Project Runaway Fashion show to benefit at-risk youth

KNOXVILLE -- Local designers will be presenting their thrift store recreations at a fashion show on February 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at The Foundry. Project Runway will benefit at-risk youth.

Prior to designing their recreations, each of the designers participated in a preliminary shopping trip to choose two clothing items from an area KARM Thrift Store. Then they were asked to deconstruct the clothing items and recreate them into a fashionable outfit to present on the runway.

"The designers' creativity has already amazed us," said Donna Morris, Child & Family Tennessee Director of Grants Management and Resource Development. "Anyone who is interested in fashion will not want to miss this event."

The second part of the show will consist of local boutiques presenting their newest collections on the runway. These items will be available for purchase from the boutiques' booths that will be set up throughout the Foundry.

Event goers will also be treated to a performance by the Black Cadillacs and free hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available throughout the event.

Tickets are $25; student tickets are available for $10 (a valid student ID is required). All of the funds raised will benefit Child & Family Tennessee's Runaway Shelter.

"The community has come together to make this event outstanding," Morris said. "We couldn't make this event successful without the support of Marc Nelson Denim, Knoxville Fashion Week, Gage Talent, KARM Thrift Stores and so many others."

Additional partners for the event include Children's Hospital and the University of Tennessee's sororities.

Limited space is still available for vendors and designers. For more information, contact Donna Morris at 865-524-7483, ext. 270 or dmorris@child-family.org.

Published January 18, 2013