Capitol Fashion Show

Capitol Fashion Show

Capitol School has been on the cutting edge of fashion since 1923.

 

Every single day our student’s amazing work is on display throughout the city of Omaha. Many people are surprised to hear the reply, that a client’s hair was done at a hair school. We believe that the students should have a place to showcase their work. So, since 1987 students at Capitol have put on their own fashion show that really spotlights their creative skill.

 

Most of the work a student does from day to day varies from maintenance services to the extreme. These services are always started by and heavily monitored by our Instructors. Students can have as much input into these services as they feel comfortable giving.

 

However, on the day of the fashion show, it’s all up to them. Staff members are available to assist whenever needed but the students are so excited to do their thing. Another interesting aspect is that all students, no matter how long they have been in school can participate. Everyone always works together in an amazing show of teamwork.

 

Limits are pushed as well as the student’s stamina. We open the school around 6:30 in the morning to allow the early birds a chance to get first dibs at one of the fifty stations on our clinic floor. With an average of seventy-five cosmetology students, those who come in a little later, have to spill over into one of the classrooms.

 

The additional classroom is converted into a dedicated makeup room. This is where the Cosmetology and Esthetics departments join forces to put the faces on the models for the evening. This show is a total look production to include fashions that has to fit specific scenes. The makeup is so important to complete the looks.

 

After most of the work is done, everyone heads out to the Windsor Ballroom at Embassy Suites. In the past we used a couple of combined classrooms at our school, but the show has grown so big that it was necessary to expand.

Before the show can start, around two-hundred and fifty models are placed in order by scene. This is where the choreography begins. It takes about two hours to figure out how it should run and then get one dress rehearsal in. So much discipline and attention to detail goes into pulling this off and every year seems to top the previous.

 

Everything is usually finalized just before the doors are open to begin seating the guests. The past few years we have had in attendance, over six hundred people. The V.I.P. sections always sell out. Everyone seated in this area gets a front row view of the catwalk and a few amenities such as; table seating, a swag bag and drink tickets. If you were too late getting one of these seats, there is a preferred section that is placed in the first three rows in front of the general admission seating. It’s a great view for half the V.I.P. price.

 

The crowd consists of family, friends, clients, graduates, and industry professionals.  Salon owners have found that the show is a great networking opportunity. This is because they get to see the actual work of a prospective employee. Salon owners have been know to hire students on the spot based on how his or her models looked in the show.

 

Once the lights dim and the music starts; all the hard work, dedication, and creative energy comes to light. Models featuring everyday-wearable looks for men and women, long hair formal styles, Avant Garde as well as editorial make their way across the stage and around the room for everyone to see. As the first model walks out onto the catwalk all the way until the very last, guests are blown away by all the talent.

 

As staff and Instructors, we are so proud of this entire event. We are more proud of each individual student. Without their time and effort, there would be no show.

 

If you have seen or participated in our show then you know what I’m talking about. Pictures don’t do it justice. If you haven’t been a part of our event, then now is the time!

This year’s show will take place:

Sunday December 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Windsor Ballroom, Embassy Suites

Ticket options:

VIP $50

Preferred $25

General Admission $10

You can purchase tickets here!

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