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Fashion Sense:
Loaded with anticipation and a metropolitan vibe, a VSB event during Youth Issues Week raises funds for UNICEF
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Fashion sense or no fashion sense, money or no money, the fashion theme that compels many people to look their best, helped raise money for those in need.
Last Friday, Feb. 20, with the help of local sponsors, the Boise State Volunteer Services Board put on a fashion show with proceeds being donated to United Nations Children’s Fund.
UNICEF works to help children’s rights, their survival and their development, protection and the ability to thrive in life. They do this by providing clean water and vaccinations for children and helping eradicate AIDS. They also put a large effort into eradicating polio.
Nico Diaz was the main coordinator for this event and the event was only one part of the Youth Issues Week that has grown annually since 1982.
The show was on the Dining Stage in the Student Union Building.
There was a short introduction followed by three sets with different themes. The classy showcase featured professional attire. The funky theme had a loud and flamboyant feel. Finally, a modern theme that incorporated a sophisticated view on casual dress.
There was an emphasis that clothing doesn’t have to be expensive. Most of the wardrobes were priced less than $50. Considering the economy, no one needs a pair of pants that are worth as much as a neighbor’s car. In addition, if people cut the cost on their attire they can improve the lives of others in need with a few extra cents.
The show included clips of children in poor living conditions who don’t have the ability to improve them. There was also live music by Owlright and music from Electronic Vein, which is part of the University Pulse.
“The creative effort put forth was pretty amazing, from the song sets, to models, to the band, everything came off without a hitch,” Rebecca Ames, Director of the Volunteer Services Board, said.
The show was sponsored by a variety of companies: ORRiginal Promotions, Plato’s Closet, The Arbiter, Lunatic Fringe, University Pulse, Magic 93.1, Atomic Treasures and Brown Rental.
“We were trying to achieve making money for UNICEF and to bring awareness about the problem. We did it,” Arbiter Marketing Director Jennifer Orr said.
MAT LA RUE
Lead Arbiter Journalist
