EVENTS
Claire Pettibone show
Friday-Sunday: Spirit of the Night Collection of wedding gowns. By appointment only. 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972,
Neiman Marcus
Friday: Escada Fall trunk show. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Style Party
Friday: Meet the style team at The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon and learn new application techniques from the Glo Minerals makeup line, 4-7:30 p.m. The salon offers haircuts and additional services for men and women. Guests who book their next hair or makeup service during the party receive a 50 percent discount. 1616 17th St., 303-628-5435, oxfordclubspa
Textile Arts Flea Market
Saturday: Buy, sell, or trade anything related to textile arts including fabrics, notions, books, patterns, beads, buttons, paints, dyes, stencils and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Cash and checks only for purchasing items. TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., tactilearts
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Denver Design Incubator
Saturday: Diamond Series Fashion Design Workshops continue with “Communicating Your Brand (A Primer)” with Rick Griffith, 2-5 p.m. $45. Bring your ideas or existing materials for a critique/feedback. Reservations required. Denver Pavilions,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
DenverWorks
This faith-based nonprofit is accepting gently used clothing for low-income men and women to use for interviews and job placement.
Pennies From Heaven
Through Saturday: Inviting customers to round up their purchases and donate the difference to local organizations including the Metro Denver YMCA. Proceeds provide children in need with after-school programs.
Shop For a Cause Day
Saturday: Participants in Macy’s sixth annual benefit purchase a $5 shopping pass to be donated to charity and receive a coupon for 25 percent off most purchases at the store or online all day. Customers who want to benefit a specific nonprofit can look up participating charities on . All passes sold on Saturday benefit the March of Dimes.
Tour of Gowns
Saturday & Sunday: Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation presents the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, a sale of wedding gowns donated by designers, retailers, manufacturers and individuals, noon-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Prices start at $199. Accessories including veils, tiaras and crinolines are also available. Admission is free. A VIP Champagne Brunch is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Tickets, $15, are available at . Proceeds benefit men and women battling stage IV breast cancer. Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield,
The Altar Bridal Consignment
Through Wednesday: Proceeds from the sale of donated bridesmaid dresses benefit the Colorado Humane Society. Those who donate two or more matching dresses receive a gift bag. 9629 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-455-3385,
& Macy’s
Through Oct. 15: The mobile campaign asks young people to visit their local mstyle lab section in the juniors department at Macy’s and participate in a scan-to-donate program. Macy’s will donate $1 for every scan to . or text “CAUSE” to 38383
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Ecco Domani FashionFoundation
Through Oct. 14: Ecco Domani Wines of Italy hosts its 11th annual contest in which seven emerging designers will be selected to each receive a $25,000 grant to showcase their collections during New York’s Fall 2012 Fashion Week. Details at
EXHIBITS
“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
The Sweet Life Fashion Show
Sept. 17: 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 several 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.
