2024 Project Upcycle Runway Event – Portsmouth, NH

Project Upcycle Runway Event
Sustainable Fashion Competition
Produced by 3S Artspace in partnership w/ Recovergirl
Saturday, October 26
$50 Member (Standing) / $60 General Admission (Standing) / $125 VIP (Seat)*

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Who will win this year’s Project Upcycle: Red Carpet Reinvented? Join us at 3S Artspace for the Runway Event, become part of the thrill and excitement, enjoy tasty bites and beverages, and celebrate this year’s designers during 3S’ biggest fundraising event of the year!

3S Artspace, in partnership with Recovergirl seeks to promote regional designers and sustainable fashion in the 6th annual Project Upcycle design competition.

This year, 8 designers are challenged to turn up the glamor, and roll out red carpet looks for the runway. From sleek and structured, to outrageous and avant-garde, how will they dress their model for the biggest party of the year?

There is more than one path to sustainable fashion. Designers will use both upcycled garments and surplus fabric. Along with a new design challenge, comes new features: during the designer/model meet-and-greet, Project Upcycle sponsor, Savers will host a Second Hand Sweep: designers will be timed as the run through the aisles with $100 to spend on thrift and vintage elements for their designs.

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The design challenge takes place October 24 -26 and culminates in the Project Upcycle Runway Event on October 26.

With the support of community role models, designs will be modeled on the catwalk during Saturday night’s Runway Event! Designers will compete for cash prizes and will be judged on execution, creative reuse of materials, and styling by our elite panel of judges. As an attendee, you’ll also have the chance to cast your vote for the “Audience Choice” prize!

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*VIP EXPERIENCE: VIP ticket holders get a seat next to the runway during the Project Upcycle Runway Event on October 26 and access to an exclusive cocktail hour in the Performance Space (6:30-7:30pm).

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PRIZING:

First Prize:$1,500
Second Prize: $1,000
Third Prize: $500
Recovergirl Audience Choice Prize: $500

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ABOUT PROJECT UPCYCLE:
Project Upcycle brings emerging designers together to foster connections, encourage creativity, and inspire growth. We are planting the seeds for sustainable fashion in New England (and beyond), and cultivating a community of informed consumers looking for ways to make better choices with their wardrobes.

Project Upcycle continues to be the biggest fundraiser for 3S Artspace year after year. Community support through sponsorship, donations, and ticket purchases help 3S provide space to share in transformative experiences, engage in meaningful discussions, and serve artists and audiences in impactful ways.

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DESIGNERS:

 JUDGES:

COMMUNITY ROLE MODELS: TBA!

EMCEE TBA!

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GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY

Presenting Sponsor: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sustainability Sponsor: Scarlett Chase

Upcycle Sponsors: Alyssa Duncan Photography, Flower Kiosk, LDIinteriors

Runway Sponsors: Alex Choquette, Cornerstone Financial Planning, Harding Metals, Kristian + Nancy Jensen, Kirsten + Sean Mahoney, Savers, WIN Waste Innovations

Friends of Fashion Sponsors: Marden’s, Matmarket, Tulley Automotive

Project Upcycle Fans: Birdie & Claire, School of Fashion Design, Simka Sol, WeFillGood

Our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Marriott, The Brook, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, and Raka

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Project Upcycle? Please contact Beth Falconer: bfalconer@3sarts.org