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Red Camper

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Red Camper

I first met Maura Gramzinski, brains behind Red Camper,  in 2005. I had just moved back from San Diego to my home state of Colorado and had just begun to produce our Fashion Denver fashion markets. At the time, I was still making my b.shigley designs handbags. Through the creative Denver community our worlds came together. I was a huge fan of Maura’s work. She designs bags that are made of old slides. (See bags and read the story here).

Flash forward to last week when I saw a blog post featuring one of my favorite tiny towns in Colorado, Silver Plume! There, in Martha Stewart’s blog , was a blip about Red Camper, only it wasn’t the handbag Red Camper, I knew… it was a brand new endeavor! Delicious Jams!

Flash forward to yesterday when we took our dog to the dog park and stopped by the Farmer’s Market only to get to see the latest Red Camper endeavor in action with delicious Picnic Supplies!

Maura, you are an amazing inspiring Denver entrepreneur and we just love all that you do!

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Designer News

Project Runway Now Casting!

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This came across our desk! Let’s continue to show the world what talent we have here!  Colorado designers on previous Project Runways have been Gretchen Jones, Julie Tierney, Fallene Wells, and Mondo Guerra.

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Hello!  Project Runway is now casting Season 13, and I’d love to hear which up-and-coming designers are on your radar. We’re excited to offer designers the chance to showcase their work during New York Fashion Week, and the opportunity to win $100,000 or more to launch or expand their own fashion line.

The application deadline is September 9, 2013. Applicants can learn more and download the application at http://www.bmpcasting.com/casting/pr/ or email us at prcasting@bunim-murray.com.

Please note: The financial cap to qualify for the show has been adjusted, and designers who were not able to apply in years past may now be eligible.

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Fashion Denver Events

September 5th: Barrera International fashion show.

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Barrera InternationalBarerra International Fashion Show
Thursday, September 5th
Space Gallery

We first met Juan Jimenez 4 years ago while he was a fashion student. Since then, we’ve seen him move forward by leaps and bounds! We’re proud to be a sponsor of his latest fashion show!

Asia meets French Couture at Barrera International presents the Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection Preview, which will be held at the Space Gallery on September 5th, 2013.  This gallery provides the perfect landscape for the jewel-toned collection and provides a contrast of color against a contemporary white solid cubicle.  With September marking the one 2nd anniversary of founding of the brand, Barrera will be showcasing a collection with over 40 looks and presented as a luxurious and private runway presentation, and a pop-up shop where clients and guest can purchase, customize and place orders.

The Autumn/Winter2014 collection is composed of six major elements, which include satin, silk, chiffons, wool, cashmere, and seasonal blends. With the women’s Spring 2013 Collection. The runway presentation will consist of the Ready to Wear Collection, Menswear and a Couture collection. Erroll Perkins will lead off a team of make-up artists, while Ted Medina will lead a collective team of hairstylist … Read more!

Thoughts on fashion

Fashion Denver.. A brief history

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Fashion Denver history

Ahhhhh… it’s almost been 10 years since I’ve started Fashion Denver and boy how it has evolved and grown and shrunk and grown again! Fashion Denver started out as my way to help local designers get their businesses out there. I used to be a handbag designer (I’m semi-retired) and my business took me to Southern California, London, Paris, New York and more! I realized that it wasn’t exactly the designing that I was passionate about but that drive to get my handbags out there. After moving back from San Diego, I realized that I wanted to focus on taking all of the experiences that I’ve had and using them to build on the fashion scene in Denver.

When I was in California, I did these fabulous fashion markets that featured designers in super cool gallery space. It was such a wonderful event and it allowed me to sell my bags to people that may not have found me otherwise. When I got back to Denver, I wanted to create a similar market like the ones I had sold in, but add other elements like fashion shows, interviews with designers, dj’s and more! So, in 2004, I produced the very … Read more!

Fashion Denver Events

September 6th: FGI Denver Presents: RISING STAR – The Colorado Competition for Cutting-Edge Design

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2013 RISING STAR Awards Gala
Friday September 6th @ 6:00pm
The McNichols Civic Center Building
Purchase Tickets!
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We are so proud of our local fashion industry and the growth that has been happening over several years. Every year Fashion Group International Denver hosts the Rising Star event to award designers who are rockin’ the Denver scene. Join us at an event that is always cutting edge! The 2013 RISING STAR competition culminates with Denver’s premier biennial fashion event presented by The Award-Winning, Fashion Group International of Denver. Join us on September 6th for the 2013 RISING STAR awards gala and professionally produced runway fashion show as FGI Denver  unveils Colorado’s newest, most talented and cutting-edge fashion designers!
The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace. 

 

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