Tamir Presents
Stepping Out In Style 2.0
Stepping Out In Style 2.0
November 4 , 2019
Tamir is thrilled to present our second fashion show initiative teaming us with the fashion world to demonstrate that regardless of shape, size or ability, we are all beautiful and have talents and aspirations to be celebrated. Join us for this one-of-a-kind fashion show – together let’s be fiercely fabulous for inclusion! A bigger, better fashion show featuring diversley-abled models with over 400 guests. All funds raised will be allocated towards supporting Tamir’s programming for its participants.
Our Vision
Tamir’s Stepping Out In Style Fashion Show is Ottawa’s only fashion show featuring diversely-abled models, professional models, and community leaders. Our second year planning this innovative fashion show initiative where we are teaming up with fashion designers and retailers to prove that all people deserve a chance to pursue their dream. Stepping out in Style bring together both adaptive wear and local talents onto the red carpet, and all diversely abled models onto the stage to strut their stuff on the catwalk!
Stepping Out !
In collaboration with local designers, professional models, Ottawa based hair makeup artists, Tamir Annual Fashion Show will be an opportunity to showcase the beauty in all different body types, ages and disabilities. The professionals on the run-way are not only run-way models, but role models for generations to come.
OUR HOST
Jeanne Beker
Having started her professional show biz career at the age of 16, Jeanne Beker studied acting in New York and mime in Paris before moving to St. John’s Newfoundland in 1975 to cover arts for CBC radio. Three years later, she landed a job at Toronto’s CHUM radio, and in 1979, helped launch the ground-breaking series, The New Music, on CITY TV, which she co-hosted for 6 years. A founding member of MuchMusic, Jeanne continued to trail blaze and in 1985, launched the legendary Fashion Television, which she presented in over 130 countries for 27 years.
A seasoned newspaper columnist and features writer, Jeanne was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines from 2003 to 2008, has authored five books and is a frequent keynote speaker and guest on myriad lifestyle shows. She’s been at the creative helm of numerous fashion lines under her own eponymous label, and since 2015, has been Style Editor for The Shopping Channel, where she currently hosts the series “Style Matters”. Active with several charitable organizations, she has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary’s University and OCAD University, and is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Special Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television and a Crystal Award from Toronto Women in Film and Television.
Jeanne was inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends in 2015 and received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016. In 2014, she was named to the Order of Canada. http://www.jeannebeker.com/
We Would Like to Thank our Special Partner
Richard Robinson
Our objective at the Academy is to teach the highest standards in all courses and programs so that our students are best prepared in all aspects of the fashion field.
Being very active in his own career as a Fashion Designer & Couturier, RICHARD ROBINSON transmits to his students the latest and forthcoming trends and techniques that make Fashion such a wonderful world.
We owe our success to our belief in quality and how it can be achieved at all levels.
This event was made possible in part through generous donations from:
A Special Performance
Craig Cardiff
Craig Cardiff is a Canadian folk singer from Waterloo, Ontario who lives in Arnprior, Ontario. He has released sixteen albums, both live and studio-based since 1997. He has toured North America and Europe.
OUR CHARITY
About Tamir
Tamir is a proud and caring team of participants, families, volunteers and professionals dedicated to assisting people with developmental disabilities realize their potential in a supportive Jewish environment through opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.
This year, we want to make it bigger, better, and take it to the next level.
Stepping Out in 2017
