Students model traditional Pakistani clothing for a cause

Models struck poses for Pakistan Wednesday at “Fashion for Flood Relief."

The fashion show was in the grand hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center to raise awareness and donations for the floods in Pakistan.

“I don’t think there could be a better cause to support,” freshman Evan Kolb said.

All proceeds from the fashion show went to the Edhi Foundation, which will provide homes and clothing to those affected by the floods.

The floods, which began in July 2010, have affected 20 million people with a death toll close to 2,000 people.

“The money is for a good cause,” sophomore Aparna Yadevalli said. “I’m an
apparel merchandising major, so I’m also interested in the clothes.”

The event was presented by Union Board, Hutton Honors College and the Pakistani
Student Association.

As guests arrived they were presented with food from several local restaurants.

The event featured the IU HoosierRaas dance team, followed by a slideshow displaying photographs from the destruction of the flood.

The fashion show portion of the evening featured 30 students modeling the traditional
shalwar kameez style of dress.

Clothing modeled during the fashion show was gathered through a collaborative effort from the models and their friends and families.

The Paul Mitchell School of Indianapolis provided hair and makeup for the models.

“I have two sisters, so a lot of the clothing came from that,” senior and fashion show coordinator Syma Raza said. “People would go home over the weekend and bring back cases of clothing.”

Raza said more than 200 tickets were sold — a turnout she said she’s happy with.

“The food, music, hair and clothing really made everything come together,” Raza said. “I was worried because the event was on a Wednesday night, but people really seemed to
enjoy it.”