EVENTS
Denim Event
Today: The Garment District showcases fall fashion trends, 10 a.m.-8 get a $25 discount off any pair of jeans. Refreshments served starting at 5 p.m., and Georgia Benjou of 5280 Magazine will talk about trends. 2595 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-3371,
Saks Fifth Avenue
Today and Friday: Escada spring trunk show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; Akris Punton pre-cruise collection, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; Roberto Coin Fantasia collection, through Oct. 16. 2900 E. First Ave., 303-393-6333
Margaret Sullivan Trunk Show
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cry Baby Ranch, 1421 Larimer St., 303-623-3979, crybabyranch
Fashion Denver
Sunday:” Taxi to Fashion” market with designs by Kimono Dragon, Studio Yoshida, Rae Marie, What Majesty and others, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 admission benefits YouthBiz. Taxi, 3457 Ringsby Court, 720-974-2200
Wildflower Group
Saturday: Wild(flower) Women on Wheels! shopping trip benefits organization that helps women in transition through divorce and widowhood. A bus will pick up shoppers at 10 a.m. at West 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard and will take them to Highland, Washington Park and historic downtown Littleton areas. The $15 ticket includes a tote bag, water, snacks and some shop discounts. RSVP to 720-495-0090,
Jet Set Fashion Show
Saturday: XJET World and Saks Fifth Avenue present “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself,” the 2009 Jet Set Fashion Show, a fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to benefit the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus. A cocktail reception begins at 5 p.m. and is followed by the dinner, fashion show and program at 6:30. Quincy Jones is the special guest and honoree. Tickets start at $250. Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St.;
I Love Knitting
Through Tuesday: Trunk show featuring Be Sweet Yarns and designs from South Africa. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 600 S. Holly St., Suite 102, 303-399-5648, ,
Rock Art
Through Oct. 15: Oster Jewelers features an exhibition of Jaquet Droz stones and timepieces. 251 Steele St., 303-572-1111,
CONTESTS
Fashion competition
Through Nov. 20: Art Institute of Colorado’s annual contest challenges high school seniors to create an original fashion design for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship at an Art Institutes school, a tour of Seventeen magazine’s offices, $500 shopping spree and an invitation to New York City Fashion Week.
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Body and Sole Day Spa & Salon
Saturday: Open house and silent auction, 6:30-10 p.m. Discounted services of mini- facial treatments, massages, spray tans and more will be offered along with a wine tasting, prizes and food. St. Joseph Hospital is bringing its Mobile Mammography Van. Call for an appointment and eligibility requirements. All proceeds go to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 9140 Wadsworth Blvd., Westminster, 303-423-0102
Touchstone Medical Imaging
Through Nov. 20: Four Touchstone locations are hosting the B.L.T. Drive for The Salvation Army. B.L.T. (blankets, linens, towels) along with comforters, pillows, mattress pads and more — new or gently used — can be dropped off at Dry Creek Imaging (125 Inverness Drive East, Suite 140, Englewood), Highline MRI (26 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 160, Littleton), Lakewood Imaging Center (14062 Denver West Parkway, Building 52, Suite 180, Lakewood), and Thornton Imaging Center (12021 Pennsylvania St., Suite 106, Thornton). Cash donations also accepted.
The Allstate Foundation
Through Friday: New and gently used women’s suits and professional apparel are being collected to support National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. clicktoempower
Brighton’s 2009 Power of Pink
Through Oct. 31: Brighton Accessories breast-cancer charities promotion features a “Power of Pink” bracelet, $48, and ID holder, $40. brighton
Vanity
Through Nov. 3: Vanity stores are collecting jeans to be made into natural insulation, in conjunction with Cotton Incorporated and Habitat for Humanity. . Visit the website for details and locations, including FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield. ,
Coats for Colorado
Through Nov. 30: Dependable Cleaners and 7News are collecting new and gently used coats. Donations can be dropped at any of the 30 Dependable locations.
Mail information to Fashion Calendar,The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; living@denverpost.com.
