Fashionshow Essay

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FASHION SHOWS GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Fashion Show is an attractive fundraiser because, unlike other major special events such as dances and charity balls, it is an event with immediate promotional appeal to a specific industry. A charity fashion show has the potential to raise significant funds for the beneficiary, yet the sponsor does not incur significant additional expenses since such events are already included in their promotional program. RESOURCES REQUIRED: φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ A facility (e.g. restaurant, hotel, department store, outdoor pool, school, community hall, etc.); it should have space for a runway and dressing rooms, electrical hook-ups to handle microphones, spotlights, music, and kitchen facilities A clothing manufacturer or department store to sponsor event, provide clothing and accessories, and offer organizational and financial support Volunteers to sell advance tickets, to sell and rip tickets at the door, set up, clean up, etc. Fashion collections and accessories Approximately 10 models A stage manager Wardrobe personnel A hairstylist Equipment for dressing room: clothing racks, mirrors, cosmetics and hair spray, combs, tissues, sewing supplies, iron and ironing board, safety pins, dress shields Music A commentator (should be someone comfortable with and good at public speaking and well-known in your community); the same person can also act as M.C. to announce door prize and raffle winners, etc. Tables and chairs Refreshments (you can serve a meal, or simply offer hors d’oeuvres) Door prizes Raffle prizes (optional) Drums for prize draws Posters, invitations, ticket order forms, admission tickets ALS banners, posters, balloons Decorations: flowers, streamers, etc. Liability and theft insurance 2 PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES: φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ φ Secure event sponsor

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