Media Release Nov 9, 2011

CALGARY’S ONLY COUTURE FASHION SHOW ELEGANZA

CALGARY, ALBERTA – On Sunday, November 20th, 2011 Ecole Holt Couture
School of Couture Sewing and Design (EHC) will host its elegant fashion event to raise funds for Making
Changes Association’s Walk in Closet Program, by showcasing the flair and style of EHC student work
giving a rare insight into the secret world of couture fashion.
At the Calgary Winter Club, guests will enjoy the ambience of an attractive venue, the remarkable talent
of local musicians such as Sarah Vann with Lisa Jacobs, and Los Morenos. Guests can sip on wonderful
wine and nibbles from the Calgary Winter Club and receive an attractive gift bag.
Guests also have the opportunity to mingle with other fashion aficionados, and have the opportunity to
win a two night stay at the stunning Hidden Springs Retreat Guest House or a two night stay at Rocky
Mountain Accommodations where they know a great vacation means leaving your worries behind, and
bid on great silent auction items from original artwork to one of a kind couture accessories and more!
Once seated guests will experience what Couture fashion is all about by witnessing chic couture
garments modeled on the runway created by the students of Ecole Holt Couture School. Each model will
be made over by the experts from Lava Hair Group and each outfit accompanied by Lia Sophia Jewelry.
Also see some vintage couture garments created by the Founder of EHC, Elfriedé Holtkamp and catch a
glimpse of the couture process from the start to finish in the form of an haute couture silver wedding
gown accompanied by a stunning bouquet from My Day Designs and escorted by a 120lb Bernese
Mountain dog in his couture bow tie and collar. Guests can choose one of two fashions shows starting at
1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and tickets are $40.
As well as the runway show will be display booths of high end fashion related products and services to
complete the highly personalized look of Couture, and an opportunity to connect with the guests and
EHC students and perhaps get an early opportunity to book an appointment for custom Couture
services. Display booths include Lia Sophia Jewelry, skin care products from Max International, and daily
deals from Smart Betty.
The goal of the fashion show, Eleganza is to increase awareness of this unique Couture fashion school
based in Calgary, Alberta and raise much needed funds for Making Changes Association’s Walk in Closet
Program.

To find out what’s going on at this year’s Calgary Education Fair, visit our Blog at
ecoleholtcouture.wordpress.com, our website at www.couturecalgary.com, our Facebook at
www.facebook.com/ecoleholtcouture and/or our Twitter page @EHCSchool. These pages receive daily
updates on sponsors and what’s happening on the runway.

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CONTACT
Hannelore Ponto
Phone: 403 -244 – 5460
E-mail: media@ecoleholtcouture.com