EVENTS
“Project Runway” viewing party
Today: Beauty Bar and Team Mondo have again partnered for weekly parties to watch Season 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Prizes and giveaways included along with the $10 Manicure & Martini Special. Mondo Guerra finished second last season. Beauty Bar, 608 E. 13th Ave., 720-542-8024
Silpada show
Saturday: Sterling silver jewelry trunk show, noon-4 p.m. I Love Knitting, 600 S. Holly St., Unit 102, 303-399-5648
Teen Fashion Design runway show
Saturday: Show will feature the results of an eight-week summer teen fashion design contest where 30 aspiring designers turned old prom dresses into new creations, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The audience will serve as judges and vote for their favorite. Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock,
Love Accessories trunk show
Saturday & Sunday: Cori Middlebrooks shares her collection of veils, flowers, headbands and more. Little White Dress Bridal Shop, 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972,
Gay & Lesbian Wedding Expo
Sunday: Rainbow Wedding Network presents the second annual “Same Love, Same Rights” LGBT Wedding Expo, 1-4 p.m. Tickets required, visit the website. Magnolia Hotel, 818 17th St., lgbtweddingexpo2011.html
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Denver Design Incubator
Saturday: Continues its Diamond Series Fashion Design Workshop Series with “Presenting Your Work to the Local Retail Market,” 2-4:30 p.m. Matthew Brown (Fancy Tiger Clothing), Rustin Colburn (DVLP Clothing and DDI founder) and Samuel Schimek (I Heart Denver Store) will talk about selecting products, pricing and the best practices for presenting goods. $45. Reservations required, e-mail info@denverdesignincubator.com. Denver Pavilions,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
“Be Book Smart”
Through Sunday: Reading Is Fundamental and Macy’s have once again partnered for this children’s literacy benefit. Macy’s customers who donate $3 toward a book will receive $10 off a purchase of $50. RIF also is hosting a Facebook sweepstakes. One winner will be awarded a $500 Macy’s gift card each week. No purchase required, visit
OPENINGS
The Worth Collection
Through Sunday: Recently relocated to a new showroom in Cherry Creek North, debuts the fall Collection along with new fashions from W by Worth. By appointment only, 303-919-4545
EXHIBITS
“Steampunk: Victorian Romance Meets Mechanical Science”
Through Aug. 6: Fiber art interpretations of jewelry, clothing and home decor from the steampunk movement. Tactile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., Suite 200, 720-524-8886,
“Fashion and Fiber”
Through Aug. 8: New designs including textile art, clothing and works in fiber. The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte St., 303-561-3000,
“Cowboys & Rock Stars”
Through Sept. 4: The history and influence of Denver-based Rockmount Ranch Wear. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $3 seniors; free for students and members. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922,
UPCOMING
Celebration of Hope
Aug. 4: Huntington’s Disease Celebration of Hope in High Def: More Color, More Fashion, More Excitement, More Hope, a benefit for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Rocky Mountain Chapter. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, food stations, silent and live auctions, resort and travel wear fashion show, music and dancing, until 10 p.m. $75 ages 21-35, $125 general admission. 1427 Larimer St., Suite 200, 303-837-9937,
The Sweet Life Fashion Show
Sept. 17: The eighth annual Volunteers of America Fashion Show benefits the Brandon Center, a shelter offering food and life skills for women and children. 7 p.m. doors. Tickets, $65 for general admission and $100 for catwalk seating, include a party gift, appetizers, Voli Vodka drinks and dessert. Guests may purchase $10 Sugarlicious candy bars that contain a “golden ticket” redeemable for a variety of prizes. Suite 200, 1427 Larimer St., 303-264-3333,
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.
