Read(y) to Wear

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Models at a past Read(y) to Wear event, hosted by Madison Reading Project.

(2022 critics' pick) We at Isthmus happen to love everything about the rock/paper/scissors concept, and especially as it applies to this fashion show — a form of entertainment that shows up seldom in Madison. This fundraiser benefits the Madison Reading Project, a literacy group. Teams will compete by designing (and modeling) paper fashionwear with this year's theme in mind. Winners will be decided by celebrity judges — not by the contestants playing rock/paper/scissors.

press release: Madison Reading Project's annual Read(y) to Wear extravaganza features entrants promenading bathed in spotlights and strobes, surrounded by fans enthusiastically cheering as they lobby votes for favorite costumes and best of show bragging rights.

This is our favorite way to bring together lovers of reading and fashion in support of literacy. It's a fashion show and a fundraiser, but with a twist! What makes this event so unique is that designers are given the task of creating outfits out of 90% paper materials! Our guests get to see the creativity and fine artistry on the catwalk and vote for their favorites.

Trust us, these showstoppers are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! 

This year’s show is themed “Paper Masquerade.” The evening will sparkle with sophistication with a hint of intrigue. Join us at the Sylvee on June 14, 2023 and get dressed up in your glitziest and most glamorous outfits including a festive mask.  

Read(y) to get involved? Sign ups for sponsorship and fashion design teams are open now. Click on the buttons at the top of the event page to sign up!

Need more information about sponsorship, team registration or the competition? Click HERE.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to ann@madisonreadingproject.com.