Events
Colorado Fashion Week 2012
Through Saturday: Fashion shows and entertainment nightly, 6:30-9 p.m., at Denver Center for Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Hotel, presented by Justice Kwesi Kwarteng and JTA Group; General admission is $40; student tickets are $25; front row and VIP packages are available. ; schedule at
Melissa Sweet for David’s Bridal
Melissa Sweet recently launched a wedding gown collection of seven dresses retailing for $650- $1,400 at select David’s Bridal locations, including 9270 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster,
Carol Mier Fashion
Friday:First Friday ArtWalk, 5-9 p.m., with unique fashions and live music. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
A Line Boutique
Saturday: Grand reopening party with sushi, cocktails and door prizes, 6 p.m. doors open. First 25 guests to arrive receive a $45 gift certificate to the Grand Salon and $50 gift certificates to the A Line Boutique. RSVP e-mail info@aline-online.com by Thursday. Village Shops at the Landmark, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 107, Greenwood Village, 303-773-8200,
Benefits & donations
YouthBiz Bash
Friday: A fall fashion show features clothing from Alicia, Inspyre, Lawrence Covell, Rockmount Ranch Wear and Stella & Dot, 7:30 p.m. Clothes will be modeled by community leaders and entrepreneurs. Music, signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are included. $100 seating in the first two rows, $75 remaining seats. YouthBiz is a nonprofit that advances the social and economic empowerment of youth. RedLine Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe St., 303-297-0212,
Fashion Plates
Tuesday: Goldyn Boutique, Experience Nutrition and Fashion Group International Denver presents this “cause-shopping” event offering fashions by Andrea Li, Grey Sunshine, The Woods and others, 5:30-9 p.m. $30 at the door, $20 VIP (includes gift bag) advance tickets. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and door prizes included. Twenty percent of product sales benefit Outreach Art Education Programs. bulthaup, 1038 Bannock St.,
Beauty Brands and Redken
Through Oct. 28: “Stand Up, Stand Out, End Abuse” campaign to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence. All proceeds from sales of Redken Guts volume-boosting spray foam will be donated to local shelters.
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The Gathering Place
Bra Drive at SOL
Through Oct. 31: SOL … store of lingerie is collecting gently worn bras to donate to the daytime drop-in center for homeless and impoverished women, children and transgender individuals. Also offering a 20 percent discount in October to all women who have or have had breast cancer. A “Prosthetic Illusion Seminar” is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20. 248 Detroit St., 303-394-1060, ,
Contests
Blogger on the CUSP
Through Nov. 15: Neiman Marcus is looking for a fashion blogger who embodies the CUSP girl. CUSP was launched in 2006 and offers customers a contemporary assortment of apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories. Participants are asked to submit a portrait of their personal style, a biography including blog URL and a statement of why they believe they are the “Blogger on the CUSP.” Details on the website.
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Classes
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Oct. 13: “Marketing with Pizzazz for Artists: How to Find Your Place in the Market, Get Paid for Your Creative Achievements” with Carol Naff, 1-4 p.m. $45, $35 members; Oct. 27: “Weave a Scarf: Introduction to Weaving” with Peg MacMorris, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $95, $80 members, plus kit/loom rental fee. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Exhibits
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Through Oct. 20: “Small Vision, Big Voices,” works by members of the Studio Art Quilt Association. Also showing “Journey 65,” works by local fiber artist Laurie Hill Gibb. 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.
