EVENTS
Neiman Marcus
Today & Friday: Oscar de la Renta Fall Trunk Show. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Carol Mier Fashion
Friday: Third Friday Artwalk, noon-9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
@jewelry bar
Saturday: Bring your own beads and tools, or buy items at the studio to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets, 1-4 p.m. Fees vary. Reservations recommended. Next date: July 16. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Kim Harrell’s Studio, 576 Hanover Way, Suite B, Aurora, 720-203-3575,
Fashion Arts Intensive
Wednesday-July 13: wEmusT-gRoW School is offering a series of classes for ages 14-18 on sewing basics, photography, fashion illustration, wardrobe planning and more. The class will meet twice a week. Reservations required. Urban Land Conservancy, 305 Park Avenue West, Unit B, 720-364-4492, e-mail artblaque@gmail.com
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
DenverWorks
Gently used clothing needed by faith-based nonprofit that prepares low-income men and women for interviews and job placement. 303-433-0300 ext. 103,
CONTESTS
Rising Star 2011
Through Monday: Fashion Group International of Denver is seeking new Colorado fashion design businesses (in operation one to seven years) for competition in nine categories for the Rising Star Awards Gala on Oct. 8. The biannual gala honors and showcases emerging fashion-design talent. Applications on the website. Call Holli at 720-837-1452, or e-mail holli.gibson@lamanblu.com with questions.
Caring Is Sexy: Design Contest
Through July 1: Sexy Hair is inviting artists of any skill level to design its annual limited-edition packaging to raise awareness for breast cancer. Five designers will be named finalists and will have their work posted online for a two-week voting process. Proceeds from the Special Edition hairspray will benefit Sexy Hair’s nonprofit partner, “Look Good . . . Feel Better.” Visit the website for guidelines.
EXHIBITS
Artisan Showcase
Through June 30: Dia Kline’s Lady Luck Jewelry that incorporates faux dice. Lines include Cracks, Bams, Dots, Winds, Dragons, Honor and Seasons. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and during all performances. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7877,
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.
