Taking it to the streets
A sewing competition, fashion shows and other activities will keep shoppers occupied as they wait for H&M to open its doors at Denver Pavilions at noon today. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Street Style will be just that, with Glenarm Place closed to traffic and the shopping district’s plazas hosting events. The big crowd they’re expecting for H&M’s first day, as well as the fact that Denver Arts Week is underway, spurred the center to organize the events, says Wendy Manning, spokeswoman for the Pavilions. Fashion shows from Forever 21, Express, Banana Republic and Gap, with runway models from Wilhelmina, a performance by Ballet Nuevo Colorado, music from local DJs, hair by Matthew Morris’ salon and the makeup team from Bare Escentuals will highlight the parades. Throughout the day, the “Cut & Sew Challenge,” sponsored by the Denver Art Museum, will be hosted by Fallene Wells, a “Project Runway” Season 9 contestant. The museum will present an exhibition from the late French designer Yves Saint Laurent beginning in March and has asked local designers — Melissa May, Trisha Hoke, Heidi Busk and Rachel Marie Hurst — to create an outfit inspired by YSL. The designers have pre-shopped for fabric and notions and will sew their creations on Glenarm Place while the crowd watches. More at or .
Coiffed for a cause
Expect to see hairstyles that are more adventurous than everyday ‘dos Sunday at the Konsepsyon Hair and Fashion show to benefit amfAR AIDS Research. The event at Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave., will feature hair by The Parlour Design Team, clothing from Goldyn and The Woods, Garbarini and Alicia, The Boutique. Makeup will be by Denver-based Glo Therapeutics. The event begins with a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception by Strings; doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission and a silent auction; and the hair and fashion runway show is at 7:30 p.m.Entertainment by Snake Rattle Rattle Snake and DJs. Tickets, available at Parlour salons and , are $25-$200.
Sew business
Stephanie Ohnmacht, a Denver clothing designer known for her feminine dresses, has had some of her looks picked up by McCall’s Pattern Co. A featured designer in McCall’s GenerationNextline, Ohnmacht has two looks in the veteran pattern company’s holiday catalog. Patterns can be viewed and purchased online at . Click on “New Sewing Patterns” and “Stephanie O.” Ohnmacht is also creating a ready-to-wear collection for career women seeking a stylish approach for day to night wear, to launch for fall 2012 at boutiques. Check out her other work at and .
