The House of Jayne Charm and Modeling School celebrates its 50th anniversary with a fashion show, celebrating the talent of former models and honoring Miss Jayne Brown, who started everything.
The Reunion Fashion Show will begin at 5 pm on July 31st at the Jewel Event Center on North Illinois Street 3333. This event includes a buffet, reception, music, entertainment and fashion shows. Admission to the event is $ 50.
History of Jane’s house
When Brown became interested in modeling, she attended Cody King Castle Modeling and Charm School. After Brown graduated from school in 1962, she began teaching modeling workshops at a local community center, and she opened her own modeling school in 1972.
The Jane Charm and Modeling School home was a place where young black boys and girls could build self-esteem. Brown enjoyed working with the students and seeing their growth.
Some models were able to compete nationally at the NAACP fashion show, and according to Brown, three of her models were in the top ten.
Many other business ideas were created by the model school. The House of Jayne later became a boutique and wedding services business while maintaining a modeling school.
In 1976, Brown became immobile due to rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its tissues and joints. Her family and friends helped the House of Jane when she was bedridden.
The House of Jayne closed and reopened in various locations over the years, but Brown backed himself up and the House of Jayne every time. Brown, now 83, hosts a fashion show not only as a reunion, but also to show the company’s patience in good times and bad times.
“I’m just grateful that I was able to reach 83 after experiencing everything so far and sharing this experience with my family,” she said.
Where is the model now?
Valerie Lynn McRae is no longer the shy 15-year-old when she met Brown. Now at the age of 63, she is a democratic politician and her last campaign was in the US Senate.
When she had to give a speech, admitting she was still introverted, McRae was confident that she would go on stage and say what she needed to say, using the modeling tips Brown taught her. Find out.
“No one is like Miss Jane,” he said. “We were a little kid in the neighborhood, but she confirmed we were on stage. Her beauty thoughts transcended traditional beauty thoughts. She said we were me I felt it was as beautiful as ours.
Gloria Peyton enrolled in modeling school at the age of 17 when she was in her third year of high school. After she attended modeling school, Peyton became a stylist and she runs a salon at the age of 65. He said many of the lessons learned from Brown were incorporated into his daily life.
“It helps you in every aspect of your life,” he said. “You need to be confident and know how to communicate with everyone. I bring most of my success to it.
Sabae Jones-Martin is a certified paralegal and returns to school at the age of 64. He showed him the potential he had, so he said he was lucky to meet and work with Brown as a teenager.
“Jane Brown took a group of young black teenagers, gave them confidence and made them feel that anything was possible,” he said. “She taught us that we can do whatever we want and we can do whatever we want to be.”
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