EVENTS
Fekkai Style Trial
Today: Frederic Fekkai personalized hair consultations and full-sized complimentary styling products offered at Saks Fifth Avenue. Participants will be asked brief hair questions including daily routine and the style they want to achieve. A Fekkai representative will be on hand with a corresponding complimentary product (up to a $25 value). 2900 E. First Ave., 303-393-6333
Neiman Marcus
Today-Saturday: David Yurman exclusive launch and trunk show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Today-Sunday: Up Close Event with Vince, Jay Strongwater and St. John, includes gifts with purchase. 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Saks Fifth Avenue
Today: Ralph Lauren Black Label Fall 2010 Collection, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ralph Lauren representative Ralph Mendoza will be available, ext. 5291 for an appointment; Saturday & Sept. 4: WEAR Weekend with informal modeling, music and refreshments, 1-4 p.m. 2900 E. First Ave., 303-393-6333
Delish Demure
Friday: The fashion boutique is celebrating its second birthday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Festivities include the Delish Demure Ice Cream Bar and a magician. Guests are encouraged to “glitz it up” in a pink party outfit. The three best-dressed guests will win gifts. Reservations required. 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Suite D-10, Greenwood Village, 303-740-1100,
“Shop Til You Rock!”
Saturday: Retailers at Park Meadows are combining fashion and music in a variety of interactive events for teens, noon-6 p.m. Festivities include mini-makeovers with Hot Topic comb-in hair color, photo/video “rock” looks, a model search, retail specials and chances to spin the Shop Til You Rock prize wheel. The alternative-rock band Regret Night performs at 4 p.m. The Vistas Court, Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree,
Ananda Khalsa Trunk Show
Sunday: Jewelry Show, 1-4 p.m. Each piece features an original painting on paper set behind glass in fine and sterling silver. Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery, 1421 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-443-3683
Beauty Brands
Tuesday: “Girls Night Out” showcasing fall beauty essentials at four Beauty Brands locations, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary mini services will be offered along with product samples, demonstrations, salon and spa tours. Free, register online. Locations: 5640 S. Parker Road, Aurora; 9197 Westview Road, Lone Tree; 1270 E. First Ave., Broomfield; 1731 28th St., Boulder;
FlatIron Crossing Turns 10
Through Tuesday: Tenth-anniversary celebration with activities and giveaways. Friday “Free-For-All” events every week at 11 a.m. in the lower level by Dillard’s. 1 West FlatIron Crossing Drive, Broomfield,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Saturday: “Free Motion Embroidery Basics,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $75, $60 members, plus $10 for a Kit. Reservations required. 7777 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 114, 720-524-8886,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Urban League Fashion Show
Today: Neiman Marcus and Urban League of Metro Denver present the “Fabulous Fall Fashion Show,” 6-9 p.m. $125. Reservations required. Denver Urban League helps African-Americans and other Denver residents attain social and economic equality and self-reliance. Neiman Marcus, 3030 E. First Ave., 303-377-2790, e-mail info@denverurbanleague.org
Creative Expressions Center
Sunday: Reception to showcase recent designs of Cookie Lee Jewelry, 1-3 p.m. $5 admission benefits CEC’s youth programs and is discounted off any purchase. Refreshments, drawings and contests included. Call or e-mail cecrocks@gmail.com to RSVP. Tamarac Square, 7777 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 233, 720-227-8685,
CALL FOR ENTRY
The Fabric Lab
Saturday: Local designers can audition for “Frock Out 2010: Sideshow,” a runway show and exhibit. Those interested must attend a jury interview 1:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your portfolio and three sample pieces. Twelve designers will be accepted. Six designs are required, five pieces from their current collection and one challenge piece designed and produced for “Frock Out.” One piece must be completed by Oct. 25. The other five designs must be completed by Nov. 17. This fashion show is a fundraiser for Fresh City Life offering adult cultural programming at the Denver Public Library (). Portfolio reviews and interviews are in the B2 Conference Center at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, e-mail cloffel@denverlibrary.org or visit Fresh City Life on Facebook for more information.
CONTESTS
The Art Institute of Colorado
Deadline: Nov. 19: “Passion for Fashion” competition open to high school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2011. The competition includes two separate categories: Fashion Design and Fashion Retail Management. Winners will earn a full-tuition scholarship and a trip to New York City for Fashion Week 2011. Visit . Entries must be submitted along with an Entry & Release Form to The Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.
EXHIBITS
Jim Howard Retrospective
Through Sept. 17: “Then & Now: A Retrospective of Fashion from the ’70s/’80s and Today,” works by fashion illustrator Jim Howard, including his award-winning advertising campaigns for retail stores, cosmetics and advertising agencies. The show also features his “Fashionista Series,” the fashion-inspired mixed-media collages that combine real drawings with photography, found items and art from his paper-doll illustrations. The Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln St.,
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; living@denverpost.com.
