The Curio Cabinet • June 19, 2024

Color of Fashion Celebrates Juneteenth with Conversation and the Power of Black Voices and Perspectives

On the rooftop of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) with Denver’s skyline as the backdrop, Color of Fashion and The Black Girl Social Club bridged community and conversation with a discussion from a panel of five Black professionals. The Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 14 brought guests together while shedding light on topics like execution in the workplace, facing adversity and celebrating both individual and collective Blackness.

The Curio Cabinet • May 14, 2024

Empowering Artists and Enriching the Community: Inside the Denver Theatre District’s Art Incubator

A 700-square-foot space in the Colorado Convention Center was vacant for years. At the same time, artists in Denver were searching for the necessary resources to showcase their work.

The Curio Cabinet • March 21, 2024

Meet Tattoo By Lex: Fineline and Blackwork Artist

“Think of how many things we have in our lives that are actually with us until the day that we die,” said Alexis Samuels, the steady hand and divine illustrator behind Tattoo by Lex. Surrounded by natural light illuminating through the garage doors of her new space, Samuels etched my 12th tattoo onto my forearm – one of the 10 she has given me. Adding more personalization and beauty to her new space is vintage clothing by her best friend Chase Austin of Dusk Threads.

The Curio Cabinet • March 14, 2024

Exploring Fashion Through Discussion: Meet Drew Joiner

Drew Joiner’s love for sneakers began on the basketball court. While playing on Denver’s Grandview High School basketball team, he started to take note of the players he looked up to, along with the sneakers they were wearing. Now years later, Joiner runs Beyond the Garment, a podcast that explores fashion through discussion with designers, change-makers and influential figures in the industry.

The Curio Cabinet • February 20, 2024

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

Our hearts beat for high fashion on the New York Fashion Week runway and this season, some of the looks on display were physically beating right back. 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 all five senses.

The Curio Cabinet • February 19, 2024

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.

The Curio Cabinet • February 10, 2024

Art Hearts Fashion Presents Celebrity Designers at New York Fashion Week

Located at The Angel Orensanz Foundation, 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 ensemble.

The Curio Cabinet • January 21, 2024

Block Printing Brand WICKED Transforms Clothing as Wearable Art

When she isn’t whipping up a latte at Thump or covering the latest happenings in the Denver music scene, you might find Victoria Glidden sketching. She often draws inspiration from the chaos of public places, bringing to life the essence of humanity on paper with her charcoal pencil.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Donna Beth and Alejandro Gaeta Collaborate, Crafting an Intimate Runway Bridal Collection

As the most important day in a bride’s life, a wedding is guaranteed to be an emotional experience. With modern and sophisticated bridal couture on display during La Mariée, a runway show at the Clayton Members Club on December 2, local bridal designer Donna Beth of Donna Beth Creations and Creative Director Alejandro Gaeta encapsulated the feelings, emotions and admiration for a bride on her special day.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Holiday Gift Guide, 2023

We are no strangers to the perils of getting gifts for the various people in your life. Whether it’s an acquaintance, your best friend, your work wife, your significant other or a parent, the pressure of finding the perfect gift often takes the cheer out of the holiday season. We’ve compiled a list of our must-haves this season in hopes of making your shopping list easy and better than ever.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

The Fashion Weekend Denver Needed

Color of Fashion transformed Denver Union Station into a captivating scene this past weekend, celebrating divine construction, streetwear and culture. Onlookers watched in awe as models walked through the iconic transportation hub. While those involved in the fashion community were in attendance of course, Color of Fashion Night 2, Bon Voyage, successfully introduced high fashion to one of Denver’s most visited attractions right in the heart of downtown.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Color of Fashion is Cultivating a Community

In an intimate mini-show on Friday night at the , kicked off the week that we’ve been waiting for all year. With the theme Luxury Resort Wear, guests were given a taste of what Color of Fashion has in store for their shows this season.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Pop-Up Chapels: The Stress-Free and Creative Microwedding

For those newly engaged couples entering the daunting reality of wedding planning, have no fear. Pop-Up Chapels, a new concept created by local wedding planning company Hitched AF, aims to save couples the headache on their special day. Often, couples are eager to plan their dream wedding seconds after their engagement. While a wedding can be the exciting moment we all dream about, it’s also a massive undertaking to plan. Say the name “wedding” to a venue or vendors, and the price automatically

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

A Loft Filled With Treasure

X Marks The Spot for vintage treasure at Pits Edge Thrifting has quickly become all the rage in fashion. Although true thrifting is a skill; sifting through bins at surplus stores or picturing the potential of a wrinkled dress on a hanger is no easy feat. For Amelia Wood, owner of The Rummage Rats and co-owner of Pits Edge, located in ReCreative Denver, thrifting isn’t just collecting new clothes to add to their ensemble. It’s treasure hunting.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Glowin’ and Growin’ Nurtures Denver

Six Denver designers showcase runway collections prompted by the question, “what nurtures you?” What nurtures you? It could be your support system, your creativity or the environment. Is it the roof over your head? The passion that is on your mind when you wake up in the morning? For the Glowin’ and Growin’ team? It’s fashion.

The Curio Cabinet • January 4, 2024

Ten Meals Under $30 in Denver

Going out to eat is my love language but in this economy?! My wallet physically cannot handle another $50-100 dinner on a weeknight just because I wanted to go to a restaurant and chat away with my friends. If you want to enjoy the local offerings in Denver without the dreaded notifications from that budget app you downloaded but chose to ignore (maybe that’s just me), look no further.

July 7, 2023

Heard of Roxieroids? We Promise You’ll Want One – The Curio Cabinet

Heard of Roxieroids? We Promise You’ll Want One Picture a world filled with thought-provoking images enticing viewers to feel the story behind a photograph. Whatever lies behind the lens of the camera that took the picture has the ability to transport viewers to the moment the photo was taken. For Roxanna Carrasco, this world is her reality. As a Fashion Photographer, she is constantly searching for stories to tell through her images. “I can draw inspiration from anything, from a piece of fab

The Curio Cabinet • June 19, 2023

Fresh New Fashion With Hott Pink Matter

“I brought fresh flowers!” Audra Jean Stachnik exclaimed as she arrived at a recent photoshoot, carrying a bin exploding with shoes, tulle and hangers. The flowers are quite fitting, embodying the essence of her designs; cheerful, sophisticated and filled with beauty yet complex. Naturally, she would think to incorporate the organic beauty of flowers which ultimately defines her brand, Hott Pink Matter. Stachnik‘s energy comes to life when she enters a room, especially when her fashion designs