EVENTS
Eccentricity
Friday & Saturday: Trunk show featuring handbags by Lockheart along with the cashmere line Kinross, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 290 Fillmore St. in Cherry Creek North, 303-388-8877,
Fashion’s Night Out – Neiman Marcus
Friday: Festivities include a stylist competition, runway show of fall looks, the latest must-have beauty tools, cosmetics brands and special gifts with purchase, refreshments, 6-9 p.m. 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Fashion’s Night Out – Saks Fifth Avenue
Friday: “Rocker Fashion” activities include rock star makeovers, photo shoot for your own magazine cover, meet with booking agents from Maximum Talent and other fashion professionals, live music and more, 7-9 p.m. 2900 E. First Ave., 303-393-6333
Liberty Boot Co.
Saturday: Fall Trunk Show along with collections from Comstock Heritage and Christy Lea Payne, 7 p.m. Cry Baby Ranch, 1421 Larimer St., , 303-623-3979
Who Is Amy? Gala
Saturday: “3rd Gala: Rise Against Rare Blood Disease” features a fashion show by Wilhelmina Denver with clothes from A.Line Boutique and Moda, a silent auction, appetizers, cocktails and desserts from local restaurants, 7-11 p.m. Proceeds benefit the local nonprofit that supports research and raises awareness about the rare blood disease, Amyloidosis. $50, $40 in advance, $75 for couples. Casselman’s, 2620 Walnut St.,
OPENINGS
Faconnable
Recently opened store offers men’s and women’s tailored clothing and sportswear, along with accessories. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave.,
Michael Kors
A new store devoted exclusively to the designer’s classic sportswear along with handbags, shoes, watches and fragrances. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree,
Two Ten
The nail/wax/dry bar salon offers a variety of products and services for all ages, including children and teens. All basic services are $35 or less. Adults can order a glass of wine. They also offer packages for private events including bridal parties, fundraisers, girl’s/men’s night out. Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 342, Littleton, 720-389-9662,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Paws & Claws
Saturday: Adoptable pets are paired with models showing new fall fashions from Aspen Grove retailers in the second annual Runway Rescue Fashion Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet-themed activities and contests are also scheduled. Several animal rescue organizations are participating including The Rocky Mountain National Mill Dog Rescue, Denver Dumb Friends League and The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton,
CONTESTS
The Art Institute of Colorado
Deadline Nov. 19: “Passion for Fashion” competition is open to high-school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2011. The competition includes two separate categories: Fashion Design and Fashion Retail Management. Winners 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.,
UPCOMING
Wedding Showcase
Sept. 16: More than 40 wedding professionals are participating in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ inaugural wedding showcase, 5-9 p.m. Participants will be given “passports” when they arrive, guiding them to each vendor and samples of food and wine. Tickets are $15, $10 in advance. Register on the website. 1007 York 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.
