2015 is all about inspiring others. This year, fashion students are producing a fashion show to express their skills and to provide inspiration to young fashionistas.

The fashion show will take place on April 23 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The show is produced by the Textile Design and Design Trends classes with help from their teachers,  Jennifer Fales and Opal Stephens.

“I love my fashion classes. I look forward to the fashion show all year,” Chloe Kersten, senior, said.

The theme this year is American Icons—a celebration of people, places and things that represent America. A few of the scenes that will be shown are “The Great Gatsby,” the Oscars and the Great Depression. The themes are chosen by teachers, and as a class, students are able to decide which scenes they would like to represent.

For two scenes, students from the Textile Design classes get to share their creations. They are required to create a piece on their own and to model it.

Putting on a fashion show takes time and productivity. Fashion students are asked to create scene concepts, call stores for fitting and even schedule modeling lessons. “I am excited to see everyone dressed up. It takes a lot of work,” Stephens said.

Students who chose to create looks on their own have the choice to purchase clothing or  take items from their closets.

“I bought my own clothes; it’s nice to be able to pick what I want to wear for the show,” Abigail Boyd, junior, said.

Admission is $3 in advance or $5 at the door. The money raised will go to the fashion and design classes to help pay for the costs of  materials.

While participating in the fashion show, students get to design their own hair, makeup, outfit, and choose their own props. As long as the items follow the guidelines of the chosen scene, anything is accepted.

“I love fashion. I have participated in other fashion shows and don’t get to pick my own clothes. It’s nice when I can,” Boyd said.

Fashion shows may take a lot of work, but the participants feel it is worth it in the end.

“I love to see how the scenes turn out and all the hard work the students put into the show,” Stephens said.