Fashion shows are fun and creative way of highlighting some of the ethical issues surrounding the fashion
industry. There is a lot to be considered so it is well worth planning ahead. Organising a fashion show can be very time consuming and there is a great deal of hard work involved. However, on the day, when the buzz and excitement of the show take over, it is all worthwhile. Highlighting some of the problems within the industry is also an extremely valuable thing to do.
Whether you want to concentrate on child labour, environmental damage, workers rights or recycling there are a lot of issues to address. It is not a task for one person alone, but for a team. Work together to get the best possible results. In the fashion industry shows tend not to last more than half an hour. Your show can be as long or as short as you feel is appropriate.
Take into consideration the amount of models you have, the number of outfits you are showing, other entertainment you are having and the number of people you expect to be in the audience. If you want dance routines, live music or an art exhibition to be part of your event – feel free. Be as creative as you like with the format of a catwalk show. This pack will provide you with a rough checklist of things to consider as well as creative ideas about the content and some tips to get you started.
Date and Venue:
When is the show going to be? Is it going to be a daytime affair or an evening one? Bear in mind that if you opt for an evening time show, ideally you should be able to provide entertainment for a couple of hours (including an interval). Alternatively, it could be a shorter show staged during lunchtime and maybe repeated a couple of times throughout the day to ensure maximum exposure – i.e. everyone who wants to see it can. This sort of show sill take less organising and works well if the audience is just going to be fellow pupils at school.
The venue of the show might dictate the date and the length of the show. If it is going to be at school, book
the hall as far in advance as possible. Consider whether it will be possible to hold rehearsals there in the run
up to the show. If you are planning the venue to be outside school you will need to check with a teacher that
the venue has the appropriate insurance for the show. You will also need somewhere to practice. You should also bear in mind that there will need to be some sort of space to keep the outfits in and a place for the models to get changed. A separate area for boys and girls will be needed. If possible this area will be private and warm.
The catwalk:
If you would rather not use a raised catwalk (or there are no stage blocks) a floor level stage area can work
just as well. You can mark out the shape and length of the catwalk with masking tape or double sided tape, with one side covered in glitter to add a bit of sparkle to the stage. Ideally the stage should be white but black
works well too.
The Team:
A show cannot be organised by one person alone. Dividing mthe key jobs between a group of you is certainly the most ideal way of doing things and will ensure the smoothest running show. It is also an easy way on making sure everything gets done. Depending on how many people there are organising the show the job titles and descriptions are as follows. Jobs with the same bullet point can be merged should the team be a small one.
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