Closet Tours: Meet Emma

Closet Tours: Meet Emma

The Curio Cabinet Closet Tours is a series exploring clothing collections from the best-dressed folks in Denver and beyond.

Max Alexander Is Bringing Youth To The Fashion World

Max Alexander Is Bringing Youth To The Fashion World

Max Alexander, or Couture To The Max, is a fashion designer who first announced his career plans at the family dinner table. Still growing up in Los Angeles, Alexander is putting out impressive fashion projects all year round, while also attending elementary school. Alexander holds the Guinness World Record for ‘youngest person to design a runway show’, […]

Closet Tours: Meet Sydney

Closet Tours: Meet Sydney

The Curio Cabinet Closet Tours is a series exploring clothing collections from the best-dressed folks in Denver and beyond.

Good Hair Days Await: Blonc Hair Extensions Opens Premier Retail Location

Good Hair Days Await: Blonc Hair Extensions Opens Premier Retail Location

Luxury virgin human hair retailer Blonc Hair Extensions opened a retail location on October 20. As the premier retailer of Eco sustainable 100% human hair extensions, Blonc is known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Woman-Owned Custom Hat Bar Gem Hats Celebrates One Year

Woman-Owned Custom Hat Bar Gem Hats Celebrates One Year

Nestled on the second floor of a building also home to an upscale French restaurant on a bustling street in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, lies the women-owned and operated Gem Hats. The custom hat bar is filled with natural light and character, along with hats upon hats of various colors.

Season Finale: A Black and White Occasion With Denver Arts & Venues

Season Finale: A Black and White Occasion With Denver Arts & Venues

On October 12, Denver Arts & Venues invited emerging designers to lower the saturation of their looks and embrace greyscale and monochromatic shades for the finale of the Cultural Runway Series. 

A Night in Luxury: Did Color of Fashion Showcase the Best Fashion in Denver?

A Night in Luxury: Did Color of Fashion Showcase the Best Fashion in Denver?

On Saturday, September 28, Color of Fashion hosted a grandeur fashion show highlighting six emerging and established designers.

OULA Celebrates 10 Years at Color of Fashion

OULA Celebrates 10 Years at Color of Fashion

An 80-piece collection of African Wax fabric looks by OULA was on display at Color of Fashion on Friday, September 27, honoring OULA’s journey and mission over the last decade to bring wearable and beautiful pieces to women who love fashion.

Dancing With the Shadows – Zaki Hamid and His Brand Puppet Theater

Dancing With the Shadows – Zaki Hamid and His Brand Puppet Theater

Puppet Theater is the enigmatic fashion brand by designer Zaki Hamid. Located in Denver’s Sakura Square, Puppet Theater offers inclusive, art-inspired clothing and serves as a creative hub for events and collaborations.

Fashion Lovers Unite: Color of Fashion Presents Season IV Mélange

Fashion Lovers Unite: Color of Fashion Presents Season IV Mélange

After months of anticipation, fashion lovers from all around The Mile High City and beyond will reunite for four unique fashion-filled experiences starting on September 26 through September 29.

Closet Tours: Meet Jillian

Closet Tours: Meet Jillian

The Curio Cabinet Closet Tours is a series exploring clothing collections from the best-dressed folks in Denver and beyond.

Color of Fashion Season 4: Tristan Blake

Color of Fashion Season 4: Tristan Blake

Atlanta-based fashion designer Tristan Blake focuses on details and material. The Tristan Blake Collection, which is both mysterious yet fun and expressive, will be on display at the season 4 Color of Fashion runway showcase on Saturday, September 28.  

Stop and Smell the Roses: Behind Indie Perfumery Wit & West

Stop and Smell the Roses: Behind Indie Perfumery Wit & West

With each fragrance that Wit & West creates comes a story that captures an experience of travel and magic. The scents transport the wearer to a special place in time with each spray invoking new feelings and sensations.

Dell Scott Debuts New Collection Bursting With Color

Dell Scott Debuts New Collection Bursting With Color

After an unexpected downpour Saturday afternoon, Dell Scott Collection gave New York Fashion Week a rainbow of couture with a colorful collection on display on Sunday, September 8. Located in the Tribeca neighborhood, a bright and airy building housed swarms of attendees with impeccable style eager for what was to unfold. Established in 2015, Scott’s […]

Art Hearts Fashion Unveils Trends at New York Fashion Week 2024

Art Hearts Fashion Unveils Trends at New York Fashion Week 2024

Art Hearts Fashion, a fashion design platform bringing runway shows to various cities, celebrated fashion and the designers behind couture brands during the New York Fashion Week show located at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on Saturday, September 7. The Lower East Side was alive and well with lingering fashion-forward groups littering the streets, many joining the audience to witness three designers focused on elevated fashion. 

Color of Fashion Season 4: SHYE

Color of Fashion Season 4: SHYE

SHYE, a fashion brand founded by New York City-based designer Sunghye Park, is defined by dark silhouettes and otherworldly pieces. Deriving from its namesake, meaning “different direction,” SHYE intends to offer garments that will instill freedom in the wearer; the freedom to express oneself, the freedom to embrace a unique aesthetic and the freedom to wear what makes them feel their absolute best.

Women’s Wear on Display at Color of Fashion’s Fall Soirée

Women’s Wear on Display at Color of Fashion’s Fall Soirée

Well-dressed guests brimming with excitement filled the Clayton Members Club on Friday, August 30 for the Color of Fashion Fall Pre-Show and Soirée. Women’s wear brand Ameliora showcased a collection of looks with a nod to business casual, wearability and the transformation of a look with accessories.

Color of Fashion Season 4: Zayden Drape De Luxe

Color of Fashion Season 4: Zayden Drape De Luxe

Zayden Skipper first sat down at a sewing machine in 2010 and has never looked back. His journey in creating something from nothing and evolving into a professional fashion designer is defined by his resiliency and perseverance, which will both be on display in the Zayden Drape De Luxe collection at Color of Fashion’s season 4 runway showcase on Saturday, September 28.

Color of Fashion Season 4: Monday Blues, Studio.

Color of Fashion Season 4: Monday Blues, Studio.

At the start of the typical workweek, some may experience heightened emotions and overwhelming feelings of anxiety. These feelings have been coined as the “Monday Blues.” Fashion brand Monday Blues, Studio. reclaimed this phrase and feelings into a collection of intentional and conversational pieces. This self-made brand will be showcasing at The Color of Fashion runway […]

Color of Fashion Season 4: ADDICTEDTOFITS

Color of Fashion Season 4: ADDICTEDTOFITS

As a self-taught fashion designer, Lauren Cooperwood is used to the pressure behind creating unique pieces. In September, she will showcase a collection under her brand ADDICTEDTOFITS at Color of Fashion’s runway showcase on Saturday, September 28.

D’CHRIS Handbags Combine Function and Style

D’CHRIS Handbags Combine Function and Style

Gone are the days of trying to fit your daily necessities in a handbag that isn’t functional or stylish. Enter D’CHRIS, which offers functional and beautiful bags fit for any and every occasion, backed by a female founder and designer who values her customers and gives back to the community. 

Glowin’ & Growin’ Runway Show Promotes Community and Empowers Creatives

Glowin’ & Growin’ Runway Show Promotes Community and Empowers Creatives

Glowin’ & Growin’ returned for its third season with a three-day festival July 18, 20 and 21. The team brought event venue Dry Clean Only to life during a runway showcase featuring six local designers with collections based on a question that served as the theme, “What Do You Want?” 

Liberation Reigns at Designer Rachel Marie Hurst’s New Boutique, M. Bolden

Liberation Reigns at Designer Rachel Marie Hurst’s New Boutique, M. Bolden

After nearly two decades of pioneering size-inclusive fashion in Denver, Hurst is ready to write her next chapter with the introduction of her new boutique, M. Bolden Boutique.

Upgrade Your Summer Office Wardrobe With These Four Looks

Upgrade Your Summer Office Wardrobe With These Four Looks

Tackling high fashion and high temperatures can be a daunting task. The heat survival tactic of putting on less and simplifying outfits is an understandable coping mechanism. However, this comes at the price of putting your favorite closet staples on the back burner so you can beat the heat.

Closet Tours: Meet Casandra

Closet Tours: Meet Casandra

The Curio Cabinet Closet Tours is a series exploring clothing collections from the best-dressed folks in Denver and beyond.

Click, Clack, Squeak: Shoes Galore With Denver Arts & Venues

Click, Clack, Squeak: Shoes Galore With Denver Arts & Venues

This season’s cultural runway; Click, Clack, Squeak, celebrated shoe culture and showcased footwear from around the world. Local Denver designers were invited to submit their original designs or curated shoe collections to bring this show to life. Hosted at the Buell Theatre, the Denver Arts & Venues team took backstage access to a new level as they had the runway and attendees seated behind the curtains on the main stage.

Sun-Kissed but Make It Safe: Ten Sun Solutions To Keep You Glowing This Summer

Sun-Kissed but Make It Safe: Ten Sun Solutions To Keep You Glowing This Summer

With summer officially starting and with upcoming heatwaves, it is time to layer on that sunscreen, pop on a cute top and hydrate to keep yourself cool.

Closet Tours: Meet Abby

Closet Tours: Meet Abby

The Curio Cabinet Closet Tours is a series exploring clothing collections from the best-dressed folks in Denver and beyond.

Tammy Dinh: Balancing Art, Business and Well-Being with Uncomfy Co.

Tammy Dinh: Balancing Art, Business and Well-Being with Uncomfy Co.

Vietnamese American artist Tammy Dinh is the force behind the successful polymer clay business Uncomfy Co. Her work has led her to establish a following of more than 600,000 people across various platforms. Dinh welcomed us into her home and studio here in Denver, giving The Curio Cabinet a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to run a successful business. 

Refresh Your Routine: Ten  Beauty & Wellness Products To Try This Spring

Refresh Your Routine: Ten Beauty & Wellness Products To Try This Spring

Spring is the perfect time to hit refresh on your beauty and wellness routines. As we all know here in the Mile High City, our products and daily maintenance rituals are a lifesaver to the unpredictable nature of the weather. The practice of “spring cleaning” shouldn’t just be limited to your closets and junk drawers. […]

Exploring Fashion Through Discussion: Meet Drew Joiner

Exploring Fashion Through Discussion: Meet Drew Joiner

Drew Joiner’s runs Beyond the Garment, a podcast that explores fashion through discussion with designers, change-makers and influential figures in the industry. 

Fashion, Community and New Beginnings: Meet Joce Blake

Fashion, Community and New Beginnings: Meet Joce Blake

While learning to operate under the throws of managing a new digital magazine, and trying to navigate our first New York Fashion Week, The Curio Cabinet turned to the one and only Joce Blake for inspiration and advice.

An Out of Body Experience: SELENEE Debuts First Ever Breathing Couture Collection

An Out of Body Experience: SELENEE Debuts First Ever Breathing Couture Collection

Luxury designer SELENEE displayed looks that not only elevated the pulses of the audience but were pulsing on the runway, bridging fashion and technology in an experience captivating the senses. 

Spring Trends On Display at Flying Solo New York Fashion Week

Spring Trends On Display at Flying Solo New York Fashion Week

Located in the Starrett-Lehigh Building on the 14th floor, this season’s runway shows presented by Flying Solo paved the way for emerging designers to showcase their Spring/Summer collections on the New York Fashion Week stage. 

Pink Maison Uplifts Emerging Designers at New York Fashion Week

Pink Maison Uplifts Emerging Designers at New York Fashion Week

A holy experience: In this house of creative worship, the baptism of emerging designers into the fires of the fashion industry was exhilarating.

Rise NYFW Highlights Independent Designers

Rise NYFW Highlights Independent Designers

On February 8, Rise NYFW returned this year, merging independent and celebrity designers for a fashion-fueled afternoon. The show kicked off with six talented designers who brought us into their world of genius through thoughtfully crafted designs.

Art Hearts Fashion Presents Celebrity Designers at New York Fashion Week

Art Hearts Fashion Presents Celebrity Designers at New York Fashion Week

The second runway show hosted by Art Hearts Fashion this season showcased various couture collections, from bridal to evening wear to a punk-esque, entirely leather collection.

A Modern Love Story: Adore Me at New York Fashion Week

A Modern Love Story: Adore Me at New York Fashion Week

On Wednesday, February 7, lingerie and intimates brand Adore Me put on a show that explored the complex intersections of love. In a scene that felt like one big New York Fashion Week Galentine’s Day party, guests arrived in lingerie-inspired outfits accompanied by bow accessories, pearl jewelry, sheer gloves and various shades of pink to fit the theme.

Cloth, Cannabis and Connection: Modem Is More Than a Fashion Brand

Cloth, Cannabis and Connection: Modem Is More Than a Fashion Brand

Streetwear brand Modem, founded by Latino (Tino) Sanchez and Tommy Brown, is bringing the community together while creating dope streetwear pieces that convey a message.