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More than a fashion show showcasing summer styles, the charitable “Taste of Summer” event is produced by Asbury Park High School Fashion and Art students.

“The students are excited to show the community the effort and dedication they have for the Fashion Classes at Asbury Park High School,” school Principal Reginald Mirthil said.  “This is a new program initiative at APHS that offers a multitude of opportunity for students to learn about the fashion business and industry.”

The fashion show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. May 20 at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave, with the suggested non-perishable food item entrance fee benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Central New Jersey.

“The students selected the Ronald McDonald House because many of the Asbury Park community members have benefited from the services that the Ronald McDonald House provides,” district spokeswoman Chanta Jackson said.

Behind the scenes, weeks of collaboration, organization and planning helped the students understand the creative process that goes into producing a fashion show, Fashion and Art instructor Jean Johnson said.

“The goal of this summer show is for students to learn and participate in the business of creating and coordinating a professional special event fashion show,” Johnson said.

The students learned press relations, marketing, music mixing, photography, modeling, networking, social media, and promotion.

“Supporting and developing relationships with the community and businesses is another aspect of the learning experience,” Johnson said.

The students will model apparel from Artisan Boutique in Ocean Grove, Artifacts in Belmar, and Lightly Salted in the Third Avenue Pavilion on Asbury Park’s boardwalk.

[Featured photos by Jean Johnson include 10^th– graders Alixzandrea Caldwell and Joey Johnson Jr. trying on selections from Lightly Salted, 1000 Ocean Ave., in Asbury Park].

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