Events
Alicia, The Boutique
Through Saturday: “The Spring Dress Event,” save 30 percent off one full-price dress. Mention you saw this in The Denver Post. 3035 E. Third Ave., 303-399-4597,
Etcetera
Today-May 3: Spring and summer trunk show. By appointment only. Call Lori at 303-886-0188 or e-mail lbaird71@comcast.net; Garbarini
Today:Bloom Jewelry trunk show, 5-7 p.m. 3003 E. Third Ave., 303-333-8686,
Lash & Dash
Friday:Drucker Eyes offers a $95 Latisse service (normally $120), box lunch, Fendi trunk show, 20 percent discount on Vivite products and a free skin consultation, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. By appointment only. 1255 19th St., Suite 101, 303-293-9311,
Blue Bridal
Friday-Sunday:Hayley Paige and Tara Keely by Lazaro trunk shows with Paige in attendance. Ten percent discount on dress purchases. 500 16th St., Floor 2,
Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Friday-Sunday:Elizabeth Fillmore trunk show with the designer in store Saturday. 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972, , elizabeth
Blakesy & Birddog Fashion Show: A Weekend in Cape Cod
Saturday:More than three dozen models showcase designs by Erin Bleakley including dresses, polos and more along with live music, wine and an exhibit of artwork by Virginia Maitland, 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $10, e-mail blakesyandbirddog@gmail.com or erinkathleencouture@yahoo.com. Proceeds benefit the American Red Heart Association. Buxiejo Gallery, 718 N. Santa Fe Drive
Colorado Arts and Crafts Society
Saturday:Presents “A Gathering of the Guilds,” a showcase of Colorado craftsmanship with several participating artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. Demonstrations and workshops included. The Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain, 900 Colorow Road, Golden, 720-497-7632,
Behold a Couture Bridal Show
Sunday: L Elizabeth Events presents a bridal and fashion show offering styles by Lazaro, Pronovias and Justin Alexander, wedding vendors and stylists, mini workshops, food and more, 4-8 p.m. $8 each, $12 per couple. Register on the website or at the door. Walker Fine Art Gallery, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A,
Red Drinks Denver
Tuesday:Designers are invited to “A Buyers Perspective” with Cynthia Petrus, Vanessa Barcus and Taryn Slawson who will share their experiences from a large retailer, a boutique and trade show, 6-8 p.m. Double Daughter’s Salotto, 1632 Market St., 303-570-4577 ,
Stuart Weitzman
Wednesday & May 3: Fall 2012 trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cherry Creek Mall, 3000 E. First Ave., Suite 270, 303-355-2828,
Openings
Blue Ruby
Friday: A second Colorado location celebrates with a grand opening at 10 a.m. The contemporary boutique carries fashions by AG Jeans, Nanette Lepore, Custo Barcelona, Splendid, Da-Nang, Robert Rodriguez and Rebecca Minkoff along with men’s clothing designs from Scotch & Soda and others. 1420 Larimer St., 720-519-0515,
Benefits & donations
Clothing Swap
Saturday:The Denver Woman’s Commission and Fashion Denver have partnered with Warren Village and ARC Thrift Stores and is accepting donations of slightly-used clothing to benefit low-income women, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fashion Denver,1070 Bannock St.,
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
Sunday:“Reading a Knitting Pattern,” 10 a.m.-noon. $30, $25 members; “The Burn Test,” 1-3 p.m. $30, $25 members. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Exhibits
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Through Sunday:“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
Style, Shop & Show
May 3, 8 and 10: “Spring Fashion on the Cheap,” a three-session workshop for ages 55 and over, 1-3 p.m. Participants learn how to shop, dress for your body type and save money with Adrienne Hynes, a fashion coach. $44, $36 residents. Reservations required. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-730-4609 or 303-797-8787
Denver Throws a Baby Shower
May 5: Accepting donations of new baby items at Denver Health as part of the Newborns in Need Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the website for a list of items. No bottles or formula. Cash donations also welcome. 301 W. Sixth Ave., 303-602-2988, e-mail robin.engleberg@dhha.org, .aspx
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.
