Denver Made Call for Designers!

We are currently looking for local talent to round out our 2010 season of Fancy Tiger Clothing's Denver Made. Denver Made is a monthly event that takes place the first Friday of every month and features a different local designer’s work. Past Denver Made events have focused on fashion, music, furniture design, art and various other mediums. For more information and to download a copy of the application click here.

Email all applications to : matthew@fancytiger.com


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Bicycles and Birds of Flight

New Heavy Rotation and Fluffy Co. tees have landed in store. Both spring lines seem to be focusing on bikes and birds, a trend we are seeing in other accessories in store as well.

For the bike enthusiasts out there Heavy Rotation has deconstructed the bike on these screen printed tees depicting diagrams of bike parts, gears and all the things that keep us moving forward. 

Fluffy Co.'s  new spring line of tees seems to be borrowed from the pages of the Audubon Society featuring bold prints of birds in flight.

We have also added some new handmade pieces to our racks with new spring tees from Nicole's Threads exploring bold color and pattern pairings coupled with feminine details. 

Make sure to stop in this week and see what's new. 

Happy Shopping!

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Fancy Finds and Summer Fashions

If you haven't been into Fancy Tiger Clothing in a while here's a sneak peek of what's been going on. First off we have had many requests for laptop bags and found through scouring second hand stores and estate sales we could supply consumer conscious pieces that complement the Fancy Tiger Clothing lifestyle, thus starting our new in store collection of Fancy Finds. What are Fancy Finds you ask? Well it is simply a way of encouraging people to integrate repurposed and vintage goods into their lives. Here are some choice selections of what's in store now...

Our Fancy Finds have been landing in new homes fast so make sure to stop in and check them out.

Moving onto clothing, summer is just around the corner and we've been preparing by stocking up on shorts and light-weight fabrics for your fashion needs. Next time your in check out the outfits our newly added mannequins are sporting for tips on pairing choice selections together. 

In our men's section we've been experiencing an in-flux of light-weight collared shirts. The best part is the curated packs they now come in adding a variety of styles and colors to our racks. 

Also be sure to check out the new in store shorts we are now creating. These one-of-a-kind creations are sure to spruce up your summer wardrobe. 

Don't worry ladies, we didn't forget about you, stop in and check out the new additions to the women's section including Nick and Mo (pictured above), LA Made, Nicoles Threads and many more...

Happy Shopping!

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May Denver Made Interview: DJ Sessions featuring DJ Shannon von Kelly

May's Denver Made takes us back to the DJ Sessions where you can enjoy late night shopping, beverages and most of all some of the best DJs Denver has to offer. This month we are excited to have DJ Shannon von Kelly and he was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions for us about his musical taste and how he got his start...

ft: How did you get your start DJing?

svk: I was always into music, even as a little kid.  I played the Muppet Movie soundtrack and Beach Boys Endless Summer back to back and over and over.  I was an avid collector of music in high school - mostly death rock and industrial - and enjoyed going to some of the Denver area's "classic" clubs - Rock Island, Ground Zero, and even Club L.A. in Westy (Westminister).  

Starting about this time, I had this kind of fantasy of becoming a DJ, being the guy up in the booth, selecting and mixing tracks, making the kids on the dancefloor shake.  In college, I got involved with KUCB, the CU Boulder radio station, which later became Radio 1190.  I dug through KUCB/1190's musical archives and I hungrily listened to everything new that came in.  My tastes expanded over the next five years and I experimented with beat-matching.  

After graduating CU, I began spinning with friends wherever I could - clubs, restaurants, bars - and started my own night in 2000 with James Sharp, a.k.a. DJ Quid, at a former lesbian bar named Zu - now Three Kings Tavern - called Shaggy Robot, effectively Denver's first electroclash night.  The rest has been - how do you say? - unscripted, unwritten, unrecorded history...

ft: How would you define your style?

svk: I DJ a variety of musics, using a variety of mixing styles. Historically, there's been this conflict between "selectors," DJs who pick great tracks, but don't necessarily mix songs together, and "mixers" where the seamless bridge between tracks is god.  Digital DJing has really broken down these barriers, but since I only spin on vinyl, I'd say I use both styles, any and all styles.  I grab choice electro-pop-cosmic-italo-disco-synth-hop-new romantic-coldwavestep, what-have-you tracks, mix it together into something new, thoughtful and irresistible.  It's really kind of Shannon von Kelly style, if I may be so bold...

ft: What is your favorite era for music?

svk: Wow, there's so much good music coming out now...  Maybe not classics in the making, but there's constantly a ripe gem coming down the pipeline.

ft: If you had to say, who is your all time favorite band?

svk: Joy Divison

ft: What was the last concert you went to?

svk: Fever Ray in San Francisco.

ft: What is the last album you purchased?

svk: Vinyl Life's self-titled album, and a space-synth cosmic disco compilation entitled Synth Planet, both highly recommended.

Come join us Friday May 7th from 7pm-10pm and listen to DJ Shannon von Kelly spin a unique blend of beats while enjoying beverages from Great Divide Brewery and make sure to check out all the new fashions in stock now. 


We will also be recording this live session so make sure to check back for more info on how to get your hands on the download. Also make sure to keep an eye out for DJ Shannon von Kelly's new dance night soon to take over the Denver scene, Neon Knights...more information to follow. See you there!

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Fancy Style is back with Beth Harris!

Fancy Style is back! For those of you who remember we started the Fancy Style feature back in July of 09' when we would scour the streets for unsuspecting targets sporting Fancy Tiger wears. Well it's back with a slightly new approach in interview format. Now not only will this monthly feature bring you those who embody the Fancy Tiger Style but you'll get to learn a little bit about them.

Now who better to kick of this new season of Fancy Style then our very own Beth Harris. Beth has an incredibly original style that truly embodies the timeless and unique nature of Fancy Tiger fashion.

ft: What is your favorite fashion trend of the moment?

bh: I don't pay too much attention to trends, but I am into the resurgence of the classic '40s style. This summer I am planning my go-to uniform to be a vintage swimsuit worn as jumpsuit with socks and T-strap heels.

ft: What is your least favorite fashion trend of the moment?

bh: Again, I don't really care about trends one way or the other. As long as a person is confident and comfortable wearing something- I say go for it. Having said that, I do cringe at the sight of too many trend being slavishly applied in a single look. Wear a trend, don't let it wear you.

ft: Who is your favorite fashion icon of all times and why?

bh: While I do love me some Little Edie Beale for her inventive interpretations, my favorite fashion icon of all-time is undoubtedly my mom! At every age, she has always possessed an elegance and a glamor that few women do. I cop my mom's '70s and '80s style a lot- especially poolside.

ft: What was the last concert you went to?

bh: I saw Yeasayer last Saturday at the Bluebird and then went to the dance party they DJ'd at the Larimer Lounge- oh my, SO FUN! It was all ironic music from the '90s.

ft: Do you have any fashion predictions for the next year?

bh: Yes! I foresee the return of matching his and hers running suits.
 
Thanks Beth and remember to keep it Fancy!
 
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p.s. You too can purchase your very own pair of suspenders or "braces" now at Fancy Tiger Clothing.

New Erica Weiner in Stock!

There is a certain curiosity surrounding the work of Erica Weiner. She has an incredible knack for melding a degree of oddity with beauty resulting in something that leaves you with that ah-ha moment of it being the perfect addition to your accessory line-up.  Her new work is no exception and of course we've re-stocked some past customer favorites.

Ginkgo Leaf Earrings (Silver-Plated) from Erica Weiner

Charm Necklaces from Erica Weiner

Double Black Diamond Earrings from Erica Weiner

Another thing to keep an eye out for is our new tagging system. From now on all locally made items can be easily found simply by spoting the "locally made" tags.

Happy Shopping!

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Fancy Focus: Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

Alright boys and girls hold on to your hats, cause the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown is taking over Denver this weekend. Over 100 pinball machines and no quarters needed! Celebrating their 7th year this show provides you with the best in vintage gaming action. There are tournaments for all skill levels and all ages if you want to show off your stuff or you can explore the vintage arcade and console gaming available.

The Showdown begins today and goes through 5pm Sunday April 25th, is there a better way to spend a rainy weekend? For more information on hours, location and ticket pricing for this event visit the official  website here. So get out and enjoy some gaming action. 

Happy Pin-balling!

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