On April 12th, Southern Lehigh’s Fashion Club held the school’s third annual fashion show. Students came together to organize, design, and model in celebration of their mutual love for clothing.
The club’s hard work culminated in its members modeling over 50 different looks in front of their fellow students. The runway served not only as a showcase of clothes, but also as a celebration of culture, creativity, and student expression.
The show took place in the school’s cafeteria and featured a variety of clothing. Models walked under eight categories including streetwear looks, thrifted clothing, and outfits inspired by movies.
Senior Madalyn Psaila is the president of the Fashion Club and has worked hard to organize everything leading up to the show. Psaila has been a part of the club since its formation in 2022.
“To me, fashion is a way that I express myself,” Psaila said. “Fashion Club is a place where people can come together and connect over their shared interests.”
Along with their annual fashion show, the club participates in different charities, drives, and club activities. Since its inception, Fashion Club has been a creative outlet for Southern Lehigh students to express themselves.
“The students did everything,” club advisor Mrs. Wlodek said. “They created the looks, the categories, the layout. I loved it, and I hope they continue with it moving forward.”
Some models walked in their own personal looks,while others were chosen by club officers. Many of the models walked the runway in clothing designed by senior and club officer Connor Licairac. Licairac started his fashion line “Parcha Lirac” in 2022 to show off his own designs.
“Fashion has always been something I was into,” Licairac said. “I get a lot of my inspiration from different designers from the past. I see old designs, and I like to mix them with something new.”
The fashion show has allowed people like Maddie and Connor to share their creative vision in a fun, unique way. Everyone in the club can work together, whether they’re designing, modeling, or planning behind the scenes.
“The show itself allows the students to get involved,” Psaila said. “It also brings recognition to the club which can help bring more students together over their love for clothing.”
A new element in this year’s show was the implementation of audience interaction. In between categories, a contest was held between two students, who each walked out to compete for the people’s approval. The crowd’s reaction decided the better look between the two students.
Innovative ideas like these show the care and passion these students put into this show. It’s this attitude that has resulted in the club’s growth and explains why it remains a fun aspect of Southern Lehigh’s community.
