EVENTS
FGI Denver CSU Design Student Show
Today: Annual recycled fashion show, “The Adventures of Super Chic: Helping Save the Planet One Recycled Garment at a Time … ,” 7 p.m. The show features original designs by CSU students in three categories: “Dress for Less,” “General Submission” and Garments Inspired by Superhero Characters from Comic Books.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $8, $5 students. Tickets at the door. Sunset Event Center, 242 Linden St., Fort Collins, e-mail cmaguire23@hotmail.com
Oxford Club, Spa & Salon Trunk Show
Friday: Introducing Colorado-based Sanítas Skincare products and services along with locally made jewelry, handbags, candles, accessories and more, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Guests receive 25 percent off any Sanítas Skincare purchase during the event. Call Kara to RSVP, 303-628-5545. 1616 17th St.,
Stuart Weitzman Trunk Show
Friday: Fall 2011 shoes and boots collection, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Orders may be placed. 3000 E. First Ave., Cherry Creek, 303-355-2828
Indie Wearable Craft
Friday-Sunday: Show and sale featuring six local designers who make clothing and wearable accessories for women and men, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Designers include Swear Jar, Becky’s Buttons, Darling Ruth, Jil Cappuccio, Vital Industries and pearl clothing. 1754 Humboldt St. E-mail jil@jilcappuccio.com or kirsten@pearlclothing.com.
Fashion Face-off
Saturday: Reality television’s Mondo Guerra (“Project Runway”) will select two audience members for a styling competition at 2 p.m. Each contestant will be given models and must style them for various events. The winner is chosen by the audience. Guerra will offer fashion tips, answer questions and greet guests for photos and autographs. Refreshments provided by Rolling Pin Productions. Those who spend $75 at Macy’s that day will receive a Pozitiv-a-tee, a portion of which benefits Colorado AIDS Project. Macy’s Park Meadows, 8455 Park Meadows Center Drive, Littleton, 303-962-5307,
Neiman Marcus
Saturday: Ippolita Jewelry Trunk Show. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
The Art of Fashion
Wednesday: Ken Downing, fashion director for Neiman Marcus, presents “The Art of Fashion: The View from the Front Row & Beyond” as part of a fundraising luncheon, 11 a.m. Tickets are $175; $125 for young professionals (age 40 and under), or $375 for patron tickets, which include a cocktail reception Tuesday and the luncheon. Proceeds benefit the Denver Art Museum’s Department of Architecture, Design & Graphics. Ponti Hall, Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-913-0044, luncheon
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
DenverWorks
The faith-based nonprofit prepares low-income men and women for interviews and job placements. Accepting donations of gently used clothing. 303-433-0300 ext. 103,
Pigtails & Crewcuts
Through Saturday: The children’s hair salon will donate $2 from each haircut to the Autism Society of Colorado. Special activities for children 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday with face painting and refreshments. 14663 Orchard Parkway, No. 400, Westminster, 303-252-0744,
Earth Day shoe drive
Through Sunday: Both Boulder Pedestrian Shops are collecting new and slightly used shoes to donate to the Deacon’s Closet at First Presbyterian Church and Conscious Alliance. Customers who donate shoes receive a 10 percent discount on a new pair of shoes. 1425 Pearl St. Mall, 303-449- 5260; 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Suite E33, 303-449-7440;
CALL FOR ENTRIES
TACtile Textile Arts Center
Deadline May 25: Need fashion designers for upcoming “Steampunk: Mechanical Science Meets Victorian Romance” show. See website for guidelines. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
EXHIBITS
“The Little Black Dress: 85 Years of Effortless Style and Elegant Mystery”
Through June 3: An exhibit tracing the history of the little black dress introduced in 1926 by Coco Chanel to today. Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
UPCOMING
Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search
May 7: Wilhelmina Models, Miraclesuit and Macy’s have partnered in a nationwide model search for women 40 and over, noon-2 p.m. Participants receive complimentary hair styling from Thompson & CO and have their entry photo taken by Courtney Roxanne Photography. Wilhelmina Denver, 209 Kalamath St., Unit 10,
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.
