Events
Alicia the Boutique
Thursday:Safia jewelry trunk show, 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fifteen percent discount on all Safia purchases. 3035 E. 3rd Ave., 303-399-4597; aliciatheboutique.com
Bloom by Anuschka
Thursday: Bloom jewelry trunk show with rose cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, labradorites and more, 4-7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and champagne included. 2353 E. Third Ave., Cherry Creek North, 720-941-2862, bloomdenver.com
The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon
Thursday: Celebrating its new partnership with Kérastase Paris in addition to its Sanitas Skincare line, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary Kérastase hair and Sanitas skincare services along with refreshments are included. RSVP to 303-628-5574 or e-mail mdavis@oxfordclubspa.com. 1616 17th St., oxfordclubspa.com
Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Through Thursday: Sassi Holford trunk show. 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972, lwdbridal.com
Neiman Marcus
Through Thursday: Gurhan trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Precious Jewelry, Level One; Friday and Saturday:Diatraco trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Precious Jewelry, Level Two; May 16: Joan Kors, mother and business partner of Michael Kors, presents the MK Fall 2013 Collection, 2-4 p.m., Couture Salon, Level Two. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Anna Bé Bridal Boutique
Friday and Saturday: Winifred Bean trunk show; May 17-18: Katie May trunk show. 1575 Boulder St., 720-855-1111,
Cry Baby Ranch
Friday and Saturday: Dian Malouf and Love Tokens trunk show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1419 Larimer St., 303-623-3979, crybabyranch.com
Sol … Store of Lingerie
Saturday:Celebrating Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with champagne and strawberries, a photo booth, shopping assistance and a “Mother’s & Daughter’s Day in Cherry Creek North” sweepstakes valued at $700. 248 Detroit St. in Cherry Creek North, 303-394-1060, SOLlingerie.com
Benefits & donations
Sue Miller’s Day of Caring
Saturday: The breast cancer conference/symposium includes seminars, health care professionals, speakers, a fashion show, luncheon and more. Denise Plante of Colorado & Company, KOSI 101.1 and the Murphy & Denise Show serves as emcee. More information on the website. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., DayofCaringColorado.org
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, denverworks.org
CONTESTS
Rising Star 2013
Deadline Monday: Fashion Group International of Denver’s competition for Colorado design entrepreneurs culminates in a runway fashion show Sept. 6 at McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. Categories include Women’s and Men’s Fashions, Accessories, Jewelry, Retail, Furniture, Fragrance, Beauty and Interior Design. Details on the website. RisingStarDenver.org
Exhibits
Colorado State University’s Gustafson Gallery
Through Aug. 15: “Fall-to-Flight: The Journey of a Recycled Military Parachute,” students in the Department of Design and Merchandising created clothes from recycled military parachutes donated by Aspen Pointe, a nonprofit that specializes in veteran rehabilitation through social innovation. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising located in the Gifford Building, 502 Lake St., Room 318,CSU-Fort Collins campus, 970-491-1629
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.
