EVENTS
Cirque du Couture
Today: Dec. 1 Winter 2011 Recycled Fashion Show features recycled apparel designed by student members of Fashion Group International in the Department of Design and Merchandising within the College of Applied Human Sciences, 7 p.m. $10, $8 CSU students with I.D. Accepting donations of toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation through Larimer County. Sunset Event Center, 242 Linden St., Fort Collins, Rosey’s
Today: Dec. 1 Women’s fashion boutique hosts a Sympli the Best trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Appointments recommended. Park Meadows Mall, 8401 Park Meadows Drive , Lone Tree, 303-799-6403
Holiday luncheon Today:
Dec. 1 Neiman Marcus and Edge Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver present a luncheon with informal modeling of holiday/party dresses, noon. “The Little Black,” “Mini Chic” and “Haute Cuisine” are among the themed courses. $30, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1114 14th St., 303-389-3050
Block Party Friday:
Dec. 2 Studio Sweet Marie, Kitty Mae’s Millinery and Accessories and LRE Couture host holiday event, 5-8p.m. 3559 and 3563 Larimer St.
Neiman Marcus
Today: Dec. 1 holiday luncheon, see listing above; Tuesday:dec. 6 David Yurman Men’s Collection Jewelry trunk show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday:dec. 6-7 Carolina Herrera Spring trunk show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 8: Gurhan Jewelry Collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Designer Jewelry; Akris Punto spring trunk show and luncheon, noon, call 720-941-4530 for reservations; Dec. 8-10: Yvel Precious Jewels trunk show. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
A Market of Treasures
Through Saturday: Dec. 3 Jewelry designers and goldsmiths Richard Kimball and Kathleen Brennan showcase their collection of jewelry and works of art at their new location on the second floor, noon-7 p.m. Another trunk show is Dec. 16-23. 3320 E. Second Ave., Cherry Creek North, 303-388-6624
Carol Mier Fashion Friday: Dec. 2 Fall and winter art-to-wear. First Friday ArtWalk, 6-10 p.m. 1754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117, MAX
Friday: Dec. 2 Zero + Maria Cornejo trunk show featuring 2012 resort collection, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MAX will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the Mike McMorris Cystic Fibrosis Center in the Breathing Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado. 264 Detroit St., Cherry Creek North, 303-321-4949 Carol Mier Fashion Friday:dec. 2 Fall and winter art-to-wear. First Friday ArtWalk, 6-10 p.m. 1754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117, Cry Baby Ranch Friday & Saturday:dec. 2-3 J Forks Design jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1421 Larimer St., 303-623-3979 Jean’s Jewelry trunk show Friday & Saturday:dec. 2-3 Recycled antique beads and metals, noon-9 p.m. Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Ice Cube Gallery, 3320 Walnut St., 303-292-1822 Roxy Saturday:dec. 3 Grand opening celebration, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gift bags for the first 50 guests and drawings for merchandise are included along with refreshments all day. Larimer Square’s Cru-A Wine Bar provides food, 5-8 p.m. Roxy is celebrating 20 years in business and is offering a 20 percent discount on one item per customer. 1408 Larimer Street, Suite 101, 303-623-7774
Nordstrom, Park Meadows
Sunday: Dec. 4 Ippolita fine jewelry trunk show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., personal appearance with the designer, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Park Meadows Mall, 8465 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 303-799-3400
Stranded Jewelry trunk show Sunday: Dec. 4 Jenny Milne introduces her new line, billie & honey, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Illiterate Gallery, 82 S. Broadway, 303-993-4474
Dan Sharp Europe Monday-Wednesday: Dec. 5-7 Algo of Switzerland spring summer 2012 trunk show, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666, dansharp BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Aurora Arts District
Through Dec. 9: Collecting hats, gloves and scarves for men, women and children to be distributed during the annual tree lighting 5-8 p.m. Dec. 9 in Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E Colfax Ave. Donations accepted at the Aurora Fox Arts Center (9900 E. Colfax Ave.), Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA, 1419 Florence St.), House of Flowers (9955 E. Colfax Ave.) and Martin Luther King Jr. Library (9898 E. Colfax Ave.). 720-251-4573, auroraartsdistrict
The Pedestrian Shops’ Thanksgiving Shoe Drive & Comfortable Shoe Tree
Through Dec. 11: Donations of new or slightly used shoes can be dropped off at either Boulder location, 1425 Pearl St. Mall or in the Village Shopping Center, 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Customers who donate shoes receive a 10 percent discount. Also, raffle to benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder. ;
Elbert County Coalition for Outreach
Through Dec. 21: Elizabeth Family Dental is accepting donations of new and gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, warm socks, sweaters or cash to be donated to the ECCO for local families in need. Call for drop-off appointment. Located in the Safeway Shopping Center, 210 S. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth, 303-646-6336
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange location to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call or visit the website for locations. 866-235-8255, buffalo
CONTESTS
Quilting design contest
Through June 1: Swarovski Elements hosts its inaugural “Create Your Style” art quilting design contest to encourage quilters to use unique materials in their traditional quilt designs. Applications must be submitted by June 1. Thirty semifinalists will be chosen, and 10 will be selected to attend the 2012 Quilt Festival in November, where the top three winners will be announced.
UPCOMING
Phoebe Therese Salon Dec. 11: Offering a hair-care and maintenance class at no cost for spouses of deployed service members. Additional dates are Jan. 8 and Fe. 12. By appointment only. 3037 E. Third Ave.; 303-757-7940;
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.
