Carnival
Fri: Purcell men’s trunk show, 6:30-11 p.m. Mona Lucero Design, 2544 15th St., 303-458-0090
Jeane Michelle
Fri: Handbag trunk show, 5-9 p.m. The Center for the Arts Evergreen, Colorado 74 and Squaw Pass Road, 303-670-8052
Carol Mier Fashion
Fri: First Friday art walk, featuring Holly Fillingham and Out Of My Hands jewelry; Marc McCall earrings and EcoPurses, noon to 9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive;
Madame DeFarge’s Knitting Salon
Mon: Freestyle knitting and handwork, 5-7:30 p.m. Denver Public Library, Central Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1206
Estee Lauder
-Wed: New skincare and cosmetics collections from Estee Lauder. Neiman Marcus, 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Lights, Camera, Fashion
Sat: Designers showcase their newest collections to benefit Divine Journey Kidney Foundation, 4 p.m. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St.,
Book a Brighter Future
Througu Aug. 31: Donate $3 to the Reading is Fundamental program and receive a coupon for $10 off a $50 in-store Macy’s purchase. bookabrighterfuture.com
EXHIBITS
Orange Blossoms and Illusion
Through Sat: Wedding costumes from 1885 to 1960 on view, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Lakewood Heritage Center, 810 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, 303-987-7850
If the Shoe Fits . . . Draw It
Through Aug. 22: The Buell Children’s Museum features shoes by Sandy Stein, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $4, $3 for children, seniors, students and military. The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719-295-7205, sdc-arts.org
Bob Fixter
Through October: Antiques expert’s jewelry collection. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Estes Park Museum, 200 4th St., Estes Park, 970-586-6256
UPCOMING
Saks Fifth Avenue
Aug. 13: Armani Collezioni 2009 Fall collection; Aug. 25: Lida Baday .Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave., 303-393-6333, ext. 5291
Riverfront Park Fashion Series
Aug. 20: Fashion show at Riverfront Park. Clothes by Robert Rodriquez and Garbarini; hair and makeup by Luxe Salon, 5:30-9 p.m. Food and drinks included, $50 general admission; $75 reserved. Proceeds benefit Railyard Dogs. 1610 Little Raven St.,
Take a Break from the Ordinary
Aug. 22: A Fashion Extravaganza featuring bead jewelry by For Pete’s Sake, embellished jackets by Rags Can Dance, fashion by Ladybug G Boutique, totes by Bags with Attitude, original felted bags by Jan Littlefield, painted clothing by Marcia Brill and patchwork T-shirts by Jean Decker, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Jasmine Condo Clubhouse, 5905 E. Iliff Ave.
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; living@denverpost.com.
