EVENTS
Fashion Group International of Denver
Today: “FGI Spring 2011 Trends Show” DVD presentation featuring runway shows of upcoming styles, 6 p.m. Appetizers, wine and refreshments included. Tickets are $15-$35. Reservations required. Landmark Theatre, 5415 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, RSVP to , code: FGItrends
Frock Out
Today: Eleven local designers compete in a fashion show sponsored by the Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life program, 7:30 p.m. Denver designer Mondo Guerra, recent second- place winner on Lifetime’s “Project Runway,” will serve as one of the judges. Admission is $10 for standing room, $50 general seating, $100 runway VIP seating. Central Library, West 14th Avenue and Broadway, 720-865-2051,
Carol Mier
Friday: “create your OWN style: fun. creative. fall. fashion,” part of Third Friday Artwalk, noon-9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
Dollie & Me
Saturday: Dillard’s is hosting a holiday party for girls and their 18-inch doll friends with art activities, photo opportunities, gift bags and a gift with purchase (while supplies last). The doll collection features Rachel, Ava and Gabriella with a variety of apparel and accessories options including new holiday styles. Party time is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at most stores. Dillard’s stores;
@jewelry bar
Saturday: Bring your own beads and tools or buy items at the studio to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces, 1-4 p.m. Fees start at $10. Reservations recommended. Kim Harrell’s Studio, 576 Hanover Way, Suite B, Aurora, 720-203-3575, e-mail info@eastendarts.com,
SKEA Sample sale
Through Friday: The Vail-based contemporary winter sportswear line that manufactures high-end ski apparel, including jackets, vests and jeans for women, is having a warehouse sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SKEA Denver Warehouse, 4890 Ironton St., No. 6G, 303-371-5324
Vintage jewelry sale
Saturday & Sunday: Denver Woman’s Press Club (DWPC) annual jewelry sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Bernadette Fuentes, Native American award-winning beadmaker, is a guest artist. Proceeds benefit the DWPC annual scholarship fund for women students interested in pursuing writing or journalism careers. 1325 Logan St., 303-839-1519,
Shop 2 the 9’s
Saturday & Sunday: Garbarini, Abend Gallery, The Brass Bed, Djuna, Eron Johnson Antiques, Shaver Ramsey, Trog de Lights, The Vineyard and Wildflowers are participating in a holiday warehouse sale offering fashions, home accessories, antiques, wine and more from nine retailers, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 389 S. Lipan St.,
Stranded Jewelry
Saturday: Third annual holiday trunk show of new works by local designer Amelia Deleon, 1-6 p.m. Refreshments included. RSVP to 720-984-6007 or e-mail info@strandedjewelry.com. Illiterate Gallery, 82 S. Broadway,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Annual Thanksgiving Shoe Drive
Friday-Dec. 12: Boulder’s Pedestrian Shops are asking residents to donate new or slightly used shoes to help people in need. Customers who donate shoes will receive a 10 percent discount. 1425 Pearl Street Mall, or 2525 Arapahoe Road in the Village Shopping Center, Boulder,
Clean Out Your Closet for a Cause
Sunday-Dec. 12: The North Metro Fire Rescue District and A Precious Child, Inc. is accepting new and gently used clothing items to help local families in need. Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at seven fire stations including Station 61, 1275 W. Midway; Station 64, 13515 Lowell Blvd.; Station 65, 9900 W. 120th Ave.; Station 66, 1750 W. 160th Ave.; Station 67, 13875 S. 96th St. (all in Broomfield); Station 62, 10550 Huron St.; Station 63, 10946 Irma Drive (both in Northglenn). 303-252-3017
Coats for Colorado
Through Nov. 30: Douglas County Libraries are collecting gently used and new coats as part of the Coats for Colorado program. Call or visit the website for locations. 303-791-7323,
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call or visit the website for locations. 866-235-8255, buffalo ,
Pajama Program
Through March 31: The Colorado chapter of the Pajama Program is raising awareness and funds for “Danger Season” to help needy children keep warm at bedtime, with donations of new pajamas and new books. Financial donations alsoaccepted. Visit .
CONTESTS
The Art Institute of Colorado
Deadline Friday: “Passion for Fashion” competition is open to high school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2011. The competition includes two categories: fashion design and fashion retail management. Winners earn a full-tuition scholarship and a trip to New York for Fashion Week 2011. Visit . Entries must be submitted along with an entry and release form to The Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.
EXHIBITS
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. Upcoming lectures include “The Designing Life of American Legend James Galanos” at 7 p.m. today and “Mr. Blackwell’s Worst-Dressed Women – The List” at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Avenir Museum houses more than 130 accessories and garments designed by Blackwell and is the largest collection of his work. Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
UPCOMING
“Green Friday” Trunk Shows
Nov. 26: Kismet, an accessories boutique with two locations, is hosting a trunk show of recycled items from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fern and Sprout will be at the Highland boutique with more than 200 handmade felt accessories ranging from headbands to scarves and wedding accessories. iNk Jewelry will be at the Streets of Southglenn boutique with more than 300 jewelry pieces. Kismet’s Highland location is at 3640 W. 32nd Ave. and the Streets at Southglenn location is at 2154 E. Commons Ave. in Centennial.
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
