GRADUATE COLLECTION SHOW.

Key tips to remember when organizing a fashion show:

VENUE-

• When choosing the venue, you have to take into consideration that this will indicate the time and length of the show.
• You will have to be able to rehearse at this venue
• Venue needs to be central
• Comfortable
• Big enough backstage
• Capacity for min 1000 people
• Does the venue have the correct venue insurance
• Make sure you secure your venue before you start planning.

CATWALK-

·      Length

·      Layout

·      Height

·      Never have the model pose at the end of the catwalk.

TIME OF THE EVENT-

• Daytime
• Evening
• No matter what make sure you start the show within 15minutes of the scheduled time!

GOODIE BAG-

·      These are a very important part of fashion shows

·      Ask make-up artists to donate make-up

·      Water

·      Cookies or chocolate

·      Perfume samples

·      Creams

·      Magazines

·      Gift vouchers

·      Lip-gloss

·      Lanyards

·      Bookmarker

·      Pen

·      Fedisa magazine

·      Info on where to purchase the Fedisa DVD

PROGRAMME-

This is very important as it helps the buyers and guests remember certain designers and pieces after seeing them for only a few seconds.

DESIGNERS-

Designers will be the students.

CREW-

·      Show Producer

·      Backstage manager

·      Entertainment manager

·      Stylist manager

·      Hairstylists and hairdressers

·      Casting manager

·      Guest List manager

·      Promotional manager

·      Lights and music

MODELS-

·      It is important to confirm your models as soon as possible to make sure all outfits fit.

·      You need about 20models for about 50 outfits.

·      Allow 3min minimum for models to change

·      Work out how many models must go in between a models first and second appearance.

Maybe introduce the different sections of the show.

Themes-

·      1^st  & 2^nd years students will have a set theme.

·      3^rd year graduate students will have multiple themes.

MULTIMEDIA-

Simulcast your show on large screens on he right and left of the stage and web cast it.

MUSIC-

·      Choose music with the correct beat, as the music will case the model to walk fast or slow.

·      You need to get the audience to engage.

SPONSORS-

·      You need to engage with sponsors early enough as they can take up to 3months to finalize if they are going to be involved or not.

TARGET MARKET-

·      Make sure you know who your target market