Local Fashion Revues OfferBenefits to Youth, Communities
Source: Linda Heaton
When senior 4-H members take part in the (County name) Fashion Revue, they gain self-confidence, display their accomplishments and interact with other individuals and groups in our community.
Our (CountyName) Fashion Revue will be (date) beginning at (time) in the (location). The theme is (list theme).
Preparation for the Fashion Revue involves selecting and coordinating clothing, improving sewing ability, and developing self-expression, poise and personal grooming. The focus is on helping individuals present and feel good about themselves.
For example they learn the principles of good posture such as holding head high, chin in and how to walk naturally without being rushed.
With a Fashion Revue, the emphasis is on individual accomplishments including sewing/selecting and modeling the outfit or garment. Whereas, a fashion show emphasizes the garments and accessories and has little, if any, focus on the individual.
Fashion Revue participants can develop skills in leadership, public speaking, communications, creativity, teamwork, networking and building coalitions, among other life skills. A Fashion Revue also enables youth to demonstrate skills they’ve learned in various 4-H clothing projects.
Judging is based on the 4-Her’s posture, poise, grooming, attitude and makeup, as well as the becomingness of the outfit on the participant, and construction (sewing) techniques.
“Fashion Magic” is the segment for 4-Hers who are interested in clothing and want to learn more about successful dressing. It gives members depth and experience in the fields of clothing and textiles. Participants are judged on project notebooks, their presentation and appearance of the garment on the model.
Our county can send up to 12 participants to the state Fashion Revue in June during the 4-H Senior Conference on the University of Kentucky campus.
We often receive volunteer assistance from 4-Hers in other projects such as those in foods for refreshments and in public speaking as narrators. The scope of the Fashion Revue means we need volunteers from individuals and groups in the community. Fashion Revue committees can include steering, promotion, staging, production, entertainment and awards, program, scene supervisors, lighting supervisor and dressers.
If you’d like to assist with the Fashion Revue or other local 4-H activities, contact me at the (CountyName) Cooperative Extension Service.
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
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