To the tune of hard hip hop beats, on a disco-dazzled dance floor, the Soul and the City fashion show was in full effect last Wednesday night at Jai Bar on 214/216 Adelaide St. W.

Staged by George Brown business marketing students, the event was held to fulfill the grade component of their three- year program, while at the same time entertain the more than 100 clubgoers and also raise money for charity.

Models busted funky moves across the sunken dance floor as they showcased the latest men's and women's cool urban gear from Triple Five Soul.

Everything from tight T's, midriff-bearing tops and jean skirts for women, and loose sweatshirts, low-rise pants and oversized jackets for men was on display.

"I was truly impressed to see the lineup of people building up outside. I definitely considered it a success," said 21-year-old Suzanne Jaravata, who organized the event with four other classmates. "It was for a wonderful cause that people were more than glad to come out for and show us that they really had heart and soul."

Proceeds from the event went to Variety -- The Children's Charity (www.varietyontario.com), which helps children with special needs live a richer life.

"It meant a lot that George Brown College approached us with the project and asked to tie us into their event," said Lisa Nichols, project manager for special events at Variety. "It's nice to see young people caring and giving support to their community."

The event also featured a raffle draw for great prizes such as electronic appliances. The students were able to obtain sponsorship from such large-scale companies as Smirnoff, Molson Canada, Canadian Tire, C.N. Tower, Hawaiian Tropic and Paramount Canada's Wonderland.

"I thought it was phenomenal," said Margery Taylor, the student's professor. "To pull off an event of that magnitude was really something."


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