Five Great Zombie Events in Denver in October

It’s October in Denver and that means zombies — lots and lots of zombies. From zombie crawls filling the mall to sexy zombies strutting their stuff, there’s no shortage of weird, wild and fun ways to celebrate your love of the walking dead. To help make sure you don’t miss…

Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Kristin Rand

#51: Kristin Rand Kristin Rand is one of Denver’s funniest people. You can catch her in the act at comedy nights and clubs all over town, because she’s also a hardworking gal. Your best bets include https://www.westword.com/locations/syntax-physic-opera-2443702/”>Moxie!, her monthly sketch revue with fellow comic Mara Wiles at Syntax Physic Opera,…

Revisit Your Childhood at the Toy & Doll Collectors Supershow

Toys have a magical way of transporting us back to childhood, no matter what age we are. Re-encountering that one toy can instantly bring back memories of Christmas mornings or summer vacations. This Sunday, October 12, ride the nostalgia wave down to the Toy & Doll Collectors Supershow and see…

First Look: FashioNation Opens on South Broadway Friday

If you were ever a patron of FashioNation’s iconic location on 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill, the new store on South Broadway — which “officially” opens this Friday, October 10 — should be comfortingly familiar. “If we took a screw down at the old store, it was used here at…

Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Taylor Gonda

#52: Taylor Gonda When it comes to popular culture, Taylor Gonda talks a great game. As co-host of the local podcast These Things Matter, she chats about music, movies and other obsessions with celebrities both local and sometimes national. But there’s more to Gonda than These Things Matter: A regular…

On Trend: Flannel Is a Hit in LoDo and on Campus

Flannel is a fall fashion staple, and this week we have spotted the seventeenth-century textile all over the Denver streets. The fabric once worn by farmers, railroad workers and grunge rockers like Nirvana and Pearl Jam in the ’90s remains on trend today. Over the years, flannel has transitioned from…

Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Kevin O’Brien

#53: Kevin O’Brien A fixture in the local standup scene, Kevin O’Brien takes that scene a step or two forward every time he takes the mic. He’s also served as the host of Arguments and Grievances, one of Denver’s cleverest comedy nights, for nearly four years, and with fellow pop-culture…

Sully & Co., a Menswear Boutique, Opening in Jefferson Park

“Our brick-and-mortar business is focused on allowing a comfortable and inviting location where shoppers can touch and feel excellent-quality, American-made apparel,” says Mark Snipe, owner of Sully & Co., a menswear boutique opening tomorrow at 2443 Elliot Street in up-and-coming Jefferson Park. Snipe is a New Yorker who moved to…

The Ten Best Fashion Events in Denver in October

Autumn is officially upon us — and so is a cornucopia of events celebrating fall fashion this month. Colorado Fashion Week begins today, with a full wardrobe of events; the Colorado Photographic Arts Center will take over the McNichols Building tomorrow, and that’s just the start of the stylish fun…

On Trend: Floral Prints Growing in Popularity on the Street

Autumn is off to a leafy start, but local fashionistas are still celebrating Mother Nature with floral prints. This past week we spotted floral prints in several neighborhoods, on both ladies and gentlemen. Read on to learn how to rock the trend yourself, and where to buy floral fashion. See…

Boulder’s Ninox Has Men Covered With New Outerwear Line

Ninox, a new apparel company based in Boulder, is bridging the gap between men’s fashion and technical outerwear. Founders Greg Casals and Allie Thielens have applied their interest in modern design to innovative technological fabrics for a new line launching this fall. They took a few minutes from their busy…

Another 100 Colorado Creatives: Amy Yetman

#54: Amy Yetman Amy Yetman knows outdoor markets. Wandering through the big-city craft and flea markets of Boston and Chicago gave her a good idea of the kind of fair she’d like to see in Denver — and she finally realized it was up to her to bring the concept…

Multiblazer Team Designs Custom Coats for Men and Women

Taking a wardrobe staple for both men and women to the next level is a team effort. Luc Cisna, Josh Veryser and Andy Finley have created an alternative to shopping off the rack with Multiblazer a customized, multifunctional coat that is a must-have for fall. Multiblazer team member Finley stepped…

Eco-Beauty Company R. L. Linden Now Has a Retail Base in North Denver

It’s been a busy year for R.L. Linden. Before the local eco-beauty company celebrated its first anniversary in August, co-founders Robin King and Lynn Till were so busy with their two-woman operation that they needed room to grow. Originally the two used their own kitchens as the R.L. laboratories and…