THANK YOU!
Read(y) to Wear 2026 was a Success
Our signature event brings together lovers of reading and fashion for an unforgettable night in support of literacy! In June 2026, 16 design teams created beautiful fashion entries from 90% paper products, going head-to-head on the catwalk at The Sylvee to compete for the top recognition from a panel of judges and the live audience.
This is our biggest fundraising event of the year! This year, we raised $150,000 to help support local educators, diversify classroom libraries, and ignite a love for reading.
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2027 will be our 10th Anniversary show! Thinking about signing up as a design team, sponsoring the event, or supporting it in another meaningful way? Reach out to rowan@madisonreadingproject.com for more details!
This year’s theme was Out Of This World
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Conceptual Portraits by Crimson Sun Studios
Event Photos by Crimson Sun Studios
Event Photos by Crimson Sun Studios
Take a look at our
"Tu-torials", pro tips
for READ(y) to Wear
design teams!
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

MARQUEE
Haute Couture
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In Vogue
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Fashionista
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We raised over $150,000 at Read(y) to Wear 2025
Theme: “Legends and Fairytales"
Event Photos by Crimson Sun Studios
Event Photos by Crimson Sun Studios
Read(y) to Wear 2024
Theme: “Dress for Your Adventure”
Looking Back at Read(y) to Wear 2023
We raised $85,000 at the 2023 READ(y) to Wear fundraiser!
Scroll through our professional portraits below!
Portraits by Crimson Sun Studios
Read(y) to Wear 2022:
Rock, Paper, Scissors
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Read(y) to Wear 2020
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