BEST TRUNK SHOWS

Carolyn Fineran's Cherry Creek North boutique Tapestry went by the wayside a few years ago, but the charmingly eclectic spirit of the place hasn't faded: It's simply been reincarnated and given new life as Gypsies Collection. And so, Fineran is back, passing on her love of handcrafted, ethnic- inspired textiles and jewelry to grateful and adventurous customers left bereft by Tapestry's closing.

This time, Fineran's doing it like a gypsy, throwing occasional trunk shows that feature the wares of fellow travelers she's connected with during her many years as a retailer. From silk jackets appliquéd with vintage Chinese embroidery to stylish amulet-studded jewelry drenched in symbols as old as the world, the contents of her trunks run deep -- and definitely gorgeous.

And you never know where Fineran will pop up next: Check her Web site for future dates, then saddle up your camel and go.


westword.com | originally published: March 27, 2003