EVENTS
Neiman Marcus
Today: Personal appearance by creative director Rebecca Proctor of MacKenzie Childs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; learn Eileen Fisher scarf tying techniques and register to win a scarf, 1-4 p.m.; Today-Saturday: The Estate Jewelry Collection includes a presentation by M. E. Warlick, director of the School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver, 5-7 p.m. today, show continues 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through Saturday; The John Hardy CINTA Collection, one-of-a-kind designer jewelry; Friday & Saturday: King and Queen Baby Jewelry trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Level One; Saturday: Oxxford Clothes Made to Measure Event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday & Oct. 20: The Fur Restyle Event, by appointment only. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
VIPink Denver
Today: Bright Pink hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness Month cocktail party with Mood-Lites, 7-10 p.m. $40, $35 in advance. Bright Pink is a national nonprofit that focuses on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. Pismo Fine Art Glass in Cherry Creek North, 2770 E. Second Ave., vipinkdenver ,
Lawrence Covell
Friday: Chris Benz women’s collection trunk show. 225 Steele St., 303-320-1023
Cry Baby Ranch
Friday & Saturday: Margaret Sullivan jewelry trunk show. 1421 Larimer St.,
Oster Jewelers
Friday & Saturday: Annual Diamond and Bridal Event includes couture bridal diamond designer Katharine James and alternative bridal ring designer K. Brunini, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Goodie bags, promotions and drawings included. 251 Steele St., Cherry Creek North,
Jared The Galleria of Jewelry
Saturday: Swiss Timepiece Event features designers from TAG Heuer, Movado, Swiss Army and Tissot with styles for men and women, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Refreshments included. 9535 E. County Line Road in the Centennial Promenade, Englewood,
Talulah Jones Fall Fashion Show
Saturday: Annual showcase of fall designs for little girls, noon. 1122 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-1230,
Makeover Magic
Friday: Patricia Belanger, a fashion consultant and stylist, presents “Makeover Magic: The Secrets to Looking Fabulous & Getting Ready For Your Date with Destiny,” 5 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. Belanger will share fashion advice and demonstrate makeovers. More than 20 vendors will be in attendance along with a panel of celebrity judges to choose the best makeover. Tickets are $25 and include a $25 coupon to her store, Patricia’s Big Closet, by appointment only. The Event Center at Church Ranch, 10200 Wadsworth Blvd., Westminster,
Dan Sharp
Tuesday & Wednesday: Zenobia presents its spring-summer 2012 collection (shown right), 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666;
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Holiday Mart
Today-Sunday: The Junior League of Denver’s 32nd annual Holiday Mart showcases more than 100 local and national vendors, 4-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $10, $8 in advance. Tickets for Frosting, opening celebration 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, are $30. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady on “Days of our Lives”) will be at her jewelry booth, Hope Faith Miracles, Saturday and Sunday. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
Saturday: Celebrities including Quincy Jones, award-winning actor and recipient of the 2011 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award John C. McGinley, 2011 Ambassador DeOndra Dixon and her brother Jamie Foxx, supermodel Beverly Johnson, Peggy Tanous from “Real Housewives of Orange County,” and 2011 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award recipient Sujeet Desai participate in this fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to benefit the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus. 5 p.m. cocktail reception, 6:30 p.m. program. Tickets vary. Hyatt Regency Convention Center, 650 15th St.,
Delish Demure 2011 Fall Fashion Show
Saturday: The boutique’s annual fashion show features hair and makeup by Montana Salon & Day Spa, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. Free general admission, $20 VIP tickets include reserved seat, hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine. Proceeds from a silent auction and 10 percent of sales Saturday through Wednesday benefit Home From Home that helps orphans in South Africa. Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, 303-740-1100,
& Macy’s
Through Saturday: A back-to-school campaign encouraging teens to volunteer in their communities. 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
Give Jeans a Chance
Through Oct. 31: Volcom Clothing is collecting 50,000 pairs of jeans in wearable condition to give to the homeless across the United States. Donations accepted at BC Surf & Sport, D & E in Aspen, Satellite Board Shop in Boulder, The Wright Life in Fort Collins, Hoyal Board Co. in Colorado Springs and Underground Snowboards in Breckenridge;
National Bag a Bra Day
Through April 30: Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie and HIOWAA have a goal of collecting more than 10,000 gently-worn bras to send to the United Kingdom for delivery to West Africa in honor of National Bag a Bra Day on May 26. HIOWAA (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance) provides emergency helicopter services in the UK. Bras may be dropped off or mailed to Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie, 9615-D E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO 80112
EXHIBITS
TRASHion: Funky Junk
Through Oct. 29: A fashion exhibit of recycled and repurposed materials. TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
UPCOMING
Revolution
Oct. 23: Fashion Denver presents a fashion show tracing 125 years, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Styles from 20 local designers, a burlesque show and performances in the theater. Tootsies will offer mini-manicures and Heidi McGuire of KUSA-Channel 9 will be crowned Ms. Denver Modernism. Free admission, first 50 shoppers receive a Fashion Denver tote bag featuring artwork by Max Kauffman. Proceeds benefit Byers-Evans/Grant-Humphreys educational programs. Grant-Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St.,
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.
