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Menswear Mondays: Pianist and composer Pudgy Swollen on his spacey style

The sun was shining over the weekend, and those who weren't joining in the American Ninja Warrior hijinks in Civic Center Park were catching rays in other parts of the city. One of them was local pianist and composer Pudgy Swollen, who we spotted playing a piano on the 16th Street Mall. Read here to ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Artist Juan Nunez on his bleached DIY look

Thanks to the sun finally gracing us with its presence again this week, many Denverites are absorbing the heat. During our day in the sun, we spotted Juan Nuñez, a Denver native and fine artist, rocking a dark take on spring-wear. Read on to find out where he shops, why his bag is his favorite acce ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Breanna Cope on her mod, striped look

Although rain is splashing down on us this week, many people are still prepared to take fashion risks. One such risk-taker is Breanna Cope, spotted in Englewood rocking muted blacks and grays with a pop of color in the form of her red hair. Read on to learn why she is her own fashion icon, and to fi ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: sacred clown Bradley Mccollough on his utilitarian fashion

Hats were prominent this past weekend, whether over-the-top, Kentucky Derby-style or straw sombreros. Eve so, wordsmith and jester Bradley Mccollough was a standout with his fancy felt hat, his favorite accessory. Continue reading to find out where he shops, how comedy influences his style, and even ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Nurse Veronica Morris on her Louis Vuitton spring look

Before the snow came back, people were enjoying the nice spring weather in Denver. This week, we spotted nurse Veronica Morris on Market Street sporting a Louis Vuitton handbag and mint-green high heels. Continue reading to find out which family member inspires her style, where she shops, and what h ... More >>

Womenswear spotlight: Erin Orland on her Ramona Flowers look

Some people look good even when they dress down. That is the case with health care worker Erin Orland, who says we spotted her on "an off day." Continue reading to discover her style mantra, what her favorite accessory is and how some "seedy people" have inspired her life, just not her fashion. Se ... More >>

Frock Shop Spring Sample Sale offers bargain-priced apparel by local designers

At this year's Frock Shop Spring Sample Sale, savvy shoppers will get to browse though pieces by both established and up-and-coming designers in Colorado. Now in its second year, Frock Shop -- the brainchild of Colorado State University apparel and merchandising graduate Katie Gartner -- brings toge ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Snow day street-style spectacular

With the recent onslaught of snow hitting Denver, many people are dressing for warmth and comfort instead of a stylish spring. Still, a few women managed to inject some fun into their snow-day looks. Continue reading to see a sampling of frosty female fashion, and what practical accessories these la ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Julian Muhammad on his Hollywood-inspired fashion

Fashion may move in waves of in and out, but true style is forever. This week we spotted Julian Muhammad, co-owner of a clothing store, on the D-Line Lite Rail. Continue reading to learn what baseball team influenced his kicks, his style mantra, and which group of Hollywood actors inspire his person ... More >>

Akomplice makes clothes that raise consciousness -- and funds for kids in Africa

Brothers Mike and Patrick Liberty are not just dressing people -- they're fighting global social problems with their Colorado-based clothing line, Akomplice. Their latest campaign is "The Children of Empada," which is helping to fund the education of children in Empada, an impoverished town in the A ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Spenser White on his classic rock-and-roll look

Some gentlemen put a great deal of effort into making their fashion look effortless, while for others style seems to come naturally. This is the case with sociology major Spenser White, who is studying at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Continue reading to find out what instrument he plays, ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Ryan Bailey on his gothic-decadence fashion sense

No matter how much designers and marketers might try to stereotype fashion as menswear and womenswear, style remains rebellious and defiant by nature. Local taste-maker Ryan Bailey, a biology major and Washington native, embraces his own skin -- and looks flaw-free while doing so. Continue reading t ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Samantha Kill on her killer androgynous street style

Women's wear is often defined by femininity -- dresses, skirts and timeless silhouettes that complement the female form. This makes it rare to encounter people who challenge these standards by adapting pieces of men's wear into women's wear. But we recently spotted Samantha Kill, a Brookstone manage ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Theater employee Daniel Barrett explains his on-the-go style

This weekend was filled with snow, which meant the few people who were out and about bundled up. Now the time has come for some to commence their work weeks and others to take off on spring break. During these white-washed early days of spring, we spotted Daniel Barrett, a North Dakota native who wo ... More >>

Photos: From New York to Paris fashion show travels the runway at Suite Two Hundred

From New York to Paris took a Denver audience on a runway tour of styles by Rae Marie and Rachel Hurst at Suite Two Hundred this weekend. Continue reading to see some of the looks, and visit our full slide show for more photos. See also: - Slide show: New York to Paris fashion show - Womenswear Wed ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Business student Jiadong Qiu on his Asian-inspired style

St. Patrick's day weekend has come to a close, ending the sea of green on the streets. Many people went over the top, drowning themselves in the emerald hue (and beer), but a few sported green subtlely. This week we spotted Community College of Denver business student Jiadong Qiu rocking green in a ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Fashion designer Brien Hollowell on his line, Jesus Pistols

While many students focus on studying for their future careers, some manage to start up their own companies while still taking classes. One of these overachievers is Brien Hollowell, a Metropolitan State University of Denver student who's the owner of Jesus Pistols. Find out more about his clothing ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Underwriter Ana Hernandez on her chic Chanel style

With a blistering 20-degree wind blowing, many Coloradans dress with purpose, for warmth and comfort. The fashion-minded, however, combine comfort, warmth and style into a solid look that retains their personal charm. One of these people is Ana Hernandez. Continue reading to find out where she shops ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Tattoo artist Airen VanDiggelen on her nu-goth style

When it comes to fashion, there are trends and then there are trendsetters. Trends are often derived from the runway, and they trickle down to more accessible department stores. One local trendsetter we spotted this week is tattoo artist Airen VanDiggelen, who was rocking two-tone leggings: one whit ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: marketing director David Keller on his neon EDM style

The weather was so nice this past weekend that people were out and about. Of the many Denverites absorbing the comfortable climate we spotted marketing director David Keller as a standout. Continue reading to learn his style icons, what city influences his fashion sense, and what his favorite, unusu ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Industrial dancer Jolt Holcomb on his Clockwork Orange style

While it's easy to be a film enthusiast, only a select few individuals live their lives by the aesthetics of their favorite one. This is the case with industrial dancer Jolt Holcomb and his No. 1 movie: A Clockwork Orange. (For proof, look no further than the photo above this paragraph.) Continue re ... More >>

Photos: Bartender Ross Evans knows how to stir up street style

While winter casts its icy breath on the people of Denver, many still brave the streets -- whether to reach their jobs or just to have fun. One of these is Ross Evans, a local bartender who works in LoDo and enjoys dressing up on and off the clock. Continue reading to find out where Evans shops, why ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: 7/Eleven clerk and writer William Reynolds on his thrifty style

This past weekend, as many savored the sunlight, we spotted William Reynolds, a 7/Eleven clerk who writes poetry and short stories, enjoying the weather while wearing an unusual piece of menswear: a purple hoodie. Read on to learn his personal connection to thrift stores, what pseudonyms he goes by, ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Kirkland James

The new year is here, and new menswear is emerging on the Denver streets. This week's stylish male, Kirkland James, is a local artist and poet who looks optimistically towards the future. Continue reading to discover who inspires his style, what his resolution is for 2013, and how he plans to change ... More >>

Mile High Mountaineering wins second annual Something Independent Entrepreneur Award

Last night I had the honor of serving as one of ten judges on the selection committee for the Something Independent 2012 Entrepreneur Award, a $1,500 prize designed to showcase the next wave of Colorado business leaders. After viewing 90-second video pitches from 23 semi-finalists, we narrowed it do ... More >>

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Maurices to open another Colorado store -- all sizes of women welcome!

Yup, it will probably look something like this.​An outpost of Maurices is set to open on Friday, October 28, at Southwest Plaza, complete with an old-fashioned ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. But it's the ribbons and other women's apparel items inside the store that will attract all the ... More >>

Today In Stoke: Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Boulder Theater, Night 2

​The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour wraps its two-night stint at the Boulder Theater tonight before heading to Denver's Paramount Theater on Thursday and Friday. Tonight's seven featured films (peep the trailers after the jump) include The Fall Line, from Carbondale-based photographe ... More >>

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Denver's highest home has well-grounded yard art gallery: Kenny Be's Yard Arteology

​ The middle building pictured above is not the tallest home in Denver, but it sits at the highest elevation in the city. It's located in a West Highland neighborhood that is being overtaken by pop-tops and scrape-offs that reach ever-upward for the view of the Rampart and Central Front Ranges ... More >>

Kenny Be's Yard Arteology: A leisurely lockdown in University Hills

The study of neighbors through their lawn ornaments... ​ Figure 47. University Hills. Plaster pooch and hidden Hondabago tethered to a tree. The German Shepard statue chained to a tree would suggest that the display pictured above is the work of a yard artist with a keen sense of humor. The f ... More >>

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