EVENTS
Fiber Arts Sale
Today-Saturday: Original handcrafted works by members of the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild, 4-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Englewood Civic Center, 1000 E. Englewood Parkway,
Neiman Marcus
Today: The Fur Restyle Event, by appointment only; Today-Saturday: Valentino shoe trunk show; Oct. 27: luncheon program with Roopal Patal, Neiman Marcus senior fashion editor for accessories, noon, reservations required, ext. 4508. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Theatre Threads
Friday: Chris Parente and Deborah Takahara of KWGN and Fox31 emcee the second costume runway show from the Denver Center Theatre Company, 11:30 a.m. Local celebrities will model the 22 costumes. $100, includes lunch. Proceeds benefit Arts in Education at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Reservations required. Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Center For the Performing Arts,
Peepers Optical Fall Trend Event
Saturday: Showcase of the fashion lines of John Varvatos, Kio Yamoto, Tom Ford and others, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Goodie bags, refreshments and prizes included. A portion of the proceeds benefit World Sight Challenge Day. Also hosting an end of season clearance sale. 5075 Leetsdale Drive, 303-333-2800, ,
Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday: The fifth annual Shopping, Saving & Fun day includes a gift bag, lunch, discounts, wine samples, a dessert lounge, fashion show, manicure station and more. 9-11 a.m. registration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. festivities. Stores are open until 8 p.m. $20. Proceeds benefit local and regional charities. Outlets at Loveland, 5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, 970-663-1916,
Colorado Mills
Saturday: The monthlong “Celebrating Women” expo continues with Style Stops, noon-5 p.m. Participating retailers including St. John Company Store, Kenneth Cole Factory Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and others offer special discounts. A fall fashion show and giveaways included. Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-384-3000,
Massages, Manicures and Mammograms
Wednesday: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Inc. and the Breast Care Center at Exempla/Saint Joseph’s offer mini manicures and massages, refreshments and a screening in Exempla’s Mobile Mammography Vehicle, 4-7 p.m. Free. Most insurances accepted, Kaiser not included. CHUN, 1290 Williams St., RSVP to 303-318-1380
Etcetera
Wednesday-Nov. 2: Etcetera Holiday 2011 Trunk Show. By appointment only. Call Lori at 303-886-0188 or e-mail lbaird71@comcast.net
Skea Sample Sale
Wednesday-Oct. 28 and Nov. 16-18: The Vail-based contemporary winter sportswear line is having a warehouse sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 4890 Ironton St., No. 6G, 800-338-6303,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Dressage in Pink
Saturday: Sextant Farm and Renee’s Friends Fund present a silent auction, beer and wine tastings, goodie bags and shopping with local vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch also offered. Renee’s Friends Fund is a local nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients with living expenses while undergoing treatment. Sextant Farm, 8270 N. 87th St., Longmont, 303-774-8521,
Revolution
Sunday: 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.,
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. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 8 p.m. Thursday. TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
UPCOMING
Stuart Weitzman
Nov. 1: Spring 2012 trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cherry Creek Mall, 3000 E. First Ave., Suite 270, 303-355-2828,
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.
