STYLIN' HIZZONER

$1,275 is the cost of the Emporio Armani suit that Mayor John Hickenlooper donned for a photo spread in the current issue of Esquire magazine. Hick is among 36 featured U.S. mayors, who also include New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Esquire provided the pricey duds and snapped the photos at the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors in Los Angeles.

Denver mayor's office; photo courtesy Esquire

SPEAKING OF FASHION

Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani likely will be wearing a suit when he attends two fundraisers in Colorado on Friday, but what will his guests be wearing? The invitations to his private fundraisers note the dress code:

• "Business casual attire" for the Colorado Springs luncheon at the Broadmoor.

• "Aspen casual" for the reception later in the afternoon at an Aspen residence. Extra! guesses that means denim and diamonds or fur coats and Crocs.

PLATES TO HELP KIDS

The Colorado Kids 1st license plate will be unveiled today during a news conference at the state Capitol. The whimsical plate, which features children's handprints, will raise funds for child health and safety programs in the state.

• When: 10 a.m.

• Where: Capitol west steps

• Info: coloradokids1st.org.

Colorado State Patrol

. . . AND CUPS, TOO

Beat the heat and help a child. If you buy a Blizzard at a participating Dairy Queen on Thursday - "Miracle Treat Day" - the proceeds will go to Children's Hospital to help kids in need.

Children's Miracle Network