By Zainab Khan, staff writer
Fountain Valley Fashion Club held their first fashion show in 14 years in the gym from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. last Saturday in the FVHS gym.
The fashion show had different segments including 18 male and 23 female models wearing thrift, prom, surf and skate, grunge, bohemian and free-style. Each board member was in charge of a segment and helped the models choose and style outfits. The clothes worn by the models during the show was lent to them by stores such as Rue 21, Savers, Buffalo Exchange, Friar Tux, Windsor and some of the models’ own clothing.
“My favorite segment was the thrift style because implemented a budget and were still able to find great clothing at a thrift store,” said Ashley Knipe (‘16).
The fashion show sold regular seats for $5 and VIP seating was $8. VIP tickets came with a personalized gift bag including sparkly lollipops, sample perfume, a bag, mirror, sample makeup and a free spring makeover coupon. There was also a raffle during intermission and the prizes included a free rental suit from Friar Tux, free makeovers, cologne, perfume and gift cards to restaurants such as Islands and the Cheesecake Factory.
“It was really well organized and a lot better than I expected it to be. [Fashion club] did a really good job putting it all together,” said Kaelyn Whitcome (’16).
Fashion Club has been brainstorming and planning the show since September. They reached out to models early March through an application process.
A first time model, Gina Ernst (’16), had a great experience.
“I really enjoyed it and it was really cool to walk down the runway with all the other pretty girls. If I ever got the opportunity to, I would definitely do it again,” said Ernst.
“We wanted the community to be aware that it’s ok to express themselves the way they want to… a lot of people feel pressured to have to wear trendy clothes or clothing that other people wear. We wanted to send a message that its okay to be different and dress however you want to,” said publicist Kiana Dinsmore (‘15).
Overall Fashion Club president Adrian Salgado (‘15) was happy with the way the show turned out.
“I’m grateful for leading a project so big that we were all involved in. It was truly magical,” said Salgado.
