{"id":44175,"date":"2017-03-23T14:55:23","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T18:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=44175"},"modified":"2017-03-23T16:58:54","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T20:58:54","slug":"student-led-fashion-show-to-highlight-local-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2017\/03\/student-led-fashion-show-to-highlight-local-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Student-led fashion show to highlight local talent"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>Brock models will strut down the runway Saturday, March 25 to showcase the creations of local designers at the third annual Panorama Fashion Show.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hosted by Brock Fashion HQ, a student club on campus, the event takes place at the Pen Centre and will feature the work of seven up-and-coming designers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock University apparel, and clothing from Arlies at the St. Catharines mall, will also be showcased.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe core reason for the show is to create brand awareness for local designers and designers from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area),\u201d said event organizer and club founder Kidisha Joseph.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the Toronto native moved to Niagara, she realized there were few outlets for budding fashion enthusiasts to express themselves creatively.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI had so many friends at Brock majoring in the sciences and other programs far from the arts who had a passion for designing clothing,\u201d said the fifth-year Media and Communication student.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite having the desire to design, those students had no outlet within Niagara to present those ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than encourage them to head to fashion-forward Toronto, Joseph recognized an opportunity to introduce something new to Niagara.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Panorama Fashion Show has since proven helpful for designers looking to build their brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt has helped them to build clientele, interest and awareness, as well as a sense of community over appreciating art, fashion, innovation and people\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit,\u201d Joseph said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show, which features Brock models, has also become a popular venue for networking.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hope is to see the event continue to grow over the years, Joseph said.<\/span><\/p>\n

To bring that vision to life, however, new executive members for Brock Fashion HQ are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone interested in joining the club can visit the <\/span>Brock Fashion HQ Facebook page<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doors for Saturday\u2019s event open at 7 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7:30.<\/span><\/p>\n

The evening, catered by the Stone Mill Inn, will feature a variety of vendors, including a number of accessory designers and small businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance at guest service at the Pen Centre, or at the door for $25.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock Fashion HQ will be doing a daylong takeover of Brock\u2019s Snapchat account. To follow along and view behind-the-scenes footage, add brockuni to Snapchat.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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