#53: Kevin O’Brien A fixture in the local standup scene, Kevin O’Brien takes that scene a step or two forward every time he takes the mic. He’s also served as the host of Arguments and Grievances, one of Denver’s cleverest comedy nights, for nearly four years, and with fellow pop-culture…
Growing up, people used to signal their broad and presumably good taste in music by stating, “I like everything … except country and rap.” It’s hard to say why country and rap got the short end of the stick, other than that these supposedly musically adventurous souls were actually pretty…
The Horseshoe Market, Denver’s premier indie craft and vintage market, is gearing up for its fifth year with the first of four markets this weekend. Amy and Doug Yetman founded the indie market back in 2010 out of a desire to bring the community together in search of “creative gems.”…
“Our brick-and-mortar business is focused on allowing a comfortable and inviting location where shoppers can touch and feel excellent-quality, American-made apparel,” says Mark Snipe, owner of Sully & Co., a menswear boutique opening tomorrow at 2443 Elliot Street in up-and-coming Jefferson Park. Snipe is a New Yorker who moved to…
Autumn is officially upon us — and so is a cornucopia of events celebrating fall fashion this month. Colorado Fashion Week begins today, with a full wardrobe of events; the Colorado Photographic Arts Center will take over the McNichols Building tomorrow, and that’s just the start of the stylish fun…
Autumn is off to a leafy start, but local fashionistas are still celebrating Mother Nature with floral prints. This past week we spotted floral prints in several neighborhoods, on both ladies and gentlemen. Read on to learn how to rock the trend yourself, and where to buy floral fashion. See…
If I could pick only one social network to be a part of, it would be Myspace. Not Myspace now, the revamped site for “entertainment” types with its trying-too-hard layout and useless content. No, I’m talking about the Myspace circa 2006, when it was a place where I could find…
Ninox, a new apparel company based in Boulder, is bridging the gap between men’s fashion and technical outerwear. Founders Greg Casals and Allie Thielens have applied their interest in modern design to innovative technological fabrics for a new line launching this fall. They took a few minutes from their busy…
#54: Amy Yetman Amy Yetman knows outdoor markets. Wandering through the big-city craft and flea markets of Boston and Chicago gave her a good idea of the kind of fair she’d like to see in Denver — and she finally realized it was up to her to bring the concept…
Matt Roesle never thought he would be a jewelry designer. As a mechanical engineer, he set his sights on academic pursuits. It wasn’t until he was proposed to his girlfriend that Rosele tried his hand at using 3D printing. “I wanted to make a wedding ring and I wanted something…
Taking a wardrobe staple for both men and women to the next level is a team effort. Luc Cisna, Josh Veryser and Andy Finley have created an alternative to shopping off the rack with Multiblazer a customized, multifunctional coat that is a must-have for fall. Multiblazer team member Finley stepped…
I’m a night owl. I love staying up until ungodly hours doing pretty much anything at all, then sleeping until noon or later. I’ve always been this way, thanks to my mom. She told me she used to keep me up late as a baby so I’d sleep in and…
It’s been a busy year for R.L. Linden. Before the local eco-beauty company celebrated its first anniversary in August, co-founders Robin King and Lynn Till were so busy with their two-woman operation that they needed room to grow. Originally the two used their own kitchens as the R.L. laboratories and…
Stories about a ragtag group of survivors braving a zombie apocalypse are everywhere, but such scenes are not the only way to spot a great zombie saga. After all, that’s only half the story. Haven’t you ever wondered how the other half lives (or unlives, as it were)? See also:…
I’ve been living in a 24-hour accessible world for the majority of my life. Even when Denver felt much smaller and small town-ish back in the ’90s ( though it wasn’t, really) I remember being able to go the grocery store at any hour, get gas at any hour and…
Veda Salon and Spa, a small, Colorado-based chain, has had a location in the Hotel Monaco for almost two decades — but the downtown Denver spa just launched a new VIP program, The Mandala Club, which offers amenities that are guaranteed to calm your chaotic urban life. We recently visited…
#55: Sandra Fettingis Sandra Fettingis, one of RedLine’s newest artist/residents, works in geometric patterns that powerfully repeat in sculptural installations, murals and even jewelry, with a result that’s both decorative and smartly modern. Chicago-born, but now a Denverite whose latest forays include “I Know You Know That I Know,” a…
We’ve noticed a new trend emerging in the Denver nightlife scene: black-and-gold fashion. This dark and royal look is being rocked by artists and students alike. Read on to learn about the street-fashion of Chiara Giovando and Kaitlin de la Garza. See also: On Trend: Cats and Wolves at The…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
Denver is a great place to be a cosplayer. Nearly a dozen geeky conventions come through the Mile High City every year, from last weekend’s Nan Desu Kan to the brony-themed Running of the Leaves, so fans have plenty of chances to dress up as their favorite characters. Even the…
The world is kind of scary right now. The police and the military are becoming indistinguishable from one another, as they share ever more weapons, gear and tactics. Major American cities, like Detroit, are being allowed to devolve into the kind of post-apocalyptic shitholes we’re used to seeing in war…
Terri Garbarini, owner and fashion curator of Garbarini, has been a pillar of the Denver fashion community for thirty years. Before leaving on a trip to New York, she took a few minutes to talk with us about Garbarini’s larger digs in Cherry Creek North, fall fashion trends and why…
