Matinee: 2pm Silent Auction & 3pm Fashion Show

Evening: 6pm Silent Auction & 7pm Show

Opulence is taking fashion forward trends to the next level. The show will feature 12 original student designer collections. The student designers produce an apparel line from conceptualization to completion. Designers are responsible for the entire audience experience while their line is being presented and choose their models, choreography, music, and styling to reflect their overall inspiration and theme. Design concepts are executed through story boards, identification of target markets, draping and flat patterning of designs, and completion of muslin samples to the final product seen on the runway.

The show is produced by the Fashion Show Production class and enables students to synthesize skills such as critical and creative thinking, negotiating, teamwork, delegating, and communication skills that are relevant to future careers in the apparel industry. Students contact and work with local businesses, technicians and clubs to develop publicity and advertising, fundraising, designing, and building the stage and exhibition area, music, and announcements for the show.

Each show starts with a silent auction one hour before the show. The auction will feature an array of items donated from the community and supporters with proceeds benefiting the Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising program and helping to fund next year’s fashion show. Cash, check, and card are accepted.