Designers used the runway as their canvas to express themselves without restraint for Maximalism, the fifth night of Denver Fashion Week Spring 2025.
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Maximalism hit the runway last night, once again celebrating the one fashion style that refuses to shy away from the spotlight. Designers brought bold and expressive looks, embracing color, more texture and lots of statement pieces. Featured designers included SKYE|AIRE, Ferrazo, Mona Lucero, Autumn Olive Crochet and Haile’s House, all with different tastes of maximalism in their collections.
Dylanovus opened the show with an energetic live performance, showcasing original songs and his signature style of catchy hooks and emotive lyrics.
The night’s host was Kennedy Cook, a weekend morning anchor and reporter for CBS Colorado. Cook rocked a custom mini dress and standout hat from designer Mona Lucero, giving a utilitarianistic vibe complemented by shiny combat boots. Cook energized the audience, setting the tone for a lively evening.
SKYE|AIRE
Opening the show, SKYE|AIRE commanded attention with multiple models stepping out on the runway, showing multiple styles of maximalism with a variety of geometrical shapes, shaping fabrics into wonderful works of wearable art and showcasing different elements of animals, angels, nature and more.
There was never a dull moment with this designer, Skye Baker Maa. One standout look was her daughter doing ballet down the runway in a moment of dark fantasy with dramatic tulle and butterfly wings. More show-stopping looks this designer showed included a crowned sculpted tree on one of the models, and a model with draping sleeves that flowed with the help of fans placed behind her. These looks made for an all-around theatrical collection, something Barker Maa is known for in the Denver community.
Autumn Olive Crochet
Autumn Olive Crochet’s collection showcased crochet fashion with bold colors, creative motifs and a touch of nostalgia. The designer used crochet details to accessorize her looks, from the models’ hair and makeup down to their ankles. The theme showcased an underwater circus with bubbles, balloons, stars, lots of sea creature themes and carnival themes. The designer’s apparel appealed to an inner child energy with playful the motifs, including fish, clowns, teddy bears, stars and polka dots.
The designer Autumn Olive has been crocheting since she was 10 years old, known for her impressive crocheting skills and the meticulous time and patience she uses to create custom crochet looks.
Ferrazo
Ferrazo brought out a fearless collision of textures, silhouettes and subcultures, making each look a daring and rebellious representation of self-expression. From glitter-drenched gowns and oversized platform heels to layered fishnets, pearls, metallics, mesh and hardware, every outfit was crafted with intention and given equal.
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Unapologetic flair ran the runway where grunge met glam, cottagecore, cyber rave, and a number of other aesthetics clashing boldly against patent leather, chains, and theatrical eye makeup. Fringes, furs, rhinestones and lace all coexisted in the same space, pushing the boundaries of beauty and embracing. The collection ended with the designerg leading her models down the runway, where they closed the segment with a high-energy dance party.
Haile’s House
The designer Haile Christofferson presented a collection made up of all-black outfits, using a hit of red in every look. Lace was a recurring texture as well, used throughout each look to tie together every element, showcasing a deconstructed silhouette.
Inspired by the album Two Star & The Dream Police by Mk.gee, the collection was a dark and dreamy tribute with a sexy hunger for love, Each look played with asymmetry, hardware accents and slashed silhouettes, making for a gritty, underground energy. Cutouts, exposed skin, chains, leather straps and grommets added additional texture and bite. Christofferson showcased her skills with a handcrafted, experimental approach that made a lasting impression.
Mona Lucero
Mona Lucero brought 70s-style influences with a modern twist, using expressive patterns, stripes, go-go boots, chokers, patches and thick waist-cinching belts. One standout look included a carefully crafted jacket covered in hand-painted details, setting a psychedelic vibe, adding jewelry and maximalist accessories to emphasize the chaos of the collection. A butterfly mid-length dress was a kaleidoscope of color, unfolding on the runway for a fitting transformation.
Mono Lucero moved with intention, creating a vulnerable collection that used fashion as a canvas to express the turbulence of a world in crisis. From broken hearts to butterflies, the collection was a masterpiece of visual metaphors that echoed themes of loss, resilience and transformation.
Overall, Maximalism at Denver Fashion Week Spring 2025 was an unforgettable experience, demonstrating the power of freedom of expression, with no restraint or expectation, with each designer tapping into deep emotions, social commentary and the beautiful chaos that fashion can hold.
All photography by Weston Mosburg. Denver Fashion Week takes place from May 10-18, 2025 at The Brighton. Tickets are on sale now.