Nonprofit Madison Reading Project announced that its recent Read(y) to Wear fundraiser, which supports local literacy, was its most successful to date. The organization raised $150,000 through the event.
More than 420 attendees joined Madison Reading Project June 11 for an evening of “Legends and Fairytales,” featuring 13 wearable paper fashions. Eleven design teams competed for the top prize.
The top prize went to “Phenomenal Woman,” designed by Suzanne Sawyer. Her outfit was a collaboration between clothing brand Ashro and UMOJA Magazine of Madison.
“Enchanted Forest,” created by returning designer Laura Musecamp, came in second place, followed by ”Paper Dolls,” designed by returning designer Pam Kilian.
