December is here, bringing with it many shopping opportunities...whether you're buying gifts for friends and loved ones or for yourself. From holiday markets to fashion shows to new-store deals, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about this month — and look great while you're doing it. Here are the ten best fashion events in Denver for December...so far.

H&M Grand Opening in Stapleton
Friday, December 1
The Shops at Northfield Stapleton
8216 Northfield Boulevard
H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion retailer, is opening another Denver location, this one in Stapleton. To celebrate the new store, H&M will offer the first 500 shoppers in line a chance to win gift cards. Click here for more information.

Denver Flea Holiday Flea
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 3
Sports Castle
1000 Broadway
This reinvented retail experience focuses on one-of-a-kind gifts that come with a story; the market will also have cocktails, food trucks and music. Click here for more information.

Pop, Fizz, Fashion! Holiday Fashion Show
3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 2
Pure Barre Belmar
7420 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
Just in time for the holidays, Pure Barre Belmar will be modeling its new holiday arrivals. Everyone who attends the fashion show will receive a coupon for 20 percent off all purchases, which can be used anytime in December, as well as a swag bag, champagne and a chance to win a $100 gift card to Pure Barre Belmar. Space is limited; you must RSVP here to attend.

The Frye Company and Lana's Shop Collaboration
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 7
The Frye Company Denver
2929 East Second Avenue
Footwear expert The Frye Company is collaborating with local stationery boutique Lana’s Shop as part of the nationwide Meet Our Makers series.The event will feature a diverse selection of Lana’s Shop products, including custom cards, envelopes and gift wrap. While shopping for boots and handbags from Frye, customers can pick up handcrafted cards from Lana Effron, Lana's Shop owner, who will offer complimentary gift wrapping. Click here for more information.

LUXE Fashion Show
8 to 10 p.m. Friday, December 8
NATIV Hotel Denver
1612 Wazee Street
Haute Luxe, a Miami-based online boutique for men and women, is putting on a fashion show to showcase its new collection and hype its upcoming Denver store, Luxe. No hiking boots or fleeces allowed at this event; the fashion show will be geared toward New Year's Eve. Guests can expect music, mojitos, Cuban food and a fashion show starting at 9 p.m. Click here for more information.