Business Profiles, Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

Featured designer| Space Jungle: Organic authenticity and freedom of style

We are thrilled to present Space Jungle, a brand new company that launched this year! And with so many Coloradoans going on so many adventures, it’s pretty wonderful to have a fashionable clothing company that can take us on all of those adventures!

Let’s learn more from designer Ife Ramsey!

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design? 

Colors and fun patterns inspire my love for fashion and fashion design! I fell in love with designing fabric in 2012 and haven’t looked back since. 

What is the first thing you ever designed? 

In high school I bleached a pair of red jeans until they were a beautiful light pink with dark pink splashes, cut them, and turned them into a skirt. I had an old tutu from a ballet performance which I cut the tulle from and sewed onto the bottom of the skirt. I wish I had a photo to share. 

How long have you been designing? 

I started designing hemp fabric exclusively in 2013. My latest venture in the ready- to-wear world is SpaceJungle, which I started in 2019, and features athletic fabrics. I hope to merge these two passions and incorporate hemp into a collection soon. … Read more!

Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

Equillibrium: A sustainable street brand

Deb and her company Equillibrium were one of the very first designers to participate in our very first ever fashion market back in 2004! What an honor to have her at our 15th anniversary and to see where her and her company have gone over the past decade and a half!

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design? ​

My gut… always had the feeling of love toward fashion and clothes since a toddler…

What is the first thing you ever designed?

 ​My first ever design was probably a dress in a High School…  no pic.

How long have you been designing? ​

I feel like I’ve been designing my whole life in a sense… but started Equillbrium and designing under my label since 1998.

Did you go to school for design or are you self taught? ​

Self taught and later took classes for some advanced sewing and patern drafting to be a better designer.

Who is/are your biggest inspiration/s?

​As far as designers go, I’d say my biggest conscious influences have been Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson, Vivienne Westwood,  Lee Alexander McQueen (and now Sarah Burton)… ultimately NATURE really inspires me to create with a light footprint … Read more!

Designer Profile, Featured Designer:15th Anniversary

SMASHERROBOT: Custom, one of a kind shirts

Who said that a button-up shirt has to be one solid boring color with a corporate feel? NOT Eugene Rooks, brains behind Smasher Robot.

What inspired your love for fashion and fashion design?

During my freshman year of college, I went with a friend to this awesome vintage store in Seattle. I was amazed by all the cool clothes, especially the 70’s style shirts. I was hooked from that point, hitting up thrift stores looking for vintage duds of the more wild variety. It has morphed as my abilities have grown. Now instead of looking for unique clothing, I mostly just wear what I make.

What is the first thing you ever designed? (Do you have a photo? If so, please include it!) 

The first thing I ever designed was a Squirrel mascot style costume. While living in Missoula, Montana during college, I borrowed a friend’s sewing machine and just went for it. I had no experience with patterns, I just started cutting out fabric and stitching. My friends were impressed and told me I should go into costume design.

How long have you been designing?

I’ve been a tailor for the last 12, and sewing for 15 years.  As … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Arts & Entertainment, Fashion Denver Events

RETROCON: Fashion Denver fashion show

RETRO CON FASHION SHOW
Sunday, September 8th at 1pm
Ramada Plaza
Ticket information 

I grew up in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s so it’s kinda weird to call my era RETRO! But oh dang how awesome it was to have been part of these  three decades!!

What a totally giddy moment to be invited back to create the official Retro Con fashion show! We are bringing in the crew to help us make this happen and we couldn’t be more excited to work with these 3 South Broadway companies that bring so much style and fun to Denver! Regal Vintage, Igor’s T-Shirts  and 5280’s will be sharing their fashions.  Hair and makeup will be done by Glam at the Grove!

Fashion Denver at Retro Con

Our models will be walking the runway donning some of the most funky, fresh, clothing and accessories from back in the day by these independently owned and operated boutiques AND some will be rockin’ their own Retro gear!

Join us for the fun at 1pm!!

Interested in struttin’ your stuff down the runway?
Join us and let’s see you rock your retro!! Click here! 

 

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Arts & Entertainment, Designer News, Designer Opportunities, Fashion Denver Events

Call out for designers! Fashion Denver 15 Fashion Market / Fashion Show / Brunch

fashion denver turns 15

Sunday, October 13th, 2019
10am-5pm
The Rackhouse and Bierstadt Beer Hall
2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Cost to particpate $125.00

Holy moly!!! I can hardly believe it but Fashion Denver is turning 15 this October and we’ll be celebrating up a storm as we present our Fashion Denver 15th Anniversary Fashion Market, fashion shows, and brunch!

As a designer, you’ll get:

  • 10×10 space to set up shop.
  • All sales are yours and you are responsible for any sales tax incurred.
  • Company name inclusion on flyers and marketing materials
  • Company name inclusion and link to website on website
  • Chance to be interviewed on Fashion Denver
  • Chance to show off 3 of your favorite designs in our fashion show
  • A day full of fun and connecting!!!!

To participate, please fill out our application and we’ll follow up with you for more details and confirmation information! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me! 303-842-7298!

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