They suddenly burst into movement when, with the press of a button, music began to blare from the auditorium’s speakers — it was time to strike a pose.
One by one, the Issaquah students walked the tape-lined stage, a mock-runway of sorts, each stopping three times for full fashion-show effect. They weren’t perfect — some turned the wrong direction, while others failed to hold a pose long enough — but it didn’t matter, this was just practice.
It was all in preparation for the fourth annual Issaquah IFashion Show and Auction April 24, benefitting both the school’s Associated Student Body programs and, new this year, the nonprofit Northwest Behavioral Associates.
“It’s an amazing production,” Issaquah parent and fashion show co-chairwoman Lisa Clawson said of the final product. “The kids are putting themselves out there.”
“It’s a brave thing to do. That’s one of the things I love about it,” added fellow parent and co- chairwoman Stephanie Morton.
The school fashion show and auction has become a popular ticket. Organizers once had to beg students to walk in the show; now, it’s first come, first served. This year, about 70 models will walk the runway, and for the first time, underclassmen will get the chance to participate.
What’s special about the show is that it is so much more than an Issaquah High School event, it’s a community event, Morton said. With a tiny budget, organizers rely on the generous contributions of local businesses to make the IFashion Show the quality production that it is.
“There are a few companies that have been with us since the beginning that are just the backbone of this event,” Morton said.
She rattled off a long list of local business names, highlighting Studio B Portraits, the show’s official photographer; ULTA Beauty, the show’s makeup and hair styling sponsor; and Sports Authority.
The local, mostly free, support is important, Clawson added, because the intent is to have most of the funds raised go toward ASB programs, and this year’s nonprofit beneficiary. Northwest Behavioral Associates, which treats autism through intervention and education, will receive 25 percent of the money raised from ticket sales and the auction.
Students will walk down the runway in a wide range of clothing. You might see someone pose in clothes bought at Target, while the next person is sporting designer fashions by Kate Spade.
“Ultimately, fashion isn’t money,” Issaquah freshman and fashion show participant Grace Heller said. “Fashion and style is being able to put together looks that incorporate things from a thrift shop, Target or a Kate Spade, and being able to make it your own.”
Heller, a fashionista in her own right, has a small fan following boosted by her Instagram account featuring daily looks and fashion tips. She and fellow freshman Grace Morton were among those that helped shape a vision for this year’s show.
“We just kind of drew inspiration on what we saw trending in the magazines and what we saw trending on people that we looked up to,” Grace Morton said.
The night begins at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction. A live auction will follow during the show intermission. Attendees can bid on themed baskets, lavish vacations and more.
Doors to the Issaquah High School theater officially open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, online or, for students, from the Issaquah DECA cart during lunch.
If you want the best seats in the house, purchase $45 VIP tickets online. Those come with swag bags, in addition to front-row seating.
“It’s so professionally done, and then we have fun surprises sprinkled throughout,” Clawson said of the show. “It’s thoroughly entertaining. If you have a daughter, or son even, that loves fashion, you have to bring them.”
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