FINO STUDENTS STRUT THEIR STUFF IN “PASSION FOR FASHION” FASHION SHOW

For Immediate Release

(NEW ORLEANS, La.) - Louisiana State Senator Ann Duplessis and the District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation present the “Passion for Fashion” fashion show hosted by the Fashion Institute of New Orleans. The show will be held Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Ray’s Over The River - World Trade Center - 2 Canal Street, 31st Floor, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119.

Fashion Institute of New Orleans (FINO) students will bring the glamour and excitement of the runways of New York, Paris, and Japan to Ray’s Over the River as they create and produce an entire fashion experience on the “Passion for Fashion” runway. FINO students are responsible for staging every aspect of the fashion show, including, design, production, make-up and modeling.

As one of the District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation’s signature programs, the Fashion Institute of New Orleans (FINO) has provided local students with an eight -week intensive learning experience facilitated by industry professionals. FINO students participated in fieldtrips to Louisiana State University (Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising) and local boutique and gallery - Kunflama where students explored the creation of apparel though basic design technique and was introduced to the business side of owning a boutique. They worked closely with fashion industry experts in image consultation, fashion design and merchandising, modeling, make-up artistry, photography and videography.

State Senator Ann Duplessis, the District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation, Louisiana’s Retailers along with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development all believe FINO has brought a more “hands-on-minds-on” approach to fashion and is opening new doors for our students in the emerging fashion and retail industry.

“Passion for Fashion” fashion show will not only be a learning experience, but will also serve as a benefit for fashion design and merchandising scholarships for deserving students. For program or ticket information, please call (504) 244-0090.