MOOSE JAW — Fall may seem like a distant concern, but it’s never too early to get a head start on this year’s fall wardrobe. To help in this endeavour, Moose Jaw’s Cranberry Collective is preparing to host a seasonal fashion show to help residents look their best and feel confident this autumn.
The fall-themed Autumn Allure fashion show is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, and will take place at the Cranberry Collective Boutique on Main Street.
“Our fashion show is called the Autumn Allure fashion show,” announced Madi Trithardt, the manger of the affiliated Cranberry Consignment store.
“We’re going to be showcasing some new arrivals for our fall collections,” she said. “We’re going to have four different capsules with models showcasing those pieces.”
These four capsules — the details of which will remain confidential — will include new fall arrivals and models will also showcase a number of favourite designer pieces from the consignment store. The show’s models will include a mixture of staff, friends, and loyal customers who offered to help.
The upcoming show will mark the first occasion where the Cranberry Collective is hosting a solo fashion show, and will also be the first time such a show is hosted in its boutique venue.
“We’ve been a part of a few other shows in the past, but we’re excited because this is our first one,” Trithardt said.
“It’s something that we’ve been dreaming about for a while, and we just figured that this was the best time as we transition into the fall season to showcase some of our pieces and get people together from the community to support a good cause.”
The upcoming show is hosted and organized exclusively by Cranberry Collective, and a portion of the proceeds will be used to help support the Moose Jaw Humane Society who the local business has supported in the past.
Once the show has concluded, the boutique will remain open for an hour or two so attendees can shop in “an exclusive shopping party” for the latest capsules and browse other items in the boutique’s collection.
“(Guests) get a first look at our fall pieces… so they’ll be able to see what our models are wearing and then go and try the items on themselves,” she said.
The shopping party will also showcase several brands typically carried at the boutique and Trithardt hinted that a few “new-to-us” brands may be available for a sneak peak. These items are expected to be available for purchase at the event but any further details will have to remain a surprise.
To say “thank you” to the store’s loyal customers, all fashion show guests will receive a $10 coupon that can be used to help kick-start their new fall wardrobe or to return and shop later on.
To complete the evening, guests will also be treated to a complimentary snack option and a cash bar will be available on site for spirits at the fully licensed establishment.
Tickets cost $40 apiece and can be purchased online at CranberryCollective.ca or in person at the store. Tickets purchased online will be ready for same-day pickup or can optionally be picked up at the front door on the day of the show. A limited number of tickets are available so everyone is advised to grab their tickets early.
Autumn Allure is set to begin Aug. 28 with doors opening at 5 p.m. The fashion show will kick off one hour later at 6 p.m.
The Cranberry Collective Boutique is located at 316 Main Street North and can be reached at 306-693-7779 or online at CranberryCollective.ca.
