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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!

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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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