Tauranga students are channelling their inner models as they prepare to strut down the runway parading the latest fashions tonight.

Local and international brands will come under the spotlight as Tauranga Girls' College and Tauranga Boys' College students perform their 2014 Fashion Parade on May 14-15.

Models Tessa Adams, Hope McConnell, Claudia Silva, Lily Wheeler, George Bardwell, Bradley Foster and Connor Johnston practise for tonight's opening show. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

The annual event is the only fundraiser for TGC's PTA – with all funds raised distributed back into the college.

Seventy girls and 26 boys spent the second week of their school holidays perfecting dance routines, choreographed during the last eight weeks.

Director Pauline Happe and deputy director Suzy Lochead are helping the students, along with 50 backstage volunteers, to run the show smoothly.

Pauline says a lot of work has gone into the show and she commends the students for their commitment and passion.

Returning fashions from Bettie Monroe, Esprit, Evolution, Player, Frank Casey, The Formal Shop, Nevada, Silver Surfers, Thanks, Urban Vogue will join new additions Jeanswest, Kilt and RPM.

'This is always a really fun and entertaining night for everyone – the audience loves it and we're looking forward to putting on a great show,” says Pauline.

Tickets are available from both colleges, costing $12 or $10 concession for four or more tonight only. Door sales at the Tauranga Girls' College hall are available if not sold out.