Patrons age 14 - 18 are invited to join our second annual Teen Refashion Show.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
The challenge is Upcycling, and the theme is Art and Color. Participants must take existing garments and transform them, taking inspiration from an artist or work of art. (If the art is not in the public domain, the contestant must receive written permission from the copyright holder.) Participants are welcome to upcycle shoes, hats, and accessories, if they wish, but the judging will focus on the primary textile elements of the outfit.
Participants must complete a portfolio submission by June 24 in order to participate in the runway show. Portfolios may be submitted via email to downtownstudio@hmcpl.org.
The portfolio must include the following:
● Participant name; Name of model (if not the participant)
● Before and after photos of each piece of the outfit that has been upcycled
● An image or copy of the work(s) of art used as inspiration
● Written permission from the copyright holder (if work(s) are not in the public domain)
● A brief statement explaining how and why each item was transformed and how the final design relates to the art inspiration
● Approval by a parent/guardian of the final design in accordance with the HMCPL Teen Refashion Show Dress Code
Participants may model the final outfit themselves or provide a model (age 14-18). The model must receive permission from a parent/guardian before they can participate in the show. The participant (and the model, if not the participant), must attend the Teen Refashion Show on June 28. Participants must arrive at 2:30 p.m. for Dress Rehearsal and stay until the end of the fashion show.
For additional information about the Teen Refashion Show and/or related programs,
contact downtownstudio@hmcpl.org or 256-532-5955. There will be classes, workshops, a clothing drive, craft swap, and Makerspace Open Studio hours that are free to attend to help the participants prepare their designs. See a list of all of the events here.
Find helpful books on fashion, mending, upcycling, fashion photography, sewing, and more in our catalog.
Designers must submit an application to participate in the Teen Refashion Show. The designer may model their own outfit or bring a model. Models must complete the Teen Refashion Show Model Application to participate in the runway show. Applications open May 1st and close June 17th.
