When it comes to Art Basel Miami Beach, this party-focused arts week is fueled by the holidays. And what better way to show off your artistic personality through fashion?

Miamians are no strangers to Miami Art Week, which takes over the city every early December, coinciding with the main art fair Art Basel, which showcases hundreds of art galleries, alongside other fairs of art.

Here, Miami’s top local style experts explain what to wear and their must-have items for the week-long party.

Timur Tugberk, art, design and fashion publicist and influencer at Designing the District, @timurdc

“Miami Art Week’s style moment this year is going to be quirky, eclectic, electric – Living and working in Miami fashion, I have witnessed some of our regional trends popping up all over the world. You’ll see the high house designer brand’s bold, ornate logo, street style. You will also witness street sewing, as I call it, which is haute couture more atypical for silhouettes, pieces, scale and shapes in street-appropriate, beautifully constructed, more material-heavy formal casual wear. Finally, I think color and scale will be a big part of this year’s art week. »

Must Pack: “Always pack your most sophisticated, confident and camera-ready sportswear. We are a very fitness oriented city, there is so much fitness available and working out with us is right on the scene. You can’t pack enough statement pieces – we’re vibe full 365 days of the year here – we love peacocks, we love bold fashion and we celebrate fabulous people. Finally, don’t forget to pack that swimsuit you’ve been dying to show off, but didn’t think was appropriate for your local pool or beach – you can even wear some swimsuits here. like high!

Have your photograph taken: “Go big or go home – this week attracts the most unique, colorful, creative, innovative, friendly and talented people from around the world to our already very creative city. It is a beloved festival where people come together to celebrate expressions of all types. Wear something that makes you feel gorgeous, outrageous, fabulous, unique, edgy, or beyond your comfort zone. If you follow this motto, you will be 100% noticed and photographed.

Daniela Uribe, shoe designer, @iamdanielauribe

“I think this art week is going to be very dynamic, opulent and futuristic too. Vibrant metallic colors, neon items and maybe even hand painted outerwear that glows in the dark. can also see a matrix trend very much in the streets, leather, futuristic eyewear, statement buckles and hardware accessories And of course the glamor is not going anywhere, lots of crystals, sequins, sequins and all that glitters will take over the Miami street day and night.

Must Pack: “Of course a cell phone charger, you’ll take lots of photos and videos, you won’t want your phone to run out of battery, and a portable light wouldn’t be a bad idea. Cool sunglasses, your best swimwear, it’s Miami after all and don’t forget the evening wear Oh and lots of energy, you never know where the night will take you.

Have your photograph taken: “What will get you noticed is authenticity, fearlessness and daring in the way you dress. What I mean by that is being authentic in what you wear, not try to copy all the trends and looks of the season, but really let your own style shine.Don’t be afraid to stand out and be different, be bold in your appearance and wear it with confidence. not just what you wear, but also how you wear it and how you carry yourself that will get you noticed. Experiment with new accessories, new colors, new shapes and new styles, its art week is after all so crazy and fun.

Gustavo Cadile, couture and bridal designer, @gustavocadile

“The style tone will be urban street chic, from oversized men in shiny fabrics with corseted tops exposed underneath to supermini-embellished garments. It’s all about stretching. Garments without wrinkles will be in the spotlight, from fitted mini-cutouts to romantic florals and maxi dresses. A stunning and arty prop will have you photographed.

Jorge Cardenas aka DJ Cardi and Style Setter @djcardi_

“For Art Basel, it’s about moving to the next level. It’s safe to say that the people and their personal styles are admired as much as the art on display. Take a risk you wouldn’t normally take and you won’t regret it. Bright colors are fashionable and will make you stand out in the crowd.

Must pack: “During Basel, Miami is really the city that does not sleep! With different types of events happening at all hours, it’s important to stay comfortable and pack outfits that transition from day to night. Pack short sleeve, lapel collar shirts with breathable fabrics as the weather is between 70 and 80 degrees in December. Complete your look with a stylish hat to match your outfit and have a lightweight blazer handy if you want to dress it up for the evening. It’s about adapting to last minute plans since the city is buzzing, you never know where you’ll end up. Don’t forget to pack your favorite bathing suit because nothing beats a dip in the ocean during this Miami heat.

Have your photograph taken: “I love sunglasses that make a statement! Sunglasses with a pop of color always catch my eye. Color blocking your wardrobe is also a must if you want to take pictures next to murals cool in Wynwood My advice is to be bold when choosing your color scheme.

Patrick Van Negri, content creator and fashion influencer, @patrickvannegri

“This year, Miami Art Week will be unique and glamorous, as always when art and fashion meet in December in Miami. Lots of shine, shine and sexy Gatsby style with a mix of contemporary Miami Vice and 80s disco nostalgia.”

Must Pack: “Get unique pieces, save money, collaborate with artists and designers – don’t be afraid to share your ideas and vision with them – and most importantly. Be yourself. It will attract attention and attract the attention of the photographer, and will most likely be published in publications and online magazines.

Have your photograph taken: “Be bold and experiment because this is an opportunity to go all out since it’s Miami Art Week. Be unconventional, bold and confident, but don’t overdo it because it will be obvious and you will look desperate. It is indeed a thin line between the two, so when in doubt, always go for the classic and sensually minimalist.

Last tip: “Remember to pack a meager power bank, some cash, mints and lots of patience. The secret is to be open-minded and not to stress and overthink things. Prepare all your outfits for every day in advance Create a program with a balanced variety of exhibitions, fairs, shows, installations, events and parties The biggest secret? company and have fun.

Valeria Krasavina, fashion designer and artist, creator of Fine Frenchie, @valeriakrasavina

“Miami loves colors and patterns and I think we’ll definitely see lots of shades of lavender, the ‘it’ color of the season. I make my own unique pieces, so definitely items from my holiday collection: tops tulle, taffeta mini dresses, layered pieces and silk sets. Also accessories, they make such a difference. I love styling my looks with tulle bottoms from my latest collection. Wear something with volume, unexpected color combinations and mix layers and textures Go with the flow and enjoy the moment and don’t forget to have fun.

Chelsea Roth, fashion designer at Gypsy soul designs and curator, creator of the Sera Sera Social Club, @dalisdiaries

“Haute Havoc will be Miami Art Week 2022; it’s in the combination that counts, a totemic revolution of maximalism by pairing overly loud items with haphazard prints, sequins, feathers and exaggerated silhouettes. Let’s say, “Absolutely, fabulous. Think a multicolored sequined tuxedo teamed with an oversized feather clutch, jeweled converse and a pair of “do not talk to me” Sun glasses. Also try layered neon leopard prints, a tent-sized kimono that accentuates the chest, high-waisted pants that are tighter than tight, and a boss-sized pop-color handbag.

Must Pack: “Let’s be frank here. It’s hot in Miami, with the humidity reaching unholy heights. So what does it take to make you feel fresh and good? Try Amika dry shampoo, a small electric fan and blotting papers. Stay chic with Hermès and don’t forget your favorite touch-up concealer.

The secret to spending a pleasant artistic week: “Create a calendar of all the must-see events taking into account the outfits, hire a driver so you can drink champagne in the car, make sure your outfits are pre-selected and appropriate for the audience and go with the flow – there will be traffic , long queues and large crowds that may put you off – but remember this is only artwe’re not saving lives here.

ROCK VALLEY—Copper Rose Apparel, Rock Valley’s downtown clothing and gift shop, is the result of a late-night text.

Britney Westra was working as a social media manager for an online store, and suddenly it occurred to her – instead of managing social media for someone else, she could open her own store and work for herself- same.

“I was like, ‘I love this shop and all these cute clothes – why wouldn’t I do this just for me?’ Westra said.

She decided to run it through her mother and her eventual business partner, Joane Rozeboom.

“I texted my mom at 11 p.m.,” Westra, 30, said.

“It was absolutely crazy,” said Rozeboom, 54.

It was crazy, but Rozeboom was in on it. The mother-daughter duo started by creating an online clothing store, then opened a physical store in Westview Plaza, the mall adjacent to Highway 18 in Rock Valley.

It wasn’t the first crazy idea the two pursued together. Prior to launching Copper Rose Apparel, Westra and her parents began selling Westra-built furniture — and auctioned possessions by her father, Jay — in the Rozebooms’ old barn.

“I had been doing craft shows and was looking for something a little more permanent,” Westra said. “So we worked together to clean up the barn in their yard and opened it up for monthly shopping. We had our first pop-up shop in the barn, but quickly decided it wasn’t a place for new ones. clothes.

A display case

Once Rozeboom and Westra secured a permanent location in the mall, they renovated the space and opened the first Copper Rose Apparel in August 2021. The store’s name is a nod to the family’s surname – the “rose” means “Rozeboom.” “Copper” was chosen because the two thought it went well with “pink”.

Westra and Rozeboom spent their first year in a physical store building inventory of apparel and other specialty gift items while continuing to sell goods online. They had no intention of moving, but when a space opened up on Main Street in downtown Rock Valley, Westra and Rozeboom decided they better check it out.

“People come to Rock Valley just to check out all the little shops,” Rozeboom said.

Rather than empty storefronts, which are a familiar sight in the downtown areas of many rural communities, downtown Rock Valley is a thriving shopping center that draws shoppers from across the region, including every state.

Rozeboom said she remembered seeing a sign in the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, SD, advertising a bus trip to Rock Valley for a day of shopping.

“There are people lining up to get on a bus to go from Sioux Falls to Rock Valley,” Rozeboom said.

Moving downtown

The two business owners were interested in the downtown location, which had been vacant for a few years. However, when they visited the space, which was more recently a Chinese restaurant, they had doubts.

“We went with our husbands to watch it,” Rozeboom said. “We walked in, looked at it, and the four of us were like, ‘Uh, no way. “”

The space was still cluttered with kitchen equipment and needed a thorough cleaning, as well as major renovations. They didn’t jump on it, but they came back several times.

“The third time, we finally said to ourselves, ‘Okay. We’ll take the plunge,'” Rozeboom said. “We bought the building at the end of April and we started the renovation process in May.”

“We completely gutted everything and did most of the work with our husbands and on our own,” she added.

It was a whirlwind process that culminated in mid-September with a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store’s new location.

New showcase

The new store is organized to display a wide range of clothing, with smaller areas dedicated to a selection of fashion accessories, several spiritual devotions and a variety of specialty products produced by local and regional vendors.

“We’re just starting to offer wine in this new location and we’re trying to find unique wines at small town wineries,” Rozeboom said, listing wines from Round Lake Vineyards and Winery in Minnesota among those from the region.

“It’s something you can’t go to the grocery store and get,” Westra said.

In addition to wine, there are goods from various local vendors, including handmade candles, honey, a variety of potted salsas, and a “Cream of Anything” soup base, which Westra describes as “a version healthier cream soup”.

Clothes

The clothes on sale, which can be bought in-store as well as online, are meant to appeal to women of various age groups.

“We have teenagers coming through to people in their 90s,” Rozeboom said. “We cover quite a wide range.”

The clothes appeal to a diverse clientele, but in general reflect the personal style and fashion sensibilities of its two owners.

“Britney’s style is more classic and comfortable because she has three small children,” Rozeboom said. “For me, if it’s different, I have to try it. My style is a bit more avant-garde, and we kind of merged our two styles.

Westra describes her tastes as “Midwestern mom fashion” and she seeks clothes she can move and play in, striking a balance of comfort, modesty and style.

“Our motto is, ‘If we don’t wear it, we won’t buy it,'” Rozeboom said.

Mother-daughter team

While Rozeboom and Westra are united in their vision for the company, they play different roles.

“I love being behind the scenes,” Westra said.

She does all the “back-end” work, like ordering merchandise for the store, managing online sales, and overseeing marketing and social media for the company.

Rozeboom takes care of much of the “front” of the store – she works behind the cash register and floats around the store, greeting customers and helping them find what they’re looking for.

“She’s much better with people and relationships,” Westra said. “The store wouldn’t be where it is without her there.”

“And without you behind the scenes,” Rozeboom said. “We couldn’t do it without each other, but neither of us would want to do the other person’s side.”

Now that they’ve joined the downtown retail community, they’re excited to see what the future holds.

“It’s been a crazy year in six months – from an online store to this crazy, beautiful store,” Westra said.

“We absolutely couldn’t have done it without our families and friends, and locals supporting us, stopping to wish us luck,” Rozeboom said. “It’s very overwhelming.”

“A crushing good,” Westra said.

From timeless and chic to brimming with creativity, Denver Fashion Week’s most anticipated night, the day three lifestyle show, held nothing back. The event, held at Sports Castle, an ultra place eitherhosted hundreds of guests excited to see new looks from veteran and new Denver designers.

Collective Haven, Glamour ! Colorado, Icon costume, Kawesii, fashion curator, M.D.C. Studioand Meow Wolf Kate Major wowed the public with new designs for the upcoming season.

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Collective Haven

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Haven Collective has taken center stage with chic and elegant designs for almost any occasion. Their runway looks revolve around statement wear items. From sleek green briefs to a snakeskin moto jacket with matching flared pants, there were several highlights from the collection that are all available at Denver and Boulder Haven Collective stores.

Glamour ! Colorado

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Drawings of Glam it! has quickly become a fan favorite in Denver for its upcycled and sustainable designs that rival high fashion. Feathers, tassels and heavy gold jewelry combined with names like Versace and Balenciaga add to the luxurious look of the collection. This season’s designs strongly incorporate the look of fur coats for winter with multi-layered and dimensional outfits. The runway ended with a Queen of Hearts-inspired look, complete with a heart-shaped red fur coat and a shiny gold crown.

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Icon Suit’s collection makes menswear trendier than ever with a classic take on workwear, but with a touch of flair. The bespoke suit brand offered a stylish appearance with subtle and personal additions, such as suit jackets with a unique skull design inside. To showcase the collection, special guest models from the Denver Broncos took to the stage, including Bradley Chubb, Kareem Jackson, Jonas Griffith and PJ Locke.

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The 2022 Emerging Designer Challenge winner returns to the stage to show Denver what earned her the title. With designs inspired by African culture, the collection featured flowing pieces with intricate patterns and beautiful earthy tones. The brand prides itself on its quality, 100% sustainable clothing using African wax printing. With great audacity and energy, the models beamed as they paraded.

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Analysis of Fashion Curator scrolls for the very first time. With an incredible eye for vintage clothing, Analysse reworks previously loved pieces and gives them a modern twist while maintaining their historical integrity. A stunning plaid coat with fur shoulders, a bright blue sheer dress with feathered sleeves and a color-block velvet maxi skirt are just a few of the signature pieces brought to the show. With the rise of vintage clothing, there is no doubt that Fashion Curator will attract more attention in the future.

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Mikobi of MDC STUXIO, another designer who first hit the stage at Denver Fashion Week, delivered a stunning collection of high-end street style on stage. With the addition of stylish patterned scarves, hats and bags, its graphic tees and hoodies are taken to a whole new level of style. By drawing inspiration from her travels and combining them with elements of her culture, Mikobi has managed to create stylish designs with an edge.

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From the creative mind of Meow Wolf costume designer, Kate Major, was an eclectic collection of bright colors and extravagant designs. Setting the mood and kicking off the show rode a giant eyeball on a long red dress. Looks to follow included a dress made from business cards, a papier-mâché overcoat, a moto jacket with whips as shoulder pads, and a sparkly dress with lime green splashes to close. All the models wore masks to cover their faces – with colored perspex sheets cut out for their eyes, they became one with the design. Every part of the design comes from recycled materials, taking inspiration from the trash planet in the Convergence Station exhibit at Meow Wolf. Major’s edgy looks showed what happens when you let your creativity run free in fashion.

Day three was an unforgettable night for new and up-and-coming fashion designers in the Denver fashion scene. To see more of Denver’s best looks, be sure to get your tickets to Denver Fashion Week here.

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All photographs by Roxanna Carrasco.

Gallery photography by Julia Von Dreele.

Day 4: Resume and repeat last night’s show

Day 2: Step by step and repeat

Day 1: Step and repeat

Editor’s Note: Modified 11/16 to add step and repeat links

The band’s performance outfits bring in all the glitz and glamour, but they’re not the type of clothing performers typically wear. “Stage costumes should stand out and grab attention,” says Heeseung. “But I prefer a natural style. [So] I try to elevate my look by reusing different items. Heeseung needs to clarify one thing though. “I think I have a sense of fashion,” he admits with a sheepish smile. “I can’t go shopping every day. I go once and I have to take breaks. That’s why he sometimes wears the same clothes. But repetition does not mean a lack of sense of style. Heesung elaborates. “He wanted to release that,” Jake laughed. A smiling Sunoo nods with an “ah” as if fully convinced by Heesung’s elaborate spiel.

Ni-ki, on the other hand, describes his own style more concisely. “I wear what I want. I take into account the changes of season. In the summer, when I go shopping, I buy my t-shirts instead. And for the winter, I buy coats.”

In addition to seasonal changes, ENHYPEN is aware of weather changes, especially when on tour. In particular, humidity affects their skincare routines. “During the tour, in Korea and the United States, the water component is different,” Jungwon explains. “I drink as much water as possible because it’s a bit dry here.” The weather took him some getting used to. “That’s why I clean my face thoroughly,” Jungwon shares. “I used to do it once, but I’ve done it twice here.”

If you happen to forget your clothes at Wansho Laundry in Taiwan, rest assured that they will be put to good use. For the past two years, laundromat owners Chang Wan-ji and Hsu Sho-er have been curating stylish ensembles and sharing their outfits on Instagram (with the help of their grandson) using items left behind in their shop. By layering chunky sweaters and oversized button-up shirts, and pairing them with pants and skirts, they offer an eclectic range of styles.

With each new photo shoot, Chang and Hsu, who are both over 80, prove that it’s never too late to become fashion icons. Their popular Instagram account has over 500,000 followers and it’s easy to see why. Not only does the elderly couple skillfully match discarded clothes with the right counterpart, but they also model their finished outfits with enviable ease. Whether it’s coordinating blazers and pinstripe pants or rocking all neutral colors, they confidently demonstrate how clothing can be both empowering and fun.

Most of these photoshoots take place at Wansho Laundry itself, providing insight into where they find their items. For the most part, Chang and Hsu smile happily at the camera, clearly enjoying their creative outlet. Their happiness makes the ensembles even more rewarding to look at, inspiring fashion lovers everywhere to find beauty in unexpected places.

Scroll down to see more creative outfits and be sure to follow Chang and Hsu on Instagram to keep up with their latest fashion styles.

Chang Wan-ji, 85, and Hsu Sho-er, 86, find creative uses for clothes left in their laundromat in Taiwan.

The elderly couple arrange creative outfits, then pose for stylish photo shoots.

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My Modern Met has granted permission to feature photos of Chang Wan-ji and Hsu Sho-er / @wantshowasyoung.

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When makeup artist Laurel Charleston first met Doja Cat, it was, like any modern celebrity connection, through technology. “We connected on social media, and the first time we worked together was for New York Fashion Week this year,” Charleston explains. “She asked me to paint her, and we succeeded with this white, webbed makeup painted all over her head!” The look was the trippy, whirlwind moment the “Woman” singer wore for Vogue World’s street-fair-meets-runway event, and it set the stage for an even bolder week in the City of Lights — with Charleston. playing the role of a Good Artist.

“Every look we created was a deeply artistic and beautiful collaboration between her, myself, and her stylist, Brett Alan Nelson,” says Charleston, who drew inspiration from each fashion look. Thinking about conceptual sources is not unfamiliar territory for her. Charleston began recreating fine art paintings using cosmetics as a medium. “I ended up teaching myself different painting styles, techniques, and ways to express myself with makeup,” she says. After moving to New York in 2019 to work as a bandleader, Charleston began experimenting with other Brooklyn makeup artists like Nathan Sweet, Brian Vu, and Patrick Church for testing and projects. “It was also around this time that I started my journey, living my life as a transgender person,” she recalls. “The world of classical music is (still) sadly riddled with many normative gender ideals and transphobia, a successful, healthy, transgender career as a conductor was going to be harder than I thought. But while the classic world pushed me away, the makeup world embraced me with open arms!”

Every Halloween, Diddy always shows up in a unique costume, and for this spooky season, the rap mogul has outdone himself. The Bad Boy Records mogul dressed up as Heath Ledger’s Joker, and he pulled it off.

On Saturday, October 29, Diddy hopped on his Instagram account and posted several photos and videos of himself dressed as Heath Ledger’s Joker in the 2008 film. The black Knight. The billionaire music director has done a phenomenal job of recreating the late actor’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Joker, from makeup to clothes to mimicking the comic villain’s devilish personality.

In one video, Diddy as the Joker is in a warehouse holding a fake machine gun when he begins to jump up and down, a fake grenade drops from his ammo belt. Diddy looks down then laughs hysterically. He captioned the video, “Hello my friends, I’m the Joker. Hijacking Halloween! Hahahaha,” with a joker card, middle finger and pumpkin emojis.

In the second clip, Diddy stands in the middle of the street and stops a vehicle. He approaches the car and in the passenger seat is none other than Tyler, The Creator. “Tyler, the creator,” he says, laughing grimly. “Tyler, The Creator, you are my favorite rapper in the world.” The Odd Future frontman laughs and is also impressed with Diddy’s costume. “It’s the next level up,” he said. After exchanging pleasantries, Diddy turns the tables on Tyler and tries to distract him before he leaves.

In the third clip, Diddy is on a street corner and he walks towards the camera to inform viewers that he is going to the Love club to dance and party. The rap mogul then delivers the classic Joker line in The black Knight: “Why so serious?”

Diddy really outdid himself this Halloween with his Joker costume. Cheer!

Watch Diddy as Heath Ledger’s Joker for Halloween below.

Shoe Palace has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for a special Halloween launch celebrating two icons: Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees!

“Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees have been scaring audiences for decades. They both have legions of fans who have followed their Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday 13 movie franchises faithfully. Shoe Palace, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, is paying homage to the terrifying duo with a pair of exclusive apparel lines that pay homage to slasher heritage, just in time for Halloween.

The Nightmare on Elm Street x Shoe Palace the assortment includes nine garments. The collection includes t-shirts, hoodies, track pants and a track jacket. Each line item includes quotes, illustrations or images from the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Shoe Palace’s creative team designed the line with Freddy Krueger’s history and popularity in mind. The Shoe Palace aesthetic is fully present in the collection. A remarkable piece of Nightmare on Elm Street collaboration is the coach jacket, which features artwork of Freddy on its back.

The Friday 13 x Shoe Palace side of the collaboration includes eight garments. The range includes t-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants. Each piece contains artwork, images or quotes from the series directed by Jason Voorhees. The SP design team wanted to provide Jason fans with a collection that portrayed the character’s terrifying nature, while maintaining the Shoe Palace style. The Mask hoodie will be a standout item in the lineup for fans. It features Jason’s trademark mask on its hood, which the wearer can use as a mask when the hoodie is fully zipped.

The Nightmare on Elm Street x Shoe Palace and Friday the 13th x Shoe Palace collections are now available only at Shoe Palace outlets and on shoepalace.com.

You can check out a full gallery of all the new products below, along with Robert Englund himself brought on board to model some of the Nightmare on Elm Street garland!

In 2023 Shoe Palace will celebrate 30 years of activity. The shoe company currently has nearly 200 locations across the country and a thriving e-commerce website. The retailer is one of the most trusted names in the industry with a list of partners that includes Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas, New Balance and many more.

Shoe Palace is the realization of a dream that its founder, Agob Mersho, believed could only be realized in America. His goal from the start was simple, he wanted to provide a better life for his wife and five children. In 1978, Agob made the bold choice to move his family from their home country of Syria to the United States. It took 15 years of trial and error, but finally the first Shoe Palace store opened in California’s Bay Area in 1993.

Part of what makes Denver Fashion Week so unique is seeing the incredible raw talent the city has to offer. While many designers who take the stage do so for the first time, some return to bring audiences a fresh look at what their brand has created for the new season. This year, participants can look forward to seeing the brands Adobe Darko, efta., Idiot Cult and Gulosch Garments.

Adobe Darko by Chaim Bellinsky

At Chaim Bellinsky’s the designs have a signature look unlike any other. Using his graphic design skills, he alters the logos of popular and well-known brands, such as Dole, 7-Eleven and Mountain Dew, and turns them into bold and eccentric looks designed for the track. His approach to design is very playful, which can also be seen in the way he styles his outfits, usually with Crocs and bright makeup.

Bellinsky’s first Denver Fashion Week was in the spring of 2022, and since then he’s showcased looks on both the Hott Pink Planet and INHERENT/Not From Here runways.

For the November show, audiences can definitely count on similar upbeat and bright looks on stage.

EFTA. by Teagan Glass

Photo by Teagan Glass.

Making waves in Denver’s streetwear and fashion community is efta. by Teagan Glass, which returns to the catwalks, a year after its first show.

Glass’ fashion debut was unintentional, as he was going in a completely different direction in his life before he stumbled upon his passion. In college, Glass studied biochemistry and after graduation moved to Denver to pursue his master’s degree. Between school and working in university research labs, he enjoyed graphic design as a creative outlet. Out of curiosity, he tried screen printing his work onto Hanes t-shirts and immediately fell in love with the process.

Soon Glass started screen printing more seriously and made her first pop-up at the Raw Artist Showcase in February 2020 with the brand name, efta. The pandemic quickly hit soon after, so Glass used that time to put together more designs and refine her aesthetic.

In the summer of 2021, Glass moved to a studio on Capitol Hill, just as the Black Lives Matter protests were at their peak in Denver. He was very sensitive to what was going on, so he produced a clothing capsule called Unity Capsule, with all proceeds going to BLM and PSL. (Party for Socialism and Liberation). This collection elevated the brand’s message of being “unity-based wear”.

After dropping the Unity capsule, Glass was invited to appear at Denver Fashion Week. Although he took the call in the middle of a science experiment at work, he didn’t hesitate to say yes. He paraded in November 2021 with a new collection of streetwear styles.

With the evolution of its brand, Glass has stopped using Gildan t-shirts and now only uses organic, ethically sourced, high quality parts to print.

For this year’s show, Glass is planning a conceptual collection of its interpretation of the changing seasons. Moving away from his bright and colorful summer clothes, he wants to keep his clean aesthetic, while exploring new colorways.

Photo by Teagan Glass.

“I definitely play around with a lot of different concepts and ideas just because I have a lot of very eclectic interests,” Glass said. “I really tried to focus on a very clean aesthetic.”

When he’s not designing, Glass hosts his own pop-up, Made by uswith local vendors and designers, food trucks, DJs and more.

“The energy behind the brand is definitely collaborating with our other local creatives, whether it’s modeling or filming for me, but definitely fostering an inclusive creative community is a very strong part of the energy I create the Mark.”

Photo by Teagan Glass.

silly worship by Morgan Febrey

Photo by Madison McMullen.

After three years, streetwear designer Morgan Febrey is back on the catwalks and he has big plans for the showcase of his new collection.

Febrey has been a graphic designer for years, but quickly decided that rather than designing for others, he should do it for himself.

In 2008, Barack Obama came to Denver with the Democratic National Committee convention. Febrey took the opportunity to create his own Obama design, turn it into irons, transfer them to t-shirts and sell them at the 16th Street Mall. By the end of the day, he had made $800 and found a new passion.

Prior to her debut at Denver Fashion Week in 2019, Febrey appeared on punk and indie shows to promote the apparel, while having her brand carried by major distributors such as Dolls Kill. While he’s dabbled in designing hoodies, sweatpants, and swimwear, the majority of his work is in t-shirts, with many unique sayings.

“I tend to be a provocateur,” Febrey said. “I like things to be a little bit offensive, a little smart and a little funny. Those are three words that are my guiding principles when designing things.

Febrey’s primary focus with her clothing is simply to design for her own pleasure. Regarding the outfits he composes, he is a fan of contrast. Many of her looks will have a common theme of something tight and something loose, like a bikini top with baggy sweatpants.

“That juxtaposition, I think, is always fun, whether it’s the color or the shape,” Febrey said.

Photo by Madison McMullen.

While Febrey supports and loves that his brand is, as he puts it, “a terrible joke that’s a bit offensive”, his line for this year’s show has a more serious undertone, as it relates to the political state. current in the United States. The title of the collection, La Mouche, is French for “fly”. The idea revolves around how, after 2020, it’s clear that society is struggling and we may not be as strained as we thought.

“The fabric that binds us is pulled from many angles. And wherever society unravels, La Mouche is there,” Febrey said. “Wherever there’s trash or anything nasty, La Mouche is there.”

Designed by Morgan Febrey.

Gulosch Clothing by James Donovan

Photo by Keo @smileswithnotooth.

Scooter James, creator of Gulosch Garments, is another must-have designer who showed up last year. After years of being involved in Denver Fashion Week as a model, he was finally able to showcase his own work and is back with a brand new collection.

As a child, James went to a charter school where uniforms were required. Because of this, he didn’t really start dressing up until his freshman year of high school, when he mostly wore Vans and cargo shorts. His style slowly began to evolve as he saw the diversity in what people wore in high school. He began to realize his artistic side, with an interest in fashion and modeling.

Realizing that he could take many paths after graduation, he and his mother made a deal: James would only try one year of college. Without previous experience or even a desire to make clothes, he decided to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins for Design and Merchandising, where he learned pattern making, textile design, and sewing.

“Getting out of my comfort zone was definitely a big step in terms of my fashion design and my individuality,” James said.

The name Gulosch Garments was inspired by food goulash, a stew with a bit of everything. James felt that his view of clothing was the same.

“I see my brand as a bunch of nothing turned into something,” James said. “Where other people see a bunch of random stuff or just miscellaneous materials, I can see the potential when it comes to creating something.”

James credits his style to his upbringing, drawing inspiration from the clothes his brothers wore, as well as styles he wished he could create growing up.

For the past three years, James’ involvement with Denver Fashion Week has focused solely on modeling for his brothers, creators of Overseer and Killionaire. His first show as a designer took place during a streetwear party in the spring of 2022.

Photo by Roxanna Carrasco.

“I finally got to show off my pieces, which I was very excited to do,” James said. “To have my name and people talking about me.”

Although James’ new collection for Denver Fashion Week is being showcased at the streetwear party, he thinks audiences will be surprised to see, as he describes it, a look “from streetwear to business casual.” As his previous styles will tell, he’s sure to bring a strong and stylish lead given his skills and talent.

“At the end of the day, I do what I do for love and just try to show kids who are younger than me that there are other things to do in life,” James said.

Photo by Roxanna Carrasco.

With fresh new looks for the scene, these four returning designers are sure to put on a show that fully represents the creativity and potential of the Denver fashion scene. Be sure to get your Denver Fashion Week tickets starting November 12.