Events
Dan Sharp Europe
Today-Saturday:Weill trunk show of the fall/winter ready-to-wear collection, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666, dansharpluxury
Neiman Marcus
Today-Saturday: Rina Limor jewelry trunk show, Precious Jewels, Level One; Saturday: Spring Indoor & Outdoor with Rob Proctor offering tips on the latest garden trends, 11 a.m. Gift Galleries, Level 2, RSVP to 303-329-2600 ext. 2181. RSVP to 720-941-4508. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Frock Shop
Saturday & Sunday: Sample Sale offering discounted items from well-known retailers and one-of-a-kind fashions from local designers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Save 50 to 80 percent on items from Blush, PJ’s Boutique, Garbarini, GoGoMarj, Audrey Marie, Free Ravin and Goldyn. Fashion Denver, 1070 Bannock St.,720-375-6524,
Martinis & Manicures
Tuesday-Saturday: Beauty Bar Denver has partnered with Tootsies the Nail Shoppe for happy hours 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 7-10 p.m. Saturday each week. Each client receives a manicure and specialty cocktail drink for $10. No appointments necessary except for groups of six or more. A “2 for 1 Martinis & Manicures” special is offered through Friday, visit . Beauty Bar, 608 E. 13th Ave., 720-542-8042,
Benefits & donations
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Sunday:Student members of Fashion Group International of Denver and Colorado State University’s Department of Design and Merchandising present a benefit relay walk, 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Teams and individuals of all ages may register. Everyone (regardless of gender) is encouraged to wear high heels. Teams are also encouraged to dress up. Prizes will be awarded. Live music, family activities and raffle drawings included. Proceeds benefit women who are striving to become self-sufficient. E-mail fashiongroupinternational @yahoo.com with questions;
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange location to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. 866-235-8255,
DenverWorks
Wednesdays: The nonprofit accepts gently used clothing for low-income men and women to use for interviews and job placement, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 303-433-0300 ext. 103,
Classes
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Saturday & Sunday: “Felted Rocks, Beads and Jewelry,” 1-5 p.m. $95, $80 members, $12 kit fee. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Exhibits
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Through April 29: “Fiber Celebration 2012,” works by members of the Northern Colorado Weaver’s Guild including baskets, wall hangings, lace and more contemporary fiber art. 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374,
Save the date
Apparel design show
April 20-21: Students from the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University present the annual design show, “Beyond the Surface,” featuring 16 student collections and senior projects, 7:30 p.m. The show also features garments created from parachutes used by U.S. military troops. Hip-hop artist Black Prez and his DJ, T-Bone, will perform. $15, $10 students, $7 ages 12 and under. The show is both nights; a VIP dinner is April 21; tickets are $60. Reservations required. University Center for the Arts, Griffin Concert Hall, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins,
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
