Famed tacky Christmas sweater store popping up for the first time in Denver

Work holiday parties Christmas festivals and spectacles are on the horizon which means one thing to particular people it s tacky Christmas sweater season If you don t already have a go-to garment there s a nationally acclaimed pop-up shop coming soon to Denver with hundreds of vintage treasures where you can find a seasonal gem Starting on Nov the appropriately named Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop will bring racks full of tacky goodness to Punch Bowl Social where shoppers can peruse the inventory while sipping a seasonal cocktail The entertainment venue located at Broadway St will host a kick-off party on the shop s first night featuring Very Merry Karaoke and discounts on the holiday drink menu Guests ourselves included are constantly so excited for the holiday season declared Punch Bowl Social spokesperson Laura Hale by email We want to be able to get these options in front of them well before Thanksgiving for our planners and to be ready to be festive The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop originated in Dallas more than a decade ago where it swiftly grew to become a cultural phenomenon Owner and entrepreneur Jeremy Turner first sold tacky sweaters and other clothing out of a school bus known as the Vintagemobile In after seeing the sweaters popularity among customers Turner took his business off the road and into his first brick-and-mortar holiday pop-up shop boasting an inventory of sweaters He even created an original song and music video as an ode to his favorite piece of apparel and to promote the store The robust selection and Turner s quirky personality turned out to be a recipe for holiday magic Shoppers from all over Dallas-Forth Worth ventured to the store and propelled its enhancement in the following years By the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop had three locations in North Texas and earned a shout-out on Good Morning America There was even a tacky sweater rivalry between the business and another one that opened in Dallas along the way Turner stated The Denver Post in an interview that he took a break from the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop for three holiday seasons to focus on other business ventures including managing Airbnb properties with eccentric themes like a s-inspired abode with vintage arcade games But in Punch Bowl Social inquired about a partnership that has blossomed each year since A lot of people have holiday events there It s very festive and fun It very much fits the tacky sweater party vibes Turner mentioned In the Ugly Christmas Sweater pop-ups sold more than sweaters across three Punch Bowl Social locations Hale commented This year tacky sweaters are available at Punch Bowl Social locations in Dallas Austin Chicago and for the first time Denver and San Diego The local Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop will remain open from Nov until Dec during Punch Bowl Social s normal business hours Sweaters range in price from to depending on how a great number of bells and whistles they literally have Turner is coy about where he sources so a large number of vintage pieces The North Pole he quipped but promised Denverites the best selection in town Related Articles Reimagined Camp Christmas won t look the same for Here s what to expect Free Night at the Museums Grand Illumination and more free or cheap Denver things to do in November Candy cornbread chili Halloween dinner with no tricks just treats Toys R Us is coming to Denver Premium Outlets in Thornton Rosh Hashanah is reminder of our responsibility to each other Opinion I have multiple thousands Turner explained and he made sure each pop-up has its own trove If you want a big variety this is where you should go This isn t the only collaboration Punch Bowl Social drummed up for the holiday season It also partnered with Matthew McConaughey s tequila brand Pantalones on a specialty cocktail called Santa Pants The drink features Pantalones reposado ginger beer cranberry and lime juice playfully garnished with a pair of Santa s pants per a comment For more information about the festive fun visit punchbowlsocial com ugly-christmas-sweater-pop-up-shop Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In The Know to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox