2/11/13 - 48 models and designers walked the runway at the Cleary University Johnson Center on Sunday at the 5th Annual Runway Repurposed. The fashion show fundraiser displays designs that were created from all donated repurposed clothing made by designers who ranged from ages 7 to 70. Many designers modeled their own creations, while others used friends and family. Two designers used models provided by Kimberly Simpson of Your Entourage Agency, Inc., Wixom. A silent auction for the clothing followed the fashion show with bids starting at $30. Attendants were encouraged to vote for The Peopleâs Choice Award which was won by a three-way tie from designers Maddie May Kroll, Sarah Corcoran and Karissa Kastamo. The prize came as a donation from Snedicorâs Cleaners; a brand new A-stich Project Runway sewing machine. As the 3 way tie was unexpected, 2 more sewing machines were donated by Gwen Haggerty of Howell and 3 $100 gift cards were donated by Mary Ann McCray of La Boutique. Maddie May Kroll, one of the Peopleâs Choice Award winners, who designed and modeled her own piece, told WHMI she has been designing for this fundraiser since its inception in 2008. Kroll also took in 2nd place in the Beginning Student category. Mary Rettenmaier, co-chair of Runway Repurposed, says that some contestants came as far as Marshall, Waterford and Bay City. Rettenmaier tells WHMI News that Runway Repurposed has grown since it first begun. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the programs of Livingston Arts Council. (DK)
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