Modeling Squad holds annual fashion show

Britney Davis
Guest Writer

The Insatiable Modeling Squad (IMS) held its annual spring fashion show, “The Dream” on April 14, 2011 in the Jacob l. Reddix Complex.  Hosted by 97.7’s Radio Personality Mr. European and DJ’ed by Jackson State University’s very own Terrell Lewis, not a seat in the room was empty.
The fashion show included several scenes, some of which included “Dreamcatcher”, an all white scene, “Nightmare”, an all black scene and “Fantasy”, a Lingerie scene.

Amanda Williamson, a senior education major from Canton, Miss. said, “I enjoyed the show, I saw a few pieces I’d wear. I’m looking forward to seeing how Insatiable will top this next year.”

Being a member of the squad isn’t all about rocking high heels and ripping the runway, members are required to contribute ideas and much of their time in order to produce a quality show.  IMS begins planning for each of their fall and spring shows at the beginning of each semester.

IMS President Jeyana Phillips, a senior childcare and family education major from Compton, Calif. said, “It is very hard putting on a show, you need your squad 100%, for brainstorming and making those ideas become a reality.”

The squad has one main goal, and that is to promote fashion and style through confidence and individuality.
“We bring together some of the most versatile students on our campus to prove that fashion is an expression of who we are, not what color our skin is, what size we are or what we wear” said IMS member Brittney Brown, a senior mass communications major from Columbia, Miss.

IMS members feel the need to overcome the stereotype that they are just pretty faces that don’t do anything for the community.   The organization contributes to various community service projects in the Jackson metropolitan area. The squad also mentors high school modeling squads at Jim Hill High School and at other high school model castings.

For students with a passion for fashion interested in joining this organization, members say confidence; unique style and individuality are required.