Project Upcycle: Sustainable fashion design competition & live runway event

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Get ready for a night of creativity, couture, and clever reuse as 3S Artspace and Recovergirl present Project Upcycle, a one-of-a-kind sustainable fashion design competition celebrating the region’s emerging designers.

This year’s theme is TRANSFORMATION — and designers will turn upcycled garments and surplus materials into show-stopping, red carpet–ready looks created for their chosen community role models. From unexpected textures and bold silhouettes to innovative takes on reuse, each design tells a story of imagination, reinvention, and sustainability.

During the runway event, an expert panel of judges will evaluate each look based on craftsmanship, creative reuse of materials, and overall styling. Guests also get to join the fun by casting their vote for the Audience Choice Award.

More than a fashion show, Project Upcycle brings together designers, artists, and the community to celebrate sustainable fashion and inspire more thoughtful choices about what we wear. The event has become one of 3S Artspace’s signature annual celebrations — and its biggest fundraiser of the year.

Join the Seacoast’s creative community for an unforgettable evening of fashion, transformation, and fresh ideas.