Oct 31

2009_gvfs_poster3Gino Velardi , a Denver native and self taught fashion designer, is hosting his first fashion show since suffering a stroke in 2006.  The event will be held Friday, November 13 at Invesco Field.  The fashion show will benefit Dress for Success Denver, a nonprofit organization promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with  professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools necessary to be successful in work and in life.   www.dressforsuccess.org

Velardi’s show will showcase  his  flavorful style which  features high-end clothing created with  luxurious fabrics and elegant designs. Gino has created a niche by providing custom order designs for his clients.  Most requested are his  gorgeous evening gowns, flirty cocktail dresses, stylish suits, coats, and one-of-a-kind wedding gowns. Velardi  has the invaluable gift of being able to focus on a woman’s body, interpret her unique style and create  individualized  masterpieces.

Gino is the winner of the Fashion Group International 2007 Rising Star Award.  His  much anticipated fashion show will feature 100 designs – cocktail dresses, gowns, suits and coats,  152’ Runway, 25 models, and  8 photographers.  Ticket includes reception, fashion show and after party. Tickets may be  purchased at: www.ginovelardi.com

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Oct 16

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Fashion Group International (FGI)  is a non-profit association of professional executives worldwide, promoting the advancement of careers in the fashion and related lifestyle industries. Denver’s own fashion stars will will be promoted on October 23, 2009, from 6:30 – 10 p.m., at Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, when FGI Denver  hosts  its biannual Rising Star event celebrating Denver’s newest designers. Ten innovative and creative designers will be recognized. The Rising Star Awards Celebration will include a reception and a silent auction, followed by an awards program and fashion show. Tickets start at $50 for general admission. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships and educational outreach programs. Reservations are being accepted at: blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp or call 720-341-9896. I am honored to be a part of the Rising Star committee and excited to see who will be chosen as the “2009 Rising Star.”

The Twelve to Watch

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Designs from the following individuals and companies will be shown on the runway at      the Rising Star Awards, and one company will be chosen as the 2009 Rising Star:

Art wearable: Susan Kiely, SK Designs, Women With a Cause; womenwithacause.com

Jewelry: Andrea Li, andreali.com

Dresses: Stephanie Ohnmacht, Smooch; smoochstyle.com

Women’s sportswear: Lisa Welch and Julie Hill, BornFit; livebornfit.com

Custom design: Maureen de Haan, Denver Couture; denvercouture.com

Outdoor/activewear: Phoebe Stapleton, Sierra Designs; sierradesigns.com

Urban/streetwear: Rustin Coburn and Noah Price, DVLP Clothing;developclothing.com

Children’s wear: Hollli Gibson, LamanBlu; lamanblu.com

Accessories: Eulanda Sanders, Yo-San Studio; yosanstudio.com

Men’s Wear: Josh Holleb and Jesse Sapir, Totem Industries; totemindustries.com

Retail Winner: Mona Lucero, monalucero.com

Interior Design Winner: Jeanne Connolly, Vintage Renewal; vintagerenewal.com

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