Designer News: Krimson Klover offers Knits with a Twist

If you are struggling with what to pack for looking fabulous and chic on those brisk Aspen nights during Aspen Fashion Week, look no further than Krimson Klover. This Boulder, Colorado-based knitwear company has a beautiful collection of sweaters and knit accessories that we just can’t get enough of. Their pieces are warm, incredibly soft, and impossibly chic.

Krimson Klover’s dedication to quality is evident in each beautifully knit garment. Their entire collection is made by highly skilled knitters whose time honored craft goes back generations. And on top of that, they are committed to being environmentally and socially responsible. All of their yarns are from sources that respect the animals, employees, and Mother Earth.

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AFW Spotlight: Marc Daniels from ISAORA

With Aspen Fashion Week 2012 only days away, we wanted to talk with Marc Daniels, designer and co-founder of ISAORA about why loves Aspen.

What is Aspen style? 
Hmmm. for me Aspen style is the amalgamation of the ridiculous and the perfect, the spot-on and the way-off, the flawless diamonds and the Nike SB’s.

Do you ski or ride? Did you get new gear for ’11/12?
Ummmm. I ride and ride. As for the new gear, well when it comes to clothes we got that covered, so many jackets, it’s hard to choose. My Yes – 155 / Great Beauties of History / has been take me places all winter.

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Partner News: Krochet Kids intl.

If you are looking for a company with an amazing message and a stylish product, then look no further than Krochet Kids International.  The company slogan, “buy a hat. change a life,” really sums it all up.  This incredible non–profit organization is based on the premise of empowering people to rise above poverty.  Aspen Fashion Week is thrilled to have Krochet Kids International as one of our non-profit partners for 2012.

It all started with three high school guys who loved having unique headwear on the mountain.  The trio began crocheting and they quickly recognized that their hobby could turn into a business. After spending college summers in various nations around the world, they realized that they could teach crochet as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.

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