. They also sell shorts, sweatpants, backpacks, and other pieces in addition … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Ayden Ehlinger, Fashion Events around town, Interviews

Interview with Brenna Livingston

By Ayden Ehlinger 

Designers use their fashion pieces to create a message, and hopefully, one that leaves an impact on people. At just the age of fifteen, designer Brenna Livingston understands the importance of using her work to carry on the message of sustainability and being environmentally friendly. Upcycling, a now popular trend, is used by Livingston in her designs to portray the importance of wearing sustainable clothing while also looking fashionable. She wants to use her designs to inspire people to take responsibility for the role they play in recycling for the benefit of our Earth. 

At the Modello Nuovo fashion show, Livingston’s jewelry pieces were highlighted for her creativity in taking something old and turning it into something new and fashionable. I had the pleasure of interviewing Livingston to get some insight of how she brings her pieces to life. 

Interview:

Where did you grow up as a kid and what was your childhood like?  

I grew up in Denver. I started dancing and modeling very young. And attended a performing arts school for middle school. I’m almost 15 so still growing.

How would you describe the style of your designs?

 My primary focus is jewelry design..my … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Ayden Ehlinger, Internships, Maya Fuentes

Introducing our Fashion Denver summer interns!

We are thrilled to welcome to the team Ayden and Maya, interning with Fashion Denver through the Executive Highschool Internship Program! It’s already been an action packed summer and these girls have been covering fashion shows, assisting at fashion camp, and creating fun fashion content that you will read about right here!

Let’s learn more!

AYDEN

My name is Ayden Ehlinger, and I am a current student at Dakota Ridge High School. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work at Fashion Denver. Over the course of my internship, I am looking forward to learning about the process of working with designers and reporting on their work. I have always admired the fashion industry and the way fashion can create a global impact, so I am excited to learn about different designers and the messages they carry with their brands.

MAYA

In today’s fashion industry, the lines separating gender, race, age, and class are more blurred than ever, allowing the community of creatives to unify beyond these definitions. Through this internship I, Maya Fuentes-Stanard, aim to unite our community further, connect with a platform of artists and open my perspective of the fashion industry while developing my identity … Read more!

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