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In this design space, students learn to sketch, make patterns for their models, drape fabrics, sew, and style their collections. You will be impressed by these young designers’ creativity and talent when their designs are revealed at the fashion show.
Every year, we are overwhelmed by the enthusi- asm of our models. The word is out that this is a great event to be a part of. Many of our models started out as shy 10th graders, hesitant to take to the runway. Now,
we can’t keep them off of it—and we don’t want to! Co-chair Chris Willhite has worked with the models over the past five years to teach them poise and self-confidence. Chris inspires our models to have a positive self- image. This is not about looking like the ste- reotypical model, but about feeling confident about who they are. With Chris’ guidance, our models may be shy at first, but they will strut the runway with style and confidence.
This year we have over 75 models, accom- panied by seven of our faculty’s children; and of course, we are the only fashion show to feature monks. The fashionable Fr. Mar-
Catherine Sze drapes fabric for fitting.
tin, Fr. Maurus, and Br. Edward will join our show this year. Their scene is not to be missed—it will have you standing on your seats!
Fashion show co-chairs Sharon Fotre and Chris Willhite, along with scene curator Ida Skikos, have secured the support of many stores, including Cache, Nike, Macy’s Men’s Store, The Children’s Shoppe, Selix, Group USA, and will be featuring the works of designer Camilia Skikos, whose designs were featured
at San Francisco Fashion Week 2011.
At the Priory it is our fashion to come together to appreciate
the students and each other. This event is about community just as much as it is about fundraising. The fashion show has the largest student participation of any activity on campus with almost a third of the kids having some involvement, whether onstage or backstage. Join us on April 28th to
celebrate and support our wonderful community!
Charlotte Beriker and Kaylen Chung sew.