College run fashion shows
have become the norm in most fashion schools. However, it’s rare to see a show
entirely put together, executed and raised by the students themselves. When the
show benefits a worthy and admirable cause, it’s that much more impressive.
I was one of the hundreds of attendees at the annual Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg Pulse fashion show on March 13th. I had a first hand view of the hard work and dedication that these 21 young ladies poured into this year’s show. Not only was it impressive to see but also incredibly inspiring. From start to end, concept to development, these ladies created what they named “Prism”; A fashion show with a much deeper meaning then simply the usual glitz and glam of fashion. Each year this student run show selects a charity to donate 100% of their proceeds from the show to. This year, Salute, Inc. was the charity selected. Salute, Inc is an organization that assists military service members, veterans and their families with their financial, physical and emotional needs. They strive to assure that every military family has the safety net that they deserve.
The show itself was amazing
and had beautiful fun pieces that went hand in hand with the show theme,
“Prism”. Student and local designers showcased their incredible work that was
really fun to see walk down the runway. Most of the pieces that came down the
runway had an edge that matched perfectly with the dramatic makeup that models
were wearing. However, my favorite part of the show came when marines escorted
models down the runway. It was a small
gesture to honor these amazing service members and the crowd absolutely loved
every moment of it!
All together the show was a
reflection of the strength that their charity, Salute, Inc. strives to be for
their military members and families. With the help of hundreds of attendees,
sponsors, designers and staff, the students of the Event Planning and Promotion
Class of 2014 raised more than $18,000 for Salute, Inc. These 21 young ladies
not only put on an amazing fashion show but more importantly made a difference
and impact on people’s lives.
Learn more about this
amazing charity and their mission at www.saluteinc.org
.
Photo credit: Jaimin Parekh
Teresa Espinoza
Fashion Editor - Halfstack Magazine
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