Denver Public Library Showcases Denver Design Talent
March 2nd, 2009What: Denver Public Library “Prototype” Fashion Show to benefit Fresh City Life, a free series of adult cultural programs, from film series to knitting hats for the troops.
Who: Four local fashion designers – Fallene Wells, James Silvrants, Tricia Hoke and Lynne Bruning–who showed their lines to a capacity crowd at the Denver Public Library, Feb. 23.
Sponsors included Whole Foods, Beatrice and Woodsley and The Fabric Lab.
Designer: Lynne Bruning
Label: Lynne Bruning
How did you get your start? Growing up in Jamaica, I was inspired by my grandmother and later Mary Beth Williams, my sewing instructor in Denver.
Specialty: Wearable art
Target consumer: Rock Stars, Forward Thinkers, Textile Enthusiasts
Price range: Anywhere from free to unmentionable
To buy: www.lynnebruning.com
Designer: Tricia Hoke
Label: Tricia Hoke; lower end label T.Re
How did you get your start? I attended Emily Griffith Opportunity School and received a vocational certification in professional sewing.
Specialty: Clothing that can be worn in multiple ways
Target consumer: Fashion forward, creative who wants a hip, comfortable, versatile wardrobe.
Price range: $100-$400
To buy: triciahokemail@yahoo.com
Designer: James Silvrants
Label: James Etc.
How did you get your start? I started sewing with both grandmothers and my mother at a young age.
Specialty: Dressy clothing, work suits and weddings.
Target consumer: women of all sizes who want to feel like women
Price range: $50-$500
To buy: (303) 839-9726
Designer: Fallene Wells
Label: Let Em Have it
How did you get your start? I started sketching collections at 11 years old. My mother taught me how to sew drawstring pants and Halloween costumes.
Specialty: All clothing, especially dresses, that have detailing and flatter the figure.
Target consumer: Women 15-40 years-old
Price range: $45-$350
To buy: The Fabric Lab on Colfax & St. Paul, or
www.letemhaveit.net. or http://www.foreverdarling.org/ fallenew@yahoo.com 720-201-1897
