The Week in Fashion: June 21 Through June 26

Thursday, June 21 Gay on Santa Fey Kick off PrideFest early and head down to Santa Fe Drive for a mix of art, fetish fashion shows by the Crypt, body art, drag queens and kings, and performance art by Hector Muñoz. Participating art venues include the Labyrinth, 4 art studios,…

A Slimming Summer Top at Eve

Cat stopped into Eve this morning on her way to work, just wanting to browse around and see what was new and interesting in the Larimer Square boutique. She found this darling top by a Russian designer. Cat loves that: a.) it is wash and wear b.) it has a…

Gianfranco Ferre (Redux)

To honor the death of Italian master designer Gianfranco Ferre, FirstVIEW is providing free access to its slide shows of his collections — dating back to 1996. For example, here’s what the former head of Christian Dior showed women wearing ten years ago this season. That’s about all Cat wants…

Anya Hindmarch’s I’m Not A Plastic Bag (Redux)

Anya Hindmarch’s $15 “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” canvas tote — and “it” bag of the season — went on sale in Manhattan this morning (June 20). Here’s what the line looked like, courstey of Fashionsita, one of Cat’s favorite style blogs…

Libertine is Next Up at Target

Cat loves this Paul Robinson bubble skirt for Target. If you’ve been stalling on heading over to Target to pick up any of the limited-edition looks by Paul Robinson, it’s time to get there or get online. Target announced that on July 15, the special “GO” line, dedicated to edgy…

Black Is Very ’90s. Are You a Vera Wang Fashion Victim?

More news out of camp Vera Wang camp in anticipation of her fall launch at Kohl’s. Her edict to the fashion world: “Black is very ’90s.” This coming from the woman who is rarely photographed in anything but black. What does this mean for her collection? Not much black, more…

Will the Supreme Court Control Pricing — and Wal-Mart?

The Supreme Court has quite a conundrum before it: Should they trash anti-trust laws and allow designers and manufacturers to set a minimum price for their wares? Pro: Luxury labels can expand their presence without fear of rock-bottom pricing diminishing their mystique. Con: Places like Burlington Coat Factory and Wal-Mart…

Gianfranco Ferre (Former Head of Dior) Dies at Age 62

Italian designer Gianfranco Ferre passed away on Sunday, June 17, at 62. Known as the “architect of fashion” (because of his structural design and an architecture degree), he was the man behind Christian Dior from 1989 to 1997. (A giant coup for a non-Frenchman to head a French house.) Gianfranco…

It’s Illegal to Sag Your Pants in Louisiana

The town of Delcambre is outlawing saggy pants, with penalties up to $500 and six months in jail. (via Flypaper) There are a lot of crimes of fashion Cat would like to see banned — formal shorts, leggings, muffin tops — but she can’t cosign actually making the punishment for…

15 Percent Off at Square 1

If you’ve been needing a new pair of jeans, now’s the time to head over to Square 1 on Larimer Square. They’re offering a 15% discount on non-sale items — all you have to do is print this flyer and bring it in. There is no end date, but Cat…

What You Missed: Riverfront Park Fashion Series

Cat’s a little swamped today, so she doesn’t have time to do a full write up on last night’s Westword-sponsored Riverfront Park Fashion Show, with fashions from Skye. Suffice it to say, the location was gorgeous, the models were gorgeous, and Denver showed up in its finest – which always…

Linkalicious: What Cat’s Reading on June 15

New York Times: Japanese denim is usurping Levis? Washington Post: The case of the missing pants. Whose the hottest and richest celeb in Tinsel Town? Forbes 100 list has the answer. Coutorture: David Lynch to direct Gucci TV campaign. Papier Blog: Why is American Apparel so damned into child porn?…

More Fashion Overload: In the Designer’s Own Words

Who wouldn’t want this coat from Potential Fahions? Tricia Hoke from Potential Fashions posted this in the comments section, but I don’t want anyone to miss it. All Cat can say is, Amen, sister. It would be really nice if Denver would step up and support the local artists –…

$15 Off at Strut Through June 17

If you’ve been eyeing a pair of shoes over at Strut, now’s the time to go fetch them. Elyse Burja sent out a $15 off coupon, posted here for your benefit. There’s a pair of super-cute green-and-linen wedges that Cat’s been craving…. SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE AND WE ARE CELEBRATING!…

Fashion Overload: It’s Time for Some New Looks

Gino Velardi and Brandi Shigley at Slice. Last night Cat headed out to the Slice party, which was launching the new modeling agency Fetch 87. The show was fine, the girls were pretty, and there were a lot of familiar faces in the audience, so a good time was had…

Car Lust

I was driving home from work the other day when it occurred to me that, despite being college-educated and reasonably intelligent, I have no idea how my car works. I know the gas goes in, because I do that part. But after that it gets fuzzy. When the mechanic’s telling…

Bead Sale at Desert Gems

For those aspiring jewelry makers out there, Desert Gems is hosting its annual sale and show through June 24. Gemstone beads are 50% off, Czech Crystal is 35% off and lots, lots more discounts. Desert Gems is at 457 Wadsworth Boulevard, 303-426-4411…

The Week in Fashion: June 13 to June 18

The River Front Fashion Series kicks off this week. Tonight, Wednesday, June 13 Slice Launch Party and Fashion Show Fetch 87 is introducing it’s new modeling agency with a new troupe of models strutting the runway wearing designs by Equillibrium Clothing and Potential Fashions. Unfortunately, it’s in the suburbs, but…

Lynne Bruning Wins International Design Award

Lynne Bruning, Denver’s favorite avant garde fashion designer, is best known for her Wookie coats. Those giant faux fur confections that give you super magical powers when you wear one. (Cat knows: She wore the hot pink Wookie to Rockbar the other night, and it caused quite the commotion.) Plus,…

What You Missed: I Heart Fashion at La Rumba

Rant Alert: If you just want to see the pretty pictures, scroll to the bottom where each image links to a slide show of the designer’s work. Normally Cat talks about fashion. Today, Cat has to talk about modeling. On Friday night, June 8, Locality Productions and Fashion Denver put…