Events
Kismet
Thursday-Sunday: All three Kismet boutique locations are hosting a summer sale to make room for fall merchandise. Jewelry from designers Christy Lea Payne, Angie Olami, Bradyann Designs and others is 25 percent off and all summer items are discounted up to 70 percent. 3640 W. 32nd Ave. in the Highlands; 2154 E. Commons Ave. at The Streets at Southglenn in Centennial; 200 Quebec St. in Lowry; 303-477-3378,
Neiman Marcus
Thursday: Evening Caravan, a collection of evening gowns and special-occasion dresses, Level 2, Fine Apparel, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Through Monday: Anne Barge trunk show; through Tuesday: Annual sample sale includes gowns by Manuel Mota, Justin Alexander, Cotin Sposa and others; Aug. 2-6: Claire Pettibone “Gown Only” trunk show includes Spring 2012 Beau Monde collection, Fall 2012 Windsor Rose China collection and more. 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972,
Style Strike at Denver Pavilions
Wednesdays through Aug. 15: A new summer reality series is filmed each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the plaza. Audience members are asked to bring one to two outdated accessories, and host Samuel Schimek will select two people per show to receive a new accessory from the Denver Pavilions valued up to $200. 303-260-6000,
Openings
Madewell
Wednesday: The Boho-chic clothing retailer carrying jeans, dresses, t-shirts, bags, leather boots and more, is opening its first Colorado location in Park Meadows. Limited-edition tote with purchase, while supplies last. 8401 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 303-792-5384,
Benefits & donations
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,
Macy’s and Reading Is Fundamental
Through Tuesday: “Be Book Smart” is the annual summer fundraising campaign to benefit children’s literacy. Customers who donate $3 to RIF receive a $10 coupon off an in-store purchase of $50 or more, and Macy’s gives the $3 to RIF.
Classes
Factory Made Boulder
Saturday, reservation deadline Friday: “Sewing 101: DIY Beach Bag from a Beach Towel,” ages 7 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, $25; Monday-Aug. 3: “Graphic Arts,” ages 7-17 learn drawing, airbrush, printmaking, color separation and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 per day, $185 for entire week; Tuesday: “Figure Drawing,” offered 5:30-8 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month, sliding scale, $5-$10 recommended. Reservations required. Visit the website for the complete schedule. 2000 21st St., Boulder, 303-927-0802,
Tactile Textile Arts Center Saturday: “Making Stamped Metal Zips, Tags and Messages,” noon-3:30 p.m. $45, $40 members, additional kit/materials fee; Sunday: “Weave a Scarf: Introduction to Weaving,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $95, $80 members; Aug. 11: “Beginning Beading,” 1-3 p.m. $30, $25 members, additional kit/materials fee. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
DDI Studio
Wednesday and Aug. 8: Gabriela Martinez continues her free sewing workshops on various topics, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday’s focus is “Make a Purse” and Aug. 8 is “Make a Blouse.” Denver Design Incubator, 2040 Clay St., e-mail info@denverdesignincubator.com,
Exhibits
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Through Aug. 11: “Summer Daze” contemporary art quilts focusing on sunshine and nature by members of the Westcliff Contemporary Quilters; through Aug. 18: “Colorado Couture: Past and Present,” an homage to the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit that was held at the Denver Art Museum and couture style of Colorado fashion personalities; through Aug. 25: “Elfriede Style: A Retrospetive of Colorado Couture.” 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
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.
