6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Belmar Library
Location: Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
Teens are walking the runway dressed in original creations and designs inspired by banned books. Their designs feature challenged, banned literature, and fandoms, as teens celebrate “Our Right to Read” with the runway show and banned book readings. Enjoy the photo booth, giveaways and participate in Q & A with our teen designers! Banned Books Week is an American Library Association sponsored event.
We are so excited for the fashion shows happening at the Colorado Tattoo Convention on September 30th and October 1st ! The line up of local designers is incredible as is the team that is producing the show, TL Professional Services and Cool Livin’. I’m also very excited to emcee the 2nd night of the fashion show!
Rachel Marie Hurst was one of our very first designers who was part of our Fashion Denver showroom back in 2008 and has been in our Fashion Denver family ever since then. It has been such a joy to watch Rachel’s fashion career grow and expand! Rachel has done several of our fashion markets over the years and to be able to have her at our 13th anniversary just makes me smile!!!
1) What was your first memory of fashion inspiration that you can remember?
I was first drawn to the architecture of my college campus and the art and mosaics that were on the walls. They had such amazing colors and designs and that led to my love of prints and colors.
2) What motivated you to start your own fashion business?
I felt that I had a vision that I wanted to share with others and that could only be done as my own boss. I love telling my own stories through my designs and expressing myself to others through fashion and the creative process.
3) Tell us one of your fashion icons or designer influences?
There are so many amazing women out there that I admire for … Read more!
I’ve known Tina Jolliffe, designer behind Idlewild Designs for many years and have always been inspired by her style, kind soul, and talent. When we (Fashion Denver) opened up our first boutique on 11th and Cherokee, Tina was part of the growth of that and then eventually ended up taking over the space as her own studio, boutique and office. Tina left Colorado for a little bit, but boy are we happy to have her back! I’m so excited to feature her designs at our 13th Anniversary. Get ready to get your #SummerDressGame on!!!
Let’s get to know Tina, shall we?
My first memory of fashion inspiration would probably be a combination of my Mother and Grandmother. When I was young my mother made all of my clothing, I always thought that was amazing! As I got older I would search through all my grandmothers closets and storage room for vintage clothing she was willing to part with. I would alter them to fit me, then soon after I was making my own creations because things I could buy in the stores were never 100%
What motivated me to start my own fashion business was this great girl who owned … Read more!
Fashion Denver 13th Anniversary Bonanza
Friday, June 16th 4pm-10pm
2875 Blake Street (Bierstadt Lager & C Squared Cider Beer Hall)
Free and Open to the public!
Fashion Denver celebrates 13 years this June 16th with a fashion market bonanza! Throwing back to the wild wild west, the Bonanza celebrates its history in the RiNo district and the several designers that have contributed to Fashion Denver over the years. The bonanza will feature local designers to shop through, 2 fashion shows (7pm and 9:30pm) and will also benefit the Denver Rescue Mission with a hygiene supply drive.
The Fashion Denver Bonanza will feature local designers and their collection of jewelry, handbags, and belts to apparel to custom couture for men and women. With prices ranging from $5.00 to $300.00 there is something for everybody!
“There are so many things coming back full circle,” says founder Brandi Shigley. “We’ve done our fashion markets all over this neighborhood over the course of 13 years and seen this neighborhood go through extreme changes. I’m really excited to do our summer market with Chris Rippe, owner of The Rackhouse. We partnered together 10 years ago when … Read more!
Supporting Colorado designers since 2004 through production of fashion markets, fashion shows, and business development
