The One Club For Creativity Denver

ONE community. ONE mission. ONE club.

The One Club for Creativity Denver (previously the Art Directors Club Denver) is a multi-disciplinary, 501c3 non-profit organization promoting collaborative creative culture throughout Colorado's Rocky Mountain Region. Since 1955, TOC-D has produced cutting-edge workshops, competitions, and industry events, all to empower future generations of advertising and design professionals. Art directors, new media and print designers, writers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, animators, educators, and students alike, form the fabric of our membership. 

Together, we champion Denver's promise as an emerging, hub for internationally recognized creative work.

Check out our other events at denver.oneclub.org 

THE PAPER FASHION SHOW

For 20 years, The ONE Paper Fashion Show shines light on Colorado talent. Since 2004, over 550 paper fashions have been created and consequently viewed by thousands of curious, enthusiastic observers—there to celebrate this beloved art medium.

Designers create fashions from paper donated by high-end paper mills and coordinated by Kelly Spicers. These fashions are showcased on our grand runway show and voted on by a panel of judges. Category winners are recognized with individual recognition, followed by trophies also constructed of paper.  

This all-volunteer organized and run fundraiser, helps support not only our mission to elevate Colorado art and design to the national level but also the non-profit Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, a local community organization that provides after-school arts programs for urban youth.

Support from the community for The Paper Fashion Show helps The One Club For Creativity Denver to continue producing cutting edge events and programs that uplift the design community and non-profit partners like DAVA. 

MEET THE PAPER FASHION SHOW TEAM

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"All of the runway looks were just as creative and high fashion as any other garment we saw during Denver Fashion Week. It has become a staple in the city’s art and fashion scenes and serves as a place where students, artists and designers explore their talent in challenging and raw ways." 

Jennifer Tom

303 Magazine, 2018

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"Denver Paper Fashion Show, an event you can’t miss! It’s an amazing show that will wow you and inspire you." 

Jill Case

Sew News, 2018

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"The 14th Annual Paper Fashion Show was a feast for the eyes. The amazing turnout, fabulous pieces and momentous party made for one of the best runway shows in Denver." 

Jon Lannen

Jon Jon & Co, 2018

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"Some describe 'haute couture' fashion as 'a piece of art'. In the case of Denver’s Paper Fashion Show, the description could not be truer. The designers weave extravagant artistic detail into layers of meticulous patterns, paper embellishment and original wearable works of art. This is a show you won’t want to miss!" 

Jenn Dechtman

Denver I Love, 2019

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"With this season’s sold out attendance and such an array of stunning creations, we are all anxiously awaiting the next installment of the event that combines the beauty of art, creativity and fashion under the Paper Fashion Show." 

Masha Pichugina

Xposure Magazine, 2019

MEDIA TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"The ONE Club for Creativity Denver’s 15th Annual Paper Fashion Show, the largest of its kind features extravagant fashions and ensembles made by local designers." 

GD USA, 2019

media TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

"Models glided down the catwalk in a variety of textures and colors as the crowded room cheered." 

Ali C.M. Walkins

Sentinel Colorado, 2019

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts

Since the Paper Fashion Show’s™ inception The One Club for Creativity – Denver has donated over $66,000 to DAVA. 

From the beginning, The Paper Fashion Show has been a part of DAVA’s curriculum.

Students ages 7 to 17 research ideas, learn to draw figures, think about design, colors and patterns to create their fashions. These students learn to problem solve and to work on a team while gaining leadership skills and real world experience by participating in a professional event.

At the show, DAVA students work alongside professional designers and creators, see their fashions walk the runway and even participate as judges.

“Through the Paper Fashion Show™, students have been able to show leadership and participate in a professional event as team leaders, interns, judges and models,” says Viviane Le Courtois, Program Manager at DAVA. “Students are excited about the project every year, it adds something to our program that is unique.”

Thank You to our sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for making the Paper Fashion Show possible. Your support is invaluable.