Lady wears the hues- Paris jo
Date: September 2025
Location: the lenox elkhart
Time: doors open at 6pm Networking/cocktail hour 7pm Show Starts
Theme: lady wears the hues, a fashion show dedicated to the timeless women of our past, present and future
Color story: green, purple, black, ivory/white
Fabrics: velvet, mikado, tweed, pearls, crystals, satin, suiting
Inspiration: billie holiday, old hollywood glam, …
The Why:
to gain exposure to my design brand and give creative/educational opportunities and scholarships to the youth.
Paris Jo Accomplished:
Panel Speaking
Youth Event Facilitator
Youth/Teen Costume Making
Design Giveaways
4H Superintendent
Sewing Classes
Sewing/Design Mentor
Donations to Women owned Nonprofits/Organizations
Mask Donations to Health Professionals
Paris Jo Goals:
Yearly Highschool senior scholarship for creatives
Design Studio
Yearly Prom gown giveaway
Sewing/Designer Workshops
internships
About Designer
Hello my name is Paris J Thomas. I am an independent fashion designer in the Michiana area. I grew up in South Bend, IN and have always loved creating. I learned how to sew at the age of 9 and kept an sketchbook of designs but always thought designing would just be a hobby. So I pushed those dreams to the side and went to school to become a Psychologist. I obtained an apparel design and technology degree. After graduating in 2016, I moved back to my hometown to build my brand and give back to community.
Ive always been a person to give back but little did I know my career in fashion would create so many opportunities of service to the youth in my community. Hello, my name is Paris Jo Thomas. I am an independent fashion designer
Budget
Fashion Show Budget $16,000
Venue: 2,000
Fabric/notions: 8,000
Videoagraphy/Photography: 3,000
Food:
Hair & makeup (pay or volunteers?)
Models (Pay or volunteers?, Shoes, accessories):
Music:
Decor: 1,000
youth sponsor tables: