As a cosmetologist and make-up artist for more than a decade, Amanda Hume says she’s fielded questions from customers about what, exactly, the products she was using were made of. When she represented large cosmetic companies, a quick glance at the ingredient — including many chemicals she could not identify…
On January 30, the second annual Westword Whiteout will kick off Denver’s 2014 fashion season at the McNichols Building. The evening — which raises funds for the American Transplant Association — will include live music, specialty vendors, classic cocktails and some of the city’s top designers in a signature runway…
While there are dozens of great markets and fairs highlighting Denver’s burgeoning artisan and craft scene during the holidays, Kalina Ross wanted more. The event planner saw a need for something other than just a place for shoppers and creators to cross paths — she wanted to see direct connections…
In less than two weeks, 2013 will come to a close. That means it’s time for that most joyous of traditions — the year-end list! Everywhere you turn, lists of the best, the worst, the most and the least are springing up, informing you about all the cool shit that…
After five weeks of competition, on Tuesday night at Suite 200, six designers competed for bragging rights and a $1,000 prize in the finale of the In the Cut fashion competition. The finalists — Lisa Wear Designs, Maddie Haenel, Parasite Eve Designs, Robbi Sayuri, Sno Couture and Moderne Madame –…
It’s always fun to run into other writers and photographers while scouting for street style. And when they are fashionable, it is even more exciting. This was the case with travel journalist Sharron Xu, who we spotted in pink along South Broadway. Continue reading to learn where she shops, what…
While I was resting for eight minutes naked in the public space of a tanning bed last night, I started to think about my 33-year-old life up until that point. While tanning beds don’t seem designed to be places of deep contemplation — they have a spot to plug in…
#26: Beau Carey Modern landscape artist Beau Carey goes about his business — painting — quietly, but at the same time, he’s earned the quiet respect of his contemporaries. Carey’s been a RedLine resident and boardmember, a drawing and painting teacher, and a gallery artist at Goodwin Fine Art; he…
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for the city to get back into work mode. We spotted entrepreneur Davon Williams, an up-and-coming businessman, fashion designer and DJ, displaying some stand-up street style. Keep reading to learn his favorite accessory, where he shops, and what cities inspire his fashion sense. See…
New York designer Geoffrey Mac was the official headliner at Fashion Feast last Thursday night at the Exdo Event Center, along with local wonders Melissa May, Tess Vigil and Rachel Marie Hurst. But no one could upstage the antics of emcee Sharon Needles, of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame. Westword contributor…
You’ve seen their work lining the walls of your favorite coffee shops. Maybe you’ve done a double take while sipping your double latte, admiring — or perhaps despising (sad emoticon) — a certain piece that you spy from your seat. But what you probably haven’t seen are the faces behind…
On a trip to Guatemala six years ago, then-student Connor Knutson was floored by the lack of clean water in the community where he was working. So after returning home, he started thinking of ways to solve the problem — passing ideas back and forth with friend and now-business partner…
On January 30, the second annual Westword Whiteout will kick off Denver’s 2014 fashion season at the McNichols Building. The evening — which raises funds for the American Transplant Association — will include live music, specialty vendors, classic cocktails and some of the city’s top designers in a signature runway…
Internationally renowned designer Geoffrey Mac began his career in fine art, working as a painter and photographer. Eventually shifting his discipline to fashion, he’s now a couturier for famous clients like Lady Gaga, Debbie Harry and Britney Spears. The New York City-based designer will be in Denver tonight showing his…
As you read this, there are thirteen (or fewer!) shopping days until Christmas. For many of us, that means it’s time to panic. (You smug bastards who already finished your shopping can just keep it to yourselves. No one wants to hear how organized and on top of things you…
#27: Lisa Gedgaudas Lisa Gedgaudas works behind the scenes as program director for Create Denver: While we enjoy the evidence of her efforts in art exhibits at the McNichols Building and public forums like the recent Denver Music Summit, she’s running the numbers on who’s out there in the local…
Womenswear is always on the go because modern women are constantly progressing with their busy lifestyles. One fashionable business lady we recently spotted is lobbyist Becky Brooks, who was prepping for an important meeting. Read here to learn about her style icon, where she shops, and what her style mantra…
The current 100 Colorado Creatives series launched a year ago in anticipation of this year’s Artopia and the announcement of Westword’s 2014 class of MasterMinds. As we move into the lower half of the 100, here’s a smidgen of our slide show celebrating the first fifty interviewees. See also: Meet…
It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty, shopping-wise, if you’re still scrambling to find the right gift for every person in your life. But as the holiday draws near, you can still feel assured that you’ll find just that, and it’ll all be handmade and locally sourced, to boot: Read on…
There are still fourteen shopping days left until Christmas. Some of our favorite designers and stores have stepped up to make gift-buying easier, while others are opening their hearts and using fashion to raise funds for those in need. Take a look at what’s still on the fashion calendar: See…
Work parties, especially around the holidays, can be awesome, or they can be full of awkward, even horrible, interactions. I recently attended a Westword fiesta that had a little bit of both. Mostly, it was great: free food and booze and plenty of chances to rub elbows with some of…
#28: Derrick Velasquez Denver artist Derrick Velasquez seems to be everywhere in the arts world, and not just as an observer. Behind the scenes, he’s helping wheels turn — as a co-founder and manager of TANK Studios, as well as a booster of fellow artists who looks for ways to…
