The Curio Cabinet • August 27, 2026

Kanchiko’s Relaunch Brings Nepali Heritage to Western Silhouettes - The Curio Cabinet

Lately, Saylesa Nepal has found herself standing at the front of a room more than ever. As the founder and designer of Kanchiko, a South Asian brand rooted in her Nepali heritage, she’s captivating a room by not only bringing the East to the West, but combining the regions of the world she has lived in and loved, though fashion.

The Curio Cabinet • August 26, 2026

Color of Fashion Is Forming Denver's Fashion Identity - The Curio Cabinet

Color of Fashion’s sixth season, which took place last week, is proof that this runway experience is not only cultivating a fashion community here in Denver, but a movement.

The Curio Cabinet • August 25, 2026

The Grandview Puts a Lid on Summer With a Labor Day Shrimp Boil - The Curio Cabinet

Chef Jeremy Wolgamott of The Grandview is cooking up a day filled with Southern specials to send off summer in the right way. On Monday, September 7, celebrate Labor Day with a low country shrimp boil and South Carolina-style punch cocktails from open to close.

The Curio Cabinet • August 20, 2026

Behind the Beauty at Color of Fashion - The Curio Cabinet

As a nonprofit, Color of Fashion doesn’t just put on a runway show. Founders Alicia Myers and Samantha Joseph work year round to invest in the fashion economy here in Denver and beyond by supporting every person involved in each event they put on, including the hair and makeup artists who work diligently behind the scenes to bring runway looks to life.

The Curio Cabinet • August 13, 2026

Vinnage Abroad: The Cooler Cousin of Tradition and Heritage - The Curio Cabinet

Menswear has told the story of Black excellence before. But there has yet to be a fashion brand that defines the duality of refined taste and cultural depth in the same garment, like Vincent Greathouse is doing with the debut of his brand, Vinnage Abroad.

The Curio Cabinet • July 21, 2026

Closet Tours: Meet Alia - The Curio Cabinet

Alia Palacio’s East Coast roots have given her a sense of coastal style that she rocks wherever she goes. Her closet is filled with chic, minimal and classic pieces that can be worn in a multitude of ways and through every season. She often turns to a good dress, a staple pair of denim or an elevated accessory to bring her looks to life.

The Curio Cabinet • July 14, 2026

ThriftCon Is For The Trend Averse - The Curio Cabinet

ThriftCon is one of Denver’s biggest fashion events, so naturally, we had to hit the racks to see for ourselves. We intended to investigate the trends on display at this annual secondhand market, but found that the event was focused on the opposite. While the trends were surely there, the best pieces were upcycled, one-of-a-kind and unique, proving that ThriftCon is all about defying trends and embracing personal style.

The Curio Cabinet • July 13, 2026

I Don't Have to Leave Denver for High Fashion, Thanks to Color of Fashion - The Curio Cabinet

I’m born and raised in Colorado and have never lived anywhere else. But somehow, I managed to find some of the settings here that feel bigger than Denver. One of which is Color of Fashion.

The Curio Cabinet • June 26, 2026

In Our Closet: The Lace Bloomer Renaissance - The Curio Cabinet

The lace bloomer popped into the fashion zeitgeist recently, and while it’s not clear if they are here to stay, they are an easy investment piece. That teeny tiny short is not only a comfortable alternative to denim, but it’s flattering on a variety of body types and can be easily elevated, or can keep its position as a casual look. As trends do, the lace bloomer is evolving in both a stylish and functional way.

The Curio Cabinet • June 15, 2026

This Is What Shopping Should Feel Like: Step Inside the World of OULA - The Curio Cabinet

By nature, a fashion designer has a strong sense of personal style. It takes a deeply personal sense of self and creative reflection to bring a garment to life through fabric. So it’s no surprise that Denver-based designer Erika Dalya Massaquoi lives in a historic home that reflects the same aesthetic vision found throughout her fashion brand, OULA.

The Curio Cabinet • May 27, 2026

Closet Tours: Meet Brett - The Curio Cabinet

It’s been a dream of ours to tour Brett Lord’s closet for years, and the time has finally come. With a personal style rooted in what he describes as eclectic, adventurous and oddly cohesive, Lord is an expert at breaking the rules in a stylistic and chic way.

The Curio Cabinet • May 26, 2026

At Odd Rabbit, the Single-Concept Restaurant Is Over - The Curio Cabinet

A restaurant serving pristine nigiri, rabbit confit ramen and a double cheeseburger probably shouldn’t feel cohesive, but for Odd Rabbit, it’s the perfect combo. From the team behind Michelin-recognized Glo Noodle House, this new Boulder restaurant reflects the broader shift in dining culture: one where restaurants are no longer expected to fit into a single category.

The Curio Cabinet • May 18, 2026

No Park, No Problem: Denver Pride Refuses to Shrink - The Curio Cabinet

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to downtown Denver to celebrate Pride. Typically taking place over a weekend at the end of June, the celebration turns the city into an electric experience filled with color, events, and opportunities for all ages to feel like they can show up as themselves.

The Curio Cabinet • May 14, 2026

Madeline Merges Fine Dining, Comfort and Family - The Curio Cabinet

Chef Quincy Cherrett is no stranger to hospitality. Growing up in a family that worked in hotels and restaurants, he gained an understanding of how to take care of guests at a young age. At the foundation of his experience is his family, who remains the heart of Madeline, Cherrett’s first brick-and-mortar restaurant that opened in Denver this month in the former Fruition space.

The Curio Cabinet • April 27, 2026

The People That Made The Pearl: An Ode to The Heart of Denver's Only Lesbian Bar - The Curio Cabinet

Over a home-cooked meal last Monday, the staff at The Pearl met, as friends, in what has been a very difficult time. Their lives were turned upside down, following the closure of the space they were working desperately to keep alive.

The Curio Cabinet • April 21, 2026

Retail Therapy: Second Love - The Curio Cabinet

Located on Denver’s bustling Tennyson Street, Second Love proves that secondhand doesn’t impact quality. In carrying brands like Anthropologie, Free People, Reformation, Madewell and more, the shop has become a staple for the stylish women in Denver looking to shop and sell sustainably.

The Curio Cabinet • April 17, 2026

Meet La Luchini's: A Denver Coffee Cart's New Chapter - The Curio Cabinet

Avid farmers market-goers in Denver are probably familiar with “Joe on the Go,” the coffee stand at the Cherry Creek Fresh Market that was known for having a line all season long last year. As the farmers market season kicks off once again, Founder Ashlyn Carmosino and her fiancé have rebranded their coffee cart. Now La Luchini’s, the duo will be bringing their delicious coffee to the Cherry Creek Fresh Market once again, and are expanding as a full-service beverage cart company.

The Curio Cabinet • April 16, 2026

Closet Tours: Meet Erika - The Curio Cabinet

Erika Dalya Massaquoi is the Founder of OULA, a fashion brand specializing in handmade African Wax Fabric dresses, tunics and more. She is also the owner of a historic home in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. With her eye for art and aesthetics that has been at the foundation of her life and career, Massaquoi’s home, closet and brand have been curated to withstand the test of time.

The Curio Cabinet • April 2, 2026

Spring ‘It Girl’ Accessories We’re Gravitating Towards - The Curio Cabinet

Spring is here and it’s hard to believe we barely got the chance to rock our leather, cashmere and velvet this winter. Although, the fashion trends ringing in Spring this year feel playful and exciting.

The Curio Cabinet • March 23, 2026

The Art of Your Local Boutique - The Curio Cabinet

Inside the boutique experience that no algorithm can replicate at neighborhood staples like Strut.