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“MegaFauna is a retail platform for artists who know how to create but maybe need a hand with the business side of things. Conscious consumers—or tourists looking to take home a bit of the square state—can sort through racks and tables of vintage tees, consignment pieces, Colorado caps, and hand-cut jewelry.” This is just a snippet of a recent article written by Daliah Singer, Assistant Editor at 5280: The Denver Magazine.

About a month ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Daliah covering a variety of topics. Daliah was kind of enough to keep me on track, as I tend to wander during the more cerebral topics such as MegaFauna’s mission and philosophy. If you haven’t taken time to stop for boutique shopping, we are open daily with something for just about everyone. If you have stopped in, feel free to share. We can only continue grow the business for independent artists, artisans and the like, through your support.

 
Here’s a link to the piece for your reference: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2013/03/08/shopping-megafauna

Thanks to Daliah and 5280: The Denver Magazine for continuing to represent independent business.

Stop by the store daily 10-9pm -OR- visit us online 24/7 at www.megafaunastore.com

-jmc

Here’s what crackin in your MF neighborhood February 18 – February

Monday: Presidents’ Day – The only important thing to note about this day is the appropriate usage of the apostrophe.

——> Presidents’<——– see it there? right after the “s”.

Tuesday: Planning for two  events to be held this Summer on North Larimer. 1) NoDoCO Farmers Market 2) Urban Bazaar.

1) NoDoCO Farmers Market. We waited until the fad phase of farmers markets peaked and dropped. Then, we noticed that people still shop at grocery stores. Clearly the message isn’t getting across.  Grow local, buy/trade local. If you cut out the money supply the big companies stop being big and the people take back control of their health and wealth in one transaction. Personally I think it sounds like a good idea but people tell me that I’m crazy, unlikeable and full of big ideas that never work. So this would fall in line with all that, but what IF I’m right?

Details to follow, but we are close to announcing the urban bazaar title and sponsor list. It’s a big secret so be sure to tell everyone.

Wayback Wednesday: Celebrate throwback threads in style 15% OFF ALL VINTAGE

Cool stuff like this

and this and this and this

   
Thursday: Take the day off work and shop for no reason but for the sake of shopping and only at MegaFauna.

The kids call this “Swag”.

Friday: Join us at the Denver Art Museum for the Art of the Street event.

 
Saturday: Visit Artopia Denver and have fun.

MegaFauna is vending a booth with samples of our sweet local network of art, apparel and localocity… + free stickers

Sunday: It’s a MF BAG SALE – 40% off all bags in store!

“Bags on Bags on Bags on Bags. Discounted cheapy for yous”

This scrabble board was a lil collab between myself and Mr. Mike McGinley.

We thought it would be a fun way of letting you know some of ‘the what’ that we do at MegaFauna.

CHILL _ SHRED_PARTY>>>>A benefit for The Chill Foundation, www.facebook.com/chillFoundation. Established in 1995 by Burton Snowboards founders Jake Burton and wife, Donna Carpenter, The Chill Foundation is a not for profit organization which utilizes snowboarding as a vehicle to provide life and character development skills to under served youth. Operating in 14 cities in North America as well as cities in Austria, Australia and Italy, we work to change the lives of thousands of youth every year.

Thursday January 24th at 5pm at Bottle and Bottega 955 Lincoln, DNVR

Supporting LOCAL art, apparel and jewelry makers.

Featured Vendors will be..

Spinster Sisters Soap Company

Hunny Head Jewelry

+MegaFauna supported artists

PLUS lots of R&B throwback jams PLUS Wine PLUS momentary awkward silence followed by creative explosions

Grab your girls, your guys or a date and check out the latest in jewelry, art, and local goods

What is in season all year long and never goes out of style? This was the focus for a business plan for DeRailed Ink conceived nearly five years ago, by Robert Bell and Yours Truly. Our little idea grew from one Fall favorite “What Would JC Do?” into a Mile High phenomenon with “2Lo Jit 2 Quit”, “Don’t Mess with the Law…Son”, “John Elway Wears Tim Tebow Pajamas” and dozens more.

        photo credit: Rooster Magazine

Since incorporating in 2009, DeRailed Ink has been providing fans alternative sports apparel with clever designs, expertly printed on high quality garments.  DeRailed Ink mission is to provide Instant Vintage Fan Apparel regardless of season or sport. What started as an outlet for the fans who were tired of wearing traded players jerseys, turned into a process of providing the any team (intramural to professional) their own uniquely styled apparel. DeRailed Ink is now commissioned coast to coast designing and printing custom apparel.

DeRailed Ink is a valued, anchor to the MegaFauna offering of independent local artists. And as with years past we can expect more exciting and culturally relevant designs regardless of season.

Look for DeRailed Ink’s in-season product offerings at MegaFauna, 2701 Larimer and game days in front of your favorite sporting event around the Mile High City.

-jmc

The Denver Post ran a story about MegaFauna in the Fashion section of the December 6, 2012 issue.

Here’s a link to the coverage for your reference:
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_22132497?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com

Newsflash! Boutique Jewelry is hitting stride in Colorado. And in true Colorado fashion designers are captivated by the conscientious craft of upcycling or resourcing to make what was old, new again. These items no longer fit the flea market or craft fair forms that your grandma used to make. Think instead of the designer trends hitting both coasts, BUT with more eco-conscious flare.  From used bike parts, hand-me-down clothes and scrap leather, to left over pieces in a indiscriminate range of textile facilities, the Rocky Mountain region is pulling ahead to display the best of the best in designer upcycled products. It seems only appropriate in this climate of change and in the spirit of paying forward to the local creative movement that MegaFauna introduce these shining stars in Colorado boutique jewelry & accessories.

Beatrice Holiday

HANDLEBAR BAGS / SEAT COVERS and RECYCLED INNERTUBE JEWELRY. Made with Vintage Fabrics, Bike Inner tubes & LOVE. Beatrice Holiday owner, Alisun Franson, is a landmark in accessory fashion in the Western United States. Alisun was one of the first in the country to effectively market recycled innertube jewelry and landing several times on the front page of Etsy with her designs. We are fortunate to work with Beatrice Holiday and continue to be enticed by her unique eye for using non-traditional materials.

Hunnyhead Jewelry

Inspired by celebrations, art supply stores, nature and weather, smiles, festivals, unexpected elements in fashion, bikinis, birthdays and presents,architecture and the female form. Jennylee Berns, owner at Hunnyhead Jewelry, has exploded onto the jewelry scene in Denver with one of kind stone and resourced bike components to make what was old, cool again.

Neal Lake Designs

Neal Lake specializes in manufacturing custom design laser products, one of which is Wood iPhone Skins. Neal also produces custom logo engraved skins and jewelry.

Plank Jewelry

Handmade Wooden Jewelry Made in Denver. Mike Larremore is a photographer slash awesome maker of sustainable hardwood & veneer one-of-a-kind jewelry.

This is a sampling of handmade, upcycled and resourced jewelry and accessories available at MegaFauna, 2701 Larimer and Retro Room 2034 Larimer. Also available at Trunk Shows hosted by area venues, so keep your eye out for updates!

Thank you for supporting the independent creative

We just learned the Denver Business Journal posted a nice article in their blog on December 3.  Their blog has a very high readership on the Front Range and really speaks to the range of clients that enjoy a smart, sophisticated and savvy boutique shopping experience at MegaFauna.

Here’s a link to their article: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/shop_watch/2012/12/shop-watch-1203.html

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Thank you!