The sixth night of Denver Fashion Week, .

The night was hosted by . White was styled for the evening by Tailored Self, one of the featured Society designers.

White then introduced Leibee brought a striking performance to the runway with original music, setting an energetic and purposeful tone for the night.

From that moment on, the runway transformed into a space of . Eight designers from diverse backgrounds presented collections that challenged convention and celebrated identity, power and representation. T

This wasn’t just a fashion show —

For designer Ray Howard, clothing is not about conformity but about expression.

“Clothes are meant to be worn,” he says, reflecting on the sight of men in ball gowns and female-presenting models fully embodying femme fatale aesthetics in his collection.

As a gender-nonconforming designer, Howard sees fashion as a powerful tool for shaping and disrupting culture.

His runway reflected this ethos boldly. Every model that walked carried not just a look, but a message — one of pride, resistance and joy. Howard makes it a point to , saying his goal is to make them feel proud, seen and empowered.

“We’re not just walking — we’re celebrating,” he adds.

delivered a stunning range of designs that honored elegance across generations. The collection featured everything from , alongside more tailored, ready-to-wear pieces that offered a modern edge. Each look was carefully curated, with styling thatl, regardless of age or body type.

The garments exuded a sense of ease and movement — light in both color and construction — while still holding a powerful presence. Kit’s Boutique reminded the audience that beauty and style transcend age, and every woman deserves to feel radiant, powerful and seen.

electrified the runway with a collection that was equal parts . Her designs fused historical drama with a sexy, modern edge — . Several looks paid homage to Marie Antoinette and renaissance fashion, complete with striking bustle cages that transformed classic silhouettes into bold, unexpected statements.

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Standout moments came through structured two-piece sets that pushed the limits of form and fit. Hall’s collection wasn’t just about clothing — it was about presence. With movement, structure and storytelling sewn into every seam, she redefined what it means to be powerful, sensual, and unapologetically original.

 

Ameliah Tene’s collection brought to the forefront of the runway. Centering her Samoan heritage, Tene infused her designs with traditional patterns, textures and materials that honored her ancestry while speaking to the modern moment.

Each piece carried a sense of reverence and pride — woven fabrics and earth-toned palettes reflected traditions passed down through generations. Tene’s collection served as both a celebration and a reminder that Indigenous and Pacific Islander fashion is not only relevant, but vital to the evolution of contemporary style. Her work stood as a powerful reclamation of space, showing that tradition and trend can coexist — and thrive — on the runway.

M. Bolden Boutique delivered a collection that was both bold and enchanting, blending statement details with a sense of effortless grace. Fringe belts cinched waists and brought an added layer of depth, giving the pieces a dynamic, fashion-forward edge.

The collection struck a balance between playfulness and versatility, mixing garment elements ready for both everyday wear and evening elegance. From structured shapes to fluid fabrics, each piece was designed to be inclusive, celebrating all bodies and identities. .

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with a collection that celebrated maximalism, texture and individuality. Known for bold embellishments and unexpected design choices, the collection featured everything from floral print and ballet shoes to layered fabrics that challenged traditional form.

Rather than follow trends, Garments weren’t just worn — they performed. From voluminous draping to sharp contrasts in material, and reminded the audience that fashion is a canvas for personal expression. 

Tailored Self presented a collection that was . Every look was crafted with intention — designed to reflect the aura, mood and presence of the person wearing it.

That philosophy shaped the collection’s core: an embrace of self-expression that empowers women to dress how they feel. From fluid fabrics to bold tailoring, each piece was curated to amplify confidence and celebrate the beauty of being authentically yourself. In a fashion landscape often dominated by uniformity, Tailored Self made a powerful case for designing from the inside out. Not following trends, but feelings.

Bête Noire

Bête Noire closed the show with a conceptual collection that blended avant-garde artistry with dramatic evening wear. A haunting mix of lace, sheer fabrics and sculptural silhouettes set the tone, with models donning towering black platform boots, ornate headpieces and beautifully articulated see-through dresses that challenged conventional ideas of glamour.

The show’s climax stunned the audience: a model dressed in a delicate white ballerina-inspired gown slowly poured black ink across the fabric, transforming purity into chaos in real time. It was a powerful rejection of perfection — a visual metaphor that confronted the norms of white simplicity and revealed the raw beauty within disorder. Bête Noire’s work was more than fashion — it was performance, rebellion and storytelling all in one striking finale.

All photography by Weston Mosburg.

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