Hosting a local fashion show is a great way to raise money for a good cause, instill school or community spirit or just have a fun social event. Giving your local showcase a specific theme can really help get everyone excited and make it easier to promote, offline and on social media. Consider some of these fun and fresh theme ideas for your next runway spectacular:
Seasons in transition
A seasonally inspired show is a great way to mark the passing of time and to give your designs a cohesive color scheme. The fashion blog LEAFtv urges budding designers and fashionistas to follow these basic seasonal guidelines:
- Winter: Crisp whites, furs (or fake fur), chic scarves, hats and other accessories. Complete your decor with a white runway and blue lighting.
- Fall: Rustic fashions composed of reds, yellows, oranges. Velvets, yarn and fleece. Create layered, practical looks. Adorn you runway with dried leaves and tinder.
- Spring: Rich, vibrant pastels with floral finishes. Mix earthy tones and textures with accessories that simulate the budding of flowers.
- Summer: Bright colors, bold tropical hues. Keep the clothing itself light and flowing for a breezy, fun feel.
Whichever season you choose, adding a step and repeat/red carpet area for arriving guests will add to the fun. SignArtEtc offers customizable backdrops for photo ops, in any color and with any graphics you would like to use. And our professional layout services are free! The backdrop will make your photos look like they came straight from a big-name fashion show in NYC, Paris or Milan.
“Have your designers make futuristic dresses.”
Back in time – or to the future
Instead of trying to emulate modern fashions, why not choice a specific era in history and have models dress accordingly? Do a little research into the Renaissance, ancient Rome, the Victorian or Elizabethan era and see what fashion of the time seems the most exciting. Or for something a little easier to design on a budget, why not try a more modern era like the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s or ’80s? You can borrow your parents (or grandparents) era-specific clothing or raid your local Goodwill in search of the perfect outfit.
Not interested in seeing past fashions repeat themselves? Look to the future! Have your designers make futuristic dresses and space-age formal wear inspired by fashion to come. Let your imagination run wild!
A trip to the beach – or under the sea
Swimwear has always been a staple of chic fashion shows, so why not throw your own beach or nautical themed showcase? Turn your venue into a tropical paradise by adding some cardboard cut out palm trees and distribute leis to your guests. Everything from swimwear to sailing outfits will give the show a fun, summery feel.
Alternatively, you let your theme be “Under the Sea.” Turn your models into mermaids and mermen with sequined fish scale designs, seashell accessories and bright undersea colors.
A fall fashion theme can be a great way to celebrate the season!“Who says all your models have to be humans?”
Fashionable pets
Who says all your models have to be humans? A pet fashion show is a fun and funny way to get the community out to see what kind of crazy costumes and couture-inspired outfits you can come up with. Just be careful: Some of your “models” may be a bit touchy and overexcited by all the noise and stimulation.
Fictional or historical characters
Think of this as a part Halloween costume contest, part high fashion show. Have your designers take their favorite works of art – whether it’s a novel, movie, painting, song, etc – and base their work on that. Encourage them to think outside the box and just use the work of art as inspiration, rather than feeling beholden to reproduce it perfectly.
Whatever theme you choose, the key is to have fun and make it a can’t miss gala event. A customized backdrop can give your guests and models the touch of glamour, just like a Hollywood red carpet. Contact Sign Art Etc today to learn more.
