Always willing to push fashion to the next level, Patrick and Mike Liberty created their 2014 summer collection look book using the Native Roots legal grow operation and the 4/20 rally as a backdrop. See also: Westword Whiteout: Patrick and Mike Liberty, founders of Akomplice Clothing…
As the fashion community in Denver continues to grow, a large community of designers is emerging. One of the most impressive Denver designers is Elizabeth Kay, founder of The Seventh Guilt and her own namesake couture. Kay recently shared with us the inspiration behind her designs and her thoughts on…
Summer is on its way, and the best way to greet its start is with some hot fashion events. From celebrating Denver Fashion Truck’s first anniversary to a steamy pool-party fashion series, here are ten must-attend events to put on the June calendar. See also: Host a fashion swap party…
Clothes to Kids Denver, a non-profit organization that provides free clothing for school-aged children, has temporarily closed its doors for a construction project. But when all of the work is done, Clothes to Kids will have doubled its physical space — allowing the organization to serve more kids. See also:…
J-Chans Designs are what art looks like when it comes to life. Jessica Rowell, the creative soul behind J-Chans Designs, blends her background as a painter, costumer and DIY aficionado to design some of Denver most unique pieces of art-infused fashion. Some of those pieces will be featured at tonight’s…
Patrick and Mike Liberty, the brothers behind Denver-based Akomplice Clothing, have created a new line that’s a testament to their commitment to youth culture. Akomplice partnered with Original Kids from Brazil on a collaborative T-shirt series that provided children in foster care a chance not just to create, but potentially…
May showers bring spring flowers, and that means a bouquet of fashion events to brighten your days. For animal lovers, there’s the annual Handbags to Hounds fashion show; for the fashion faithful, the La Rue Fashion Showcase. Here are seven of the top fashion events in Denver set for May…
Timbuk2, which made a name for itself with its bicycle messenger bags, is about to open its second retail location outside of its home base of San Francisco. The new store, which will open on May 3, is at 1411 Larimer Street, where it will join the line of specialty…
In 1971, 34-year-old Sue Miller had a great modeling career, a husband and three children — and breast cancer. While shopping for a prosthetic, Miller was asked if she would model for a fashion show. Angry at first, she decided to take the job, and found other cancer survivors to…
Want to buy designer fashions cheap? Don’t miss the third annual frock shop on Saturday, April 26, at its new location: the Second Story at Denver Book Binding. Among the boutiques selling their goods this year are Goldyn, Blush, Nest, Anna Be and Token Threads. See also: Street Fashion:Vivan Doan…
In case you didn’t get enough of Under the Gunn, whose first season ended last night, from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 12, the Hotel Monaco will host an Under the Gunn pop-up shop featuring designs by Under the Gunn mentor Mondo Guerra, a Denver designer; local contestant/designer Stephanie…
The challenge on last week’s episode of Under the Gunn was to create a look inspired by a Marvel comic-book hero; the competition would determine which designers would move on to the finale. After a spirited debate, the judges had no problem deciding that Oscar and Shan deserved to go…
The Forney Transportation Museum was the backdrop for the Diver City Fashion Show on Friday night, an event produced by students from Johnson and Wales University’s Cat Walk Club as a fundraiser for Clothes to Kids Denver. Over a dozen local designers were featured in Diver City; keep reading for…
On last week’s Under the Gunn, the five remaining designers were paired with a “real women” with real fashion issues, and asked to create a design to meet their needs. Lots of drama ensued — between the designers and their clients, between the designers and their mentors — and in…
Now that spring has arrived, the fashion faithful have a bouquet of shopping options to help with the transition out of winter sweaters. If you are looking for unique, boho-hip, stylish designs to add to your spring wardrobe, head to the Rustic Thread Boutique in Highland. We recently chatted with…
Clothes to Kids Denver is a non-profit organization that provides free clothing for low-income, school-aged children. On Friday, April 4, the Cat Walk Club, comprising students from the Johnson & Wales University fashion merchandising program, will have host its annual Diver City fashion show, with a portion of the proceeds…
Time to clean out your closet, putting away all the cold-weather clothes. Need to update your wardrobe for spring? There are plenty of events where you can find inspiration this month, from the much-anticipated Denver Fashion Weekend to trunk shows. Here are our nine favorite fashion events for April. See…
Last week the remaining designers on Under the Gunncompeted as teams vying for the prize of having their mini-collection sold in Francesca’s stores. Team Oscar and Shan won the challenge, and to their surprise Francesca’s selected two pieces to feature in its collection. At the end of the show, Natalia…
On Under the Gunn last week, the judges gave Shan, Oscar and Natalia a pass — and Oscar was declared the winner, for his second victory. But the mentors’ relationships took a dramatic turn when Mondo and Anya confronted Nick with their frustrations about how Natalia continued to survive each…
Under the Gunn opened last night without Stephanie Ohnmacht; the Denver designer had been sent home the week before. But the show starring Tim Gunn still has a hometown hero: Mondo Guerra is one of three mentors — along with Anya and Nick — advising the contestants who remain. Last…
Aspen International Fashion Week promises to be a fun-filled event showcasing world-renowned designers who make cold weather fashion hip. One of those designers is Leonard Gorski, founder and designer of Gorski Furs, who will present the Winter 14/15 collection at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, March 14 on the Apres Ski…
New York isn’t the only place where you can get your fashion-week fill. Aspen International Fashion Week starts Thursday, March 16, and promises to showcase why Colorado is the place to find luxury winter fashion. Brooke Fogg, president of AIFW, took time away from her busy schedule to talk with…
