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By Jessica Groover | Independent Tribune

Published: September 9, 2009

Habitat for Humanity, Cabarrus County, will host "Building a Fashionable Future Fashion Show" from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at 9 Union Restaurant in downtown Concord.

The event will benefit a 2010 Women Build project, where women will lead the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home.

"This fashion show is a fun way to raise money and spread awareness," said Brandy Stockert, associate development director for Habitat for Humanity, Cabarrus County.

Because it is promoting affordable housing for a needy family, the fashion show will feature clothing from Old Navy, Gap, Lane Bryant and other cost-effective retailers. News 14 reporter, Jennifer Moxley, will emcee. Models will include community leaders and students.

"Our models are real people, because we wanted to represent our city," said Mandy Smith-Thompson, environmental educator for the City of Concord and member of Women Build. "For the people that come, their friends and neighbors will be the models."

Because this is Women Build's first fashion show, there is no goal for its attendance, but organizers hope to raise up to $10,000 toward the $60,000 cost of the Habitat home.

So far, the group has raised $12,000 from other fundraising efforts, Stockert said.

Tickets are $25 and include a free beverage from the cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a goodie bag.

To purchase tickets, visit www.BuildingAFashionableFutureShow.blogspot.com or call all 704-786-4001.