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Fashion show
Chris Clegg
for South Peace News
Students in E.W. Pratt High School’s Cosmetology class received a rare chance to showcase their talents April 29 by holding a fashion show.
The show gave students a first-hand and very practical chance to show what they’ve learned through the year.
The school offers two classes, says instructor Lorna Cameron, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. The much larger morning class staged the show with the afternoon class helping in any way possible including selling products.
This was the first time the 30 students in the Cosmetology class held a fashion show, says Cameron, but certainly not the last.
“The students felt great,” says Cameron after the show. “Many people gave them compliments.”
The idea for the fashion show came from Eveline Charles Academy in Edmonton. The owner, originally from Falher, staged a show the Pratt students saw.
“We saw what they did and we wanted to do it,” says Cameron, who is teaching her second year at Pratt.
In the show, students were able to choose their own models, who received permission to take part. Three High Prairie stores took part by providing clothing including A-1 Western Wear Tack and Gifts, Ditch Denim and Trends and Images.
“They were great,” says Cameron. “Susan (Richter) at Trends and Images even brought the clothes over. Clothes were set aside for the models to try on.”
The stores gave models and stylists the thrill of picking the clothes to match the hair styles they chose, just like the professionals.
Models walked a runway set up in the Pratt gym. A description of each outfit was read while Power Point graphics and music were provided courtesy of Nola Sinclair’s computer class. Students Alex Shaw and Chasity Gladue provided the music and graphics with the help of the stylists.
In the Cosmetology class, students learn personal grooming, hair styling, hair braiding, basic hair styling but not cutting, because Cameron is not trained to instruct. Skin care, facials and nails are also taught. Senior students do waxing.
“There are about 16 different courses to choose from,” says Cameron.
Cameron says the course is valuable because it gives students many options.
“It gets them thinking maybe I want this as a career,” says Cameron.
And, with the booming industry only expanding by leaps and bounds, many opportunities are afforded to those who choose to make it a career.
“I just think it’s a really valuable class,” says Cameron.
Students also provide makeovers for students at the Youth Assessment Centre once a month. Last year, they also did makeovers for women at the Sucker Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter and plan to do so again.
“The students really enjoy practicing on the volunteer clients,” says Cameron, adding it gives them experience.
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Stylist Lena Faouri also served as model for a colourful outfit which she owns. Students had the chance to use clothes from High Prairie stores or choose from their wardrobe.
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April Willier models an outfit courtesy of Trends and Images. Trisha Cunningham was the stylist. A purse was just the right touch to compliment the perfect look.
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A jacket is perfect for those cool spring evenings in High Prairie or a night out on the town for dinner. Alicia Starrett was the stylist and model for this outfit.
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Sarah Cole models an outfit put together by stylist Karla Williscroft. Just the right outfit – not too fancy but very practical. Clothes provided courtesy of Trends and Images.
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Model Tyler Lind is ready to take on those hot summer days in this sporty and practical outfit courtesy of Ditch Denim. Sarah Jenkins was the stylist for the outfit.
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If you live in High Prairie, a Western look is always in vogue. Model and stylist Jennifer Ayles models an outfit, boots courtesy of Ditch Denim, outfit courtesy of A-1 Western Wear Tack and Gifts.
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Ditch Denim provides many clothes for each season. Above, model Eagle Willier models an outfit designed by stylist Jessica Anderson.
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A fashion show does not just happen very easily. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes before the show. Above, left-right, are stylist Sylvia Jezewski, model Sarah Cole and stylist Karla Williscroft. Every detail must be perfect before the model takes the runway.
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The men who modeled during the show seemed to have more fun than the ladies. Above, Colin Bjornson tosses a rose to the audience. His clothes were provided courtesy of Ditch Denim, the sylist was Sylvia Jezewski.
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Amadeus Giroux shows off his muscles, appropriately dressed in a shirt which enhances his fine physique. Clothes were provided courtesy of Ditch Denim, the stylist was Sylvia Jezewski.
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With the E.W. Pratt Commencement ceremony May 9, it was only appropriate to showcase some of the finer wear available in town. Models Jordan Lewis, left, and teacher Jenelle Gallivan show just how well any student can look for the ceremony. Dress courtesy of Trends and Images.
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At the end of the show each stylist and model appeared on stage to give credit where credit is due. Stylist Jessica Anderson, right, proudly shows her work shown by model Eagle Willier. Model’s clothes courtesy of Ditch Denim.
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