EVENTS
AND Jewelry
Today: Denver-based Brazilian jewelry designer Adriana Neves launches her new collection at her debut trunk show for the Valentine season, 6-9 p.m. Mini-cupcakes and “love readings” with psychic Fredda Laurel are included. Free. MiniBar in Cherry Creek North at 2623 E. Second Ave., 303-668-4064
Neiman Marcus
Today & Friday: Oscar de la Renta spring trunk show; Today-Saturday: Manolo Blahnik trunk show; Today-Sunday: Focus on Armani Days; Wednesday: Stella McCartney trunk show; Feb. 10-20: NM Trend Event: New Trends for Spring. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Carol Mier
Friday: Local jewelry by Holly Fillingham and Out of My Hands included in First Friday ArtWalk, noon-9 p.m. Also offering 10-minute fashion consultations. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
Fashion Denver Anniversary Bash
Friday: Brandi Shigley is celebrating her seventh year as owner and operator of Fashion Denver and her first year at her Bannock location with a party, 6-10 p.m. Festivities include visits with local designers, color consultations with Tina Gill and mini manicures. Denver singer/songwriter Leslie Brown performs at 8 p.m. followed by a runway fashion show. Free. 1070 Bannock St.,
Go Red for Women Expo
Friday: Park Meadows has partnered with the American Heart Association, Littleton Adventist Hospital, Macy’s, Mercedes-Benz of Littleton and KOSI 101 to bring information and awareness of heart health to its guests as part of Heart Awareness Month. An expo offering free heart health resources, blood pressure screenings, Go Red Diva photos, red carpet mini makeovers by Lancome and chances to win prizes is offered in Macy’s Fashion Court, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Shoppers who wear red will receive 20 percent off their purchases at Macy’s and Park Meadows will be provide gift bags for shoppers while supplies last. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree,
Little Black Dress Gala
Friday: Dia Kline, Niwot jewelry designer and founder of two contemporary jewelry lines Lady Luck Jewelry and Publish Jewelry, hosts a reception, 2-5 p.m. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres included. RSVP on the website. Kline will also be present as part of the gallery’s First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Manifest Art Gallery, 108 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-562-0952,
Jewelry, Chocolate and Champagne
Saturday: Mountain Living Studio hosts a trunk show of works by several jewelry artists along with a chocolate fountain, champagne and door prizes, noon-5 p.m. 741 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-0225
Valentine’s Jewelry Show
Saturday: Pieces by Holly Fillingham, Linda Lebid, Jean Marie Handal, Yvonne Steers and Alex Glassman, 2-7 p.m. Refreshments and champange included. Arts at Denver, 1025 S. Gaylord St., , 303-722-0422
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
The Bridal Collection’s African Love Project
Through Feb. 14: The Mother’s Unions of the Anglican Churches in Rwanda, Africa rent donated wedding dresses to African couples and use the profits to care for orphans in their village by providing food, shelter, education and medical care. The Bridal Collection will donate $25 for every wedding gown purchased through Feb. 14 to this organization. Customers can also donate money or bring in their used wedding attire to donate. The Bridal Collection recently sent master tailor Valerie Eberhart to Rwanda to teach sewing and gown care techniques to help them increase their business. When Eberhart returns, The Bridal Collection will help create a business plan to help more shops like this open and succeed in Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. 8101 E. Belleview Ave., 720-493-9454,
EXHIBITS
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. 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
“A Millinery Tale: The History of Ladies Hats”
Through April 17: An exhibit about the history of the millinery trade and the materials, styles and shapes used in women’s hats over the years. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666,
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.
