By RAVEN JACKSON | Guest Writer
One organization plans to build the students of APSU’s confidence one model at a time.
Confident Couture, established in November of 2009, brings more than just the catwalk to campus. The group’s motto, “Where confidence is displayed on and off the runway,” indicates that fact.
“The purpose of this organization is to motivate students to stay in school and use this organization as an outlet for creativity,” said Christina Boulton, founder of Confident Couture.
“I believe having confidence and self love is so important, especially for our organization. That’s what I try to pull out. Besides all the fashion, clothes, [and] modeling also have self love.”
The organization’s name is one of the many unique aspects of the group. “When I think of fashion, couture always comes to mind,” Boulton said.
“When I think of runway modeling, confidence is the first thing I think about. Fashion, nor modeling, is complete without confidence.”
Auditions this semester are being held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center and Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Clement Auditorium at 7 p.m. Shanethia Ivy, senior, is excited at the chance to model again for the organization.
“After I joined and auditioned it just boosted my confidence up,” Ivy said. “And it allowed me to be able to express myself in another way.”
“If you don’t have high enough self-esteem, then I think you should join because it’ll give you that,” Ivy said. Dress shoes, at least 3 inch heels for women and formal shoes for men, are required for the audition.
The audition costs $10 and prospective models are encouraged to have a 2.5 GPA or higher, as well as a clean image on campus. “Expect to gain expertise in modeling techniques and all things fashion,” Boulton said.
For students not interested in being a model, but still wanting to join, there are jobs such as wardrobe assistants, stage managers, lighting technicians, fashion photographers and more that still can be filled.
Confident Couture has set Tuesday, Nov. 2, as the date for their first show this semester. For more information on the organization and their upcoming events, email ConfidentCouture@yahoo.com or contact the group on Facebook under Confident Couture at APSU. TAS
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