On March 2,  Mississippi State University’s Fashion Board will host their first show of the semester at 8 p.m. in The Dawg House Sports Grill. 

Last semester, Fashion Board hosted the Katy Perry inspired show: “This Is How We Do” and the annual “Trashion Show.” However, according to freshman interior design major and Fashion Board model Rebekah Rhett, the upcoming show is going to be a little bit different. 

“We have kind of revamped the whole system, so there will be a lot of changes from our other events,” Rhett said. 

The theme is “Au,” (atomic symbol of gold) so a lot of gold accessories, make-up and decorations can be expected Wednesday night for the fashion show. 

Taking a twist from their normal show make-up, Fashion Board will use gold leaf paper for the eyeshadow, gold glitter and bronzer for the models’ cheekbones, as well as gold and red colored lipsticks. There will be a variation of looks among all the models, but at least two of them can be expected on each model throughout the show.

Dasmine Garrison, senior broadcasting major and head of Fashion Board’s hair and make-up department, said she is excited to see how all of the outfits turn out.

“The aim that we are really focusing on for this show is more of high-fashion meets Balmain Paris,” Garrison said.   

As usual, all models starring in the show are MSU students, both male and female, and they will only model looks featured in Starkville’s local boutiques. According to their Facebook page “MSU Fashion Board,” fashion show boutiques and vendors include L.A Green, Last Man Standing, Belle and Beaux, Deep South Pout, Style Revel and Swanky B. For a full list, visit the Facebook page listed above. 

One of the biggest differences from previous Fashion Board shows is the first ever after party happening post “Au.” Alyce Turner, senior business management major is in charge of organizing the party.

“We’re hoping that just like our shows, this event will be successful as well,” Turner said. 

The party will take place in the upstairs room of the Dawg House immediately after the show. Everyone is invited to enjoy the cash bar, free food, music entertainment and pop-up shops. 

Pop-up shops are a new idea, for those who may want to purchase some of the looks featured in the show. Instead of waiting, items worn by the models will be available “right off the runway.” All of the local boutiques whose clothes are featured in the show will set up their shops and have those items available to purchase.

Fashion Board President Margaret Allison said this event is going to be different than anything the club has ever done.

“We hope that this event will be more inviting and welcoming to our guests, all while supporting Starkville’s local businesses,” Allison said.