Men strutting their stuff in high-end underwear is going to help a Penticton professional triathlete get half-way around the world.
The second instalment of Okanoggin Barber’s Men in Underwear Fashion Show takes place Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Barking Parrot at the Lakeside Resort to support Jen Annett.
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“We chose Jen this year because, number one, she is a local and she is an absolute powerhouse in her craft. Her husband and son are shop clients here. They’re a big fan of us and we’re a big fan of them and want to help Jen with her personal goals,” said Marshall Mackinnon, frontman for the well-known barber shop.
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Stars of the fashion show are clients and friends of the barbershop who will strut their stuff in Blue Sky Clothing – Blue Sky Guy underwear.
Underwear will be for sale at the event and is also available at the shop on an ongoing basis.
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“It’s an electric energy, a little risque at times and generally a lot of fun,” Mackinnon said.
Tickets are $20 and available at the barbershop, located at 254b Ellis St.
Annett said she feels “fortunate” that Okanoggin Barbers chose her to sponsor this year.
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The professional Ironman triathlete has her eyes set on making for the second year in a row to the Ironman Wold Championships held in Kailua-Kona Hawaii.
Her route there includes a race in Utah in May, followed up by Frankfurt, Germany and another in Victoria.
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“In the past I’ve limited my race selection to what’s affordable … Obviously Germany is expensive to go to. I would have to say Hawaii is the most expensive to go. Those trips easily $3,000 to $4,000 per trip. I’m not going to lie, that’s why I stay in North America because I can’t afford to do these so with the help from Peter and the barbershop and having them behind me it’s really going to make a difference,” she said.
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